Ford 2004 Mustang Automobile User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONS
You have accepted a starring role in the Mustang
Phenomenon, an automotive love affair that is unlike any
other. The Ponycar passion that began decades ago on
quarter-mile stretches of asphalt has evolved to become
your personal automotive experience today. This Quick
Reference Guide will help you mesh quickly with many of
your new car’s features. It was designed for use with the
accompanying CD-ROM. Insert the CD into any audio CD
player; find the numbered call-outs on the instrument
panel portion of this guide, then select the corresponding
number on the CD audio track for a fast, convenient
introduction to Mustang.
For more detailed information, place the CD into your
computer (the CD jacket will tell you if your computer
meets the minimum configuration requirements) – or
consult your Owner’s Guide.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL AND
PANEL DIMMER
Pull the
control toward you to the first
position to turn on the parking lamps,
tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker
lamps. Pull the control toward you to the second
position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the
previous lamps).
When the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-
beam position, rotate the control clockwise/counterclockwise to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. Rotate fully
counterclockwise to turn on the courtesy lamps.
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FOGLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press to
activate the foglamps during headlamp
operation. The foglamp indicator light will
illuminate. Press the control again to deactivate the
foglamps. The foglamps will not operate when the high
beams are activated.
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ABS WARNING LAMP Illuminates momentarily
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. In
an emergency, apply continuous force on the brake
to prevent wheel lock when braking on slippery
surfaces - do not pump your brakes. Any pulsation or
noise you may feel or hear is normal.
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP Illuminates briefly
to ensure the system is functional. If the light
turns solid or blinks after the engine is started, a
malfunction has occurred. Seek service immediately
from your dealership.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CONTROL Press to
clear the rear window of thin ice and frost. A
small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is
activated. Press the control again to turn off the
defroster. The ignition must be in the ON position to
operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off
automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the
OFF position.
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GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
best fuel economy. Only deactivate (OFF) overdrive
when driving with a heavy load, towing a trailer up or
down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is
desired. To deactivate, press the transmission control switch on
the gearshift lever.
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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL Press to activate
all hazard flashers simultaneously in an
emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Press the control again to
turn the flashers off. The hazard flashers can be
operated when the ignition is off.
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HOOD RELEASE Pull the hood release handle
located under the bottom left corner of the
instrument panel; release the auxiliary latch located
under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood and
secure it with the prop rod.
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TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This
system allows your rear-wheel drive
vehicle to make better use of available traction on
slippery surfaces by working closely with the anti-lock
braking system. The system defaults to ON, however,
should you become stuck, try switching the traction control
system off.
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TURN SIGNAL AND WIPER/WASHER CONTROL Rotate the
windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low- or
high-speed position. When in the intermittent position, rotate the
control upward for fast intervals or downward for slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate the washer.
Push and hold for a longer wash cycle. The washer will
automatically shut off after ten seconds of continuous use.
To operate the mist function of the
windshield wipers, push and
release the windshield washer
control quickly. The wipers will
cycle one or two times.
For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the
wiper blades with a non-abrasive cleaner available from your
dealer is required.
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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To operate,
the speed control must be ON and the
vehicle speed must be at or above 30 mph. To set a
speed, press and hold SET ACCEL until you reach the
desired speed, then release. To set a higher speed, press
SET ACCEL again. Press and release this control to
increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by
1.6 km/h (1 mph). To set a lower speed, press and hold
COAST until you reach the desired speed, then release.
Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set
speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). Pressing RESUME will
return to a previously set speed. To turn the speed control off, press
the OFF button, turn off the vehicle ignition, or depress the brake
pedal to disengage.
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