1997 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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Controls and Features
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The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle has one of two different climate
control systems. The two systems are:
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a heating and air conditioning system
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a heating only system
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If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
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The Heating and Air Conditioning
System (If equipped)
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, and turn on the air conditioning
with the three controls in the center of the
instrument panel:
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FAN
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TEMP
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SELECT
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quarter page art:0010180-IThe controls for the optional heating and air conditioning
system
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The heating system in the optional heating and
air conditioning system operates the same as the
heater only system. SeeThe Heater Only System.
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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather,
turn the SELECT control to MAX A/C, turn the
TEMP control all the way to the end of the blue
range (full left) and turn the FAN control to HI.
MAX A/C uses recirculated air and is the most
fuel efficient way to cool your vehicle and can
also be used in heavy traffic to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. MAX A/C can
also be used in high humidity areas for more
efficient operation.
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If the interior of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows
open. This forces most of the hot, stale air out of
the vehicle and allows the air conditioning to
work faster.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air, turn the
SELECT control to NORM A/C, turn the TEMP
control all the way to the end of the blue range
(full left) and turn the FAN control to the
desired speed between LO and HI. NORM A/C
provides quieter system operation than MAX
A/C.
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Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position other than MAX
A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the vehicle to ªbreatheº through the
outside air inlet duct.
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The Heater Only System (If equipped)
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You can heat the inside of your vehicle, defrost
the windshield, or use the vents by adjusting the
three controls in the center of the instrument
panel:
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FAN
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TEMP
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SELECT
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The controls for the standard heating only system
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To heat the inside of your vehicle, turn the
SELECT control to FLOOR, turn the TEMP
control all the way to the end of the red range
(full right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
After the vehicle is warm, the temperature and
blower speed can be adjusted to maintain a
comfortable temperature.
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To defrost the windshield and side windows,
turn the SELECT control to Defrost symbol, turn
the TEMP control to the end of the red range
(full right) and turn the FAN control to HI.
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the windshield and side windows at the same
time, turn the SELECT control to MIX, turn the
TEMP control into the red range, as required,
and turn the FAN control to the desired speed
between LO and HI.
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On mild days you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. Turn the SELECT
control to VENT, turn the TEMP control to the
end of the blue range (full left) and turn the
FAN control to the desired speed. Air will be
delivered through the instrument panel registers.
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Under normal conditions, the SELECT control
should be left in any position except OFF when
the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to
ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet duct.
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Rear Window Defroster
(If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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The control for the rear window defroster is
located on the left side of the instrument panel
below the headlamp switch.
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The control for the rear window defroster
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, side markers, and tail lamps,
use the control knob that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
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Headlamp switch location
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
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To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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With the headlamp knob in the parking lamps
or headlamps position, you can brighten or dim
the lights on the instrument panel. To do this,
rotate the headlamp knob clockwise (to dim the
lights) or counterclockwise (to brighten the
lights). Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to
operate the interior lights.
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light
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Clock
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The digital clock
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1. To set the hour, press and hold the H
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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