2000 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

position to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For more information, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position and
the engine is off. The
light also illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring electrical system
service.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON.
If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system
Refer toSecuriLocky
passive anti-theft
systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is
equipped with a
computer that monitors
the engine's emission
control system. This
system is commonly known as the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system
protects the environment by ensuring that your
vehicle continues to meet government emission
standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
TheService Engine Soonindicator light illuminates
when the ignition is first turned to the ON position
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BAG
THEFT
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ENGINE
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to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate
without a driveability concern being noted. The
vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon
light illuminates
Light turns on solid:
This means that the OBD II system has detected a
malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause yourService
Engine Soonlight to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may
misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed
and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by
filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the
recommended octane and/or properly installing and
securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving
cycles without these or any other temporary
malfunctions present, theService Engine Soonlight
should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold
engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.
If theService Engine Soonlight remains on, have
your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration)
and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early
reminder of a low fuel
condition indicated on
the fuel gauge (refer to
Fuel Gaugein this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount
of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised
capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The
ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to
illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several
seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your
bulb is working.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
Transmission Control
Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive controlin theControls and Features
chapter, has been pushed turning the transmission
overdrive function OFF. When the light is on, the
transmission does not operate in the overdrive
mode, refer to theDrivingchapter for transmission
function and operation.
The light may also flash steadily if a transmission
malfunction is detected. If the light does not come
on when the Transmission Control Switch is
depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the
transmission could occur.
LOW
FUEL
O/D
OFF
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Traction ControlYactive
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
ON. It also illuminates
when the Traction Controlysystem begins applying
and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine
characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will
be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the
duration of the Traction Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position. If the light
remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate,
have the system serviced immediately. With the ABS
light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and
normal braking is still effective unless the brake
warning light also remains illuminated with the
parking brake released.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned to the ON
position. Also
illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If brake
warning lamp does not illuminate at these times,
seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing
the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and
the brake system should be inspected immediately.
Check coolant (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
coolant level in the
coolant reservoir is low
and more needs to be
ABS
P!
BRAKE
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added. This lamp will also illuminate when the
ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For
more information on adding engine coolant, refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime,
refer to theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning
chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to
theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the
OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the
ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
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LOW
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OFF AIR
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SOON
MPH km/h
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Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON
position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the
OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a
small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When
refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the
amount of fuel that can be added will be less than
the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the
temperature of the
engine coolant. At
normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal
area (the area between the ªHº and ªCº). If it enters
the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and care
chapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot.
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THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at
its proper level the gauge indication will not be
accurate.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
²Base instrument
cluster
²Optional instrument
cluster
Odometer
Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of
the vehicle.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of
the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.
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120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
120
FUEL DOOR MPH km/h
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180
200
220
240
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140
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110
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FUEL DOOR MPH km/h
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5
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8 3
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SELECT/RESET
.
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²Base instrument
cluster
²Optional instrument
cluster
Trip odometer
Registers the
kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys.
Press and release the
reset button until a ªTº
appears in the display
(this represents the
trip mode). Press and
hold the button for
three seconds to reset.
Battery voltage gauge
This shows the battery
voltage when the
ignition is in the ON
position. If the pointer
moves and stays outside the normal operating range
(as indicated), have the vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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4
5
6
7 3
2
1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
.
0
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5
6
7
8 3
2
1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
.
0
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5
6
7
8 3
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1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
.
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