1997 FORD MUSTANG parking brake

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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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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition to the OFF (manual
transmission) or LOCK (automatic
transmission).
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4. Push in the key release button until it
catches and stays in (manual transmission
only).
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Key release button (manual transmission only)
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5. Turn the key to LOCK (manual
transmission).
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6. Remove the key.
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NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the gearshift lever must
be in the P (Park) position to remove
the key from the ignition.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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The turn signal lever
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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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.
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Fog lamp switch
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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.
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To turn off, push the raised side of the
switch.
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Convertible (If equipped)
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NOTE: Do not store articles behind rear seat.
Articles stored in the convertible top
stowage compartment may break the
rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
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Lowering the Convertible Top
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The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not lower the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
Also, do not lower the top when the
top material is wet.
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To lower the convertible top:
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1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake.
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2. Check the convertible top stowage
compartment behind the rear seat to be sure
it is empty and ready to receive the top.
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3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header
at both the right and left sides by pulling
each clamp rearward until the hook in the
windshield header is free. The clamps are
flush with the header when in the closed
position.
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4. Close the windshield header clamps
immediately after disengagement, to avoid
cutting the top material and to permit
installation of the vinyl boot.
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Raising the Convertible Top
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NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not raise the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
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To raise the convertible top:
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
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2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
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3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
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4. Push the convertible top button in, holding it
until the top unfolds and moves forward
toward the windshield header.
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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets
the windshield header.
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6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the
top until it has reached the fully closed
position flush to the header.
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7. The two pins under the forward edge of the
top should seat themselves in the matching
holes in the header.
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8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the
clamp handles into the header on the top
until they are flush with the header. Pulling
down on the header at the center grip while
closing the latches may assist in fastening
the clamps.
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9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
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NOTE: Make sure to release the parking brake
before driving the vehicle.
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Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
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To avoid damage to the vinyl top and moldings,
use only an approved Ford cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use stiff bristle brushes or
abrasive material or cleaners.
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Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can
affect the cleanability of vinyl material.
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NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand
type car washes against the convertible
top and windows may cause water
leaks and possible seal damage.
% [CF51000( ALL)12/95]Positive Location Floor Mat
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When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
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150 [TO01000(M )12/95]3.If you have an automatic transmission,
make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set before you turn
the key.
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If you have a manual transmission, make
sure that the parking brake is fully set, push
the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.The starter will operate only if the
clutch pedal is pushed in all the way.
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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