2001 FORD MUSTANG fuel

fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 130
gauge ....................... 14
improving fuel
economy ................ 186
low fuel warning
light .......................... 11
octane
rating ..... 184, 209±210
quality .................... 184
running out of
fuel ......................... 185
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 180
Fuses ................ 131±132
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ........... 11, 182
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ................. 186
Gauges ....................... 14
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 15
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 14
odometer ................. 16
speedometer ........... 15
tachometer .............. 16
trip odometer .......... 17
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
definition ............... 122driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
calculating ............. 122
definition ............... 122
driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
H
Hazard flashers ....... 130
Head restraints ......... 73
Headlamps ................. 18
aiming .................... 198
bulb specifications 197
daytime running
lights ........................ 18
flash to pass ............ 51
high beam ........... 8, 18
replacing bulbs ..... 193
turning on and off .. 18
warning chime ........ 13
Heating ...................... 20
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 20
Hood ........................ 149
I
Ignition ....... 52, 209±210
removing the key .. 122
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) ......................... 95
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 191
Index
231

Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 204
cluster ................ 8, 204
lighting up panel and
interior ..................... 19
location of
components ............... 8
J
Jack .......................... 137
positioning ............. 137
storage ................... 137
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 141
K
Keys ..................... 67±69
key in ignition
chime ....................... 13
positions of the
ignition .................... 52
removing from the
ignition .................. 122
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ...................... 197
cargo lamps ............. 19
daytime running
light .......................... 18
fog lamps ................. 19
headlamps ....... 18, 193
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 51
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 19interior
lamps ............... 56, 197
replacing
bulbs .............. 192±196
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 51
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 8
air bag ........................ 9
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 12, 109
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 13
charging system ........ 9
fuel cap light ........... 11
high beam ................. 8
low fuel .................... 11
overdrive off ............ 12
safety belt ................. 9
service engine soon .. 9
traction control
active ....................... 12
turn signal
indicator .................... 8
Load limits ............... 122
GAWR .................... 122
GVWR .................... 122
trailer towing ........ 122
Locks
doors ........................ 57
Lubricant
specifications ... 208±209
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 140
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 75
Index
232

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87
octane
Fuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H
Tire size and pressure See label on inside of glove
box door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left
side of the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L SOHC
V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or
dipstick. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV V6 engine
2
2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Manual transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC V8
engine
2
3.8L (8.0 pints). Use Mobil 1
SynthetictAT F.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV V6 engine
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
4
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC V8
engine
2
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
4
Windshield washer fluid 3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use
Ultra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONtand
Filling station information
239