engine FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owner's Manual

74conditions, and under certain driving conditions
such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up
hills in hot weather, for the pointer to indicate at
the top of the NORMAL band.
[LG13650( ALL)06/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
% [LG13725(M )05/95]
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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG14100( ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG14200( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG14300( ALL)01/95]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[LG14400( ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
*
[LG14500( ALL)04/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
*
[LG14600( ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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76 %
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[LG15450(MBC )02/95]
Tachometer
[LG15500(M )05/95]
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The tachometer
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[LG15600(MBC )01/95]
The tachometer displays the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the
engine is running.
[LG15700(M )06/93]
The white zone shows the highest number of
engine revolutions per minute (rpm) at which
you should drive your car. Driving with the
pointer in the red zone may cause engine
damage.
% [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
*
[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
*
[LG16230( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
*
[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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Battery voltage gauge
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[LG16300( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG16500( ALL)05/94]
This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the
engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below
the NORMAL band while the engine is running,
you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
[LG16525(M )09/95]
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[LG16600( ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG16700( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG16800( ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
*
[LG16900( ALL)05/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, see theEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your car should be on level ground.
[LG17000( ALL)05/94]
4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
[LG17200( ALL)05/94]
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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84 [IP33000( ALL)12/94]Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[IP33100( ALL)12/94]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[IP33200( ALL)12/94]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
*
[IP33300( ALL)02/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
%*
[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
*
[IP34363( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
*
[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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[SC08600( ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[SC08800( ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
*
[SC08900( ALL)06/95]
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
[SC09000(M )05/95]
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with 5-speed
manual transmission, it may be
preferable to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear in
mountainous areas or at high altitude
to improve speed control performance.
[SC09100(M )12/94]
NOTE: When driving in hilly terrain, at high
elevations, or when pulling a trailer, it
may be desirable to drive with the
transmission in the Overdrive off
mode. This can be done by depressing
the Transmission Control Switch (O/D)
to the right of the transmission gear
selection lever. Driving in this mode
prevents the transmission from shifting
excessively when ascending grades, and
helps maintain speed when going
down steep hills.
*
[SC09200( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
[SC09250( ALL)12/94]
When driving uphill, especially with a heavy
load, significant speed drops may occur. If the
speed drops more than 10 mph (16 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be
suspended. Some vehicles may require
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109 [FV03586(M )05/95]
Theft Indicator
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[FV03587(M )10/95]
The indicator provides system proveout and
operating status. The system activates the
indicator when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON or START position. This indicator helps
to determine possible fault conditions and/or
normal operating proveout. The system will
illuminate the indicator for two (2) seconds then
go out to acknowledge normal operating
conditions. If the indicator does not illuminate at
key ON or flashes, have the system serviced.
*
[FV03588(M )10/95]
Spare Key Programming Procedure
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[FV03589(M )10/95]
Two electronically coded keys were supplied
with your vehicle, use one of these with the
procedure below:
*
[FV03590(M )10/95]
q
Using a coded key that you can start your
engine with, turn the ignition from the ON to
the OFF position.
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[FV03591(M )10/95]
q
Within 15 seconds, insert a new key into the
ignition and turn it to ON or START. The
vehicle does not have to be started.
*
[FV03592(M )10/95]
If the key has been coded, the theft indicator
will illuminate for two seconds. The key can
then be used to start the vehicle.
*
[FV03593(M )10/95]
Repeat until all chosen keys have been coded
(max=16).
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[FV03594(M )10/95]
If the key coding failed, the theft indicator will
flash and the vehicle cannot be started. One of 3
causes are possible:
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[FV03595(M )10/95]
q
The new key was not inserted within 15
seconds or
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[FV03596(M )10/95]
q
All 16 key codes have been stored or
[FV03597(M )05/95]
q
The key does not have an electronic code
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177
Driving Your Mustang
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[DR00200(M )06/95]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type of transmission your
vehicle has.
[DR00300(M )03/95]
q
an automatic overdrive transmission with
transmission control switch
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[DR00400(M )06/95]
q
a manual transmission
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[DR00500( ALL)03/93]
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transmission
[DR00510(MBC )05/94]
The gearshift lever is floor mounted.
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[DR00800( ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
*
[DR00950( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
[DR00965(MBC )03/95]
To move the shifter out of P (Park), the ignition
key must be turned to either the OFF or the ON
position and the thumb button must be pushed
in. This vehicle is also equipped with the brake
shift interlock safety feature which prevents
shifting the transmission out of the P (Park)
position without the brake pedal being
depressed if the key is in the ON position.
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[DR00975( ALL)03/95]
To operate:
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[DR00980( ALL)01/95]
1. Start the engine.
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[DR00985( ALL)01/95]
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[DR00990( ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
%*
[DR00995( ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR01000( ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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[DR01005( ALL)01/95]
2. Apply parking brake.
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[DR01010( ALL)01/95]
3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
*
[DR01020( ALL)01/95]
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
*
[DR01025( ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
*
[DR01027( ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Mustang
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
[DR01030(MBC )05/94]
The console-mounted gearshift will lock in P
(Park) when you turn the key to the LOCK
position. When the gearshift is in any position
except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or removed from the steering
column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift
lever must be in P (Park).
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[DR02200( ALL)01/95]
However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth
gear Ðan overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at an appropriate consistent speed for
any length of time. This fourth gear will increase
your fuel economy when you travel at cruising
speeds.
[DR02500(MBC )05/95]
When to use D (Overdrive) Ð with
transmission control switch activated (O/D
OFF light illuminated)
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[DR02600(MBC )01/95]
Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain
terrain. If the transmission shifts back and forth
between Third and Fourth gears while you are
driving on hilly roads or if your vehicle does
not have adequate power for climbing hills,
depress the TCS.
[DR02606(M )06/93]
You can depress the TCS marked ªODº at any
speed.
*
[DR02610( ALL)01/95]
When to use 2 (Second)
*
[DR02620( ALL)01/95]
Use 2 (Second) for start-up on slippery roads or
to give you more engine braking to slow your
vehicle on downgrades.
*
[DR02700( ALL)01/95]
When to use 1 (Low)
*
[DR02800( ALL)03/95]
Use 1 (Low) when driving down steep grades. It
gives more engine braking to slow your vehicle
than 2 (Second) on the downgrades. You can
upshift from 1 (Low) to 2 (Second) or from 1
(Low) to Overdrive at any speed.
*
[DR03000( ALL)01/95]
P (Park)
*
[DR03100( ALL)01/95]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
rotating.
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