1996 FORD MUSTANG tow

334 Index
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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