1997 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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Installation of the Boot
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To install the boot:
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1. Insert boot tongue into groove located on
rear seat.
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88 [CF48400(M )12/95]2. Push boot forward until rear attachment
engages under molding.
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3. Push forward flap of boot until both clips
engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on
other side of vehicle.
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4. Tuck side attachments under molding.
Repeat on other side of vehicle.
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5. Push and pull front of boot to ensure tongue
is engaged into groove.
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90 [CF49200(M )12/95]6. Removal
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not raise the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
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To raise the convertible top:
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
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2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
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3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
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4. Push the convertible top button in, holding it
until the top unfolds and moves forward
toward the windshield header.
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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets
the windshield header.
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6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the
top until it has reached the fully closed
position flush to the header.
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7. The two pins under the forward edge of the
top should seat themselves in the matching
holes in the header.
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8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the
clamp handles into the header on the top
until they are flush with the header. Pulling
down on the header at the center grip while
closing the latches may assist in fastening
the clamps.
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9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
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NOTE: Make sure to release the parking brake
before driving the vehicle.
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Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
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To avoid damage to the vinyl top and moldings,
use only an approved Ford cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use stiff bristle brushes or
abrasive material or cleaners.
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Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can
affect the cleanability of vinyl material.
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NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand
type car washes against the convertible
top and windows may cause water
leaks and possible seal damage.
% [CF51000( ALL)12/95]Positive Location Floor Mat
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When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
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Anti-Theft Alarm System
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When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator
lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the
vehicle from being started
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NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry
System has a PANIC feature that also
honks 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.
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To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm
and a triggered Anti-theft alarm:
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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.
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will disable the
start circuit so that the vehicle can not be
started.
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the Anti-Theft alarm will not stop by pushing
the PANIC control on the Remote Entry
transmitter.
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For more information on the PANIC alarm, see
Remote Entry Systemin the Index.
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Arming the system
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To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
must be closed to arm the system.
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2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
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3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK control.
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The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
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94 [CF55100(MBC )12/95]4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light goes out, the system is
armed.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will
remain on. Remember, your anti-theft
system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then goes out.
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You can also arm the anti-theft system by
following this sequence:
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1. Remove key from ignition.
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2. Close all of the doors.
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3. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK
control. The alarm indicator will come on for
30 seconds to show the alarm is arming and
then turn off to show that the alarm has
armed.
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The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
System
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You can disarm the system by:
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unlocking a door with the key (turn the key
all the way to the end of travel or the system
may not disarm.
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote
entry transmitter
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if remaining in the vehicle, turn the ignition
switch to ON or ACC
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