service FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G Owners Manual
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Turn signal
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or
both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash
faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer
toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
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Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position to remind you
to fasten your safety belts. For more information,
refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position and
the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the
battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical
system service.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON.
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLocky
passive anti-theft
systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is
equipped with a
computer that monitors
the engine's emission control system. This system is
commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics
System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the
environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues
to meet government emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service technician in properly
servicing your vehicle.
AIR
BAG
THEFT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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TheService Engine Soonindicator light illuminates
when the ignition is first turned to the ON position
to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate
without a driveability concern being noted. The
vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon
light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a
malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause yourService
Engine Soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may
misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed
and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by
filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the
recommended octane and/or properly installing and
securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving
cycles without these or any other temporary
malfunctions present, theService Engine Soonlight
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theService Engine Soonlight remains on, have
your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration)
and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position to
ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns
on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can
activate theService Engine Soon/Check Engine
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of
normal driving. This period will vary depending on
driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel
filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early
reminder of a low fuel
condition indicated on
the fuel gauge (refer to
Fuel Gaugein this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount
of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised
capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The
ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to
illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several
seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your
bulb is working.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
LOW
FUEL
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O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
Transmission Control
Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive controlin
theControls and Featureschapter, has been
pushed turning the transmission overdrive function
OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not
operate in the overdrive mode, refer to theDriving
chapter for transmission function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission
malfunction is detected. If the light does not come
on when the Transmission Control Switch is
depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the
transmission could occur.
Traction ControlYactive
For more information,
refer to theDriver
controlschapter.
Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned
to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction
Controlysystem begins applying and releasing the
brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to
limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a
minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the
Traction Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position to indicate a
system check. If the light remains on, continues to
flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated with the parking brake released.
O/D
OFF
ABS
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Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position to ensure the
circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking
brake is engaged. If brake warning lamp does not
illuminate at these times, seek service immediately.
Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system
should be inspected immediately.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime,
refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Belt minder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your
safety belts.
For information on the safety belt minder chime,
refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning
chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to
theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the
OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the
ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON
position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or after refueling. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is
being refueled. When the gauge first indicates
empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the
tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty
indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will
be less than the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
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²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle's antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your
reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes
captured by stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
Audio system warranties and service
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
technician.
TRACTION CONTROLY
This control can be
used to turn the
Traction Controlyon
or off. Refer to the
Traction Controly
section of theDrivingchapter for more information.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is located in the
glove compartment. Press to open trunk.
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or
ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped)
mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²
they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF
position, 10 minutes after if the door is left open, and
30 minutes after if the trunk is left open or the dome
lamp switch is left on.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's
transmitters to your
dealer if service is
required.
If you purchase
additional transmitters
(up to four may be
programmed into
memory), perform the following procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key
in the ignition and turn from LOCK to OFF and cycle
between OFF and ON eight times in rapid succession
(within 10 seconds) ending in ON. After doors
lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up
to four). With each control press of the transmitters,
the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm
programming. When completed, turn the ignition to
OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one
last time to confirm completion of programming.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same
time.
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Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed
immediately after
switching the ignition
to the 3 (OFF)
position. The
THEFT
light in the instrument
cluster will flash every
two seconds when the
vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a
coded keydisarms the vehicle. The
THEFTlight
will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If
the
THEFTlight stays on for an extended period of
time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by
your dealership or a qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied
withtwo coded keys.
Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys can
be purchased from
your dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or you can ªdo it
yourselfº, refer toProgramming spare keys.
Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on
the key chain that can
be used to purchase
gasoline or similar
items, or a second key
on the same key ring as
thecoded keyignition
key may cause vehicle
starting issues. If
present, you need to
keep these objects from
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