2000 FORD MUSTANG traction control

When replacing full size tires, never mix
radial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use
only the tire sizes that are listed on the tire
pressure decal. Make sure that all tires are the
same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity.
Use only the tire combinations recommended on
the label. If you do not follow these precautions,
your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of
the same size, type, load-carrying capacity
and tread design (e.g., ªAll Terrainº, etc.), as
originally offered by Ford.
Failure to follow these precautions may
adversely affect the handling of the vehicle
and make it easier for the driver to lose control
and roll over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's
original tires may also affect the accuracy of your
speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving
at very high speeds for extended periods of time
may result in damage to vehicle components.
Snow tires must be the same size and grade
as the tires you currently have on your
vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to
provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some
climates, you may need to use snow tires and
Maintenance and care
164

low fuel .................... 11
overdrive off ............ 11
safety belt ................. 8
service engine soon .. 9
traction
control active .......... 12
turn signal
indicator .................... 8
Load limits ............... 109
GAWR .................... 109
GVWR .................... 109
trailer towing ........ 109
Locks
doors ........................ 47
Lubricant
specifications .... 193,194
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 127
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 64
Manual
transmission ............ 106
fluid capacities ...... 191
lubricant
specifications ........ 194
reverse ................... 108
Mirrors
cleaning ................. 186
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 47
Motorcraft
parts .................. 171,191
Octane rating .......... 169
Odometer ................... 15
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 137
Overdrive ............ 52,102
Panic alarm feature,
remote
entry system .............. 55
Parking brake ............ 97Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 191
Power distribution
box (see Fuses) ...... 122
Power door locks ...... 47
Power steering ........ 100
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 151
fluid,
refill capacity ........ 191
fluid,
specifications.. 193,194
Radio .......................... 23
Relays ...................... 118
Remote
entry system ......... 53,55
illuminated entry .... 55
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 54
opening the trunk ... 54
panic alarm ............. 55
replacement/
additional
transmitters ............. 56
replacing
the batteries ............ 56
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) ............. 13,65
67,68,69
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 211
Safety
restraints .... 65,67,68,69
belt minder ............. 71
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 74,189
extension
assembly .................. 70
for adults ....... 67,68,69
for children ........ 80,81
Index
216

warning light and
chime ............... 8,13,70
Safety seats
for children ........... 82,83
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 65
Seats .......................... 62
child safety
seats .................... 82,83
cleaning .......... 189,190
easy access/easyout
feature ..................... 64
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .............. 57,58,59
Servicing
your vehicle ............. 133
Spark plugs,
specifications .... 191,194
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants .......... 193,194
Speed control ............ 42
Speedometer ............. 15
Starting
your vehicle ..... 90,91,92
jump starting ........ 128
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 41
Tachometer ............... 15
Tires .... 124,160,161,162
changing ......... 124,125
checking
the pressure .......... 162
replacing ................ 163
rotating .................. 163
snow tires
and chains ............. 164
tire grades ............. 162
treadwear .............. 161
Towing ..................... 162recreational
towing .................... 114
trailer towing ........ 112
wrecker .................. 132
Traction control ... 52,98
active light .............. 12
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 109
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 100
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) ........... 153
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 156
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
lubricant
specifications.. 193,194
manual operation .. 106
Trip odometer ........... 16
Trunk ......................... 60
remote release ... 40,54
Turn signal ............. 8,40
Vehicle
dimensions ............... 194
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 196
Vehicle loading ........ 109
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 94
Warning chimes ......... 13
Warning lights
(see Lights) ................. 8
Washer fluid ............ 143
Water,
Driving through ....... 115
Windows
power ....................... 46
Index
217