Ford mustang manual 2003

Page 67 Your vehicle has a factory-set 5—digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5—digit personal entry code. Page 68 Controls and features If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions: Erasing personal code 1.

Enter the factory-set code. This can be done at any time. Autolock Autolock is a feature that will automatically lock all doors when: all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed the ignition key is in the ON position you shift into or through R Reverse Page 70 Controls and features 1.

Page 71 The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass on the same key ring as your SecuriLock key may cause vehicle starting problems.

Page 72 Controls and features Programming spare SecuriLock Spare SecuriLock your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLock passive anti-theft system up to a total of 8 keys.

Your dealership can program your new SecuriLock key s to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. Page 73 4. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.

To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Page 75 Seating and safety restraints Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Page 76 Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Page 77 Seating and safety restraints 3rd seat wagon only The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits, see the label on the seat cushion.

When the seat is down, the back of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. To open up the seat: 1. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Page 79 Seating and safety restraints Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. Page 80 Seating and safety restraints Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. Page 82 Seating and safety restraints Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Page 83 Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down.

Page 84 Seating and safety restraints To attach the shoulder belt to the lap belt, pull the shoulder belt out from the retractor in the seatback and insert into the lap belt connecting pin into the wide end of the key slot on the shoulder belt. Page 85 Seating and safety restraints Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use. Safety belts for rear-facing occupants wagon only Never use child safety seats in the third seat of a wagon.

Your vehicle is equipped with safety belts containing an adjust tongue at the rear-facing seating positions. Page 86 Seating and safety restraints The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist. Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident.

Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed Page 87 Seating and safety restraints extension assembly part number C Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost.

Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Page 88 if equipped , child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped , and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

However, if the collision was minor and a Page 89 Seating and safety restraints Important supplemental restraint system SRS precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional Page 91 Seating and safety restraints Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.

NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Page 92 Seating and safety restraints amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Page 93 Seating and safety restraints Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system.

Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. Page 94 Seating and safety restraints Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.

If small children ride in your vehicle generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less , you must put them in safety seats made especially for children.

Page 95 Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Page 96 Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1. Page 98 Seating and safety restraints 3. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction Page 99 Seating and safety restraints 8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.

Page part number D74 including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Page Seating and safety restraints 2.

Use a screwdriver or coin to snap the covers off the anchor in a rearward and upward direction. Remove the covers completely. Snap the tether strap hook onto the U-shaped tether anchor.

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, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting.

Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes at the higher engine RPM. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Page Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly.

Page Starting Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.

In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied.

Page Driving The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle on bottom to a non-ABS equipped vehicle on top during hard braking with loss of front braking traction. Page stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.

Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. Page Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P Park with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Page Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.

See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. Page To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift out of P Park. Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another position.

If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse. Page Driving fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds. Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrains. If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills, shift into D Drive.

Page Driving When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park P. Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running. The GCWR indicates the maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is designed to tow. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow.

Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i. Page Your vehicle does not come from the factory fully equipped to tow.

Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least km miles. If towing with a station wagon, inflate the rear tires to 35 psi.

Page Driving 3. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Page Driving When towing a trailer: Use D Drive or a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling. Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Page Before you have your vehicle towed: Release the parking brake.

Turn the key in the ignition to OFF. Move the gearshift to N Neutral. Unlock the steering wheel. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. Page Roadside emergencies If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.

Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Page Roadside emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Page Roadside emergencies If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Care chapter. The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Page Roadside emergencies Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians.

Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Page Roadside emergencies When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P Park.

To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of Page Roadside emergencies 3. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench that came with your vehicle.

Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them Page Roadside emergencies Return the flat tire, jack and lug wrench to their proper storage locations.

Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. Page Roadside emergencies not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. Connect the negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the assisting battery.

Make the final connection of the negative - cable. For the 3. Page Roadside emergencies 5. Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines.

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. Page It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.

If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Page Maintenance and care 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Air filter assembly 4. Battery 5.

Engine oil filler cap 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine oil dipstick 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P.

Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator dipstick. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. They are Page Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another brand meeting Ford specifications for your engine application.

Page If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. Page Maintenance and care Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate if equipped The opening for the reservoir is located on the passenger side under the tail lamp. Refill this reservoir with the same fluid you use for your windshield. Page Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if you have to add more than 1.

Page Maintenance and care temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. Turn the engine off. Perform steps 4 and 5 following the procedure for your engine. Your transaxle does not consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly, i. Page Maintenance and care If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush.

You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Page 2. Put the gearshift in P Park , turn off all accessories and start the engine. Let the engine idle for at least one minute.

The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km 10 miles or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.

Page Maintenance and care blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position.

Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Page U. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.

Page Maintenance and care temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Page If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely. Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design e.

Maintenance and care Page Maintenance and care Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control and roll over. Page The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Page Maintenance and care Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling your vehicle.

Always turn off the vehicle before fueling. Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. Page on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.

Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck.

Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Page The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.

The fuel system may be under pressure. Page Octane recommendations 3. Running out of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible.

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