2004 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment
Release Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When
HotBattery
Avoid Smoking,
Flames, or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering
FluidMaintain Correct
Fluid LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger
Compartment Air
FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Base instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Mach 1 instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious enough to cause
expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate
when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start
your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any
light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
P! BRAKE
L
0
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C
E
FH
LH
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1204
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6
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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
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H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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Service engine soon:
TheService engine
soonindicator light
illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is
started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance
and Specificationschapter. If the light is blinking,
engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion
(avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and
have your vehicle serviced immediately.
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 may not be
properly installed.
Continued driving with this light on may cause the
Service engine soon light to come on. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
Brake system
warning light:To
confirm the brake
system warning light is
functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the
engine is not running, or in a position between ON
and START, or by applying the parking brake when
the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the
brake system warning light does not illuminate at
this time, seek service immediately from your
dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P!
BRAKE
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brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your
servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system
warning light on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance may occur. It will
take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake
system:If the ABS
light stays illuminated
or continues to flash, a
malfunction has been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal braking is still
functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If
this light fails to
illuminate when
ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A
chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.
Safety belt:Reminds
you to fasten your
safety belt. A chime
will also sound to
remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Charging system:
Illuminates when the
battery is not charging
properly.
Low fuel:Illuminates
when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or
near empty. Refer to
Fuel gaugein this chapter).
ABS
AIR
BAG
LOW
FUEL
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Overdrive off:
Illuminates when the
overdrive function of
the transmission has been turned off, refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or does
not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,
or damage may occur.
Traction Control

active:Illuminates
when the Traction
Control
system is
active. If the light
remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Anti-theft system:
Flashes when the
Securilock
Passive
Anti-theft System has been activated.
Turn signal:
Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal
or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators
stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:
Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps
are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the
key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is
off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s
door is opened.O/D
OFF
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Mach 1 instrument cluster gauges
Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
•Base instrument
cluster
P! BRAKE
L C
EFH
LH
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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
00000 00.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
0
00000 00
FH
H
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160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
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110
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1504
5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
L
LCHECK
FUEL
CAP
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•Optional instrument
cluster
•Mach 1 instrument
cluster
Engine coolant
temperature gauge:
Indicates engine
coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between“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 and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine is running or hot.
Odometer:Registers
the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Trip odometer:
Registers the
kilometers (miles) of
individual journeys.
Press and release the
reset button until a“T”
appears in the display.
Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset.
CH
0
00000 00
4
5
6
7
8 3
2
1RPMX1000
SELECT/RESET
.
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Tachometer:Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute. Driving with your
tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the
scale may damage the engine.
•Base instrument
cluster
•Optional instrument
cluster
•Mach 1 instrument
cluster
Battery voltage
gauge:Indicates the
battery voltage when
the ignition is in the
ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside
the normal operating range, have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure
gauge:Indicates
engine oil pressure.
The needle should stay
in the normal operating range (between“L”and
“H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct,
have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a
qualified technician.
LH
LH
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