2004 FORD MUSTANG lock

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle
identification number is
attached to a metal tag
and is located on the
driver side instrument
panel. (Please note
that in the graphic
XXXX is representative
of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Grille inserts
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLS)
Splash guards
Wheels
Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior
mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Speed control
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
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A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .. 79–80
and child safety
seats ......................... 81
description .............. 80
disposal .................... 84
driver air bag .......... 82
indicator light ......... 83
operation ................. 82
passenger air bag ... 82
Air cleaner filter ..... 215
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 174
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 104–105
Audio system
(see Radio) .... 18, 20, 25
Automatic
transmission ............ 108
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 111
fluid, adding .......... 196
fluid, checking ...... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specification .......... 221
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 45
Axle
lubricant
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
traction lok ............ 108
B
Battery ..................... 171acid, treating
emergencies .......... 171
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 136
maintenance-free .. 171
replacement,
specifications ........ 215
servicing ................ 171
BeltMinder ................. 74
Brakes .............. 104–105
anti-lock ......... 104–105
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ......... 104
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 196
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
lubricant
specifications 218, 221
parking .................. 106
shift interlock ........ 108
Bulbs .......................... 38
C
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 215
Cargo net ................... 44
Cassette tape
player ................... 18, 25
CD-single premium ... 20
Cell phone use .......... 49
Child safety
restraints ................... 85
child safety belts .... 85
Child safety seats ...... 88
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attaching with
tether straps ........... 93
in front seat ............ 90
in rear seat .............. 90
Cleaning your vehicle
engine
compartment ......... 155
instrument panel .. 157
interior ................... 158
plastic parts .......... 156
safety belts ............ 158
washing .................. 153
waxing ................... 153
wheels .................... 154
wiper blades .......... 157
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash ........... 30
MACH MP3 ............. 23
Clutch
adjusting ................ 196
operation while
driving ................... 114
recommended
shift speeds ........... 115
Console ...................... 49
Controls
power seat ............... 65
Convertible ................ 50
cleaning ................. 157
installation of the
boot .......................... 51
lowering the
convertible top ........ 50
raising the
convertible top ........ 52
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 174
refill
capacities ....... 180, 215specifications. 218, 221
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 46
Customer
Assistance ................ 122
Ford accessories
for your vehicle .... 159
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 144
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 149
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 122
Getting the
service you need .. 142
Ordering additional
owner’s literature . 150
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 145
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 149
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 35
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid . 196
engine oil ............... 167
Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 218
Driving under
special conditions ... 113
through water ....... 116
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 136
Emergency Flashers 124
Emission control
system ...................... 191
Engine ...................... 221
cleaning ................. 155
coolant ................... 174
idle speed control . 171
lubrication
specifications. 218, 221
refill capacities ...... 215
service
points ............. 164–166
Engine block
heater ....................... 103
Engine oil ................ 167
checking and
adding .................... 167
dipstick .................. 167
filter,
specifications. 170, 215
recommendations . 170
refill capacities ...... 215
specifications. 218, 221
Exhaust fumes ........ 103
F
Floor mats ................. 50
Fluid capacities ....... 215
Foglamps ................... 35
Fuel .......................... 182
calculating fuel
economy ................ 187
cap ......................... 184
capacity ................. 215choosing the
right fuel ................ 185
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 191
detergent in fuel ... 187
filling your vehicle
with fuel. 182, 184, 188
filter,
specifications. 187, 215
improving fuel
economy ................ 187
octane
rating ..... 185–186, 221
quality .................... 186
running out of fuel 187
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 182
Fuses ................ 125–126
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ................. 184
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 187
Gauges ....................... 14
H
Hazard flashers ....... 124
Head restraints ......... 64
Headlamps ................. 35
aiming ...................... 37
bulb specifications .. 39
daytime running
lights ........................ 35
flash to pass ............ 36
high beam ............... 36
replacing bulbs ....... 40
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turning on and off .. 35
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system.33
Hood ........................ 162
I
Ignition ............... 99, 221
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ............. 88
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 193
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 157
cluster ...................... 10
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 36
J
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 136
K
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................... 99
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ........................ 39
daytime running
light .......................... 35
fog lamps ................. 35
headlamps ......... 35, 40headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 36
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 36
interior lamps ... 38–39
replacing
bulbs ............ 38, 40–42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 38
Lights, warning and
indicator .................... 10
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .................... 104
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 108
Load limits ............... 117
Locks
doors ........................ 54
Lubricant
specifications ... 218, 221
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 134
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 65
M
Manual transmission. 114
fluid capacities ...... 215
lubricant
specifications ........ 221
reverse ................... 115
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 46
Motorcraft
parts ................. 187, 215
O
Octane rating .. 185–186
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Oil (see
Engine oil) ............... 167
Overdrive ................. 109
P
Parking brake .......... 106
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 215
Power distribution box
(see Fuses)
............. 128
Power door locks
...... 54
Power mirrors
........... 46
Power point
............... 45
Power steering
........ 106
fluid, checking and
adding
.................... 194
fluid, refill
capacity
................. 215
fluid,
specifications. 218, 221
Power Windows
......... 45
R
Radio
.............. 18, 20, 25
Relays
...................... 125
Remote entry
system
........................ 57
illuminated entry
.... 60
locking/unlocking
doors
........................ 54
opening the trunk
... 57
Roadside
assistance
................ 122S
Safety Belt
Maintenance .............. 78
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 68–72
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 152
Safety restraints .. 68–72
belt minder ............. 74
extension
assembly .................. 78
for adults ........... 69–72
for children ....... 84–85
safety belt
maintenance ............ 78
warning light and
chime ................. 73–74
Safety seats for
children ...................... 88
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 68
Seats .......................... 64
child safety seats .... 88
front seats ............... 64
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 161
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash
6 CD ......................... 30
MACH MP3
system ..................... 23
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) . 130
Spark plugs,
specifications ... 215, 221
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 218, 221
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Speed control ............ 46
Starting your
vehicle ........ 99–100, 103jump starting ........ 136
Steering wheel tilting ....................... 44
T
Tilt steering wheel .... 44
Tires ................. 200–201 changing 130–132, 135
snow tires and
chains .................... 214
tire grades ............. 201
treadwear .............. 201
Towing ..................... 120 recreational
towing .................... 120
trailer towing ........ 120
wrecker .................. 141
Traction control ...... 107
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 108
Transmission automatic
operation ............... 108
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ...................... 108
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 196
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 199 fluid, refill
capacities ............... 215
lubricant
specifications. 218, 221
manual operation .. 114
Trunk ......................... 54 remote release .. 50, 57
Turn signal ................ 38
V
Vehicle dimensions . 221
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 222
Vehicle loading ........ 117
Ventilating your
vehicle ...................... 104
W
Warning lights
(see Lights) ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 167
Water, Driving
through .................... 116
Windows power ....................... 45
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers ........ 43 checking and
adding fluid ........... 167
replacing wiper
blades ...................... 43
Wrecker towing ....... 141
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