2003 FORD MUSTANG tow

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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Table of Contents
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Warning symbols on your vehicle
When you see this
symbol, it is imperative
that you consult the
relevant section of this
guide before touching or attempting adjustment of
any kind.
Protecting the environment
We must all play our
part in protecting the
environment. Correct
vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication
materials are significant steps towards this aim.
Information in this respect is highlighted in this
guide with the tree symbol.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in
your vehicle. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles)
of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is
recommended to give the moving parts a chance to
break in.
Introduction
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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
Instrument Cluster
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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength.The further an FM signal
travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of
the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by“signal
modulation.”Signal modulation is a process radio
stations use to increase their strength/volume
relative to other stations.
•Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings
between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio
station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power
lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its“shadow”) returns your
reception to normal.
•Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes
captured by stronger signals when you pass a
broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play
while the weak station frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single
channel reception if it will improve the reception of
a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system
warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified
technician.
Entertainment Systems
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HEADLAMPCONTROL
•Pull the headlamp
control toward you
to the first position
to turn on the
parking lamps, tail
lamps, license plate
lamps and marker
lamps.
•Pull 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:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the
foglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will
not operate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To
activate:
•the ignition must be turned on
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking
lamps position
•the high beam headlamps must be turned off
•the parking brake is released
Lights
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Always remember to turn on your
headlamps at dusk or during inclement
weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
System does not activate your tail lamps and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a
collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward
the instrument panel to
activate. Pull the lever
towards you to
deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly
to activate and release
to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
To adjust the
brightness of the
instrument panel:
•Rotate clockwise/
ounterclockwise
when the headlamp
controlisinthe
parking lamp or low-beam position.
To turn on the courtesy lamps:
•Rotate fully counterclockwise.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed
at the assembly plant.
OFFHI
LO
OFFHI
LO
Lights
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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.
Driver Controls
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Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
(IF EQUIPPED)
Position the floor mat so
that the eyelet is over the
pointed end of the
retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make
sure that the mat does not
interfere with the operation
of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the
floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL
The remote trunk release control is located in the
glove compartment. Press to open trunk.
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles
stored in the convertible top stowage compartment
may break the rear glass window when the top is
lowered.
Lowering the convertible top
The convertible top can be lowered with the side
windows either up or down.
The convertible topwill not operateunless the
parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top while
the vehicle is moving because the top may be
severely damaged. Also, do not lower the top when
the top material is wet.
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.
Driver Controls
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