1996 FORD MUSTANG steering

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Steering Column Controls
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The controls on the steering column and wheel
are designed to give you easy access to the
controls while you are driving.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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The turn signal lever
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. Always warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you cannot see
through the windshield clearly, it can
increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Hazard Flasher
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To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
push in the hazard flasher on the top of the
steering column. The same switch turns the
flashers off.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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The control switch for the hazard flashers
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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
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The horn on the steering wheel
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Tilt Steering
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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while ascending steep grades in order to
maintain the selected speed.
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control:
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1. Press and release the ON switch.
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2. Accelerate to the desired speed above
30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator
pedal.
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3. Press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately to set your speed. If you keep
this switch pressed, your speed will continue
to increase.
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4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.
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Triggering the alarm system
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The armed system will be triggered if:
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any door is opened without disarming the
system first (see previous paragraphs)
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the trunk lock cylinder is removed
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NOTE: You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
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the hood is opened (except on GT/Cobra
vehicles)
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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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Disarming a triggered system
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The alarm can be disarmed by:
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unlocking a front door with the key
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using the UNLOCK button of the remote
entry transmitter
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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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3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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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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1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
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2. Apply parking brake.
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3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
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4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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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.
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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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Extended use of other than matching size tires
on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
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To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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Brakes
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Applying the Brakes
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Braking non ABS models
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All models have power 4-wheel disc brakes
(anti-lock on all four wheels is optional/standard
on Cobra models). They adjust automatically as
the brake pads or linings wear down.
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Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
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