1996 FORD MUSTANG lights

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[LG111000(ALL )03/96]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine
Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is
not properly installed. If the Check Engine
Warning Light comes on and you suspect that
the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the
road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off
the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap,
making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG11200( ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Check Engine Warning Light should turn off. If
the light does not go off after the fourth engine
restart, have your vehicle serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
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[LG11475(M )04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[LG11550(M )12/94]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Featureschapter for more information.
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[LG12910( ALL)05/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[LG12920( ALL)09/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[LG12950( ALL)06/93]
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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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[IP34367( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP34370( ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP34500(M )12/94]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the control knob
that is to the left of the steering wheel.
[IP34510(M )08/93]
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Headlamp switch location
[IP34900(M )05/95]
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
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[IP44500( ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[IP44900(M )05/95]
With the headlamp knob in the parking lamps
or headlamps position, you can brighten or dim
the lights on the instrument panel. To do this,
rotate the headlamp knob clockwise (to dim the
lights) or counterclockwise (to brighten the
lights). Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to
operate the interior lights.
[IP45150(M )03/95]
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)08/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02700( ALL)05/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)05/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[SC02955(M )06/93]
NOTE: The fog lamps will turn off if you put
high beams on while fog lamps are on.
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[SC03200( ALL)08/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[FV03510(MBC )05/95]
Triggering the alarm system
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[FV03520(MBC )05/95]
The armed system will be triggered if:
[FV03530(MBC )05/95]
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any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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[FV03540(MBC )10/95]
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the trunk lock cylinder is removed
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[FV03543(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
[FV03544(M )10/95]
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the hood is opened (except on GT/Cobra
vehicles)
[FV03546(M )10/95]
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the ignition key lock cylinder is forcibly
removed from the steering column (except on
GT/Cobra vehicles where the coded key
anti-theft system provides this protection).
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[FV03550(MBC )05/95]
Disarming a triggered system
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[FV03560(MBC )05/95]
The alarm can be disarmed by:
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[FV03570(MBC )05/95]
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unlocking a front door with the key
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[FV03580(MBC )05/95]
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using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
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[FV03582(MBC )09/95]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn
will shut off automatically within 2
minutes 45 seconds after the system is
triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the
starter circuit remains disabled until
the system is disarmed.
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[FV08080( ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors
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[FV08085( ALL)02/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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[FV08090(MBC )01/95]
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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[FV08114( ALL)02/95]
Activating the remote personal alarm
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[FV08120( ALL)02/95]
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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[FV08200(M )05/95]
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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[FV08400(M )05/95]
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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112 % [FV08575(M )08/93]Using the Illuminated Entry System
[FV08600(M )08/93]
If your vehicle has this option, the interior lights
turn on when you lift the outside door handle
on either front door, or when you press
UNLOCK, TRUNK, or PANIC on a programmed
remote entry transmitter if your vehicle is
equipped with remote entry.
[FV08625(M )09/95]
These lights automatically turn off after 25
seconds or when you turn the ignition key to
ON or ACC. The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on manually or if a door
is opened.
% [FV08650(M )08/93]
Battery Saver (With Remote Entry)
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[FV08675(M )09/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the interior lights
after 45 minutes.
[FV08700(M )08/93]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the Remote Entry
transmitter is used to unlock the doors, activate
the personal alarm or open the trunk, or the
ignition key is turned on again.
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[FV08725( ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV08750(MBC )02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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