flat tire FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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Trailer towing specifications
[DR18450(M )03/95]
six pica chart:0010320-C*
[DR20900( ALL)01/95]
Preparing to Tow
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[DR21000( ALL)01/95]
For your safety and for the good of your
vehicle, use the right equipment for the type of
trailer you tow. Also, make sure that all towing
equipment is properly attached to your vehicle.
If you are not certain that you are using the
right equipment in the proper manner, see your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[DR21100( ALL)01/95]
Do not use hitches that clamp onto your
vehicle's bumper. The bumper is not designed to
bear the load.
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[DR21125( ALL)01/95]
Always check the pressure in all your vehicle's
tires when preparing to tow (see inflation
recommendation on the tire label).
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[DR21150( ALL)01/95]
Using the hitch
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[DR21200(MBC )01/95]
Your vehicle uses aload carryinghitch. Because
this type of hitch places the tongue load of a
trailer on the rear wheels of your vehicle, you
must distribute the load in your trailer so that
only 10 to 15% of the total weight of the trailer
is on the tongue.
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[DR21600( ALL)01/95]
Tie down the load so that it does not shift and
change the weight on the hitch. This will
prevent damage to your vehicle and make your
vehicle easier to handle.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.8L
engine you will need to perform
additional steps after your vehicle has
been jump started. SeeReadiness for
Inspection/Maintenance Testingin
Servicing Your Vehicle Chapter.
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[RE03900( ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE04000( ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE04100( ALL)03/95]
The Temporary Spare Tire
[RE04225(MBC )03/94]
You have a high pressure temporary spare tire.
This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and
is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon
as you can. This spare tire is marked with the
words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you
can easily identify it.
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[RE04250( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Extended use of other than
conventional spare tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness.
This loss of effectiveness does not
affect normal driving and should not
be noticeable to the driver.
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[RE04300( ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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half page art:0010759-AThe improper lift point
[RE08570( ALL)05/92]
NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a
lift point.
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[RE08900( ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel
lug nuts.
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[RE08920( ALL)01/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure that the air valve stem is facing
outward.
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[RE08940( ALL)03/95]
4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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[RE08960( ALL)01/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210( ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[HS00215( ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220( ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225( ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230( ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235( ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240( ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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[HS00245( ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250( ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can
be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your
glove compartment. Complete the card and place
it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[SV12100( ALL)05/95]
3. After at least 3-5 tankfuls, fill the fuel tank
and record the final odometer reading.
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[SV12200( ALL)10/95]
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
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[SV12250( ALL)10/95]
q
English: MPG = (total miles driven)V
(gallons used)
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[SV12275( ALL)10/95]
q
Metric: L/100k = (liters used)V
(100 kilometers)
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[SV12300( ALL)05/95]
Comparisons With EPA Estimates
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[SV12400( ALL)05/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[SV12650( ALL)05/95]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[SV12700( ALL)05/95]
q
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[SV12800( ALL)05/95]
q
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[SV12850( ALL)05/95]
q
Driving with your foot on the brake
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[SV12900( ALL)05/95]
q
Sudden stops
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[SV12950( ALL)05/95]
q
Extended engine idling
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[SV13000( ALL)05/95]
q
Using speed control in hilly terrain
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[SV13100( ALL)05/95]
q
Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
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[SV13200( ALL)05/95]
q
Underinflated tires
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[SV13300( ALL)05/95]
q
Heavy loads
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[SV13400( ALL)05/95]
q
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
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Manually moving the wipers across the
windshield may damage them.
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[SV24000( ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
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[SV24100( ALL)09/95]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.
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[SV24200( ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV24300( ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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[SV24500( ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended
pressures.
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[SV24600( ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (see
Load limitsin the Index).
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[SV24700( ALL)02/95]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[SV24800( ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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[SV24900( ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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[SV24950( ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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[SV25000( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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[SV25200( ALL)05/95]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has
been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can
find proper cold pressure and load limits of
recommended size tires on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.
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[SV25400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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[SV25500( ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV25600( ALL)04/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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[SV25700( ALL)01/95]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule. If you notice that the tires wear
unevenly, have them checked.
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268represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The temperature
grade for this tire is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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[SV28700( ALL)04/95]
Snow Tires and Chains
[SV28801(M )08/93]
The 15 in. and 16 in. tires on your vehicle have
all-weather treads that provide traction in rain
or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires
and occasionally chains for your tires.
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[SV28900( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and
grade as the tires you currently have on
your vehicle.
[SV28910(M )05/95]
For your Mustang GT models equipped with 17
in. tires, to achieve the best traction during snow
and ice conditions, purchase 245/45ZR17 mud
and snow tires.
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[SV29000( ALL)02/95]
Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or
if the law requires them where you live. If you
choose to use chains on your vehicle's tires, be
aware of the following:
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[SV29100( ALL)01/95]
q
Make sure the chains are the right size for
your tires. Use only SAE Class ªSº chains.
Other types may damage your vehicle.
[SV29110(M )05/95]
q
Use only Cable Type chains if your vehicle is
equipped with the P225/55ZR16 or
245/45ZR17 tires. Use of SAE Class ªSº
chains or other types may damage your
vehicle.
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Index 325
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 236
Federal Communications Commission . . . 174
Flashers, hazard.............. 94
Flashing the lights............. 92
Flat tire................ 205
Floor mats............... 139
Fluid refill capacities.......... 298
Foglamps................. 86
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 217
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 218
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 223
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 223
Foreign registration........... 224
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
capacity............... 298
choosing the right fuel........ 243
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 242
filter, specifications.......... 299
fuel filler door release lever...... 242
fuel gauge............... 72
octane rating...........243±244
quality................ 243
running out of fuel.......... 246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 245
storing your vehicle.......... 302
treating emergencies......... 245
Fuel cap
removing.............. 242
replacing.............242±243
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 242
Fuel filter, specifications......... 299
Fuel gauge................ 72
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334 Index
Seats (continued)
adjusting the seat, manual....... 117
adjusting the seats, power....... 120
child safety seats............ 30
cleaning upholstery.......... 125
folding rear seats........... 124
head restraints............ 116
rear seat access............ 122
reclining the seat........... 119
Serial number (VIN)........... 217
Service concerns............. 216
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 236
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift-lock system............ 178
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....177, 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 11
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 127
Snow tires and chains.......... 268
Spare tire
changing the tire.........205, 207
conventional spare.......... 206
finding the spare........... 206
removing the spare tire......206±207
storing the flat tire........206, 209
temporary spare........... 205
Spark plugs, specifications........ 299
Special driving conditions........ 190
Specification chart, lubricants....... 300
Speed control
accelerating.............. 100
canceling a set speed......... 101
resetting............... 100
resuming a set speed......... 101
tap up/tap down.........100±101
turning off.............. 101
when towing a trailer.......197±198
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