light FORD MUSTANG 2002 4.G Owner's Manual

4. On the wall or
screen you will observe
a light pattern with flat
edges at the top of the
beam pattern. If the
flat edges are not at
the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp,
then usea6mmallen wrench or screwdriver to
adjust the headlamp up or down.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS
VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to
activate the left turn
signal.
²Push up to activate
the right turn signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Map lamps (if equipped)
If equipped with a
convertible top the
map lamps and
controls are located on
the rearview mirror.
Press the controls on
the bottom of the
mirror to activate the
lamps.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps
frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be
replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.
Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized
ªD.O.T.º for North America and an ªEº for Europe to
assure lamp performance, light brightness and
pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not
damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3157 AK (amber)
Backup lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 906
Headlamps 9007
Luggage compartment lamp 906
Dome lamp 575
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Function Trade Number
Map lamp 575
Visor vanity lamp 74
Glove compartment 194
Rearview mirror map lamps 192
Fog lamp 899
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where
noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs
frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified
technician.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position,
then open the hood.
2. At the back of the
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Pull headlamp
assembly forward
disengaging the lamp
from the rear hidden snap retainers to expose the
back of the bulb.
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4. Disconnect the
electrical connector
from the bulb by
pulling rearward.
5. Remove the bulb
retaining ring by
rotating it
counterclockwise
(when viewed from the
rear) to free it from
the bulb socket, and slide the ring off the plastic
base. Keep the ring to retain the new bulb.
6. Without turning,
remove the old bulb
from the lamp
assembly by gently
pulling it straight out of
the lamp assembly.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the
bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the
glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb
to break the next time the headlamps are
operated.
1. With the flat side of the new bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into
the lamp assembly. You may need to turn the bulb
left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base
with the tabs in the lamp assembly. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp
assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of
the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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3. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic
base until it snaps, locking it into position.
4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the
lamp with the rear snap retainers, push to seat and
secure with two retainer pins.
5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned
before you changed the bulb, you should not need to
align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
4. Pull headlamp
assembly forward
disengaging the lamp
from the rear snap retainers to expose the back of
the bulb.
5. Rotate the bulb
socket
counterclockwise and
remove from lamp
assembly.
6. Carefully pull the
bulb straight out from
the socket and push in
the new bulb.
7. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Open trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locate
access hole under the
rear decklid.
3. Remove the bulb
socket by rotating it 45
degrees and pulling it
out of the lamp
assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb
straight out of socket and push in new bulb.
5. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure.
The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is
scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the
bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its base.
Avoid touching the glass envelope.
1. Rotate the foglamp
bulb counterclockwise
and remove from
foglamp (the rear side
of the foglamp is
shown).
2. Disconnect the
electrical connector
from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new
foglamp bulb.
4. Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating
clockwise.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Open trunk and
remove bulb socket
from the trunk lid by
turning
counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and
push in the new bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning
clockwise.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified
technician.
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OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS)
located on the
gearshift. The O/D OFF
indicator light will
illuminate on the
instrument cluster. The
transmission will
operate in all gears
except overdrive.
To return to normal overdrive mode, press the
Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF
indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift and
the transmission control switch operation refer to
theAutomatic Transmission Operationsection of
theDrivingchapter.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
²Dual cupholders
²Auxiliary power point
²Coin holder slots (if equipped)
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To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment
behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready
to receive the top.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at
both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header is
free. The clamps are flush with the header when in
the closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately
after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top
material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has not
been lowered for some
time and sticks to the
windshield header,
push the front of the
top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
6. Push the convertible
top switch on the
console in front of the
armrest and hold until
the top is completely
stored.
7. Disengage the
parking brake.
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To open the luggage
compartment door
(lid) from the inside,
pull the illuminated ªTº
shaped handle and
push up on the trunk
lid. The material that
the handle is made of
will glow for hours in
the darkness of the
luggage compartment
following brief
exposure to ambient
light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be located either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the
luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Keep vehicle
doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys
out of a child's reach.
Unsupervised
children could lock
themselves in an
open trunk and risk
injury. Children
should be taught not
to play in vehicles.
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