2004 FORD MUSTANG ignition

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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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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Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how
much fuel is left in the
fuel tank (when the
ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a
grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter for more information.F
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•Under normal weather conditions, do not leave
the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to
“breathe”using the outside air inlet vents.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will
interfere with the air flow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air
intake area at the base of the windshield.
Do not place objects on top of the
instrument panel as these objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Ensure that the ignition
is in the ON position.
Press the control to
clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The LED
will illuminate.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10
minutes or when the ignition is turned OFF. To
manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes,
push the control again.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
•The first position
turns on the parking,
tail, license plate and
side marker lamps.
•The outer position
turns on the
headlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be
turned on when the
ignition is in the ON
position and 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
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•Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if
equipped). This will not erase your vehicle’s
previously set speed.
•Press the speed
control OFF control.
Note:When you turn
off the speed control or
the ignition, your speed
control set speed
memory is erased.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of
console features. These include:
•Dual cupholders
•Auxiliary power point
•Coin holder slots (if equipped)
•Convertible top control (if equipped)
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard
objects can injure you in a collision.
Cell phone use
The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has
become increasingly important in the conduct of
business and personal affairs. However, drivers must
not compromise their own or others’safety when
using such equipment. Mobile Communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using
mobile communications equipment to avoid negating
these benefits.
Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is
not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email
devices, in vehicle communications systems,
telematics devices and portable two-way radios.
OFF ON
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