FORD MUSTANG 2004 4.G Workshop Manual

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.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at
both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header is
free. The clamps are flush with the header when in
the closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately
after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top
material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has not
been lowered for some
time and sticks to the
windshield header,
push the front of the
top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
6. Push the convertible
top switch on the
console in front of the
armrest and hold until
the top is completely
stored.
7. Disengage the
parking brake.
Installation of the boot (if equipped)
1. Push boot rearward
and engage boot under
the body molding at
the rear and sides.
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2. Fasten boot to
quarter trim panel with
snap or pivot latch on
both sides of the
vehicle.
3. Insert boot tongue
into groove located on
rear of seat.
4. To remove, unfasten
the snaps or pivot
latches and the boot
tongue.
5. Pull forward and lift
off.
Raising the convertible top
The convertible topwill not operateunless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged.
To raise the convertible top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Remove the boot cover and store it in the luggage
compartment.
3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
4. Push the convertible top button, holding it until
the top unfolds and moves forward toward the
windshield header.
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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the
windshield header
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to
the header.
7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top
should seat themselves in the matching holes in the
header.
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp
handles into the header on the top until they are
flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at
the center grip while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps.
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
10. Disengage the parking brake.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of
loss, replacement keys are available from your
dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a
safe place in case you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLock
Passive Anti-Theft System
for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press U to unlock all
doors and L to lock all
doors.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior
luggage compartment release handle that provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the luggage
compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.
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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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On hot days, the temperature in the trunk
or vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause
death or serious heat-related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are particularly at
risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules
and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system
which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle
doors without a key.
•lock all the vehicle
doors without a key.
•activate the personal
alarm.
•release the decklid.
These features will not operate when the ignition is
in the RUN or START position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL remote
entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
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Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:
The interior lamps will turn off (unless the dome
lamp control is in the full-up position), and the
headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.
Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
once and the headlamps and parking lamps will
flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn
will make two quick chirps.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will
sound for a maximum of 30 seconds and the
parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate,
or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the
ignition is in the OFF or ACC position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before
driving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch the
trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the
driver’s rear view.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. The
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typical operating range for your remote entry
transmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). A
decrease in the operating range could be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle and
•other vehicles parked next to the vehicle.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin
between the two halves
of the remote entry
transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT
TAKE THE RUBBER
COVER AND CIRCUIT
BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any
grease on the battery
terminals on the back
surface of the circuit
board.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram
inside the remote entry transmitter for the correct
orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to
ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery
housing cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note: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 remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry
transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or
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would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them
yourself, or takeall remote entry transmittersto
your authorized dealer for reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry
transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters
(maximum of four) available before beginning this
procedure.
To reprogram the
remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is
electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the
ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3
(OFF).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds)
between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON).Note:
The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON) position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
the programming mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote
entry transmitter.Note:If more than 20 seconds
have passed you will need to start the procedure
over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
this remote entry transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote
entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after
you have finished programming all of the remote
entry transmitters.Note:After 20 seconds, you will
automatically exit the programming mode.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that
the programming mode has been exited.
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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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