light FORD MUSTANG 2004 4.G Owner's Manual

To open the luggage
compartment door (lid)
from within the
luggage compartment,
pull the illuminated“T”
shaped handle and
push up on the trunk
lid. The handle is
composed of a material
that will glow for hours
in darkness following
brief exposure to
ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be located either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the
luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
Keep vehicle
doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys
and remote
transmitters out of a
child’s reach.
Unsupervised
children could lock
themselves in the
trunk and risk injury.
Children should be
taught not to play in
vehicles.
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the
interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry
system to operate.
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 last door is left
open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open
or the dome lamp switch 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 use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to
a“no-start”condition.
Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional
coded keys may be purchased from your dealer. The
dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle
or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to
Programming spare keysfor instructions on how
to program the coded key.
Note:The SecuriLock
passive anti-theft system is
not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote
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1. Insert a previously
programmed coded key
into the ignition.
2. Turn the ignition
from the 3 (OFF)
position to the 4 (ON)
position. Keep the
ignition in the 4 (ON)
position for at least one second, but no more than
10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, and
remove the coded key from the ignition.
4. Within ten seconds of removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the other previously
programmed coded key into the ignition.
5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the
4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)
position for at least one second but not more than
10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, and
remove the second key from the ignition.
7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously
programmed coded key, insert the unprogrammed
key (new/valet key) into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the
4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)
position for at least one second.
9. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will
start the vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light
will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If
the key was not successfully programmed, it will not
start your vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator
light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats,
bring your vehicle to your dealer to have the new
key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s),
repeat this procedure from step 1 for each additional
key.
3
2
1
5
4
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Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and
allow it to retract completely to disengage the
automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
After any vehicle collision, the front
passenger and rear outboard seat belt
systems must be checked by a qualified technician
to verify that the“automatic locking retractor”
feature for child seats is still functioning properly.
In addition, all seat belts should be checked for
proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST
BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly
“automatic locking retractor”feature or any other
seat belt function is not operating properly when
checked according to the procedures in Workshop
Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Safety belt warning light and indicator
chime
The safety belt warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind
the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is
not buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The safety belt warning light
illuminates1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8
seconds.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the
indicator light is
illuminated and the
warning chime is
sounding...The safety belt warning light
and warning chime turn off.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The safety belt warning light
will turn on for 3 seconds and
then turn off. The indicator
chime will remain off.
BeltMinder
The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to
the safety belt warning function. This feature
provides additional reminders to the driver that the
driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently
sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt
warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is
not buckled
approximately 5 seconds
after the safety belt
warning light has turned
off...The BeltMinder feature is
activated - the safety belt
warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for 6
seconds every 30 seconds,
repeating for approximately 5
minutes or until safety belt is
buckled.
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled while the safety
belt indicator light is
illuminated and the safety
belt warning chime is
sounding...The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
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If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is
buckled before the
ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...The BeltMinder feature will not
activate.
The following are reasons most often given for not
wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S.
data)
Reasons given... Consider...
“Crashes are rare events”36700 crashes occur every
day.The more we drive, the
more we are exposed to“rare”
events, even for good drivers.1
in 4 of us will be seriously
injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
“I’m not going far”3of4fatal crashes occur
within25miles of home.
“Belts are uncomfortable”We design our safety belts to
enhance comfort. If you are
uncomfortable - try different
positions for the safety belt
upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as
possible; this can improve
comfort.
“I was in a hurry”Prime time for an accident.
BeltMinder reminds us to take a
few seconds to buckle up.
“Safety belts don’t work”Safety belts,when used
properly,reduce risk of death
to front seat occupants by45%
in cars,and by60% in light
trucks.
“Traffic is light”Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes,many
when no other vehicles are
around.
“Belts wrinkle my clothes”Possibly, but a serious crash
can do much more than wrinkle
your clothes, particularly if you
are unbelted.
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•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or the neutral position (manual
transmission).
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position.
•All vehicle doors are closed.
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.
•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If
vehicle is equipped with Autolamps, this will not
affect the procedure).
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature
while driving the vehicle.
BeltMinder activation and deactivation
procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON)
position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off.
(Approximately 1–2 minutes.)
•Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,
ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be
done before or during BeltMinder warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the
parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,
ending with the safety belt unbuckled.
•After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be
turned on for three seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning
light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety
belt.
•This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently
enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently
disabled.
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7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided
by the safety belt warning light flashing four times
per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided
by:
•The safety belt warning light flashing four times
per second for three seconds.
•Followed by three seconds with the safety belt
warning light off.
•Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash
four times per second for three seconds.
9. After receiving confirmation, the
deactivation/activation procedure is complete.
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended,
there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension
assembly that can be added (part number 611C22).
This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at
no cost.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if
the safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended.
Do not use extensions to change the fit of
the shoulder belt across the torso.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety
belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide
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Important SRS precautions
The SRS is designed to
work with the safety
belt to help protect the
driver and right front
passenger from certain
upper body injuries.
Air bags DO NOT
inflate slowly; there is
a risk of injury from a
deploying air bag.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the
driver, should always properly wear their
safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is
provided.
Always transport children 12 years old and
under in the back seat and always properly
use appropriate child restraints.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends a
minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)
between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag
module.
Never place your arm over the air bag
module as a deploying air bag can result in
serious arm fractures or other injuries.
To properly position yourself away from the air bag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while
still reaching the pedals comfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from
the upright position.
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of position at the time of air bag deployment. It is
extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the air bag module as
possible while maintaining vehicle control.
The SRS consists of:
•driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags)
•one or more impact and safing sensors
•a readiness light and tone
•a diagnostic module
•and the electrical wiring which connects the
components
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal
circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical
system wiring (including the impact sensors), the
system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the
air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.
Several air bag system components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.
If the air bag has deployed,the air bag will
not function again and must be replaced
immediately.If the air bag is not replaced, the
unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument
cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the
system. Refer toAir bag readinesssection in the
Instrument clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of
the air bag is not required.
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