1997 FORD MUSTANG service

Index 309
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 12
Accessories............... 287
Accessory position on the ignition..... 65
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 63
Additives, engine oil.......... 216
Air bag supplemental
restraint system..........124, 129
and child safety seats.......129±130
description............124±125
driver air bag..........124±125
indicator light............. 14
operation.............. 125
passenger air bag........... 125
service and information labels..... 125
tone generator............ 127
Air cleaner filter
location............... 213
specifications............. 265
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 55
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 98
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 25
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 224
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 12
warninig light............. 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 199
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Anti-theft system
arming the system........... 93
disarming an untriggered system..... 94
disarming a triggered system....... 95
triggering............. 92,94
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 278
Assistance (see Customer assistance).... 275
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 25
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 59
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
fluid, specification........... 267
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . . 162, 165
fluid, adding............. 236
fluid, checking............ 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 266
fluid, specification........... 267
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 267
refill capacities............ 266
traction lok.............. 161
B
Backing up.............164, 168
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 237
acid, treating emergencies.....201, 238
battery saver............. 100
charging system warning light...... 15
disconnecting...........206, 238
how to service............ 237
jumping a disabled battery....... 200
maintenance-free........... 237
proper disposal, recycling....... 238
replacement, specifications....... 265
servicing............... 237
voltage gauge............ 15,21
when storing your vehicle....... 270
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Doors.................. 79
lubricant specifications........ 267
Driving under special conditions..... 177
bad weather............. 177
heavy load.............. 170
high water.............. 179
slippery roads............ 177
tips for safe driving.......... 177
towing a trailer............ 173
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 189
fuses..............181, 188
operating when the engine is off..... 65
power point outlet........... 63
Electronic sound system
tuning the radio.......... 26,42
warranty and service information.... 54
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 26
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 275
battery acid spills........... 201
fuel................. 249
jump-starting............. 200
towing................ 207
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 159
Emission control system......... 252
catalytic converter.......... 252
emissions warranty......... 4,252
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Engine
check engine warning light....... 17
does not start...........152, 190
fuel injected engine, starting....149±150
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 190
preparing to start........... 149
refill capacities............ 266
service points............. 213
starting................ 150
starting after a collision........ 190
storing your vehicle........268±269
Engine block heater........... 153
Engine coolant............. 224
checking and adding......... 224
checking hoses............ 226
disposal...........210, 219, 236
drain and flush............ 228
low coolant warning light........ 14
preparing for storage......... 270
proper solution........210, 219, 236
recovery reservoir.........213, 224
refill capacities............ 266
specifications............. 267
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 18
description............... 18
mechanical.............18±19
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 210
Engine oil............... 216
changing oil and oil filter.....217, 219
checking and adding......... 217
dipstick............... 217
disposal...........210, 219, 236
engine oil pressure gauge........ 22
filter, specifications.......... 265
refill capacities............ 266
specifications...........216, 267
synthetic oil............. 216
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Engine oil (continued)
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 216
Entry system, remote........... 97
Exhaust fumes............. 154
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan.................. 210
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 210
Federal Communications Commission.... 54
Flashers, hazard.............. 71
Flashing the lights............. 68
Flat tire................ 191
Floor mats................ 91
Fluid refill capacities.......... 266
Foglamps................. 84
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 277
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 278
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 283
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 283
Foreign registration........... 284
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 246
capacity............... 266
choosing the right fuel........ 247
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 246
filter, specifications.......... 265
fuel filler door release lever...... 246
fuel gauge............... 18
octane rating............. 247
quality..............247±248
running out of fuel.......... 250
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 249
storing your vehicle.......... 269
treating emergencies......... 249
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
engine oil pressure........... 22
hazard warning light.......... 71
high beam............... 16
low coolant............... 14
oil pressure............... 22
overdrive off.............. 15
safety belt............... 13
service engine soon........... 17
turn signal indicator....... 17,67±68
Load limits............... 170
GAWR................ 170
GVWR................ 170
trailer towing............. 173
Lubricant specifications......... 267
Lug nuts................ 194
anti-theft............... 199
standard............... 195
tightening sequence........194, 198
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule and
Record booklet)............. 4
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 209
Maintenance (see servicing)........ 209
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch................ 167
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 168
clutch..............167, 222
driving................ 167
fluid, checking and adding....... 237
fluid capacities............ 266
lubricant specifications......... 267
shifting gears............. 168
shift speeds.............. 169
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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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Information
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