1996 FORD MUSTANG climate control

80 %
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[IP00400( ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00600( ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
[IP00700( ALL)03/91]
Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
[IP00710(M )06/93]
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an optional heating and air conditioning
system
[IP01100(M )03/94]
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a standard heating only system
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[IP01400( ALL)06/95]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
% [IP01405(M )08/93]
The Optional Heating and Air
Conditioning System
[IP01410(M )08/93]
You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three knobs in the center of the
instrument panel:
[IP01415(M )08/93]
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FAN
[IP01420(M )08/93]
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TEMP
[IP01425(M )08/93]
q
SELECT
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267 %
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[SV28399( ALL)01/95]
Treadwear
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[SV28400( ALL)01/95]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
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[SV28499( ALL)01/95]
Traction A B C
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[SV28500( ALL)01/95]
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turning)
traction.
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[SV28599( ALL)01/95]
Temperature A B C
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[SV28600( ALL)01/95]
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
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Index 321
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment......... 242
exterior............... 5±6
exterior lamps............. 86
fabric................ 125
headlamps............... 86
instrument panel............ 80
instrument panel lens.......... 89
interior............... 125
interior lamps............. 89
mirrors............... 127
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 21
tail lamps............... 86
upholstery and interior trim...... 125
washing............... 5±6
waxing................ 6
wheels................ 269
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 80
heating................ 80
heating only system........... 82
Clock.................. 89
Clutch
adjusting............... 272
fluid................. 272
fluid reservoir............ 272
operation while driving........ 182
recommended shift speeds....... 184
shifting the gears........... 183
specifications............. 300
Cold engine starting............ 53
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 9, 11
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 155
Console, description........... 129
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Index 335
Speedometer............... 75
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 52
starting a cold engine.......... 53
starting after a collision......... 57
starting a warm engine......... 53
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 199
Steering, power............. 186
Steering wheel
horn.................. 95
locking................ 49
speed controls............. 97
tilting................. 96
Storage compartments
center console............ 129
map pockets............. 131
Storing your vehicle........... 301
Sun visor................ 128
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 22
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 76
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........288, 292
cleaning................ 86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 80
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 30
Tilt steering wheel............ 96
Tires
changing............... 205
checking the pressure.......263±264
cleaning............... 269
inspection and maintenance...... 263
replacing............... 265
rotating............... 264
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Index 337
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 295
Turn signal................ 91
indicator lights........... 72,91
lever................. 91
U
Upshift speeds............. 184
Used engine oil, disposal . . 236, 251, 256, 271
V
Vanity mirror.............. 128
Variable interval wipers........92±93
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 295
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 217
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 192
calculating the load.......... 192
manual transmissions......... 192
understanding loading information . . . 192
Vehicle storage............. 301
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......80±81, 83
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......248±249
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 128
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 68
W
Warm engine, starting........... 53
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 51
safety belt............... 66
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 61
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 175
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