1996 FORD MUSTANG brake

84 [IP33000( ALL)12/94]Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[IP33100( ALL)12/94]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[IP33200( ALL)12/94]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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[IP33300( ALL)02/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34363( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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86 [IP35200( ALL)12/91]When you turn on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
automatically turn on. But you can turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
without turning on the headlamps.
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[IP36100( ALL)01/95]
For more information about how the high beams
work, refer to theSteering Column Controls
chapter.
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[IP36200( ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP36300( ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP42400(M )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP42600(M )06/93]
The fog lamps switch is located on the console
to the left of the parking brake. The fog lamps
act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain,
snow, dust or fog and operate only when the
low beam headlamps are on.
[IP42750(M )08/93]
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Fog lamp switch
[IP44200(M )03/95]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the concave
side of the rocker switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
[IP44400(M )03/95]
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To turn off, push the raised side of the
switch.
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[SC11200( ALL)08/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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[SC11300( ALL)08/95]
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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[SC11400( ALL)08/95]
Resetting the Speed Control
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[SC11450( ALL)08/95]
To reset the speed control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
[SC11500( ALL)05/94]
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COAST ÐPress and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
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[SC11550( ALL)08/95]
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps
will cause the set speed to decrease in
increments of one (1) mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 60 mph
(96 km/h) five (5) taps of the COAST switch
will decrease the vehicle speed and SET it at
55 mph (88 km/h).
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[SC11650( ALL)08/95]
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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[SC11700( ALL)08/95]
To reset the speed control toa higher speed,
follow one of these procedures:
[SC11750( ALL)05/94]
q
ACCEL ÐPress and hold the SET ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when the vehicle
has accelerated to the desired speed.
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[SC11800( ALL)08/95]
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, press the
SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the
SET ACCEL switch. Each time you ªtapº the
switch, the set speed will increase by one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of one (1)
mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the current
set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) five (5) taps
of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the
vehicle speed and SET it at 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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[SC12800( ALL)08/95]
Resuming a Set Speed
[SC12900(M )03/95]
If you press the brake or clutch pedal, speed
control is suspended. You can return to the set
speed you set by pressing the RESUME switch,
as long as you did not press the OFF switch.
You must be driving at least 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[SC13400( ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle will gradually return to the
previously set speed and then maintain it.
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To Turn Speed Control Off
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[SC13601( ALL)08/95]
Press the OFF switch.
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[SC13701( ALL)01/95]
Speed control is also turned OFF each time the
vehicle ignition is shut off.
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132 % [FV36200( ALL)03/95]Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
[FV36400(M )08/93]
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.
[FV36600(M )01/89]
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The remote control for the trunk
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Convertible (If equipped)
[FV37650(M )09/95]
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
[FV38700(M )03/93]
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
[FV38750(M )09/95]
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.
[FV38800(M )01/89]
To lower the convertible top:
[FV38850(M )03/93]
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake.
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137 [FV41150(M )05/95]
6. Removal
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Raising the Convertible Top
[FV41700(M )09/95]
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.
[FV41800(M )01/89]
To raise the convertible top:
[FV41850(M )02/93]
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
[FV41900(M )06/93]
2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
[FV41950(M )03/93]
3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
[FV42000(M )06/93]
4. Push the convertible top button in, holding it
until the top unfolds and moves forward
toward the windshield header.
[FV42100(M )03/93]
5. Open both top clamps before the top meets
the windshield header.
[FV42200(M )03/93]
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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177
Driving Your Mustang
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[DR00200(M )06/95]
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type of transmission your
vehicle has.
[DR00300(M )03/95]
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an automatic overdrive transmission with
transmission control switch
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[DR00400(M )06/95]
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a manual transmission
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[DR00500( ALL)03/93]
Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transmission
[DR00510(MBC )05/94]
The gearshift lever is floor mounted.
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[DR00800( ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR00950( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
[DR00965(MBC )03/95]
To move the shifter out of P (Park), the ignition
key must be turned to either the OFF or the ON
position and the thumb button must be pushed
in. This vehicle is also equipped with the brake
shift interlock safety feature which prevents
shifting the transmission out of the P (Park)
position without the brake pedal being
depressed if the key is in the ON position.
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[DR00975( ALL)03/95]
To operate:
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[DR00980( ALL)01/95]
1. Start the engine.
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2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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[DR00995( ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR01000( ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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[DR01005( ALL)01/95]
2. Apply parking brake.
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[DR01010( ALL)01/95]
3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
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[DR01020( ALL)01/95]
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR01025( ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[DR01027( ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Mustang
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
[DR01030(MBC )05/94]
The console-mounted gearshift will lock in P
(Park) when you turn the key to the LOCK
position. When the gearshift is in any position
except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be
turned to LOCK or removed from the steering
column. TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift
lever must be in P (Park).
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