clutch FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual

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[CF33500( ALL)05/96]
To Set a Lower Set Speed
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[CF33600( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
OR
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[CF33700( ALL)05/96]
q
Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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[CF33800( ALL)05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.
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[CF33900( ALL)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
[CF34005(M )05/96]
q
Depress the brake pedal. OR
[CF34050(M )05/96]
q
Depress the clutch pedal.
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[CF34100( ALL)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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[CF34200( ALL)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF34300( ALL)04/96]
q
Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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150 [TO01000(M )12/95]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.
[TO01100(M )12/95]
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.
*
[TO01300( ALL)02/96]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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[TO01400( ALL)01/96]
Starting Your Engine
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[TO01500( ALL)01/96]
To start your engine:
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[TO01600( ALL)01/96]
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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[TO01700( ALL)01/96]
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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[TO01800( ALL)01/96]
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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[TO01900( ALL)01/96]
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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[TO02000( ALL)01/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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[GF11700( ALL)03/96]
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[GF11800( ALL)01/96]
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[GF12000(MBC )12/95]
You can tell a console-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if the lever is
adjacent to the P (Park) and you cannot move it
without pushing in the thumb button.
%
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[GF12100(M )01/96]
Driving with a Manual
Transmission
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[GF12200(M )01/96]
Using the Clutch
[GF12300(M )12/95]
After starting the engine with the clutch pedal
pushed to the floor, allow it to idle for a few
seconds. Then, hold your right foot on the brake
pedal. Release the hand brake. Move the
gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse) gear.
[GF12400(M )12/95]
To move the vehicle, pull your right foot off the
brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch
pedal. (You may need to press down slowly on
the accelerator at the same time that you release
the clutch pedal.)
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[GF12500(M )01/96]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a
hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch
life.
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[GF12600(M )01/96]
Driving with your foot resting on the clutch may
cause the vehicle to jerk sharply when pressing
or removing your other foot from the
accelerator.
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168 %
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[GF12700(M )01/96]
Shifting the Gears
[GF12800(M )12/95]
The gearshift can be in one of seven possible
positions, as shown below.
[GF12900(M )12/95]
one third page art:0010574-B
The positions of the floor-mounted gearshift
[GF13000(M )12/95]
Always push the clutch pedal all the way in
when you shift. You should upshift according to
the speeds given in the chart in this section.
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[GF13100(M )01/96]
Backing up
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[GF13200(M )01/96]
To shift into R (Reverse):
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[GF13300(M )01/96]
1. Bring your vehicle to acompletestop.
[GF13400(M )12/95]
2. Push the clutch pedal in all the way to the
floor.
[GF13500(M )12/95]
3. Then move the gearshift all the way to the
right and pull it back into R (Reverse).
[GF13700(M )12/95]
4. Once R (Reverse) is engaged, slowly release
the clutch pedal from the floor.
[GF13800(M )12/95]
If R (Reverse) is not engaged, continue to push
the clutch pedal in while you put the gearshift
back into Neutral. Then, release the clutch pedal
for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 4.
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170 %
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[GF14700(M )01/96]
Downshifting
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[GF14800(M )03/96]
When you slow down or climb a steep hill,
always downshift before the engine starts to lose
power. Downshifting reduces the chance of
stalling and gives your vehicle better acceleration
to increase speed again.
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[GF14900(M )01/96]
When you drive down steep hills, downshifting
helps you keep a safe speed and helps prevent
unnecessary wear on the brakes.
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[GF15000(M )01/96]
When you come to a stop, do not downshift
through each gear. Disengage the clutch and use
the brake as necessary. Downshifting through
the gears decreases your vehicle's fuel economy.
[GF15100(M )12/95]
NOTE: Do not downshift into 1 (First) when
your vehicle is moving faster than
15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage
the clutch.
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[GF15200(M )01/96]
Parking
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[GF15300(M )01/96]
To park your vehicle, shift into 1 (First), set the
parking brake fully, and turn off the ignition.
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[GF15400(M )01/96]
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
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[GF15500( ALL)01/96]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[GF15600( ALL)01/96]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[MC10200( ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
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[MC10400(M )05/96]
The Clutch
[MC10500(M )12/95]
The clutch on your vehicle is operated by a
cable that adjusts itself with a little help from
you. Complete the following steps every
5,000-6,000 miles (10,000 km) to adjust the
clutch.
[MC10600(M )12/95]
1. Turn your engine off and put your gearshift
in First.
[MC10700(M )12/95]
2. Put your foot under the clutch pedal and
gently pull it up until the pedal stops.
[MC10800(M )12/95]
3. Then push the clutch down slowly. You will
hear a click if your clutch needed adjusting
and adjusted itself.
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Index 313
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 189
see also fuses............. 181
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 261
CD player and discs.......... 38
chrome and aluminum parts...... 262
engine compartment......... 264
exterior............... 261
exterior lamps............ 262
fabric................ 263
headlamps.............. 262
instrument panel.......... 55,262
instrument panel lens......... 263
interior............... 263
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors................ 82
plastic parts............. 262
polishing............... 261
rustproofing............. 262
safety belts.............. 262
tail lamps.............. 262
upholstery and interior trim...... 263
washing............... 261
waxing............... 261
wheels................ 264
Climate control system.......... 55
air conditioning............ 55
heating................ 55
heating only system........... 57
Clock.................. 62
Clutch................. 167
adjusting............... 222
fluid...............222, 237
fluid reservoir..........220, 222
operation while driving........ 167
recommended shift speeds....... 169
shifting the gears........... 168
specifications............. 267
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322 Index
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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