2001 FORD MUSTANG light

The transmission will operate in all gears except
overdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, press
the Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D
OFF indicator light will no longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift and
the transmission control switch operation refer to
theAutomatic Transmission Operationsection of
theDrivingchapter.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
²Dual cupholders
²Auxiliary power point
²Coin holder slots (if equipped)
²Foglamp control (if equipped)
²Convertible top control (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
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CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
The convertible top will not operate unless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when
the top material is wet.
To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment
behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready
to receive the top.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at
both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header is
free. The clamps are flush with the header when in
the closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately
after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top
material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has not
been lowered for some
time and sticks to the
windshield header,
push the front of the
top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
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Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or
ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped)
mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²
they have been turned on with the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF
position, 10 minutes after if the door is left open, and
30 minutes after if the trunk is left open or the dome
lamp switch is left on.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's
transmitters to your
dealer if service is
required.
If you purchase
additional transmitters
(up to four may be
programmed into
memory), perform the following procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters yourself, place the key
in the ignition and turn from LOCK to OFF and cycle
between OFF and ON eight times in rapid succession
(within 10 seconds) ending in ON. After doors
lock/unlock, press any control on all transmitters (up
to four). With each control press of the transmitters,
the door should cycle (lock/unlock) to confirm
programming. When completed, turn the ignition to
OFF. The door locks should cycle (lock/unlock) one
last time to confirm completion of programming.
All transmittersmustbe programmed at the same
time.
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Automatic arming
The vehicle is armed
immediately after
switching the ignition
to the 3 (OFF)
position. The
THEFT
light in the instrument
cluster will flash every
two seconds when the
vehicle is armed.
Automatic disarming
Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a
coded keydisarms the vehicle. The
THEFTlight
will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If
the
THEFTlight stays on for an extended period of
time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by
your dealership or a qualified technician.
Key information
Your vehicle is supplied
withtwo coded keys.
Only acoded keywill
start your vehicle.
Spare coded keys can
be purchased from
your dealership. Your
dealership can program your key or you can ªdo it
yourselfº, refer toProgramming spare keys.
Large metallic objects,
electronic devices on
the key chain that can
be used to purchase
gasoline or similar
items, or a second key
on the same key ring as
thecoded keyignition
key may cause vehicle
starting issues. If
present, you need to
keep these objects from
3
2
1
5
4
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INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior
luggage compartment release handle that provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the
operation and location of the release handle.
To open the luggage
compartment door (lid)
from the inside, pull
the illuminated ªTº
shaped handle and
push up on the trunk
lid. The material that
the handle is made of
will glow for hours in
the darkness of the
luggage compartment
following brief exposure
to ambient light.
The ªTº shaped handle will be located either on the
luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the
luggage compartment near the tail lamps.
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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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The following are reasons most often given for not
wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons
given...Consider...
ªCrashes are
rare eventsº
36 700 crashes occur every day.The
more we drive, the more we are exposed
to ªrareº events, even for good drivers.1
in 4 of us will be seriously injured in
a crash during our lifetime.
ªI'm not going
farº3of4fatal crashes occur within25
miles of home.
ªBelts are
uncomfortableºFord designs its safety belts to enhance
comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try
different positions for the safety belt
upper anchorage and seatback which
should be as upright as possible; this
can improve comfort.
ªI was in a
hurryºPrime time for an accident.Belt
Minder reminds us to take a few
seconds to buckle up.
ªSeat belts
don't workºSafety belts,when used properly,
reduce risk of deathto front seat
occupants by45% in cars,and by60%
in light trucks.
ªTraffic is
lightºNearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in
single-vehicle crashes,many when no
other vehicles are around.
ªBelts wrinkle
my clothesºPossibly, but a serious crash can do
much more than wrinkle your clothes,
particularly if you are unbelted.
ªThe people
I'm with don't
wear beltsº
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4
times more often in vehicles with TWO
or MORE people. Children and younger
brothers/sisters imitate behavior they
see.
ªI have an air
bagºAir bags offer greater protection when
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags
are not designed to inflate in rear and
side crashes or rollovers.
ªI'd rather be
thrown clearºNot a good idea.Peoplewho are
ejected are 40 times more likely to
DIE.Safety belts help prevent ejection,
WE CAN'T ªPICK OUR CRASHº.
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