1997 FORD MUSTANG lock

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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Brake fluid............... 220
brake warning light........... 11
checking and adding......... 220
description.............. 220
specifications...........220, 267
Brakelamp, bulb replacement....... 260
Brakes................. 157
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............ 12
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light........... 11
fluid, checking and adding...... 220
fluid, refill capacities.......220, 266
fluid, specifications........220, 267
front disc.............. 157
if brakes do not grip well....... 157
master cylinder............ 220
new brake linings............ 6
noise..............157, 159
parking............... 159
power braking............ 157
servicing............... 220
stopping distances.......... 177
trailer................ 175
when storing your vehicle....... 271
Brake-shift interlock........... 162
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)........... 16
Bulbs, replacing............. 256
halogen............... 257
headlamps.............. 257
specifications............. 260
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C
Canada, customer assistance....... 283
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 283
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 266
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 154
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 130
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........ 25,29,41,47
Catalytic converter............ 252
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 33±34
Chains, tires.............. 244
Changing a tire............. 191
Charging system gauge.......... 21
Charging system warning light....... 15
Child safety restraints.......... 128
child safety belts........... 146
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats............ 130
and air bags...........129±130
automatic locking mode
(retractor).....116, 118, 130±131, 139
in front seat...........129±130
in front seat, convertible........ 131
in front seat, coupe.......... 139
in rear outboard seat.......130, 139
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 146
Chime
key in ignition............. 66
safety belt............... 13
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Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 189
see also fuses............. 181
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 261
CD player and discs.......... 38
chrome and aluminum parts...... 262
engine compartment......... 264
exterior............... 261
exterior lamps............ 262
fabric................ 263
headlamps.............. 262
instrument panel.......... 55,262
instrument panel lens......... 263
interior............... 263
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors................ 82
plastic parts............. 262
polishing............... 261
rustproofing............. 262
safety belts.............. 262
tail lamps.............. 262
upholstery and interior trim...... 263
washing............... 261
waxing............... 261
wheels................ 264
Climate control system.......... 55
air conditioning............ 55
heating................ 55
heating only system........... 57
Clock.................. 62
Clutch................. 167
adjusting............... 222
fluid...............222, 237
fluid reservoir..........220, 222
operation while driving........ 167
recommended shift speeds....... 169
shifting the gears........... 168
specifications............. 267
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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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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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J
Jack.................. 193
operation............194±195
positioning............194±196
storage............... 193
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 202
disconnecting cables.......... 206
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 66
positions of the ignition......... 65
removing from the ignition....... 66
stuck in lock position........65±66
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 260
checking............... 256
daytime running light system...... 59
dome lamps.............. 61
flashing the lamps........... 68
fog lamps............... 84
hazard flashers............. 71
headlamps............... 60
high beams.............. 68
illuminated mirrors........... 79
instrument panel, dimming....... 61
interior lamps........... 59,61
replacing bulbs............ 256
trailer................ 176
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 67±68
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 12
brake................. 11
charging system............ 15
check engine.............. 17
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Master cylinder, brakes......... 220
Mirrors.................. 77
rearview................ 77
side view mirrors............ 77
side view mirrors (manual)....... 82
vanity mirror, illuminated........ 79
Motorcraft parts............. 265
N
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 247
Odometer................ 20
description............... 20
trip odometer............. 20
Oil filter..............219, 265
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 216
Oil viscosity.............. 216
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 255
Overdrive............... 165
Overseas offices............. 284
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . . 98
Parking brake.............. 159
operation.............. 159
warning light.............. 11
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 265
PCV valve, specifications........ 265
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 181
Power door locks............. 79
Power features
door locks............... 79
lumbar support............ 108
mirrors.............. 77,82
seats................. 107
windows................ 80
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