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Turn Signals
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[CF27800( ALL)01/96]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluste FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Owners Manual 68 %
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[CF27700( ALL)01/96]
Turn Signals
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[CF27800( ALL)01/96]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[CF27900( ALL)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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[CF28000( ALL)01/96]
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[CF28400( ALL)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28600(M )12/95]
NOTE: The fog lamps will turn off if you put
high beams on while fog lamps are on.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF46540(M )03/96]
The fog lamps switch is located on the console
to the left of the parking brake. The fog lamps
act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain,
snow, dust or fog and operate only when the
low beam headlamps are on.
[CF46550(M )04/96]
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Fog lamp switch
[CF46560(M )04/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the concave
side of the rocker switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
[CF46570(M )04/96]
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To turn off, push the raised side of the
switch.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41900( ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC42100( ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
[MC42200(M )04/96]
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fog lamps (if equipped)
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[MC42300( ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC42500( ALL)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Index 317
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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Index 321
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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