2004 FORD MUSTANG trunk release

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF
position and open the hood.
2. At the back of the
headlamp, pull two
retainer pins up to
release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Pull headlamp
assembly forward and
rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket
and push in the new
bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the
headlamp switch is in
the OFF position and
then open the trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locate
access hole under the
rear decklid.
3. Rotate the bulb
socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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A driver’s first responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. The most important
thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid
distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait
until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications
Equipment.
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.
INTERIOR TRUNK 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.
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On hot days, the temperature in the trunk
or vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause
death or serious heat-related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are particularly at
risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules
and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system
which allows you to:
•unlock the vehicle
doors without a key.
•lock all the vehicle
doors without a key.
•activate the personal
alarm.
•release the decklid.
These features will not operate when the ignition is
in the RUN or START position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry
problem with your vehicle, ensureALL remote
entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
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Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to unlock the passenger door.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors.Note:
The interior lamps will turn off (unless the dome
lamp control is in the full-up position), and the
headlamps and parking lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked.
Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
once and the headlamps and parking lamps will
flash.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn
will make two quick chirps.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will
sound for a maximum of 30 seconds and the
parklamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes.
Press again or turn the ignition to ON to deactivate,
or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3 minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the
ignition is in the OFF or ACC position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before
driving your vehicle. Failure to properly latch the
trunk may cause objects to fall out or block the
driver’s rear view.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. The
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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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