1997 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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The high current fuses and relays
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
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1. Find the fuse panel cover below and to left
of the steering column, in the instrument
panel. Pull outward on the handle below the
word ªfusesº to expose the fuse panel.
Squeeze the two backing tabs and pull to
remove the cover.
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2. On the fuse panel cover, find the number of
the fuse you want to check. The following
fuse panel cover tells you where to locate
the fuse on the panel.
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3. Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look
through the clear side of the fuse to see if
the metal wire inside is separated. If it is,
the fuse should be replaced.
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The side view of a fuse
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4. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following chart.)
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WARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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5. Replace the cover.
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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on
the fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesin
this chapter to find out how to locate the fuse
panel.
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Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow
the electrical parts to work again once the
overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit
breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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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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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been activated. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the electric
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved
in a substantial jolt.
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Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is on the left side of the
trunk near the left tail lamp.
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The fuel pump shut-off switch
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WARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You have a high pressure temporary spare tire.
This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire and
is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon
as you can. This spare tire is marked with the
words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you
can easily identify it.
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NOTE: Extended use of other than
conventional spare tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness.
This loss of effectiveness does not
affect normal driving and should not
be noticeable to the driver.
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WARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare is stored in the trunk.
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The spare tire location
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To remove the spare tire:
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1. Remove the spare tire cover.
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2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the
spare tire.
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3. Lift out the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic
transmission, put the gearshift in P (Park). If
you have a manual transmission, put the
gearshift in 1 (First). Set the parking brake
and block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite the tire that you are changing.
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When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set,
then block the wheel (both directions) that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
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WARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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WARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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