2001 FORD MUSTANG warning light

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
Introduction
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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
toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
10 203020 406080100
120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
1204
5
6
7 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
102040608020 40608010 012 0 14 0
160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
1504
5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
Instrumentation
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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.
Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position to
ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns
on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can
activate theService Engine Soon/Check Engine
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of
normal driving. This period will vary depending on
driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel
filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
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.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
LOW
FUEL
Instrumentation
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O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
Transmission Control
Switch (TCS), refer to
Overdrive controlin
theControls and Featureschapter, 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 theDriving
chapter 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.
Traction ControlYactive
For more information,
refer to theDriver
controlschapter.
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 to indicate a
system check. 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.
O/D
OFF
ABS
Instrumentation
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POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows
the electrical
accessories such as the
radio to operate while
the engine is not
running. For manual
transmission, you must
depress the ignition
release lever.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic
transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal.
For manual transmission, you must depress the
ignition release lever.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning
lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering
control toward you to
move the steering
wheel up or down.
Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to
the desired position,
then release the
control to lock the
steering wheel in
position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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1
2
5
4
Controls and features
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BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST
BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly
ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or any other
seat belt function is not operating properly when
checked according to the procedures in Workshop
Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
Safety belt extension assembly
If the safety belt is too short when fully extended,
there is a 20 cm (8 inch) safety belt extension
assembly that can be added (part number 611C22).
This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at
no cost.
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the webbing on
the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if
the safety belt is too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of
the shoulder belt across the torso.
Safety belt warning light and indicator
chime
The seat belt warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind
the occupants to fasten their safety belts.
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Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...
The safety belt warning
light illuminates1-2 minutes
and the warning chime
sounds 4-8 seconds.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the indicator
light is illuminated and the
warning chime is sounding...The safety belt warning
light and warning chime
turn off.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning
light will turn on for 3
seconds and then turn off.
The indicator chime will
remain off.
Belt minder
The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning
to the safety belt warning function. This feature
provides additional reminders to the driver that the
driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently
sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt
warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
If... Then...
The driver's safety belt is
not buckled approximately
5 seconds after the safety
belt warning light has
turned off...The Belt Minder feature is
activated - the safety belt
warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for
6 seconds every 30 seconds,
repeating for approximately 5
minutes or until safety belt is
buckled.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled while the safety
belt indicator light is
illuminated and the safety
belt warning chime is
sounding...The Belt Minder feature will
not activate.
The driver's safety belt is
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position...The Belt Minder feature will
not activate.
The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind
occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time.
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2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off.
(Approximately 1±2 minutes)
²Steps 3±5 must be completed within 60 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,
ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be
done before or during Belt Minder warning
activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the
parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times,
ending with the safety belt unbuckled.
²After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be
turned on for three seconds
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning
light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety
belt.
²This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently
enabled, or enable Belt Minder if it is currently
disabled
7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided
by the safety belt warning light flashing four times
per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided
by:
²The safety belt warning light flashing four times
per second for three seconds
²Followed by three seconds with the safety belt
warning light off
²Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash
four times per second for three seconds.
9. After receiving confirmation, the
deactivation/activation procedure is complete.
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