2002 FORD MUSTANG brake light

These are some of the symbols you may see on your
vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat
Installation WarningChild Seat Tether
Anchorage
Brake SystemAnti-Lock Brake
System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum
BasedTraction Control
Master Lighting
SwitchHazard Warning
Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield
Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
Power Windows
Front/RearPower Window
Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Introduction
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Turn signals
Illuminates when the
turn signals or the
hazard lights are
turned on. If the lights
stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a
burned-out bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
10 203020 406080100
120
140
160
180
405060 70
80
90
100
11 0
1204
5
6
7 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
102040608020 40608010 012 0 14 0
160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
1504
5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
Instrument Cluster
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Traction ControlYactive
Illuminates when the
Traction Controly
system is active. It will
be lit for a minimum of
four seconds or for the duration of the Traction
Controlyevent.
For more information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
To confirm the
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light is
functional it will
momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned
to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles
when the ignition is moved from the ON position to
the START position, the light will momentarily
illuminate just prior to reaching the START
position). If the light remains on, continues to flash
or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced
immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means
the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is
disabled, however, the normal brake system will still
function unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer toBrakes
in theDrivingchapter for more information.
ABS
Instrument Cluster
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Brake system warning
To confirm the brake
system warning light is
functional, it will
momentarily illuminate
when the ignition is turned to the ON position
(alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is
moved from the ON position to START position, the
light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching
the START position). It also illuminates if the
parking brake is engaged. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate as described, seek
service immediately. Illumination after the parking
brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a
brake system malfunction and the brake system
should be serviced immediately by a qualified
technician. Refer toBrakesin theDrivingchapter
for more information.
Safety belt warning chime
Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
BeltMinder chime
Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your
safety belts.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning
chime
Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental
restraint system (front or side airbags) has been
detected. Have the supplemental restraint system
inspected immediately.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the
driver's door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are
on, the key is removed from the ignition and the
driver's door is opened.
P!
BRAKE
Instrument Cluster
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
²Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
²Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to
the previous lamps).
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
headlamp control is in
either of the following
positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the
highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not
operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
²the ignition must be turned on
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
²the high beam headlamps must be turned off
²the parking brake is released
Lights
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps
frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be
replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.
Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized
ªD.O.T.º for North America and an ªEº for Europe to
assure lamp performance, light brightness and
pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not
damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn lamp 3157K
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3157 AK (amber)
Backup lamp 3156K
License plate lamp 168
High-mount brakelamp 906
Headlamps 9007
Luggage compartment lamp 906
Dome lamp 575
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Open trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locate
access hole under the
rear decklid.
3. Remove the bulb
socket by rotating it 45
degrees and pulling it
out of the lamp
assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb
straight out of socket and push in new bulb.
5. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure.
The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is
scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the
bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its base.
Avoid touching the glass envelope.
1. Rotate the foglamp
bulb counterclockwise
and remove from
foglamp (the rear side
of the foglamp is
shown).
2. Disconnect the
electrical connector
from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new
foglamp bulb.
4. Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating
clockwise.
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To lower the convertible top:
1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage the
parking brake. Key must be in the ON position.
2. Check the convertible top stowage compartment
behind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and ready
to receive the top.
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at
both the right and left sides by pulling each clamp
rearward until the hook in the windshield header is
free. The clamps are flush with the header when in
the closed position.
4. Close the windshield header clamps immediately
after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top
material and to permit installation of the vinyl boot.
5. If the top has not
been lowered for some
time and sticks to the
windshield header,
push the front of the
top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
6. Push the convertible
top switch on the
console in front of the
armrest and hold until
the top is completely
stored.
7. Disengage the
parking brake.
SETPARKBRAKE
Driver Controls
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