2001 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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 by arrows), have the vehicle's electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
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
LO
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Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the
highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not
operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
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.
NOTE:To increase the life of the bulb, adjust the
dimmer below maximum brightness.
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.
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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.
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.
MAX
A/CA/C
MAX
A/CA/C
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The air conditioning compressor can operate in all
modes except
and. However, the air
conditioning will only function if the outside
temperature is about 6ÉC (43ÉF) 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
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
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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 6ÉC (43ÉF) 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 6ÉC (43ÉF) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce
fogging.
Operating tips
²In humid weather, place the climate control
system in
before driving. This will reduce
fogging on your windshield. Once the windshield
has been cleared, operate the climate control
system as desired.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in
cold weather conditions, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C
position.
²To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in
warm weather conditions, do not drive with the
climate control system in the OFF position.
²Under normal weather conditions, your vehicle's
climate control system should be left in any
position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to
ªbreatheº through the outside air inlet duct.
²Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your
vehicle's climate control system should be left in
the OFF position when the vehicle is parked. This
allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants.
²If your vehicle has been parked with the windows
closed during warm weather conditions, the air
conditioner will perform more efficiently in
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cooling the vehicle if driven for two or three
minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Once
the vehicle has been ªaired outº, operate the
climate control system as desired.
²Do not place objects under the front seat that
may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
²Remove any snow,
ice or leaves from
the air intake area at
the base of the
windshield.
²Do not place objects over the defroster outlets.
These objects may block airflow and reduce your
visibility through the windshield. Avoid placing
small objects on top of your instrument panel.
These objects may fall into the defroster outlets
and block airflow, in addition to, damaging your
climate control system.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold
weather conditions:
1. Select
2. Set the temperature control to full heat
3. Set the fan speed to HI
4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side
windows
To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close
the central panel vents.
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
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
Volume/power control
Press the control to
turn the audio system
on or off.
Audio power can also
be turned on by
pressing the AM/FM
select control or the
tape/CD select control.
Audio power is turned off by using the
volume/power control.
Turn 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.
FM 1
AMC
BL RF
REW FFSCAN
BASS TREB SEL BALTAPE DISC
EJ CD
FADEAUTO
CLK
SIDE 1-2 COMP SHUFFLEEJ
MUTE
VOL PUSH ON
SEEK
TUNE AM FM
12 3456
DOLBY B NR
ST
VOL - PUSH ON
VOL - PUSH ON
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