2003 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

6. Without turning,
remove the old bulb
from the lamp assembly
by gently pulling it
straight out of the lamp
assembly.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the
bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the
glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb
to break the next time the headlamps are
operated.
1. With the flat side of the new bulb’s plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the bulb into
the lamp assembly. You may need to turn the bulb
left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base
with the tabs in the lamp assembly. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the lamp
assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of
the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base
until it contacts the rear of the socket by rotating
clockwise until you feel a“stop.”
3. Connect the electrical connector into the plastic
base until it snaps, locking it into position.
4. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the
lamp with the rear snap retainers, push to seat and
secure with two retainer pins.
5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned
before you changed the bulb, you should not need to
align it again.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position.
2. Open the hood.
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3.Atthebackofthe
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
4. Pull headlamp
assembly forward
disengaging the lamp
from the rear snap retainers to expose the back of
the bulb.
5. Rotate the bulb
socket
counterclockwise and
remove from lamp
assembly.
6. Carefully pull the
bulb straight out from the socket and push in the
new bulb.
7. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse orer.
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.
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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.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Open trunk and
remove bulb socket
from the trunk lid by
turning
counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified
technician.
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WINDSHIELDWIPER/WASHERCONTROLS
Rotatethewindshield
wipercontroltothe
desiredinterval, low or
high speed position.
The bars of varying
length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the
control upward for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on
the end of the stalk to
activate washer. Push
and hold for a longer
wash cycle. The washer will automatically shut off
after ten seconds of continuous use.
Mist Function
To operate the Mist
function of the
windshield wipers,
push and release the
windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will
cycle one or two times.
Windshield wiper blades
Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a
year or when they seem less effective. Substances
such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or
other solvents.
OFFHI
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Changing the wiper blades
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm
away from the
windshield and lock
into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper
arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the
blade and pull the
wiper blade down
toward the windshield
to remove it from the arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press
it into place until a click is heard.
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull the tilt steering
control toward you to
move the steering
wheel up or down.
Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to
the desired position,
then release the control
to lock the steering
wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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OVERHEAD STORAGE NET (IF EQUIPPED)
Be sure to
secure objects
when placed in the
storage net in order
to help reduce the
risk that they become
projectiles in the
event of a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an
additional power
source for electrical
accessories.
Power outlets are
designed for
accessory plugs only.
Do not hang any type
of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
A power point is located inside the center console
storage bin.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches to open and
close windows.
•Press the top portion
of the rocker switch
to close.
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•Press the bottom
portion of the rocker
switch to open.
Express down
To make the driver
window open fully
without holding the
window control, press
the bottom portion of
the driver window
control completely
down and release
quickly. Depress again
to stop window operation.
Window lock (if equipped)
The window lock
feature allows only the
driver to operate the
power windows.
To lock out all the
window controls except
for the driver’s press the control. Press the control
again to restore the window controls.
LOCK
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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Move the mirror
selector control all the
way to the left to
adjust the left mirror
or all the way to the
right to adjust the right
mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt
the mirror.
3. Return the control to the center position.
SPEED CONTROL
To turn speed control on
•Press ON.
Vehicle speed cannot
be controlled until the
vehicle is traveling at
or above 48 km/h
(30 mph).
Do not shift the
gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed
control on.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
OFF ON
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