instrument panel FORD MUSTANG 2003 4.G User Guide

Do not use chemical solvents or strong
detergents when cleaning the steering wheel
or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the
air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if
you have been in contact with certain products
such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order
to avoid possible damage to the painted surfaces.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats
equipped with side air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum
cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra
Strength Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523–AA).
•If grease or tar is present on the material,
spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and
Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning
solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass
cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric
and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye
on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions
may weaken the belt webbing.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong
detergents when cleaning the seat where the
side air bag is mounted. Such products may
contaminate the side air bag system and affect
performance of the side air bag in a collision. The
air bag may not function correctly and not provide
any injury reduction benefits.
Cleaning
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle,
pull the hood release
handle located under
the bottom left corner
of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the front center
of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
HOOD
Maintenance and Specifications
196

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle
identification number is
attached to a metal tag
and is located on the
driver side instrument
panel. (Please note
that in the graphic
XXXX is representative
of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
244

C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 238
Cargo net ................... 78
CD player .................. 43
CD-single premium ... 19
Certification Label .. 243
Changing a tire ....... 165
Child safety
restraints ................. 120
child safety
belts ....................... 120
Child safety seats .... 123
attaching with
tether straps ......... 127
in front seat .......... 125
in rear seat ............ 125
Cleaning your vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 188
instrument panel .. 190
interior ................... 191
plastic parts .......... 190
washing .................. 187
waxing ................... 187
wheels .................... 188
wiper blades .......... 190
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................ 63
Clock .............. 24, 34, 48
Clutch
adjusting ................ 228
operation while
driving ................... 150
recommended
shift speeds ........... 151Console ...................... 84
Controls
power seat ............. 100
Convertible ................ 85
cleaning ................. 192
installation of
the boot ................... 86
lowering the
convertible top ........ 85
raising the
convertible top ........ 87
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 206
refill
capacities ....... 212, 238
specifications... 240, 242
Cruise control
(see Speed control) .. 80
Customer
Assistance ................ 157
Ford accessories
for your vehicle .... 192
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 178
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 183
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 157
Getting the service
you need ............... 176
Ordering additional
owner’s literature . 184
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 179
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 183
Index
249

running out
of
fuel ......................... 218
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 214
Fuses ........................ 160
G
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ... 12, 216
Gas mileage
(see
Fuel economy) ........ 219
Gauges ....................... 15
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 16
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 15
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 16
fuel gauge ................ 16
odometer ................. 17
speedometer ........... 17
tachometer .............. 17
trip odometer .......... 18
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 154
definition ............... 154
driving with a
heavy load ............. 154
location .................. 154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 154
calculating ............. 154
definition ............... 154
driving with a
heavy load ............. 154
location .................. 154H
Hazard flashers ....... 158
Head restraints ......... 99
Headlamps ................. 67
aiming ................ 68–69
bulb specifications .. 71
daytime running
lights ........................ 67
flash to pass ............ 68
high beam ......... 10, 68
replacing bulbs ....... 72
turning on and off .. 67
warning chime ........ 15
Heating
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 63
Hood ........................ 196
I
Ignition ............. 133, 242
removing the key .. 153
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ........... 123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 224
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 190
cluster ...................... 10
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 68
J
Jack .......................... 165
positioning ............. 165
storage ................... 165
Index
251

Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 170
K
Keys ..................... 95–97
key in ignition
chime ....................... 14
positions of the
ignition .................. 133
removing from
the ignition ............ 153
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 71
cargo lamps ............. 68
daytime running
light .......................... 67
fog lamps ................. 67
headlamps ......... 67, 72
headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 68
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 68
interior lamps ... 70, 72
replacing
bulbs .................. 71–75
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 70
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 13, 141
anti-theft ................. 11
brake ........................ 14
charging system ...... 11
fuel cap light ........... 12high beam ............... 10
low fuel .................... 13
overdrive off ............ 13
safety belt ............... 10
service engine
soon ......................... 11
traction control
active ....................... 13
turn signal
indicator .................. 10
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 144
Load limits ............... 154
GAWR .................... 154
GVWR .................... 154
trailer towing ........ 154
Locks
doors ........................ 89
Lubricant
specifications ... 240, 242
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 169
Lumbar support,
seats ......................... 100
M
Manual
transmission ............ 150
fluid capacities ...... 238
lubricant
specifications ........ 242
reverse ................... 152
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 80
Motorcraft
parts ................. 219, 237
O
Octane rating .......... 217
Index
252