2002 FORD MUSTANG brake

To shift into R
(Reverse):
1. Bring your vehicle to
a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal
down.
3. Hold the clutch
pedal down.
4. Move the gearshift
lever all the way to the
right and pull it back
into R ( Reverse).
5. Release the brake
pedal.
6. Slowly release the clutch pedal.
Removing key from ignition
²Turn the ignition key
to position 3 (OFF).
²Push the release
lever forward and
rotate the key
towards you and
remove.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Do not drive quickly through standing water,
especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake
capability may be limited and if the ignition system
gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also
enter your engine's air intake and severely damage
your engine.
If driving through deep or standing water is
unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive
through water that is higher than the bottom of the
hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims
(for cars).
Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet
brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry
brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the
brake pedal.
Driving through deep water where the
transmission vent tube is submerged may allow
water into the transmission and cause internal
transmission damage.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the
following terms:
²Base Curb Weight:Weight of the vehicle
including any standard equipment, fluids,
lubricants, etc. It does not include occupants or
aftermarket equipment.
²Payload:Combined maximum allowable weight of
cargo, occupants and optional equipment. The
payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating
minus base curb weight.
²GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):Base curb weight
plus payload weight. The GVW is not a limit or a
specification.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of
the steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove the
panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided
on the fuse panel cover.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 20A Cigar lighter
2 20A Engine controls
3 Ð Not used
4 10A RH low beam headlamp
5 15A Instrument cluster, Traction
control switch
6 20A Starter motor relay
7 15A GEM, Interior lamps
8 20A Engine controls
9 30A Mach 460 subwoofers
10 10A LH low beam headlamp
11 15A Back-up lamps
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE INFO
4212345
76891011
131214151617
191820212223
252426272829
313032333435
373638394041
43
44
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
35 15A Shift lock actuator, PCM,
Speed control servo, ABS
module
36 15A Airbag control module
37 5A Adjustable illumination
38 20A High beams
39 5A GEM
40 Ð Not used
41 15A Brake lamp
42 Ð Not used
43 20A CB Power windows
44 Ð Not used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine
compartment. The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main
electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power
distribution box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and
reconnected, refer to theBatterysection of the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
11 30A** Rear window defrost control
12 40A** Power windows, Power
locks
13 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers
14 20A* Fuel pump
15 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers
16 20A* Horn
17 20A* Anti-lock brake system
18 30A* Power seats
19 Ð Not used
20 20A* Alternator
21 Ð Not used
22 Ð Not used
23 Ð Not used
24 20A* A/C pressure
25 Ð Not used
26 30A** PCM
27 20A** DRL module, Foglamp relay
28 25A CB Convertible top
29 Diode Convertible top circuit
breaker
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly
move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as
such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed
for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
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If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or
others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than
3 200 km (2 000 miles) total under any
circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load
rating listed on the tire pressure label on the
inside of the glove compartment door
²tow a trailer
²use tire chains
²drive through an automatic car wash, because of
the vehicle's reduced ground clearance
²try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it
from its wheel
²use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
²handling, stability and braking performance
²comfort and noise
²ground clearance and parking at curbs
²wheel driving capability
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when
you change a tire, be sure the parking brake
is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel
that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of
the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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1. Park on a level
surface, activate hazard
flashers and set
parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever
in P (Park) or R (manual transmission), turn engine
OFF, and block the diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare
tire, jack and lug
wrench.
4. Remove the center
ornament (if equipped)
from the wheel. Loosen
each wheel lug nut
one-half turn
counterclockwise but
do not remove them
until the wheel is
raised off the ground.
5. Put the jack in the
jack notch next to the
tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the
wheel is completely off
the ground.
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Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle.
Automatic transmissions do not have
push-start capability; also, the catalytic
conveter may become damaged.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive
strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may
shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not effect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning
process will fully update transmission operation to
its optimum shift feel.
1.
Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
2.Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle
as this could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3.Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the
disabled vehicle making sure the two vehiclesdo not
touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay
clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any
excessive corrosion before you attach the battery
cables. Ensure the vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect
any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used
to designate the assisting (boosting) battery.
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