1996 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

73 %
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[LG13000( ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG13075(M )05/95]
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The fuel gauge
[LG13100( ALL)08/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[LG13150( ALL)08/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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[LG13200( ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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[LG13400( ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG13550( ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG13600( ALL)03/94]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into
the NORMAL band as your engine coolant
warms up. Under normal driving conditions, the
pointer should stay in the NORMAL band. It is
acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the
NORMAL band under normal driving
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74conditions, and under certain driving conditions
such as, heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up
hills in hot weather, for the pointer to indicate at
the top of the NORMAL band.
[LG13650( ALL)06/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
% [LG13725(M )05/95]
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The engine coolant temperature gauge
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[LG14100( ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG14200( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG14300( ALL)01/95]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[LG14400( ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL
THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[LG14500( ALL)04/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG14600( ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[LG14800( ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG14850(M )05/95]
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The speedometer
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[LG14900( ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG15000( ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG15100( ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG15200( ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG15300( ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset button firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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[LG15350( ALL)01/95]
Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
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[LG15450(MBC )02/95]
Tachometer
[LG15500(M )05/95]
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The tachometer
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[LG15600(MBC )01/95]
The tachometer displays the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the
engine is running.
[LG15700(M )06/93]
The white zone shows the highest number of
engine revolutions per minute (rpm) at which
you should drive your car. Driving with the
pointer in the red zone may cause engine
damage.
% [LG16220( ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (If Equipped)
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[LG16225( ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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[LG16230( ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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[LG16260( ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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Battery voltage gauge
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[LG16300( ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG16500( ALL)05/94]
This gauge indicates the engine oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if your engine's oil level
is low, it could affect the oil pressure. With the
engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below
the NORMAL band while the engine is running,
you have lost oil pressure and continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
[LG16525(M )09/95]
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[LG16600( ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG16700( ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG16800( ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG16900( ALL)05/94]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil, see theEngine Oilin the Index. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate
reading, your car should be on level ground.
[LG17000( ALL)05/94]
4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
[LG17200( ALL)05/94]
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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Instrument Panel Controls
[IP00260(M )05/95]
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Mustang instrument panel
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[IP00400( ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00600( ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
[IP00700( ALL)03/91]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[IP00710(M )06/93]
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an optional heating and air conditioning
system
[IP01100(M )03/94]
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a standard heating only system
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[IP01400( ALL)06/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [IP01405(M )08/93]
The Optional Heating and Air
Conditioning System
[IP01410(M )08/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three knobs in the center of the
instrument panel:
[IP01415(M )08/93]
q
FAN
[IP01420(M )08/93]
q
TEMP
[IP01425(M )08/93]
q
SELECT
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