2002 FORD MUSTANG engine

Check fuel cap
Illuminates when the
fuel cap is not installed
correctly. Check the
fuel cap for proper
installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of
normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle
with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the
Service Engine Soon/Check Enginewarning light.
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 specificationschapter.
Low fuel
Illuminates when the
fuel level in the fuel
tank is at, or near,
empty (refer toFuel
gaugein this chapter for more information).
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
overdrive function has
been turned OFF using
the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on the
gearshift. If the light does not come on or the light
flashes steadily, have your vehicle serviced as soon
as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
LOW
FUEL
O/D
OFF
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the
temperature of the
engine coolant. At
normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal
area (the area between the ªHº and ªCº). If it enters
the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot. Steam
and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can
burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at
its proper level the gauge indication will not be
accurate.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Indicates engine oil
pressure. At normal
operating temperature,
the needle will be in
the normal range (the area between the ªLº and
ªHº); if the needle goes below the normal range,
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 the
Maintenance and specificationschapter). If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified technician.
Battery voltage gauge
Indicates battery
voltage. If the pointer
moves and stays
outside the normal
operating range (as indicated by the arrows), have
the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as
possible.
LH
LH
Instrument Cluster
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Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of
the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.
²Base instrument
cluster gauge
²Optional instrument
cluster gauge
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.
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The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they 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.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine
immobilization system. This system prevents the
engine from being started unless acoded key
programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not
compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start
systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security protection.
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.
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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 keymay
cause vehicle starting
issues. If present, you
need to keep these
objects from touching
thecoded keywhile starting the engine. These
objects and devices cannot damage thecoded key,
but can cause a momentary NOÐSTART condition if
they are too close to the key during engine start. If a
problem occurs, turn ignition OFF and restart the
engine with all other objects on the key ring held
away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the
coded keyis an approved Fordcoded key.
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If your keys are lost or
stolen you will need to
do the following:
²Use your spare key
to start the vehicle,
or
²Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a
locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased
from your vehicle and new key codes will need to
be re-coded.
Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you
may want to store an extra programmed key away
from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an
unforeseen inconvenience.
The correctcoded keymust be used for your
vehicle. The use of the wrong type ofcoded key
may lead to a ªNO-STARTº condition.
If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition
it will cause a ªNO STARTº condition.
Programming spare keys
A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your
vehicle. Only SecuriLockykeys can be used. To
program acoded keyyourself, you will need two
previously programmedcoded keys(keys that
already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new
unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely
implementation of each step in the procedure.
If two previously programmed coded keys are not
available, you must bring your vehicle to your
dealership to have the spare coded key(s)
programmed.
Please read and understand the entire procedure
before you begin.
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1. Insert the first
previously programmed
coded keyinto the
ignition and turn the
ignition from 3 (OFF)
to 4 (ON) (maintain
ignition in 4 (ON) for
at least one second).
2. Turn ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and
remove the firstcoded keyfrom the ignition.
3. Within ten seconds of removing the firstcoded
key,insert the second previously programmed
coded keyinto the ignition and turn the ignition
from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4
(ON) for at least one second but no more than ten
seconds).
4. Turn the ignition to 3 (OFF) then 2 (LOCK) and
remove the secondcoded keyfrom the ignition.
5. Within 20 seconds of removing the secondcoded
key,insert the new unprogrammed key (new
key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition
from 3 (OFF) to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4
(ON) for at least one second). This step will
program your new key to a coded key.
6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s),
repeat this procedure from step 1.
If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the
vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will
illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start
the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will flash
on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 6. If
failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership
to have the new spare key(s) programmed.
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