battery FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

310 Index
Anti-theft system
arming the system........... 93
disarming an untriggered system..... 94
disarming a triggered system....... 95
triggering............. 92,94
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 278
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 275
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 25
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 59
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
fluid, specification........... 267
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 162, 165
fluid, adding............. 236
fluid, checking............ 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
fluid, specification........... 267
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 267
refill capacities............ 266
traction lok.............. 161
B
Backing up.............164, 168
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 237
acid, treating emergencies.....201, 238
battery saver............. 100
charging system warning light...... 15
disconnecting...........206, 238
how to service............ 237
jumping a disabled battery....... 200
maintenance-free........... 237
proper disposal, recycling....... 238
replacement, specifications....... 265
servicing............... 237
voltage gauge............ 15,21
when storing your vehicle....... 270
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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
E
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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Speedometer............... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 149
starting a cold engine......... 151
starting after a collision........ 190
starting a warm engine........ 151
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled......... 200
Steering, power............. 161
Steering wheel
horn.................. 72
locking................ 65
tilting................. 72
Storage compartments, center console.... 83
Storing your vehicle........... 268
Sun visor................. 79
Sunvisor................. 79
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 124
T
Tachometer................ 21
mechanical cluster........... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........256, 260
cleaning............... 262
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 55
Tilt steering wheel............ 72
Tires.................. 239
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 239
cleaning............... 264
inspection and maintenance...... 239
replacing............... 241
rotating............... 240
snow tires and chains......... 244
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle.......... 271
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U
Upshift speeds............. 169
Used engine oil, disposal....210, 219, 236
V
Vanity mirror............... 79
Variable interval wipers.......... 69
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 277
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 171
automatic transmissions........ 171
calculating the load.......... 171
manual transaxles........... 171
manual transmissions......... 171
understanding loading information . . . 170
Vehicle storage............. 268
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......55±56, 58
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 216
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 79
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 15
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