ECU FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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Introduction
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Ford's Commitment to You
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At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the
continuous commitment to achieve the best
result possible. It is dedication to learning what
you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care,
precision, and attention to detail. In short,
excellence means being the standard by which
others are judged.
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Our Guiding Principles
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Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, the
quality of our products and services must be
our number one priority.
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You are the focus of everything we do.Our
work must be done with you in mind,
providing better products and services than
our competition.
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Continuous improvement is essential to our
success.We must strive for excellence in
everything we do: in our products Ð in their
safety and value Ð and in our services, our
human relations, our competitiveness, and
our profitability.
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Employee involvement is our way of life.
We are a team. We must treat one another
with trust and respect.
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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
[AS38340(M )03/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit
will shut off the player and ªHOTº
will appear in the display. When the
temperature is within normal operating
range, the ªHOTº indication will turn
off and the CD player will again be
operational.
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How to stop and restart the CD player
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When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator
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illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
ªPLAY/STOPº button. The stop indicator
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the display illuminates and operation returns to
the radio or tape mode. To resume CD play,
press this button once again or press any other
function button (except ªEJECTº or
ªCOMPRESSº buttons).
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NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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How to locate a selection on your CD
player using Automatic Music Search (AMS)
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An ªAMSº (Automatic Music Search) control on
your CD player allows you to quickly find a
particular selection on the disc. Press the left
fside of the ªAMSº control to locate a
previous selection or the right
eside of the
ªAMSº control to locate a later selection.
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7. The two pins under the forward edge of the
top should seat themselves in the matching
holes in the header.
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8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the
clamp handles into the header on the top
until they are flush with the header. Pulling
down on the header at the center grip while
closing the latches may assist in fastening
the clamps.
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9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
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NOTE: Make sure to release the parking brake
before driving the vehicle.
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Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
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To avoid damage to the vinyl top and moldings,
use only an approved Ford cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use stiff bristle brushes or
abrasive material or cleaners.
[CF50800(M )12/95]
Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can
affect the cleanability of vinyl material.
[CF50900(M )12/95]
NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand
type car washes against the convertible
top and windows may cause water
leaks and possible seal damage.
% [CF51000( ALL)12/95]Positive Location Floor Mat
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When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
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104 % [SS01200(MBC )12/95]Adjusting Manual Seats
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In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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To move the seats forward or backward:
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1. Find the adjustment lever at the lower left
corner of the front seat.
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2. Push the lever to the left to unlock the seat.
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3. Move the seat to the desired position.
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4. Release the lever to latch the seat in its new
position. Make sure the seat locks securely in
place.
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Seatback Recline
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Front seatback release levers
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It is necessary to use the seatback release when
folding the back of the front seat forward for
rear seat passenger entry or exit. This release
handle is located on the lower outboard back of
the seat. The seatback locks automatically when
returned to the normal position.
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To allow rear seat passenger access, use one
hand to pull up on the release handle then use
the other hand to push the seatback forward.
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WARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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Rear seat release straps
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To raise the rear seatback:
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1. Push the seatback upward until it locks in
place.
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2. Make sure the seatback is firmly latched by
pushing forward and backward on it.
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WARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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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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Combination Lap and Shoulder
Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, the combination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, corner hard or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt
locks and helps reduce your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
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Before fastening the front seat belt, make sure
the shoulder belt passes through the belt holder
on the top of the seatback.
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To fasten the belt,pull the lap/shoulder belt
from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of
the belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure
the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make
sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
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Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt
(coupe models)
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WARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it
could seriously injure you. Position your
seat such that it is as far back from the
steering wheel as possible but still allows
you to properly control the vehicle.
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Children and Air Bags
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NOTE: For additional important safety
information on the proper use of seat
belts, child seats, and infant seats,
please read the entire Safety Restraints
section in this owner guide.
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WARNING
Children should always wear their safety
belts. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
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WARNING
Rear-facing infant seats must always be
secured in the rear seat.
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How Does the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System Work?
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System is
designed to activate when the vehicle is in a
collision similar to hitting a fixed barrier head
on at 8-14 mph (13-23 km/h). The fact that the
air bags did not inflate in a collision does not
mean that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the forces were not of the type
sufficient to cause acitivation.
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If the vehicle is in a moderate or severe frontal
collision, the system is activated and the air bags
inflate rapidly. After the air bag inflates, it will
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If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly
in the event of a collision.
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Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag
Equipped Vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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Safety Restraints for Children
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In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law
to use safety restraints for children. If small
children ride in your vehicle Ð this generally
includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or
less Ð you must put them in safety seats that
are made specially for children. Safety belts
alone do not provide maximum protection for
these children. Check your local and state laws
for specific requirements.
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WARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his
or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.
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WARNING
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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When possible, put children in the rear seat of
your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
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WARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not
install and use the safety seat properly,
the child may be injured in a sudden stop
or collision.
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WARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child.
Check seat covers and buckles before you
place a child anywhere near them.
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WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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WARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. Never
secure rear-facing infant seats in the front
seat.
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