2002 FORD MUSTANG warning

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up
when filling an ungrounded fuel container:
²Place approved fuel container on the ground.
²DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the
vehicle (including the cargo area).
²Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the
fuel container while filling.
²DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel
pump handle in the fill position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with
a 1/8 turn on/off feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8
of a turn until it stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with
the notches on the filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
ªCheck Fuel Capº illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is
working. When this light turns on, check the fuel
filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the
Check Fuel Cap light on, can activate the Service
Engine Soon warning. When the fuel filler cap is
properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a
period of normal driving.It may take a long
period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace
it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for
your vehicle. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel
system if the correct genuine Ford or
Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
Maintenance and Specifications
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission
control components and a catalytic converter which
will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the
catalytic converter and other emission control
components continue to work properly:
²Use only the specified fuel listed.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is
moving, especially at high speeds.
²Have the items listed in your scheduled
maintenance guide performed according to the
specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the
scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions
system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts
are used for maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford
Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine compartment
and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light,
charging system warning light or the temperature
warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the
emission control system is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful
and potentially lethal fumes into the
passenger compartment.
Maintenance and Specifications
232

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone
who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases,
trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are
not permitted to intentionally remove an emission
control device or prevent it from working.
Information about your vehicle's emission system is
on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal identifies
engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete
emission warranty information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system.
If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light is
on, refer to the description in theWarning lights
and chimessection of theInstrument Cluster
chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system
is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº condition. To
ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M
testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and
highway driving is necessary as described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go,
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours
without starting the engine. Then, start the engine
and complete the above driving cycle. The engine
must warm up to its normal operating temperature.
Once started, do not turn off the engine until the
above driving cycle is complete.
Maintenance and Specifications
233

A
ABS (see Brakes) ... 143
Air bag
supplemental restraint
system .............. 120±121
and child safety
seats ....................... 123
description ............ 121
disposal .................. 126
driver air bag ........ 123
indicator light... 11, 125
operation ............... 123
passenger air bag . 123
Air cleaner filter ..... 246
Air conditioning
manual heating and
air conditioning
system ..................... 67
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 213
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 143±144
Anti-theft system
warning light ........... 11
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 20, 45±46
Automatic
transmission ............ 148
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 150
fluid, adding .......... 238
fluid, checking ...... 238
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247
fluid, specification.. 251
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 83Axle
lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
refill capacities ...... 247
traction lok ............ 147
B
Battery ..................... 210
acid, treating
emergencies .......... 210
charging system
warning light ........... 11
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 174
maintenance-free .. 210
replacement,
specifications ........ 246
servicing ................ 210
voltage gauge .......... 17
BeltMinder ............... 114
Brakes .............. 142, 145
anti-lock ......... 143±144
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ... 14, 144
brake warning light.. 15
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 235
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 247
fluid,
specifications. 249, 251
lubricant
specifications. 249, 251
parking .................. 142
shift interlock ........ 148
Break-in period ........... 6
Bulbs .......................... 75
Index
258

low fuel warning
light .......................... 13
octane rating.. 225, 251
quality .................... 226
running out of fuel 226
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 221
Fuses ................ 165±166
G
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ... 13, 224
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 227
Gauges ....................... 16
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature gauge... 16
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 18
odometer ................. 18
speedometer ........... 18
tachometer .............. 19
trip odometer .......... 19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
calculating ............. 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158H
Hazard flashers ....... 163
Head restraints ....... 104
Headlamps ................. 71
aiming ...................... 73
bulb specifications .. 75
daytime running
lights ........................ 71
flash to pass ............ 72
high beam ......... 10, 72
replacing bulbs ....... 76
turning on and off .. 71
warning chime ........ 15
Heating
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 67
Hood ........................ 203
I
Ignition ............. 136, 251
removing the key .. 157
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ... 128
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 233
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 197
cluster .............. 10, 198
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 72
J
Jack .......................... 170
positioning ............. 170
storage ................... 170
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 174
Index
261

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
Index
262

P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system.. 97
Parking brake .......... 142
Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 246
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 168
Power door locks ...... 94
Power mirrors ........... 84
Power steering ........ 147
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 234
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 247
fluid,
specifications. 249, 251
Power Windows ......... 83
R
Radio .............. 20, 45±46
Radio reception ... 65±66
Rear window
defroster .................... 70
Relays ...................... 165
Remote entry
system .................. 96±97
illuminated entry .... 99
locking/unlocking
doors .................. 94, 97
opening the trunk ... 98
panic alarm ............. 97
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 99
replacing the
batteries .................. 98S
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) .. 15, 108±113
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 191
Safety
restraints ......... 108±113
belt minder ........... 114
cleaning the
safety belts .... 119, 199
extension
assembly ................ 118
for adults ....... 109±113
for children ... 126±127
warning light and
chime. 11, 15, 113±114
Safety seats for
children .................... 128
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) .... 108
Seats ........................ 104
child safety seats .. 128
SecuriLock
passive anti-theft
system .............. 100±102
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 201
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) . 170
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 246, 251
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 249, 251
Speed control ............ 85
Speedometer ............. 18
Index
263

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
Index
264