ECU FORD MUSTANG 2003 4.G User Guide

Opening the trunk
Press the control once
to open the trunk.
Ensure that the trunk
is closed and latched
before driving your
vehicle. Failure to latch
the trunk may cause
objects to fall out of
the trunk or block the rear view. This feature will
not work with the transmission out of P (Park) or N
(Neutral) if the ignition is in either the ACC or ON
position.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating range
will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away
from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can
be caused by:
•Weather conditions
•Nearby radio towers
•Structures around the vehicle
•Other vehicles parked next to the vehicle
To replace the
batteries:
1. Twist a thin coin
between the two halves
of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT
PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER
APART.
2. Place the positive
(+) side of new batteries down. Refer to the diagram
inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacement of the battery willnotcause the
remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from
your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate
normally after battery replacement.
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.
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.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer
control, or
•any 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 control is left on.
SECURILOCKPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is an engine
immobilization system. This system is designed to
prevent the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is not
compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start
systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security protection.
THEFT INDICATOR
The theft indicator is the flashing red indicator
located on top of the instrument panel.
•When the ignition is in the OFF position, the
indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to
indicate the SecuriLock
system is functioning as
a theft deterrent.
•When the ignition is in the ON position, the
indicator will glow for 3 seconds to indicate
normal system functionality.
If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock
system,
the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when
the ignition is in the ON position. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for
service.
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Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed
immediately after
switching the ignition
to the 3 (OFF)
position. The
THEFT
indicator 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
THEFT
indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then
go out. If the
THEFTindicator 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“do it
yourself.”Refer toProgramming spare keys.
The following items may prevent the vehicle from
starting:
•Large metallic objects
•Electronic devices on the key chain that can be
used to purchase gasoline or similar items
•A second key on the same key ring as thecoded
key
If any of these items are present, you need to keep
these objects from touching thecoded keywhile
starting the engine. These objects and devices
cannot damage thecoded key,but can cause a
momentary“no start”condition if they are too close
to the key during engine start. If a problem occurs,
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turn ignition OFF and restart the engine with all
other objects on the key ring held away from the
ignition key. Check to make sure thecoded keyis
an approved Fordcoded key.
If your keys are lost or stolen you will need to do
the following:
•Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or
•Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a
locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased
from your vehicle and new key codes will need to
be re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you
may want to store an extra programmed key away
from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an
unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your
vehicle. The use of the wrong type ofcoded key
may lead to a“no start”condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition
it will cause a“no start”condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your
vehicle. Only SecuriLock
keys can be used. To
program acoded keyyourself, you will need two
previously programmedcoded keys(keys that
already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new
unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely
implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not
available, you must bring your vehicle to your
dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
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1. Insert the first
previously programmed
coded keyinto the
ignition and turn the
ignition from 3 (OFF)
to 4 (ON) (maintain
ignition in 4 (ON) for
at least one second).
2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and
remove the firstcoded keyfrom the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of removing the firstcoded
key,insert the second previously programmed
coded keyinto the ignition and turn the ignition
from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4
(ON) for at least one second but no more than ten
seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and
remove the secondcoded keyfrom the ignition.
5. Within 20 seconds of removing the secondcoded
key,insert the new unprogrammed key (new
key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition
from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4
(ON) for at least one second). This step will
program your new key to a coded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s),
repeat this procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the
vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will
illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start
the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator will flash
on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 6. If
failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership
to have the new spare key(s) programmed.
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Always transport children 12 years old and
under in the back seat and always properly
use appropriate child restraints.
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed up in sunny
weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat
covers and buckles before you place a child
anywhere near them.
Combination lap and shoulder belts
Before fastening the
safety belt, make sure
the shoulder belt
passes through the belt
guide on the top of the
seatback.
Coupe shown,
convertible is similar
and safety belt must also pass through the belt
guide.
1. Insert the belt
tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle
closest to the direction
the tongue is coming
from) until you hear a
snap and feel it latch.
Make sure the tongue
is securely fastened in
the buckle.
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put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a
sudden stop or collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
•Review and follow
the information
presented in theAir
bag supplemental
restraint system
(SRS) section in this
chapter.
•Use the correct
safety belt buckle for that seating position (the
buckle closest to the direction the tongue is
coming from).
•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until
you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and
away from the safety seat, with the tongue
between the child seat and the release button, to
prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place seat back in upright position.
•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode.
Refer toAutomatic locking mode(passenger
side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if
equipped) section in this chapter.
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat
in a seating position which is capable of providing a
tether anchorage. For more information on top
tether straps, refer toAttaching child safety seats
with tether straps.in this chapter.
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s
instructions included with the safety seat
you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and
use the safety seat properly, the child may be
injured in a sudden stop or collision.
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2. Pull down on the
shoulder belt and then
grasp the shoulder belt
and lap belt together.
3. While holding the
shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route
the tongue through the
child seat according to
the child seat
manufacturer’s
instructions. Be sure
the belt webbing is not
twisted.
4. Insert the belt
tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle
closest to the direction
the tongue is coming
from) for that seating
position until you hear
a snap and feel the
latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is
latched securely by
pulling on it.
5. To put the retractor
in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the
shoulder portion of the
belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is
extracted and a click is
heard.
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6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it
retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Pull the lap belt
portion across the child
seat toward the buckle
and pull up on the
shoulder belt while
pushing down with
your knee on the child
seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any
slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the
child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat
forward and back to
make sure the seat is
securely held in place.
To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it
side to side and forward. There should be no more
than one inch of movement for proper installation.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make
sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat
steps two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly
secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in
addition to the safety belt
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a
tether strap which goes over the back of the seat
and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are
available as an accessory for many older safety seats.
Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for
information about ordering a tether strap.
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