FORD MUSTANG 2002 4.G Manual Online

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield
wiper control to the
desired interval, low or
high speed position.
The bars of varying
length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the
control upward for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on
the end of the stalk to
activate washer. Push
and hold for a longer
wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Mist Function
To operate the Mist
function of the
windshield wipers,
push and release the
windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will
cycle one or two times.
Windshield wiper blades
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when
they seem less effective. Substances such as tree sap
and some hot wax treatments used by commercial
car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
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Changing the wiper blades
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm
away from the
windshield and lock
into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper
arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the
blade and pull the
wiper blade down
toward the windshield
to remove it from the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press
it into place until a click is heard.
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering
control toward you to
move the steering
wheel up or down.
Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to
the desired position,
then release the
control to lock the
steering wheel in
position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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OVERHEAD STORAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
Be sure to
secure objects
when placed in the
storage net in order
to help reduce the
risk that they become
projectiles in the
event of a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are
designed for
accessory plugs only.
Do not hang any
type of accessory or
accessory bracket
from the plug.
Improper use of the
power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The power point is an additional power source for
electrical accessories.
A power point is located inside the center console
storage bin.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and
close windows.
²Press the top portion
of the rocker switch
to close.
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²Press the bottom
portion of the rocker
switch to open.
Express down
To make the driver
window open fully
without holding the
window control, press
the bottom portion of
the driver window
control completely
down and release
quickly. Depress again
to stop window operation.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock
feature allows only the
driver to operate the
power windows.
To lock out all the
window controls except
for the driver's press the control. Press the control
again to restore the window controls.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Move the mirror selector control all the way to
the left to adjust the left mirror or all the way to the
right to adjust the right mirror.
LOCK
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2. Move the control in
the direction you wish
to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the control to the center position.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
²Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot
be controlled until the
vehicle is traveling at
or above 48 km/h (30
mph).
Do not shift the
gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
To turn speed control off
²Press OFF or
²Turn off the vehicle
ignition.
Once speed control is
switched off, the
previously programmed
set speed will be
erased.
OFF ON
OFF ON
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To set a speed
²Press SET ACCEL.
For speed control to
operate, the speed
control must be ON
and the vehicle
speed must be
greater than 48 km/h
(30 mph).
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle
speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than
the set speed. This is normal.
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it
increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your
vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while
driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the
next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your
vehicle speed.
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h
(10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your
speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RESUME will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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To set a higher set speed
²Press and hold SET
ACCEL. Release the
control when the
desired vehicle
speed is reached or
²Press and release
SET ACCEL to
operate the Tap-Up
function. Each press will increase the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the
desired vehicle speed is reached, press and
release SET ACCEL.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any
time during speed control usage. Releasing the
accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the
previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
²Press and hold
COAST. Release the
control when the
desired speed is
reached or
²Press and release
COAST to operate
the Tap-Down
function. Each press will decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
²Depress the brake
pedal. When the
desired vehicle
speed is reached,
press SET ACCEL.
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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To disengage speed control
²Depress the brake
pedal or
²Depress the clutch
pedal (if equipped).
Disengaging the speed
control will not erase
the previously
programmed set speed.
Pressing OFF will erase
the previously
programmed set speed.
To return to a previously set speed
²Press RESUME. For
RESUME to operate,
the vehicle speed
must be faster than
48 km/h (30 mph).
OFF ON
RESUME
SET
ACCEL
COAST
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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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²Convertible top control (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so
that the eyelet is over the
pointed end of the
retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make
sure that the mat does not
interfere with the operation
of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the
floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is located in the
glove compartment. Press to open trunk.
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
The convertible topwill not operateunless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when
the top material is wet.
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