2000 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 18
Seating and safety restraints 62
Starting and driving
Starting 90
Driving 95
Roadside emergencies 116
Servicing
Maintenance and care 133
Capacities and specifications 191
Customer assistance 197
Reporting safety defects 211
Index 212
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Contents
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The following warning may be required by California
law:
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, or birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
ICONS
Indicates a safety alert.
Read the following
section onWarnings.
Indicates vehicle
information related to
recycling and other
environmental
concerns will follow.
Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of
waste cleaning and lubrication materials are
significant steps towards protecting the
environment.
Indicates a message
regarding child safety
restraints. Refer to
Seating and safety
restraintsfor more information.
Indicates that this
Owner Guide contains
information on this
subject. Please refer to
the Index to locate the appropriate section which
will provide you more information.
Introduction
2

WARNINGS
Warnings provide information which may reduce the
risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage
to others, your vehicle and its equipment.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in rules for your
vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of
driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to
give the moving parts a chance to break in.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE
The information found in this guide was in effect at
the time of printing. Ford may change the contents
without notice and without incurring obligation.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the
ªSVT Cobra Owner's Guide Supplement.º This book
contains important operation and maintenance
information.
Introduction
3

These are some of the symbols you may see on your
vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat
Installation WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake
System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum
BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting
SwitchHazard Warning
Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield
Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window
Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Introduction
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Panic Alarm
Engine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When
HotBattery
Avoid Smoking,
Flames, or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering
FluidMaintain Correct
Fluid LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger
Compartment Air
FilterJack
Introduction
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FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h.
REAR DEF
OFFHI
LOOFF ON
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
Headlamp control
(pg. 18)Driver air bag
(pg. 75)
Rear defroster*
(pg. 19)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 40)Instrument
cluster
(pg. 8)
Speed controls
(pg. 42)
* if equipped
Instrumentation
6

POWERAUDIO
VOLUMEAM/FMREWFFPLAYEJCT12345CLOCKAUTOPRESETPROG
AUTOMATIC
DNRCrO2SCAN
TUNE
SEEKFM1ST
LO
HIOFF
FLOOR
MIX VENT
NORM
A/C
MAX
A/C
Climate control
system
(pg. 20)
Electronic sound
system
(pg. 23)
Overdrive off
switch
(pg. 104)
Instrumentation
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Turn signal
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or
both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash
faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer
toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
Safety belt
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
P! BRAKE
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SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
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Instrumentation
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