1997 FORD MUSTANG lights

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[IS00600( ALL)01/96]
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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[IS00700(M )01/96]
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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[IS08700( ALL)04/96]
This light tells you that the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) has been pushed. When the light is
on, the transmission will not shift into overdrive.
Depressing the control will return the vehicle to
ªoverdrive onº mode. The transmission will be
in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
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[IS08900( ALL)03/96]
NOTE: If the light does not come on when the
TCS is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the
transmission.
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[IS09000( ALL)03/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS09100( ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[IS09200( ALL)04/96]
one inch art:0010125-B
The high beam light
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[IS11000(M GV)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[IS11100(M BCGV)04/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
[IS11300(M GV)04/96]
one inch art:0010134-A
The check engine warning light
[IS12105(M )04/96]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light
[IS12150(MBC )04/96]
one inch art:0001389-A
Anti-theft alarm light
[IS12200(MBC )04/96]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-Theft Systemin the
Controls and Featureschapter for more
information.
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[IS12300( ALL)03/96]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
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[IS12400( ALL)03/96]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[IS12500( ALL)04/96]
one inch art:0010525-A
The turn signal indicator light
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[AS38075(M )05/95]
Ford Compact Disc Player
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[AS38100(M )03/95]
The Ford Compact Disc Player operates when
the Audio System is on and a disc is inserted
(label side up). Handle the disc by its edge
only. (Be sure to read and follow all of the care
and cleaning instructions underHow To Take
Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discsin this
section.)
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[AS38200(M )06/95]
The digital display on your CD player shows the
track (selection) number and the elapsed time.
Indicators for play
a, stop
X, compression on
(ªCOMPº) and shuffle on (ªSHUFº) are also in
the display. (These features are described later.)
[AS38210(M )06/95]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD
player will override that of the cassette player or
radio.
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[AS38250(M )10/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Compact
Disc Player
[AS38270(M )09/95]
NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance and
fader controls on the radio are also
used with the CD player. Refer to
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
in this section for operating
instructions on these controls.
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[AS38300(M )04/96]
How to insert a disc and begin play
[AS38310(M )03/96]
Insert one disc,label side upinto the disc
opening. When inserted, the disc automatically
loads into the unit and play starts at the
beginning of the first track (selection). The play
indicator
alights up and the number ª1º
(track) and ª0:00º (elapsed time) are shown in
the digital display.
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[AS38320(M )04/96]
When the disc reaches the end, the disc player
automatically returns to the beginning of the
disc and resumes playing.
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[AS61900( ALL)08/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS62000( ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
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[AS62100( ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS62200( ALL)03/96]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS62300( ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
[CF15400( ALL)12/95]
After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
[CF15500( ALL)12/95]
The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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[CF15600( ALL)12/95]
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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[CF15810( ALL)03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF15820( ALL)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF15900( ALL)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF16000( ALL)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF16100( ALL)03/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[CF16200( ALL)01/96]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[CF16300( ALL)03/96]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
[CF16500( ALL)04/96]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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[CF16600( ALL)01/96]
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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[CF16700( ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF16800( ALL)03/96]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[CF16900(M )04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, side markers, and tail lamps,
use the control knob that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
[CF17000(M )12/95]
one third page art:0011227-A
Headlamp switch location
[CF17200(M )04/96]
one third page art:0010194-E
The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
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To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
[CF17550( ALL)04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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[CF17600( ALL)04/96]
For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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[CF17800( ALL)12/95]
This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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[CF20000( ALL)01/96]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
[CF20300(M )12/95]
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.
[CF20600(M )12/95]
one third page art:0011307-A
The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light
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