towing FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G User Guide

Index 315
Doors.................. 79
lubricant specifications........ 267
Driving under special conditions..... 177
bad weather............. 177
heavy load.............. 170
high water.............. 179
slippery roads............ 177
tips for safe driving.......... 177
towing a trailer............ 173
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Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 189
fuses..............181, 188
operating when the engine is off..... 65
power point outlet........... 63
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio.......... 26,42
warranty and service information.... 54
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 275
battery acid spills........... 201
fuel................. 249
jump-starting............. 200
towing................ 207
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 252
catalytic converter.......... 252
emissions warranty......... 4,252
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
engine oil pressure........... 22
hazard warning light.......... 71
high beam............... 16
low coolant............... 14
oil pressure............... 22
overdrive off.............. 15
safety belt............... 13
service engine soon........... 17
turn signal indicator....... 17,67±68
Load limits............... 170
GAWR................ 170
GVWR................ 170
trailer towing............. 173
Lubricant specifications......... 267
Lug nuts................ 194
anti-theft............... 199
standard............... 195
tightening sequence........194, 198
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule and
Record booklet)............. 4
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 209
Maintenance (see servicing)........ 209
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch................ 167
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch..............167, 222
driving................ 167
fluid, checking and adding....... 237
fluid capacities............ 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
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Roadside assistance........... 275
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 240
S
Safe driving tips............ 177
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 111
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 175
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 249
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . . . 114±115, 117
automatic locking mode......116, 118
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 116, 118
cleaning the safety belts........ 262
extension assembly.......... 123
for adults.............. 111
for children............. 128
for infants............128, 130
for pregnant women.....105, 111±112
head................. 103
lap and shoulder belts......111, 114
maintenance............. 123
proper use.............. 111
replacement............. 123
warning light and chime........ 13
Safety seats for children......... 130
and air bags.......116, 118, 129±131
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat............. 130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard.......130±131, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
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Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 111
Seats.................. 103
adjusting the seat, manual....... 104
adjusting the seats, power....... 107
child safety seats........... 130
cleaning upholstery.......... 263
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 103
rear seat access............ 109
reclining the seat........... 106
Serial number (VIN)........... 277
Service concerns............. 276
Servicing your vehicle.......... 209
precautions when servicing...... 210
servicing when you tow........ 207
Shift-lock system............ 162
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....162, 168
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......111, 114
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 114
Side mirrors............... 77
adjusting................ 82
Snow tires and chains.......... 244
Spare tire................ 192
changing the tire.........191, 194
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire........193, 195
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 265
Special driving conditions........ 177
Specification chart, lubricants....... 267
Speed control
turning off............... 74
when towing a trailer.......176±177
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Tires (continued)
tire grades............241±242
treadwear............241±242
wear bands.............. 241
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 173
Towing your vehicle........... 207
using wheel dollies.......... 207
with a tow truck........... 207
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 161
Trailer towing.............. 173
calculating maximum trailer weight . 173±174
safety chains............. 175
tips................. 176
trailer brakes............. 175
trailer lamps............. 176
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
Transaxle control switch......... 165
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 235
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 237
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
manual operation........... 167
Transmission control switch....... 165
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 97
Trip odometer............... 20
Trunk
remote release lever........... 64
using the remote entry system to open . . 98
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 255
Turn signal................ 67
indicator lights........... 17,68
lever................67±68
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W
Warm engine, starting.......... 151
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 54
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 69
rear window reservoir......... 223
reservoir............... 223
windshield.............. 223
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 170
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 267
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 207
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 199
cleaning............... 264
covers............194±195, 198
inspection and maintenance...... 239
lug nuts............... 194
ornaments.............. 198
Windows................. 80
manual windows, operating....... 80
one-touch down...........80±81
power windows, operating........ 80
rear, defrosting............. 58
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Windshield, washing........... 69
Windshield washer fluid and wipers.... 69
checking and adding fluid....... 223
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 238
liftgate reservoir........... 223
operation............... 69
reservoir............... 223
specifications...........223, 267
variable interval wipers......... 69
Windshield wipers and washer....... 69
Wrecker towing............. 207
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