lights FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owner's Manual

Index 319
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 162
column-mounted........... 162
console-mounted........... 164
downshifting............. 170
floor-mounted............ 168
locking the gearshift.......... 65
manual operation........... 167
positions.............162, 168
shifting the gears.........162, 168
shift-lock............... 162
upshifting.............. 169
Gearshift:shifting the gears......162, 168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 170
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
H
Hazard flashers.............. 71
Headlamps
aiming................ 256
bulb specification........... 260
checking alignment.......... 256
cleaning............... 262
daytime running lights......... 59
flashing................ 68
high beam............... 68
replacing bulbs..........256±257
turning on and off........... 60
Head restraints............. 103
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Heating
heater only system........... 57
heating and air conditioning system . . . 55
High beams
indicator light............. 16
operation.............. 59,68
Hitch.................. 174
Hood.................. 212
latch location............. 212
lubrication specifications........ 267
release lever............. 212
working under the hood........ 210
Horn................... 72
Hoses, checking............. 226
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 277
Idle, relearning.........206, 210, 238
Ignition
chime................. 66
positions of the ignition......... 65
removing the key............ 66
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 8
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....128, 130
Instrument cluster
mechanical............... 9
standard................ 10
Instrument panel............. 55
cleaning............... 263
lighting up panel and interior...... 61
Interval wipers.............. 69
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J
Jack.................. 193
operation............194±195
positioning............194±196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 202
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 66
positions of the ignition......... 65
removing from the ignition....... 66
stuck in lock position........65±66
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 260
checking............... 256
daytime running light system...... 59
dome lamps.............. 61
flashing the lamps........... 68
fog lamps............... 84
hazard flashers............. 71
headlamps............... 60
high beams.............. 68
illuminated mirrors........... 79
instrument panel, dimming....... 61
interior lamps........... 59,61
replacing bulbs............ 256
trailer................ 176
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 67±68
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 12
brake................. 11
charging system............ 15
check engine.............. 17
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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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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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