open hood FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual
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[CF53800(M )05/96]
NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry
System has a PANIC feature that also
honks the vehicle horn and flashes the
interior/exterior lamps when the
PANIC button on the remote entry
transmitter is pushed. The PANIC
alarm and the Anti-Theft alarm are two
separate features. Both the anti-theft
alarm and the PANIC feature can be
active at the same time.
[CF53900(MBC )12/95]
To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm
and a triggered Anti-theft alarm:
[CF54000(MBC )12/95]
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the
alarm indicator lamp (located in the
instrument cluster) to flash on and off.
[CF54100(MBC )12/95]
q
only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the
start circuit so that the vehicle can not be
started.
[CF54200(MBC )05/96]
q
the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing
the PANIC control on the Remote Entry
transmitter.
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[CF54300(MBC )12/95]
For more information on the PANIC alarm, see
Remote Entry Systemin the Index.
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Arming the system
[CF54500(MBC )12/95]
To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
must be closed to arm the system.
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2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
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3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK control.
[CF55000(MBC )12/95]
The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
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[MC03300( ALL)02/96]
Opening the Hood
[MC03400( ALL)12/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
[MC03600( ALL)12/95]
2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.
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The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood
[MC04000(M )12/95]
3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop
rod using only the hole marked ªPROPº.
[MC04200(M )12/95]
Whenever you close the hood, make sure the
prop rod is secured in its retainer and that the
hood latches securely.
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[MC04400( ALL)12/95]
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake, making sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
[MC07450(M )03/96]
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Engine oil dipstick Ð 4.6 liter engine
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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2. Open the hood and locate the headlamp.
[MC43700(M )12/95]
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Headlamp access covers
[MC44400(M )12/95]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by lifting the connector clip upward
while pulling the connector rearward.
[MC44600(M )12/95]
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it
from the socket. Then slide the ring off the
plastic base.Keep the ring.You must use it
again to hold the new bulb in place.
[MC44700(M )12/95]
5. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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324 Index
Power point electrical outlet........ 63
Power steering
dipstick............... 231
driving with power steering...... 161
fluid, checking and adding....... 231
fluid, refill capacity.......... 266
fluid, specifications.......... 267
servicing............... 161
Prop rod, hood............. 212
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 25
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 267
refill capacity............. 266
Rearview mirror.............. 78
Rear window............... 80
defroster................ 58
washer reservoir........... 223
Refill capacities for fluids........ 266
Relays................. 181
Remote control, trunk........... 64
Remote entry system............ 97
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system........... 99
illuminated entry............ 99
locking/unlocking doors......... 98
opening the trunk............ 98
panic alarm............... 98
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 101
replacing the batteries......... 100
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult...............103, 111
child................. 128
head................. 103
infant..............128, 130
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