FORD MUSTANG 1999 4.G Workshop Manual

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To make the driver
window open fully
without holding the
window control, press
the driver window
control completely
down and release
quickly. Depress again
to stop window
operation.
Window lock
The window lock
feature allows only the
driver to operate the
power windows.
To lock out all the
window controls except
for the driver's press the control. Press the control
again to restore the window controls.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all
doors and L to lock all
doors.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left mirror orto adjust
the right mirror.
LOCK
UL
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2. Move the control in
the direction you wish
to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in
place.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so
that the eyelet is over the
pointed end of the
retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make
sure that the mat does not
interfere with the operation
of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the
floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
²dual cupholders
²auxiliary power point
²coin holder slots (if equipped)
²foglamp control (if equipped)
²convertible top control (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
Turn on the parking
lamps or the low-beam
headlamps. Press the
top portion of the
foglamp control,
located on the center
console, to activate the
foglamps. The foglamp
LED will illuminate when the foglamps are on.
Press the bottom portion of the foglamp control to
deactivate the foglamps.
Auxiliary power point
The power point is an
additional power
source for electrical
accessories.
Convertible (If equipped)
Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
The convertible top will not operate unless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when
the top material is wet.
To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
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2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment
behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready
to receive the top.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at
both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header is
free. The clamps are flush with the header when in
the closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately
after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top
material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has not
been lowered for some
time and sticks to the
windshield header,
push the front of the
top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
6. Push the convertible
top switch on the
console in front of the
armrest and hold until
the top is completely
stored.
7. Disengage the
parking brake.
Installation of the boot
1. Insert boot tongue
into groove located on
rear seat.
SETPARKBRAKE
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2. Push boot forward
until rear attachment
engages under
molding.
3. Push forward flap of
boot until both clips
engage under trim
panel edge. Repeat on
other side of vehicle.
4. Tuck side
attachments under
molding. Repeat on
other side of vehicle.
5. Push and pull front
of boot to ensure
tongue is engaged into
groove.
6. Removal
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Raising the convertible top
The convertible top will not operate unless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged.
To raise the convertible top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggage
compartment.
3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
4. Push the convertible top button, holding it until
the top unfolds and moves forward toward the
windshield header.
5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the
windshield header
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to
the header.
7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top
should seat themselves in the matching holes in the
header.
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp
handles into the header on the top until they are
flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at
the center grip while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps.
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
10. Disengage the parking brake.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to:
²lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.
²open the trunk.
²activate the panic alarm.
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²confirms that the vehicle is locked with a short
ªbeepº from the horn.
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL key fobs
(remote entry transmitters) are brought to the
dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to
unlock the driver's
door. The interior
lamps will illuminate.
With the all-door
remote entry system,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
Press this control to
lock all doors.
To confirm all doors
are closed and locked,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds. The
doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two
quick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding
you to properly close all doors.
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Opening the trunk
Press the control once
to open the trunk.
Ensure that the trunk
is closed and latched
before driving your
vehicle. Failure to latch
the trunk may cause
objects to fall out of
the trunk or block the rear view.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the alarm,
press the control again
or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
This device complies
with part 15 of the
FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or
ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped)
mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is left
open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open
or the dome lamp switch is left on.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's
transmitters to your
dealer if service is
required.
If you purchase
additional transmitters
(up to four may be
programmed), perform
the following procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the
ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in
rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON.
After doors lock/unlock, press any control on all
transmitters (up to four). With each control press of
the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock)
to confirm programming. When completed, turn the
ignition to OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/
unlock) one last time to confirm completion of
programming.
All transmitters must be programmed at the same
time.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating range
will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away
from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can
be caused by:
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²weather conditions
²nearby radio towers
²structures around the vehicle
²other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the
batteries:
1. Twist a thin coin
between the two halves
of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT
PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER
APART.
2. Place the positive
(+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back together.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system provides
an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your
vehicle's engine can only be started with the two
special SecuriLockyelectronically coded keys
provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your
vehicle, the SecuriLockykey is read by the
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system. If the
SecuriLockykey identification code matches the
code stored in the SecuriLockyanti-theft system,
the vehicle's engine is allowed to start. If the
SecuriLockykey identification code does not match
the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky
key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the
vehicle's engine will not operate.
If there is any potential SecuriLockyanti-theft
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL
SecuriLockykeysfor that vehicle are brought to
the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.
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