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Anti-Theft Alarm System
(If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and
alarm indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started
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Locking the doors
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are
being locked, press the LOCK button again
within five seconds. The doors will lock again,
the horn will beep and the low beam headlamps
and tail lamps will flash.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal
alarm, press the PANIC button. This will honk
the horn and flash the low beam headlamps and
tail lamps for approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds. You can turn it OFF by
pressing the PANIC button again or by turning
the ignition key to the RUN position.
[FV08125( ALL)05/94]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK,
TRUNK or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the
RUN position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a
door is open.
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Arming and disarming the alarm system
[FV08300(M )05/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
factory installed anti-theft system, the remote
entry system will automatically arm it when the
doors are locked with the remote entry LOCK
button. The remote entry UNLOCK button will
disarm or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm.
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The remote entry system is designed to work
with the factory installed anti-theft system. It
may not work with other anti-theft systems.
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Servicing Your Mustang
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
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2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as
the headlamp bulbs Ð that can be replaced
without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner Guide.
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Ford Motor Company recommends that the
Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet be
performed for the proper operation of your
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Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
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Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
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Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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high-mount brakelamp
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turn signals
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license plate lamp
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fog lamps (GT and Cobra models)
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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290 %
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Parts of a headlamp
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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2. Open the hood and locate the headlamp
access cover. Remove the plastic pushpin.
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Headlamp access covers
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3. Lift the cover and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[SV47125(M )06/93]
4. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by lifting the connector clip upward
while pulling the connector rearward.
[SV47250(M )08/93]
5. Remove the retaining ring by turning
counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn to free it
from the socket. Then slide the ring off the
plastic base.Keep the ring.You must use it
again to hold the new bulb in place.
[SV47300(M )11/92]
6. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling it rearward without
turning.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
[SV48075(M )05/95]
5. Reinstall the headlamp cover pushpin and
tighten until snug.
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318 Index
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 212
Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 105
description.............. 104
disarming an untriggered system.... 106
disarming a triggered system...... 107
triggering............104, 107
warning light.............. 72
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 218
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 215
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............ 141
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 84
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 177, 180
fluid, adding............. 271
fluid, checking............ 270
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
fluid, specification........... 300
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 300
refill capacities............ 298
traction lok.............. 185
B
Backing up.............179, 183
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies.....199, 260
battery saver............. 112
charging system warning light...... 68
disconnecting...........204, 260
how to service............ 259
jumping a disabled battery....... 199
maintenance-free........... 259
proper disposal, recycling....... 260
replacement, specifications....... 299
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