1997 FORD MUSTANG weight

Index 319
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 162
column-mounted........... 162
console-mounted........... 164
downshifting............. 170
floor-mounted............ 168
locking the gearshift.......... 65
manual operation........... 167
positions.............162, 168
shifting the gears.........162, 168
shift-lock............... 162
upshifting.............. 169
Gearshift:shifting the gears......162, 168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 170
calculating.............. 171
definition.............. 170
driving with a heavy load....... 170
location............... 171
H
Hazard flashers.............. 71
Headlamps
aiming................ 256
bulb specification........... 260
checking alignment.......... 256
cleaning............... 262
daytime running lights......... 59
flashing................ 68
high beam............... 68
replacing bulbs..........256±257
turning on and off........... 60
Head restraints............. 103
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328 Index
Tires (continued)
tire grades............241±242
treadwear............241±242
wear bands.............. 241
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 173
Towing your vehicle........... 207
using wheel dollies.......... 207
with a tow truck........... 207
Traction-lok rear axle.......... 161
Trailer towing.............. 173
calculating maximum trailer weight . 173±174
safety chains............. 175
tips................. 176
trailer brakes............. 175
trailer lamps............. 176
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
Transaxle control switch......... 165
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 162
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 235
fluid, checking and adding (manual) . . 237
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
manual operation........... 167
Transmission control switch....... 165
Transmitter (see Remote entry)....... 97
Trip odometer............... 20
Trunk
remote release lever........... 64
using the remote entry system to open . . 98
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 255
Turn signal................ 67
indicator lights........... 17,68
lever................67±68
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W
Warm engine, starting.......... 151
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 8
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio.................. 54
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid............... 69
rear window reservoir......... 223
reservoir............... 223
windshield.............. 223
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 170
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 267
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 207
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 199
cleaning............... 264
covers............194±195, 198
inspection and maintenance...... 239
lug nuts............... 194
ornaments.............. 198
Windows................. 80
manual windows, operating....... 80
one-touch down...........80±81
power windows, operating........ 80
rear, defrosting............. 58
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