Page 80 of 332
![FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 80 %
*
[IP00400( ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
%*
[IP00500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 80 %
*
[IP00400( ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
%*
[IP00500( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss](/manual-img/11/5203/w960_5203-79.png)
80 %
*
[IP00400( ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
%*
[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.
%
*
[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]
q
an optional heating and air conditioning
system
[IP01100(M )03/94]
q
a standard heating only system
*
[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]
q
FAN
[IP01420(M )08/93]
q
TEMP
[IP01425(M )08/93]
q
SELECT
File:06rcipm.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:30:23 1996
Page 87 of 332
87 %
*
[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]
one third page art:0011307-A
The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light
File:06rcipm.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:30:23 1996
Page 89 of 332
89 %
*
[IP47270( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
*
[IP47290( ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
%
*
[IP47300( ALL)03/95]
Clock
[IP47455(M )05/95]
quarter page art:0011163-B
The digital clock
[IP47500( ALL)05/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the H
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
[IP47600( ALL)05/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
%*
[IP49400( ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
*
[IP49500( ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
File:06rcipm.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:30:23 1996
Page 119 of 332
121 [FV19500(M )05/95]
Sport Seat Controls (GT models)
% [FV19510(M )08/93]
Using the Power Lumbar Supports
[FV19512(M )08/93]
You can inflate a lumbar support pad in the seat
back. To inflate the lumbar pad, push the (+)
side of the rocker switch. To deflate push the (-)
side of the switch.
[FV19515(M )08/93]
Using the Lateral Support Handwheel
(driver only)
[FV19520(M )08/93]
To increase lateral support rotate the handwheel
counterclockwise. To decrease lateral support
turn the handwheel clockwise.
[FV19600(M )05/95]
half page art:0010262-G
GT seat controls
File:08rcfvm.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:32:34 1996
Page 174 of 332
![FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 178
*
[DR00990( ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
%*
[DR00995( ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshif FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 178
*
[DR00990( ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
%*
[DR00995( ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshif](/manual-img/11/5203/w960_5203-173.png)
178
*
[DR00990( ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
%*
[DR00995( ALL)04/95]
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:
*
[DR01000( ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
*
[DR01005( ALL)01/95]
2. Apply parking brake.
*
[DR01010( ALL)01/95]
3. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
*
[DR01020( ALL)01/95]
4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
*
[DR01025( ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
*
[DR01027( ALL)07/95]
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.
[DR01030(MBC )05/94]
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).
File:10rcdrm.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:33:56 1996
Page 204 of 332
![FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 208
*
[RE07535(M )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual 208
*
[RE07535(M )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or](/manual-img/11/5203/w960_5203-203.png)
208
*
[RE07535(M )05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set,
then block the wheel (both directions) that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
*
[RE07560( ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
*
[RE07875( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
*
[RE07900( ALL)03/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE08010(M )03/95]
3. Remove wheel covers with the tapered end
of a wheel nut wrench. Insert the handle of
the wrench and twist it against the inner
wheel cover flange. To remove aluminum
wheel center ornaments, insert the curled
end of lug wrench into pry-off notch and
pry against the wheel. To avoid damage to
aluminum wheel, do not twist wrench. For
more about removing wheel covers, see the
information later in this section.
*
[RE08100(MBC )09/95]
4. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the tire is raised off the ground. You
should pull up on the handle rather than
push to develop maximum force to loosen
wheel lug nuts. SeeAnti-Theft Wheel Lug
Nutslater in this chapter for information on
removing anti-theft lug nuts.
File:12rcrem.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:34:49 1996
Page 205 of 332
209 %
*
[RE08150( ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
%*
[RE08200(M )11/94]
1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the
tire that you are changing. Put the jack in
the jack notch and turn the handle of the
jack clockwise until the wheel is completely
off the ground.
*
[RE08400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
% [RE08500(M )03/93]
half page art:0010345-B
The notches for the jack
File:12rcrem.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:34:49 1996
Page 206 of 332
210 [RE08550( ALL)10/92]
half page art:0010759-AThe improper lift point
[RE08570( ALL)05/92]
NOTE: Never use the differential housing as a
lift point.
*
[RE08900( ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel clears the ground. Remove the wheel
lug nuts.
*
[RE08920( ALL)01/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure that the air valve stem is facing
outward.
*
[RE08940( ALL)03/95]
4. Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the
wheel is snug against the hub. The beveled
edges on the lug nuts face inward. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
*
[RE08960( ALL)01/95]
5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
File:12rcrem.ex
Update:Wed Mar 27 09:34:49 1996