2002 FORD MUSTANG tow

Do not use chemical solvents or strong
detergents when cleaning the steering wheel
or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the
air bag system.
Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Wipe the cluster area with a soft, damp cotton towel.
Dry the area with a clean, dry towel.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR FABRIC, CARPETS
AND CLOTH SEATS
Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Remove light stains and soil with Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA).
Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning
solution.
Do not use household cleaning products or
glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the
fabric and affect the flame retardent abilities
of the seat materials.
If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean
the area first with Spot and Stain Remover
(F3AZ-19521±WA). Follow up by recleaning the area
with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner
(E8AZ-19523±AA).
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles with leather
seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over
the leather.
To clean the leather seats, simply use a soft cloth
with Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner
(F2AZ-19521±WA). Dry the area with a soft cloth.
It is recommended that you use the Deluxe Leather
Care Kit (F8AZ-19G253±AA), available from your
authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. The
mild cleaner and special pad available in the kit
cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty.
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For best results, follow the instructions printed on
the cleaner label. Regular cleaning of your leather
upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color.
Do not use household cleaning products,
alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended
for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or
oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. These
products may cause premature wearing of the
clear, protective coating.
CLEANING THE INSIDE WINDOWS
Use Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
(E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside windows if they
become fogged.
To clean, use two lint-free, soft towels, folded into a
pad-shape. Mist the glass completely with cleaner,
and use one of the towels to evenly agitate the
surface. Use the other towel to remove the residue.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE SAFETY
BELTS
Clean the safety belts with Extra Strength
Upholstery Cleaner (E8AZ-19523±AA), available
from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury
dealer.
Do not use bleach, dye or any other solvent to
clean the belts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle
frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free
from packed dirt.
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Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may
reduce fuel economy at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel
economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost
for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for
example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars,
running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel
economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 12±16 km
(8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel
economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when
operated in the top cruise gear and with steady
pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window
sticker. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is
not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA window
sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left
corner of the window sticker. These numbers
represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG) expected
on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel
economy may vary depending upon the method of
operation and conditions.
Maintenance and Specifications
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K
Keys ................. 100±102
key in ignition
chime ....................... 15
positions of the
ignition .................. 136
removing from the
ignition .................. 157
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart.. 75
cargo lamps ............. 72
daytime running
light .......................... 71
fog lamps ................. 71
headlamps ......... 71, 76
headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 72
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 72
interior lamps ... 74, 76
replacing
bulbs ...... 75±76, 78±80
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 74
Lights, warning
and indicator ............. 10
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 14, 144
anti-theft ................. 11
brake ........................ 15
charging system ...... 11
fuel cap light ........... 13
high beam ............... 10
low fuel .................... 13
overdrive off ............ 13
safety belt ............... 11
service engine soon.11
traction control
active ....................... 14
turn signal indicator.10
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 147
Load limits ............... 158
GAWR .................... 158
GVWR .................... 158
trailer towing ........ 158
Locks
doors ........................ 94
Lubricant
specifications ... 249, 251
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 174
Lumbar support,
seats ......................... 105
M
Manual
transmission ............ 154
fluid capacities ...... 247
lubricant
specifications ........ 251
reverse ................... 156
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 84
Motorcraft
parts ................. 227, 246
O
Octane rating .......... 225
Odometer ................... 18
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 206
Overdrive ........... 89, 149
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Starting your
vehicle ...... 136±137, 139
jump starting ........ 174
Steering wheel
controls .............. 82, 85
tilting ....................... 82
T
Tachometer ............... 19
Tires ......... 170, 241±243
changing ........ 170±171
checking the
pressure ................. 243
replacing ................ 244
rotating .................. 243
snow tires and
chains .................... 245
tire grades ............. 242
treadwear .............. 242
Towing ..................... 161
recreational
towing .................... 161
trailer towing ........ 161
wrecker .................. 179
Traction control ...... 145
active light .............. 14
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 147
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 148
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 238
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 240
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
manual operation .. 154
Trip odometer ........... 19
Trunk ......................... 94
remote release .. 90, 98
Turn signal .......... 10, 74
V
Vehicle dimensions . 251
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 253
Vehicle loading ........ 158
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 141
W
Warning chimes ......... 15
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 206
Water, Driving
through .................... 158
Windows
power ....................... 83
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and
adding fluid ........... 206
checking and
leaning ..................... 81
operation ................. 81
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 82
Wrecker towing ....... 179
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