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•the use of restraint systems including seat belts
by the driver and passengers,
•information about the performance of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, and
•information related to engine, throttle, steering,
brake or other system status.
Any of this information could potentially include
information regarding how the driver operates the
vehicle, potentially including but not limited to
information regarding vehicle speed, brake or
accelerator application, or steering input. This
information may be stored during regular operation
or in a crash or near crash event.
This stored information may be read out and used
by:
•Ford Motor Company.
•service and repair facilities.
•law enforcement or government agencies.
•others who may assert a right or obtain your
consent to know such information.
Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the
“SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.”This book
contains important operation and maintenance
information.
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For your particular global region, your vehicle may
be equipped with features and options that are
different from the ones that are described in this
Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been
supplied that complements this book. By referring to
the pages in the provided supplement, you can
properly identify those features, recommendations
and specifications that are unique to your vehicle.
Refer to this Owner Guide for all other
required information and warnings.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Mach 1 instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious enough to cause
expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate
when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any
light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
P! BRAKE
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RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
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BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
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P! BRAKE
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ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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Service engine soon:
TheService engine
soonindicator light
illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is
started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking,
engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
(avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:
Illuminates when the
fuel cap may not be
properly installed.
Continued driving with this light on may cause the
Service engine soon light to come on. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Brake system
warning light:To
confirm the brake
system warning light is
functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the
engine is not running, or in a position between ON
and START, or by applying the parking brake when
the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the
brake system warning light does not illuminate at
this time, seek service immediately from your
dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P!
BRAKE
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brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your
servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur. It will
take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake
system:If the ABS
light stays illuminated
or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal braking is still
functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If
this light fails to
illuminate when
ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A
chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds
you to fasten your
safety belt. A chime
will also sound to
remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Charging system:
Illuminates when the
battery is not charging
properly.
Low fuel:Illuminates
when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or
near empty. Refer to
Fuel gaugein this chapter).
ABS
AIR
BAG
LOW
FUEL
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Overdrive off:
Illuminates when the
overdrive function of
the transmission has been turned off, refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or does
not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,
or damage may occur.
Traction Control

active:Illuminates
when the Traction
Control
system is
active. If the light
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system:
Flashes when the
Securilock
Passive
Anti-theft System has been activated.
Turn signal:
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the
key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is
off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s
door is opened.O/D
OFF
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Mach 1 instrument cluster gauges
Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
•Base instrument
cluster
P! BRAKE
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LH
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160
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100
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H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
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CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
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8 3
2
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THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
L
LCHECK
FUEL
CAP
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peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade CDs be identified
with permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage
CDs. Please contact your dealer for further
information.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information. If service is necessary, see
your dealer or qualified technician.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant.
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.
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.
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Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.
Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized
“D.O.T.”for North America and an“E”for Europe to
assure lamp performance, light brightness and
pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not
damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3157 AK (amber)
Backup lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 906
Headlamps 9007
Luggage compartment lamp 906
Dome lamp 575
Map lamp 575
Visor vanity lamp 74
Glove compartment 194
Rearview mirror map lamps 192
Fog lamp 899
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where
noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Map lamps
For bulb replacement, see a qualified service
technician or your dealer.
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start systems. Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and a loss of security
protection.
Note:Large metallic objects, electronic devices that
are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a
second coded key on the same key chain may cause
vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded key while starting
the engine. These objects will not cause damage to
the coded key, but may cause a momentary issue if
they are too close to the key when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off,
remove all objects on the key chain away from the
coded key and restart the engine.
Theft indicator
The theft indicator is located in the instrument
cluster.
•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, then turn off 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.
Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed
immediately after
switching the ignition
to the 3 (OFF)
position.
The
THEFTindicator
will flash every two
seconds when the
vehicle is armed.
3
2
1
5
4
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