2004 FORD MUSTANG warning lights

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 25
Climate Controls 33
Manual heating and air conditioning 33
Rear window defroster 34
Lights 35
Headlamps 35
Turn signal control 38
Bulb replacement 38
Driver Controls 43
Windshield wiper/washer control 43
Steering wheel adjustment 44
Power windows 45
Mirrors 46
Speed control 46
Locks and Security 54
Keys 54
Locks 54
Anti-theft system 57
2004 Mustang(mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Table of Contents
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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
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
10 203020 406080100
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
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
P! BRAKE
L
0
00000 00
C
E
FH
LH
102040608020 40608010 012 0 14 0
160
180
200
220
240
100
120
140
305070 90
110
13 0
1504
5
6
7
8 3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOORSELECT/RESET
LOW
FUELO/D
OFF AIR
BAGSERVICE
ENGINE
SOONCHECK
FUEL
CAP
MPH km/h
ABS
.
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Instrument Cluster
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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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Instrument Cluster
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows
the electrical
accessories such as the
radio to operate while
the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the
steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal. For vehicles equipped
with a manual transmission, you must depress the
ignition release lever to release the key.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel. This position
also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to
be moved from the P (Park) position without the
brake pedal being depressed.
When the key is in the ignition and in the
OFF position, the automatic transmission
shift lever can be moved from the P (Park)
position without the brake pedal depressed. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the
parking brake.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning
lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain
control system. This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field
strength of radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the
accelerator before or during starting. Only use the
3
1
2
5
4
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Driving
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On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that
monitors the engine’s emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system
protects the environment by ensuring that your
vehicle continues to meet government emission
standards. The OBD-II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
When theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight
illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a
malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause
yourCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may
misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by
filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or
properly tightening the fuel cap. After three driving
cycles without these or any other temporary
malfunctions present, theCheck Engine/Service
Engine Soonlight should turn off. (A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed
city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is
required.
If theCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonlight
remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system.
If your“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light is
on, refer to the description in theWarning lights
and chimessection of theInstrument cluster
chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light on.
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Maintenance and Specifications
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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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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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