warning FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G SVT Supplement Manual

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family
and thank you for purchasing the Ford SVT Mustang
Cobra. We trust that our tremendous dedication to
the automotive enthusiast's total ownership
experience will provide you with many miles of
exhilarating, safe, and comfortable driving in your
new SVT Mustang Cobra.
SVT strives for balance between powertrain and
chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance
comfort, always working to build cars in which no
one system overwhelms or overshadows any other.
In the SVT Mustang Cobra, that philosophy is
carried forward through a sophisticated powertrain
as well as significant interior, exterior, suspension,
and braking system components.
This supplement complements your Mustang
Owner's Guide and provides information specific to
SVT and the SVT Mustang Cobra. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement, you can identify
those features, recommendations, and specifications
unique to your new SVT Mustang Cobra.Refer to
your Mustang Owner's Guide for other required
information and warnings.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford
Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. EST at 1±800±FORD-SVT (1±800±367±3788).
Introduction
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To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is
sprayed onto the windshield, it could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir, until the coolant is at the ªcold fill
levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed in the
engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration
above 60%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration
below 40%.
²Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or
below 40% will decrease the freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you
mustreplace it with a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you
drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool). If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the
ªcold fill levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed
on the reservoir (depending upon application).
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0
quart) of engine coolant per month.
To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
If you must remove the pressure relief cap from the
engine coolant reservoir, follow these steps to avoid
personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise
until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise
and remove the cap.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3156K
Maintenance
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