2000 FORD MUSTANG lock

Understanding gearshift positions
P (Park)
Always come to a
complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
Make sure the gearshift
lever is securely
latched in P (Park).
This position locks the
transmission and
prevents the rear
wheels from turning.
Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure the gearshift lever is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave
your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever
in R (Reverse), the
vehicle will move
backward. Always come
to a complete stop
before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever
in N (Neutral), the
vehicle can be started
and is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down
while in this gear.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a
starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine
unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission,
you must:
1. Make sure the
parking brake is fully
set.
2. Depress the clutch
pedal fully.
3. Put the gearshift
lever in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition to
position 5 (START) to
start the engine, let the
engine idle for a few
seconds.
5. Depress the brake
pedal.
6. Release the parking
brake.
7. Move the gearshift
lever to the desired
gear.
8. Release the brake
pedal.
9. Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly
pressing down on the accelerator pedal.
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5
1
2
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle
concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is separate from
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is
available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New
Vehicle Limited Warranty period (U.S.) of three
years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever
comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and
four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln
vehicles
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest
Ford dealership, or your selling dealer if within 25
kms (15.5 miles) of the nearest Ford Dealership
(one tow per disablement). Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the
mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply,
such as impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card
and place it in your wallet for quick reference. In the
United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide
portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles
and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or
Lincoln. In Canada, it is found in the Roadside
Assistance book in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States
for Ford or Mercury vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or
if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1±800±521±4140.
In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A Cigar Lighter
2 20A Engine Controls
3 Ð Not Used
4 10A RH Low Beam Headlamp
5 15A Instrument Cluster, Traction
Control Switch
6 20A Starter Motor Relay
7 15A GEM, Interior Lamps
8 20A Engine C ontrols
9 Ð Not Used
10 10A LH Low Beam Headlamp
11 15A Back-Up Lamps
12 Ð Not Used
13 15A Electronic Flasher
14 Ð Not Used
15 15A Power Lumbar
16 Ð Not Used
17 15A Speed Control Servo, Shift Lock
Actuator
18 15A Electronic Flasher
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE INFO
4212345
76891011
131214151617
191820212223
252426272829
313032333435
373638394041
43
44
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
19 15A Power Mirror Switch, GEM,
Anti-Theft Relay, Power Door
Locks, Door Ajar Switches
20 15A Convertible Top Switch
21 5A Instrument Cluster and Engine
Control Memory
22 Ð Not Used
23 15A A/C Clutch, Defogger Switch
24 30A Climate Control Blower Motor
25 25A Luggage Compartment Lid
Release
26 30A Wiper/Washer Motor, Wiper
Relays
27 25A Radio
28 15A GEM, Overdrive Cancel Switch
29 15A ABS Module
30 15A DRL Module
31 10A Data Link Connector
32 15A Radio, CD Player, GEM
33 15A Stop Lamp Switch, Speed Control
Deactivation Switch
34 20A Instrument Cluster, CCRM, Data
Link Connector, Securilock
Transceiver Module
35 15A Shift Lock Actuator, PCM, Speed
Control Servo, ABS Module
36 15A Airbag Control Module
37 10A Adjustable Illumination
38 20A Highbeams
39 5A GEM
40 Ð Not Used
41 15A Brake Lamp
42 Ð Not Used
43 20A CB Power Windows
44 Ð Not Used
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
Relay 1 Ð Fog Lamp Interrupt
Relay 2 Ð Int. Wiper
Relay 3 Ð Wiper HI/LO
Relay 4 Ð Starter
Relay 5 Ð Fog Lamps
1 50A**
(4.6L),
30A CB
(3.8L)Electric Cooling Fan Motor
2 30A** Headlamps
3 40A** Starter Motor Relay, Ignition
Switch
4 40A** Ignition Switch
5 40A** Ignition Switch
6 40A** Instrument Cluster, PCM
7 30A** Secondary Air Injection (3.8L
only)
8 50A** ABS Module
9 20A** Auxiliary Power Point
10 30A** Parklamps
11 30A** Rear Window Defrost Control
12 40A** Power Windows, Power Locks
13 Ð Not Used
14 20A* Fuel Pump
15 10A* Radio
16 20A* Horn
17 20A* Anti-Lock Brake System
18 30A* Power Seats
19 Ð Not Used
20 20A* Generator
21 Ð Not Used
22 Ð Not Used
23 Ð Not Used
24 20A* A/C Pressure (3.8L only)
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²try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it
from its wheel
²use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when
you change a tire, be sure the parking brake
is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel
that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of
the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
1. Park on a level
surface, activate hazard
flashers and set
parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever
in P (Park) or R (manual transmission), turn engine
OFF, and block the diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare
tire, jack and lug
wrench.
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4. Loosen each wheel
lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise but
do not remove them
until the wheel is
raised off the ground.
5. Put the jack in the
jack notch next to the
tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the
wheel is completely off
the ground.
Never use the rear
differential as a
jacking point.
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not
put any part of your body under the vehicle
while changing a tire. Do not start the engine
when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
7. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making
sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug
nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been
lowered.
If you are using the temporary tire, the lug nut
washers will not appear to be flush with the rim. This
is normal only when using the temporary spare tire.
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