1997 FORD MUSTANG tires

Index 325
Roadside assistance........... 275
Roadside emergencies.......... 181
Rotating the tires............ 240
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Safe driving tips............ 177
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 111
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 175
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 249
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts . . . 114±115, 117
automatic locking mode......116, 118
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 116, 118
cleaning the safety belts........ 262
extension assembly.......... 123
for adults.............. 111
for children............. 128
for infants............128, 130
for pregnant women.....105, 111±112
head................. 103
lap and shoulder belts......111, 114
maintenance............. 123
proper use.............. 111
replacement............. 123
warning light and chime........ 13
Safety seats for children......... 130
and air bags.......116, 118, 129±131
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat............. 130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard.......130±131, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
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326 Index
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 111
Seats.................. 103
adjusting the seat, manual....... 104
adjusting the seats, power....... 107
child safety seats........... 130
cleaning upholstery.......... 263
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 103
rear seat access............ 109
reclining the seat........... 106
Serial number (VIN)........... 277
Service concerns............. 276
Servicing your vehicle.......... 209
precautions when servicing...... 210
servicing when you tow........ 207
Shift-lock system............ 162
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....162, 168
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......111, 114
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 114
Side mirrors............... 77
adjusting................ 82
Snow tires and chains.......... 244
Spare tire................ 192
changing the tire.........191, 194
conventional spare.......... 193
finding the spare........... 193
removing the spare tire........ 193
storing the flat tire........193, 195
temporary spare........... 192
Spark plugs, specifications........ 265
Special driving conditions........ 177
Specification chart, lubricants....... 267
Speed control
turning off............... 74
when towing a trailer.......176±177
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Speedometer............... 20
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 149
starting a cold engine......... 151
starting after a collision........ 190
starting a warm engine........ 151
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled......... 200
Steering, power............. 161
Steering wheel
horn.................. 72
locking................ 65
tilting................. 72
Storage compartments, center console.... 83
Storing your vehicle........... 268
Sun visor................. 79
Sunvisor................. 79
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 124
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Tachometer................ 21
mechanical cluster........... 21
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.........256, 260
cleaning............... 262
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 55
Tilt steering wheel............ 72
Tires.................. 239
changing............... 191
checking the pressure......... 239
cleaning............... 264
inspection and maintenance...... 239
replacing............... 241
rotating............... 240
snow tires and chains......... 244
spare tire.............. 193
storing your vehicle.......... 271
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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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