remote control FORD MUSTANG 2003 4.G Owners Manual

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.
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.
Driver Controls
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Unlockingthe doors
Press this control to
unlock the driver’s
door. The interior
lamps will illuminate.
With the all-door
remote entry system,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
Press this control to
lock all doors.
To confirm all doors
are closed and locked,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds. The
doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two
quick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding
you to properly close all doors.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the
alarm, press the
control again or turn
the ignition to ACC or
ON.
Panic alarm will only
operate with the ignition in the OFF position.
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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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Dash trim
Electrochromic mirror with compass
Electrochromic mirror with compass and
temperature display
Engine block heaters
Remote keyless entry system
Remote start system
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
First aid kit
Fog lights
Highway safety kit
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters (Bike, ski,
snowboard)
Speed control
Protection and appearance equipment
All-weather vinyl floor mats
Car cover
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Door sill scuff plates, stainless
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Gearshift knob
Leather steering wheel
Molded splash guards
Pedal covers
Seat belt extenders
Accessories
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Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 194
Spare tire
(see Changing
the Tire) .................. 165
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 237, 242
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 240, 242
Speed control ............ 80
Speedometer ............. 17
Starting your
vehicle ...... 133–134, 136
jump starting ........ 170
Steering wheel
controls .............. 77, 80
tilting ....................... 77
T
Tachometer ............... 17
Tires ......... 165, 232–234
changing ........ 165–166
checking the
pressure ................. 234
replacing ................ 235
rotating .................. 234
snow tires and
chains .................... 236
tire grades ............. 233
treadwear .............. 232
Towing ..................... 156
recreational
towing .................... 156
trailer towing ........ 156
wrecker .................. 175
Traction control ...... 142
active light .............. 13Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 144
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 144
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 228
fluid, checking
and adding
(manual) ............... 231
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 238
lubricant
specifications... 240, 242
manual operation .. 150
Trip odometer ........... 18
Trunk ......................... 89
remote release .. 85, 93
Turn signal .......... 10, 70
V
Vehicle dimensions . 242
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 244
Vehicle loading ........ 154
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 138
W
Warning chimes ... 14–15
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 199
Water, Driving
through .................... 153
Index
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