service indicator FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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[LG02710(M )06/93]
The Cluster
[LG02715(M )06/93]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges
alert you to possible problems with your vehicle.
Some of the lights listed are optional. The
following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[LG02900( ALL)06/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03000( ALL)03/95]
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
[LG03050(M )05/95]
one inch art:0011354-A[LG03100( ALL)01/95]
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition key to START. It normally
goes off shortly after the engine starts and you
release the parking brake. If the light stays on
after you have fully released the parking brake,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG03200( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG05200( ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
% [LG05206(M )05/95]
Overdrive Off Indicator (Automatic Only)
[LG05210( ALL)06/93]
one inch art:0010730-A[LG05225(M )03/95]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (O/D) to the right of the gearshift lever
has been pushed. When the light is on, the
transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the button to the right of the shifter
will return the vehicle to ªoverdrive onº mode.
The transmission will be in the ªoverdrive onº
mode when the vehicle is started even if the
O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle
was last shut off. For more information see
Driving Your Mustang.
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[LG05230( ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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[LG111000(ALL )03/96]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG11200( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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[LG11475(M )04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[LG11550(M )12/94]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Featureschapter for more information.
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[LG12910( ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG12920( ALL)09/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[LG12950( ALL)06/93]
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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.
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[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:
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[FV03590(M )10/95]
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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.
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[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.
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[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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[DR01900( ALL)01/95]
Driving
[DR01945(M )05/95]
Your vehicle's gearshift is console-mounted on
the floor. The Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
is located on the console to the right of the
gearshift handle and is marked ªO/Dº. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light is located
on the instrument panel. You can put the
gearshift lever in any of the several positions.
[DR01951(MBC )03/95]
The OVERDRIVE OFF light is off (not
illuminated) during normal vehicle operation.
This allows the transmission to upshift and
downshift from 1st through 4th gears. When the
TCS is pressed, the Transmission Control
Indicator Light will illuminate (O/D OFF) on the
instrument panel. When this O/D OFF is
illuminated the transmission will upshift and
downshift from 1st through 3rd gears.
[DR01957( ALL)11/94]
If the O/D OFF light does not come ªonº when
the TCS is depressed or if the light ªFLASHESº
when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
[DR01965(M )06/93]
To return the transmission to normal operation
(1st through 4th gear) depress the TCS marked
ªO/Dº again. This switch may be used to cancel
overdrive any time the vehicle is being driven.
Each time your vehicle is started, the overdrive
system will automatically be in the normal
overdrive mode and the light will not be
illuminated.
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[DR02010(MBC )05/95]
When to use D (Overdrive)
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[DR02100( ALL)01/95]
Overdrive is the usual driving position for an
automatic overdrive transmission. It works the
same way Drive works, automatically upshifting
or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows.
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Index 317
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 65
Accessory position on the ignition..... 49
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 130
Additives, engine oil.......... 249
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats........ 24,30
description............... 22
disposal................ 28
driver air bag........... 22,25
indicator light............. 67
operation............... 25
passenger air bag............ 25
proper seating............. 23
service and information labels...... 25
tone generator............. 28
wearing safety belts........... 22
Air cleaner filter
location............... 239
specifications............. 299
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 80
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 111
Alcohol, in fuel............. 244
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)..........141, 173
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 252
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 186
see also Brake............ 186
warning light.............. 65
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330 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............... 66
service engine soon........... 70
theft system.............. 72
turn signal indicator......... 72,91
Load limits
GAWR................ 192
GVWR................ 192
trailer towing............. 194
Lubricant specifications......... 300
Luggage compartment.......... 131
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 212
standard............... 209
tightening sequence.......... 211
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 235
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 183
clutch..............182, 272
driving................ 182
fluid, checking and adding....... 272
fluid capacities............ 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
shifting gears............. 183
shift speeds.............. 184
Map pockets.............. 131
Master cylinder, brakes......... 272
Methanol in fuel............. 244
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