2000 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

Engine oil pressure gauge
This shows the engine
oil pressure in the
system. Sufficient
pressure exists as long
as the needle remains in the normal range (the area
between the ªLº and ªHº).
If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle
as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed
(refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and care
chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a qualified
technician.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
²the ignition must be turned on
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
²the high beam headlamps must be turned off
²the parking brake is released
Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push forward to
activate.
Pull toward you to
deactivate.
OFFHI
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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
²Rotate clockwise/
counterclockwise
when the headlamp
control is in the
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
²Rotate fully counterclockwise.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear defroster
control is located on
the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog.
²A small LED will illuminate when the rear
defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate
the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10
minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF
position. To manually turn off the defroster before
10 minutes have passed, push the control again.REAR DEF
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Manual heating and air conditioning system
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of
air circulated in the
vehicle.
Temperature control knob
Controls the
temperature of the
airflow inside the
vehicle.
Mode selector control
Controls the direction
of the airflow to the
inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor will operate in all
modes except VENT and FLOOR. However, the air
conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher.
Since the air conditioner removes considerable
moisture from the air during operation, it is normal
if clear water drips on the ground under the air
conditioner drain while the system is working and
even after you have stopped the vehicle.
²MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle.
MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but more
economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle
MAX
A/CA/C
MAX
A/CA/C
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faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers. This mode can also be used to reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
²A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical.
Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.
²
(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers. However, the air will
not be cooled below the outside temperature
because the air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.
²OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate. For short periods of time only, use this
mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle.
²
(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by
distributing outside air through the floor ducts.
However, the air will not be cooled below the
outside temperature because the air conditioning
does not operate in this mode.
²
(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts and the
floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, when the temperature control
knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full
cold positions, the air distributed through the
floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the
temperature is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the
air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the
air to reduce fogging.
²
-Distributes outside air through the
windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear
ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature
is about 10ÉC (50ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
fogging.
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Operating tips
²In humid weather, selectbefore driving.
This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After
a few minutes, select any desired position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle,
don't drive with the climate control system in the
OFF or MAX A/C position.
²Don't put objects under the front seat that will
interfere with the airflow to the back seats.
²Remove any snow,
ice or leaves from
the air intake area
(at the bottom of
the windshield).
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows
closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will
do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for
two or three minutes with the windows open. This
will force most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you
would normally.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets.
These objects can block airflow and reduce your
ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid
placing small objects on top of your instrument
panel. These objects can fall down into the
defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly
damage your climate control system.
Do not place objects on top of the
instrument panel, as these objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM
AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound
Power control
Press the control to
turn the audio system
on or off.
Volume control
Press the control to
raise or lower volume.
If the volume is set
above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a ªnominalº
listening level when the ignition switch is turned
back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume
level, turn the audio system off with the power
control before switching off the ignition.
AM/FM select
The AM/FM select
control works in radio
mode and allows you
to select AM or FM
frequency bands.
Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or
FM2 memory preset stations.
DOLBY SYSTEMSTFM 1
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4 5 CLOCKAMS SCAN
SEEK
VOLUME
POWERAUDIO AM/FM
–+
POWER
VOLUME+ –
AM/FM
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Tune adjust in radio mode
Tune adjust allows you
to tune in a particular
radio station. You can
manually locate the
station by using the Automatic Music Search (AMS)
button.
²Press the AMS control until the display shows
TUNE.
²Press and release
either
oron
the SEEK control to
change to the next frequency up or down.
²Press and hold down
orto quickly move
through the frequencies.
Seek function
The seek function control works in radio or tape
mode.
Seek function in radio mode
²Pressto find the
next listenable
station down the
frequency band.
²Press
to find the next listenable station up
the frequency band.
Seek function in tape mode
The Automatic Music
Search (AMS) feature
allows you to quickly
locate the beginning of
the tape selection being played or to skip to the
next selection.
²Press the AMS control.
AMS
SEEK
SEEK
AMS
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