warning lights FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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Table of ContentsIntroductory Information ............................... 1
Safety Restraints .............................................. 9
Starting Your Mustang ................................. 49
Warning Lights and Gauges ....................... 61
Instrument Panel Controls .......................... 79
Steering Column Controls .......................... 91
Features .......................................................... 103
Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 141
Driving Your Mustang ............................... 177
Roadside Emergencies ................................ 199
Customer Assistance ................................... 215
Reporting Safety Defects ........................ 222
Accessories .................................................... 227
Servicing Your Mustang ............................ 235
Quick Index .................................................. 305
Index ............................................................... 317
Gas Station Information ............................ 340
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Safety Restraints
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Important Safety Belt Information
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The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most
states and in Canada the law requires their use.
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Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
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seat belt is placed in guide on top of seat
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt,
a warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety Belt Warning Light and Chimein
theWarning Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety
belts. Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using
safety belts for children.
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RWARNING
Make sure that you and your passengers
wear safety belts. Always drive and ride
with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition to the OFF (manual
transmission) or LOCK (automatic
transmission).
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4. Push in the key release button until it
catches and stays in (manual transmission
only).
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Key release button (manual transmission only)
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5. Turn the key to LOCK (manual
transmission).
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6. Remove the key.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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3.If you have an automatic transmission,
make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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If you have a manual transmission, make
sure that the parking brake is fully set, push
the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.The starter will operate only if the
clutch pedal is pushed in all the way.
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
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Pushing
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Vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be
started by pushing. Vehicles with manual
transmissions should not be push started due to
possible catalytic converter damage. Follow the
directions underIf Your Vehicle Needs a
Jump-Start.
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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster.
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The Cluster
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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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Brake System Warning Light
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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.
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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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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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High Beam Light
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This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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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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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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Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
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This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Featureschapter for more information.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the control knob
that is to the left of the steering wheel.
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Headlamp switch location
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
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