1996 FORD MUSTANG high beam

70 %
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[LG07200( ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG07300( ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG07400( ALL)05/92]
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)05/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)05/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
[LG11045( ALL)09/95]
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84 [IP33000( ALL)12/94]Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[IP33100( ALL)12/94]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[IP33200( ALL)12/94]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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[IP33300( ALL)02/95]
The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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[IP34200( ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP34310( ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP34312( ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP34320( ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[IP34325( ALL)03/95]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[IP34330( ALL)03/95]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[IP34340( ALL)01/95]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP34363( ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[IP34365( ALL)01/95]
NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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86 [IP35200( ALL)12/91]When you turn on the headlamps, the parking
lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
automatically turn on. But you can turn on the
parking lamps, tail lamps, and side markers
without turning on the headlamps.
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[IP36100( ALL)01/95]
For more information about how the high beams
work, refer to theSteering Column Controls
chapter.
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[IP36200( ALL)08/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP36300( ALL)08/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP42400(M )04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP42600(M )06/93]
The fog lamps switch is located on the console
to the left of the parking brake. The fog lamps
act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain,
snow, dust or fog and operate only when the
low beam headlamps are on.
[IP42750(M )08/93]
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Fog lamp switch
[IP44200(M )03/95]
q
To turn the fog lamps on, push the concave
side of the rocker switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
[IP44400(M )03/95]
q
To turn off, push the raised side of the
switch.
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91
Steering Column Controls
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[SC00200( ALL)01/95]
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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[SC00300( ALL)01/95]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[SC00400( ALL)01/95]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[SC00500( ALL)07/94]
q
operate the turn signals
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00700( ALL)05/95]
q
flash the lamps
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[SC00800( ALL)01/95]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
[SC01900( ALL)02/95]
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The turn signal lever
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[SC02100( ALL)01/95]
Turn Signals
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[SC02201( ALL)03/95]
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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92
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[SC02301( ALL)03/95]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[SC02401( ALL)08/95]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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[SC02700( ALL)05/95]
High Beams
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[SC02800( ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[SC02900( ALL)05/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[SC02955(M )06/93]
NOTE: The fog lamps will turn off if you put
high beams on while fog lamps are on.
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[SC03200( ALL)08/95]
Flashing the Lights
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[SC03300( ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03500( ALL)08/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03600( ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC03750( ALL)01/95]
Rotate the end of the lever away from you to
activate the wipers. The first seven detents are
interval wipe positions, the eighth detent is the
LO position and the ninth detent is the HI
position.
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[SC03800( ALL)01/95]
To turn the wipers off, turn the knob toward
you to the OFF position.
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[SV43800(M GV)02/95]
Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
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[SV44400( ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV44500( ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV44600( ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV44700( ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV44800( ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV44900( ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV44950( ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV45000( ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV45200( ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV45400(M )08/93]
q
fog lamps (GT and Cobra models)
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[SV45600( ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV45700( ALL)01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV45800( ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV45900( ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Index 319
Battery (continued)
servicing............... 259
voltage gauge............. 76
when storing your vehicle....... 303
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 64
checking and adding......... 272
description.............. 272
specifications............. 300
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 292
Brakes
adjustment.............. 186
anti-lock............... 186
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 65
applying the brakes.......... 186
brake warning light........... 64
fluid, checking and adding...... 272
fluid, refill capacities.......272, 298
fluid, specifications.......... 300
front disc.............. 186
if brakes do not grip well....... 186
master cylinder............ 272
new brake linings............ 5
noise..............186±187
parking............... 188
power braking............ 186
servicing............... 272
stopping distances.......... 190
trailer................ 196
when storing your vehicle....... 303
Brake-shift interlock........... 178
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 70
Bulbs
replacing............... 288
halogen............... 289
headlamps.............. 289
specifications............. 292
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Index 327
Gearshift (continued)
floor-mounted............ 183
locking the gearshift.......... 49
manual operation........... 182
positions.............177, 183
shifting the gears.........177, 183
shift-lock............... 178
upshifting.............. 184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 192
calculating.............. 192
definition.............. 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
aiming................ 288
bulb specification........... 292
checking alignment.......... 288
cleaning................ 86
daytime running lights......... 84
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs..........288±290
turning on and off........... 85
Head restraints............. 116
Heating
heater only system........... 82
heating and air conditioning system . . . 80
High beams
indicator light............. 70
operation............. 84,92
Hitch................. 195
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