1996 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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Storage Compartments
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Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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a glove compartment that locks.
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if equipped with power windows, two map
pockets on the panels of the front doors.
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center console storage compartment under the
arm rest that may be used for storage of CD's
or cassettes.
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coin holders located behind the ashtray. These
are deleted if fog lamps or convertible top are
ordered.
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RWARNING
Do not put objects on the ledge between
the back seat and the rear window, as
they can become dangerous projectiles and
injure someone.
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Trunk
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Opening the Trunk Manually
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The trunk in your vehicle gives you plenty of
room for storage:
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coupe Ð 10.8 cubic feet (.31 cubic meters)
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convertible Ð 8.5 cubic feet (.24 cubic meters)
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To open and close the trunk from the outside:
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1. Insert the key into the lock to the right of
the license plate.
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2. Turn the key to the right until the trunk
opens.
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3. Remove the key before you close and lock
the lid.
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4. Shut the trunk lid completely.
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132 % [FV36200( ALL)03/95]Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
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You can use the remote control inside your
glove compartment to unlock and open the
trunk. If equipped, you can also use your remote
entry system to open the trunk.
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The remote control for the trunk
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Convertible (If equipped)
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NOTE: 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.
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Lowering the Convertible Top
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The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS 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.
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To lower the convertible top:
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1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake.
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2. Check the convertible top stowage
compartment behind the rear seat to be sure
it is empty and ready to receive the top.
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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.
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4. Close the windshield header clamps
immediately after disengagement, to avoid
cutting the top material and to permit
installation of the vinyl boot.
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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.
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Convertible top header clamps
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6. Push the convertible top switch on the
console in front of the armrest and hold
until the top is completely stored.
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Installation of the Boot
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To install the boot:
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1. Insert boot tongue into groove located on
rear seat.
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2. Push boot forward until rear attachment
engages under molding.
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3. Push forward flap of boot until both clips
engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on
other side of car.
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136 [FV40901(M )05/95]4. Tuck side attachments under molding.
Repeat on other side of car.
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5. Push and pull front of boot to ensure tongue
is engaged into groove.
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6. Removal
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not raise the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
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To raise the convertible top:
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
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2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
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3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
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4. Push the convertible top button in, 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.
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6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the
top until it has reached the fully closed
position flush to the header.
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138 [FV42300(M )03/93]7. The two pins under the forward edge of the
top should seat themselves in the matching
holes in the header.
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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.
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9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
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Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
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To avoid damage to the vinyl top and moldings,
use only an approved Ford cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use stiff bristle brushes or
abrasive material or cleaners.
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Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can
affect the cleanability of vinyl material.
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NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand
type car washes against the convertible
top and windows may cause water
leaks and possible seal damage.
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