1996 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player (see Electronic

223

223
298
. 56

. 30

. 141, 145, 162, 168
293

sound system)

Catalytic converter. CD player (see Electronic

sound system) Chains, tires Changing a tire . Charging system gauge . Charging system warning light . Child safety restraints .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . automatic locking mode

(retractor) in front seat in front seat, convertible . in front seat, coupe . in rear outboard seat in rear seat .

Chime

key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers

checking and replacing . see also fuses .

Cleaning your vehicle

CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts .

320 Index

148, 154, 155
268
205
. 76
. 68
. 28
. 46
. 30

24, 30

14, 15, 30, 32, 39
24, 30
. 32
. 39
30, 39
. 30

. 51
. 66

287
278

152, 159

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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

engine compartment exterior . exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel . instrument panel lens . interior interior lamps . mirrors plastic parts . polishing. rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps . upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels .

Climate control system air conditioning . heating . heating only system.

Clock . Clutch

242
5–6
86
125
86
80
89
125
89
127
21
86
125
5–6
269

80
80
82
89

adjusting. fluid. fluid reservoir . operation while driving . recommended shift speeds. shifting the gears . specifications . Cold engine starting. Combination lap and shoulder belts Compact disc player (see Electronic sound

Console, description .

system)

272
272
272
182
184
183
300
53
. 9, 11

155
129

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Controls

Convertible

instrument panel mirrors. steering column .

cleaning . installation of the boot. lowering the convertible top . raising the convertible top .

Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . drain and flush . preparing for storage . proper solution . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge . warnings . Cooling fan . Crankcase emission filter . Cruise control (see Speed control) . Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada .

. 79
125
. 91

138
134
132
137

252
257
303
255
298
300
. 73
252
236
299
. 97
217

217, 223

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) . Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Defrost

rear window . windshield .

Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid . engine oil power steering fluid .

Disabled vehicle (see Towing) Dispute Settlement Board .

. 79
. 84
222

. 83
. 82

269, 271
249
274
213
218

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Doors .

lubricant specifications

Driving under special conditions

bad weather . heavy load . high water . slippery roads . tips for safe driving. towing a trailer.

Electrical system

circuit breakers . fuses operating when the engine is off . power point outlet

Electronic sound system

radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Emergencies, roadside assistance . battery acid spills . fuel . jump-starting . towing.

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter emissions warranty .

Engine

check engine warning light does not start fuel injected engine, starting . fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . refill capacities . service points

103
300

190
192
191
190
190
194

287
278, 286
49
130

173
142, 163
175

142

215
199
245
199
213
187–188

293
4, 293

70
54, 57
51, 53
57
51–52
298
239

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Engine (continued)

starting. starting after a collision . storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

49, 53
. 57
301–302
. 55

252
checking and adding . 254
checking hoses . . 236, 251, 256, 271
disposal 257
drain and flush . low coolant warning light . . 68
303
preparing for storage . proper solution . 255
239, 252
recovery reservoir . 298
refill capacities . specifications . 300
. 73
temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge

. 73
73–74
236
244

description . mechanical .

Engine fan . Engine knocking. Engine oil

249, 251
changing oil and oil filter . 249
checking and adding . dipstick . 249
. 236, 251, 256, 271
disposal . 77
engine oil pressure gauge . filter, specifications . 299
. 65
low oil warning light refill capacities . 298
248, 300
specifications . 248–249
synthetic oil “break-in” oils . 248–249
viscosity . 110
Entry system, remote . . 56
Exhaust fumes Extended Service Plan, Ford .

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Fan

engine fan, avoiding injury .

Federal Communications Commission . Flashers, hazard. Flashing the lights.