FORD MUSTANG 2003 4.G Repair Manual

CASSETTE AND CASSETTE PLAYER CARE
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or
less.
•Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high
humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow
tapes that may have been exposed to extreme
temperatures to reach a moderate temperature
before playing.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or
pencil into the hole and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a
long time when not being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies AM
and FM stations may use for their broadcasts.
Allowable frequencies are:
AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal
travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of
the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by“signal
modulation.”Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its“shadow”) returns your
reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes
captured by stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
technician.
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MANUALHEATINGANDAIRCONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Fanspeedcontrol
Controls the volume of
air circulated in the
vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the
temperature of the
airflow inside the
vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction
of the airflow to the
inside of the vehicle.
•MAX A/C–Distributes recirculated air through
the instrument panel registers. The A/C
compressor will only function if the outside
temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F).
MAX A/C is noisier than A/C, but more
economical and efficient. This mode may prevent
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
•A/C–Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C compressor
will only function if the outside temperature is
above approximately 6°C (43°F) .
MAX
A/CA/C
MAX
A/CA/C
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•(Panel)–Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The air can not be
cooled below the outside temperature.
•O (Off)–Outside air is shut out and the fan will
not operate. This mode may reduce undesirable
odors from entering the vehicle but may increase
the possibility of interior window fogging.
•
(Floor)–Distributes outside air through the
floor ducts. The air cannot be cooled below the
outside temperature.
•
(Floor and defrost)–Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts and the
floor duct and the side window demisters. The
A/C compressor will operate automatically if the
outside temperature is above approximately 6°C
(43°F) . The air distributed through the floor
ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to
the windshield defrost ducts and the side window
demisters.
•
(Defrost)–Distributes outside air through
the windshield defroster ducts and the side
window demisters. The A/C compressor will
operate automatically if the outside temperature
is above approximately 6°C (43°F). This mode will
clear ice and fog from the windshield.
Since the air conditioner removes moisture
from the air, it is considered normal operation
if water drips on the ground under the air
conditioner drain.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fogging in humid weather, place the
climate control system in Defrost and Rear
Defrost mode (if equipped) before driving.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle
under warm weather conditions, do not drive with
the climate control system in the Off mode.
•To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle
under cold weather conditions, do not drive with
he climate control system in Max A/C (if
equipped), recirculation mode (if equipped) or
Off mode.
•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave
your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),
recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode
when turning off the vehicle.
•Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, leave
your vehicle in the Max A/C (if equipped),
recirculation mode (if equipped) or Off mode
when turning off the ignition.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the exterior
base of the windshield.
•
To increase the efficiency of the A/C (if equipped),
drive with the windows slightly open for two to
three minutes. or until the vehicle has been“aired
out”.
•Do not place objects under the front seat or over
the defroster ducts. They may reduce visibility,
fall into the ducts, or degrade the performance of
your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the
instrument panel, as these objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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REARWINDOWDEFROSTER
(IFEQUIPPED)
The rear defroster
control is located on
the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster
control to clear the
rear window of thin ice
and fog.
•A small LED will illuminate when the rear
defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate
the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10
minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF
position. To manually turn off the defroster before
10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
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HEADLAMPCONTROL
•Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
•Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will
not operate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
•the ignition must be turned on
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
•the high beam headlamps must be turned off
•the parking brake is released
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Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward
the instrument panel to
activate. Pull the lever
towards you to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly
to activate and release
to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
•Rotate clockwise/
ounterclockwise
when the headlamp
controlisinthe
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
•Rotate fully counterclockwise.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant.
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
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If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment
of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified
service technician.
Headlamp vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately
7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen
directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to ground
•(3) Twenty five feet
•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the center of your
headlamp to the ground and mark a 2.4 meter
(8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp is marked by a
3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the
wall or screen and open the hood.
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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,
thenusea6mmallenwrench 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
•Push down to
activate the left turn
signal.
•Push 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.
OFFHI
LO
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