1996 FORD MUSTANG towing

Index 323
Doors................. 103
lubricant specifications........ 300
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 190
heavy load.............. 192
high water.............. 191
slippery roads............ 190
tips for safe driving.......... 190
towing a trailer............ 194
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Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 287
fuses..............278, 286
operating when the engine is off..... 49
power point outlet.......... 130
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 173
tuning the radio.........142, 163
warranty and service information . . . 175
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 142
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 215
battery acid spills........... 199
fuel................. 245
jump-starting............. 199
towing................ 213
Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . 187±188
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 293
emissions warranty......... 4,293
Engine
check engine warning light....... 70
does not start........... 54,57
fuel injected engine, starting..... 51,53
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 57
preparing to start..........51±52
refill capacities............ 298
service points............ 239
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
safety belt............... 66
service engine soon........... 70
theft system.............. 72
turn signal indicator......... 72,91
Load limits
GAWR................ 192
GVWR................ 192
trailer towing............. 194
Lubricant specifications......... 300
Luggage compartment.......... 131
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 212
standard............... 209
tightening sequence.......... 211
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 235
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 183
clutch..............182, 272
driving................ 182
fluid, checking and adding....... 272
fluid capacities............ 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
shifting gears............. 183
shift speeds.............. 184
Map pockets.............. 131
Master cylinder, brakes......... 272
Methanol in fuel............. 244
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Roadside assistance........... 215
Roadside emergencies.......... 199
Rotating the tires............ 264
S
Safe driving tips............ 190
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 196
Safety defects, reporting......... 222
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 245
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.... 11,13,15
automatic locking mode.......14±15
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 14±15
cleaning the safety belts......... 21
extension assembly........... 20
for adults............... 9
for children.............. 28
for infants............. 28,30
for pregnant women.......... 9
head................. 116
lap and shoulder belts........ 9,11
maintenance.............. 21
proper use............... 9
replacement.............. 21
warning light and chime........ 66
Safety seats for children
and air bags........... 24,30±31
attaching with tether straps....... 30
automatic locking mode
(retractor).......14±15, 30, 32, 39
in front seat.............. 30
in front seat, convertible......... 32
in front seat, coupe........... 39
in rear outboard........ 30,32,39
in rear seat............... 30
tether anchorage hardware....... 30
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats.................. 116
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Seats (continued)
adjusting the seat, manual....... 117
adjusting the seats, power....... 120
child safety seats............ 30
cleaning upholstery.......... 125
folding rear seats........... 124
head restraints............ 116
rear seat access............ 122
reclining the seat........... 119
Serial number (VIN)........... 217
Service concerns............. 216
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 236
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift-lock system............ 178
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....177, 183
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 11
Side mirrors
adjusting............... 127
Snow tires and chains.......... 268
Spare tire
changing the tire.........205, 207
conventional spare.......... 206
finding the spare........... 206
removing the spare tire......206±207
storing the flat tire........206, 209
temporary spare........... 205
Spark plugs, specifications........ 299
Special driving conditions........ 190
Specification chart, lubricants....... 300
Speed control
accelerating.............. 100
canceling a set speed......... 101
resetting............... 100
resuming a set speed......... 101
tap up/tap down.........100±101
turning off.............. 101
when towing a trailer.......197±198
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Tires (continued)
snow tires and chains......... 268
spare tire............... 206
storing your vehicle.......... 303
tire grades............265±266
treadwear............265, 267
wear bands.............. 265
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 194
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 185
Trailer towing
calculating maximum
trailer weight..........194±195
safety chains............. 196
tips................. 197
trailer brakes............. 196
trailer lamps............. 197
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 270
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 272
fluid, refill capacities......... 298
lubricant specifications......... 300
manual operation........... 182
Transmission control switch....... 180
Transmitter (see Remote entry)...... 110
Trip odometer............... 75
Trunk
remote release lever.......... 132
using the keys to open........ 131
using the remote entry system
to open.............. 110
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Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
reservoir............... 261
windshield.............. 261
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 192
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 300
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 213
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 212
cleaning............... 269
covers............207, 209, 211
inspection and maintenance...... 263
lug nuts............... 207
ornaments.............. 211
Windows
manual windows, operating...... 114
one-touch down..........114±115
power windows, operating....... 114
rear, defrosting............. 83
Windshield, washing............ 92
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 261
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 262
operation................ 92
reservoir............... 261
specifications...........262, 300
variable interval wipers.......92±93
Windshield wipers and washer....... 92
Wrecker towing............. 213
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