1996 FORD MUSTANG instrument cluster

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Inflated right front passenger side air bag
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[SR22200( ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG
WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND
MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If
the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired
area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
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[SR22210( ALL)06/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the
instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. When you turn the
ignition to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally.NOTE:Maintenance of the
air bag system is not required.
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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00400( ALL)01/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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[LG00450(M )06/93]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster.
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full page art:0010106-KMustang GT instrument cluster
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Mustang instrument cluster
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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]
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operate the turn signals
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[SC00600( ALL)01/95]
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turn the high beams on/off
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[SC00700( ALL)05/95]
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flash the lamps
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[SC00800( ALL)01/95]
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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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NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry
System has a PANIC feature that also
chirps the vehicle horn and flashes the
interior/exterior lamps when the
PANIC button on the remote entry
transmitter is pushed. The PANIC
alarm and the Anti-Theft alarm are two
separate features. Both the anti-theft
alarm and the PANIC feature can be
active at the same time.
[FV03280(MBC )05/95]
To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm
and a triggered Anti-theft alarm:
[FV03290(MBC )10/95]
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the
alarm indicator lamp (located in the
instrument cluster) to flash on and off.
[FV03301(MBC )05/95]
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the
start circuit so that the vehicle can not be
started.
[FV03310(MBC )05/95]
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the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing
the PANIC button on the Remote Entry
transmitter.
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[FV03320(MBC )05/95]
For more information on the PANIC alarm, see
Remote Entry Systemin the Index.
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[FV03330(MBC )05/95]
Arming the system
[FV03340(MBC )05/95]
To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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[FV03350(MBC )07/95]
1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
must be closed to arm the system.
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[FV03360(MBC )05/95]
2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
[FV03370(MBC )05/95]
3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK button.
[FV03380(MBC )05/95]
The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
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one third page art:0011349-AThe brake fluid reservoir Ð 4.6L engines
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[SV33700( ALL)01/95]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low
Ð below the seam or ridge on the outside of the
plastic reservoir Ð have the brake system
inspected.
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[SV33750( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
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[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
[SV35055(M )10/95]
3.8L SFI engine (check warm)
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[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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Mustang GT Instrument Cluster
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