2003 FORD MUSTANG fuel cap

Brakes 138
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 142
Transmission operation 144
Vehicle loading 154
Trailer towing 156
Roadside Emergencies 157
Getting roadside assistance 157
Hazard flasher switch 158
Fuel pump shut-off switch 159
Fuses and relays 160
Changing tires 165
Jump starting 170
Wrecker towing 175
Customer Assistance 176
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 186
Cleaning 187
Maintenance and Specifications 194
Engine compartment 197
Engine oil 199
Battery 203
Fuel information 214
Part numbers 237
Refill capacities 238
Lubricant specifications 240
Accessories 245
Index 248
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Interior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Panic Alarm
Engine OilEngine Coolant
Engine Coolant
TemperatureDo Not Open When
Hot
BatteryAvoid Smoking,
Flames, or Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive Gas
Fan WarningPower Steering
Fluid
Maintain Correct
Fluid LevelMAX
MINEmission System
Engine Air FilterPassenger
Compartment Air
Filter
JackCheck fuel cap
Low tire warning
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.
Safety belt
Illuminates to remind
you to fasten your
safety belts. For more
information, refer to
theSeating and safety restraintschapter.
P! BRAKE
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FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
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FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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ENGINE
SOONCHECK
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CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
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Charging system
Illuminates when the
battery is not charging
properly.
Air bag readiness
Illuminates to confirm
that the air bags (front
or side) are
operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues
to flash or remains on, have the system serviced
immediately.
Anti-theft system
Illuminates when the
SecuriLock
Passive
Anti-theft System is
armed. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the system serviced.
Service engine soon
Illuminates briefly to
ensure the system is
functional. If it comes
on after the engine is
started, one of the engine’s emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate
without a driveability concern being noted. The
vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
Light turns on solid:
Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed
and securely tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by
filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the
AIR
BAG
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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recommended octane and/or properly installing and
securely tightening the fuel cap. After three driving
cycles without these or any other temporary
malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A
driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup
followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No
additional vehicle service is required.
If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at
the first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration)
and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Check fuel cap
Illuminates when the
fuel cap is not installed
correctly. Check the
fuel cap for proper
installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of
normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle
with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed
fuel cap can activate theService Engine
Soon/Check Enginewarning light.
It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel
filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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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.
GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the
temperature of the
engine coolant. At
normal operating
temperature, the needle remains within the normal
area (the area between the“H”and“C”). If it enters
the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the
engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
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FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
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FUELO/D
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BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
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MPH km/h
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FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
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ABS
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FUEL
CAP
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot. Steam
and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can
burn you badly.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at
its proper level the gauge indication will not be
accurate.
Engine oil pressure gauge
Indicates engine oil
pressure. At normal
operating temperature,
the needle will be in
the normal range (the area between the“L”and
“H”); if the needle goes below the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and
switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil
level. Add oil if needed (refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and specificationschapter). If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your
dealership or by a qualified technician.
Battery voltage gauge
Indicates battery
voltage. If the pointer
moves and stays
outside the normal
operating range, have the vehicle’s electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank. The fuel
gauge may vary slightly
when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
LH
LH
F
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When refueling the vehicle from empty indication,
the amount of fuel that can be added will be less
than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.
The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which
side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle speed.
•Base instrument
cluster gauge
•Optional instrument
cluster gauge
Odometer
Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of
the vehicle.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of
the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.
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