1996 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Lubricant specifications Luggage compartment . Lug nuts

anti-theft . standard . tightening sequence .

Maintenance schedule and record

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)

Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transmission

backing up (reverse). clutch . driving. fluid, checking and adding. fluid capacities . lubricant specifications. shifting gears . shift speeds. Map pockets . Master cylinder, brakes Methanol in fuel.

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Mirrors.

rearview . side view mirrors . side view mirrors (manual) vanity mirror, illuminated .

Motorcraft parts. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .

New vehicle break-in . Octane rating . Odometer

125
125
125
127
128
299

222

243–244

75
75
251, 299
248
248–249
295
180
224

111

188
64
299
299
278
103

description . trip odometer

Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) . Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Overdrive . Overseas offices . Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . Parking brake operation . warning light.

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) PCV valve, specifications Power distribution box (see Fuses) . Power door locks . Power features door locks . lumbar support. mirrors seats. windows.

103
121
125, 127
120
114

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Power point electrical outlet Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacity . fluid, specifications . servicing .

Prop rod, hood . Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear axle

lubricant specification . refill capacity . Rearview mirror. Rear window defroster . washer reservoir

Administration .

Relays . Remote control, trunk . Remote entry system

130

274–275
186
274
298
300
186
238

141

300
298
126

. 83
261
298

222
278
132

Refill capacities for fluids Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety

arming and disarming the anti-theft system111
112
illuminated entry . locking/unlocking doors . 110
110
opening the trunk . 111
panic alarm. 113
replacement/additional transmitters. 112
replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects . 222
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

adult. child . head . infant

. 28
116
28, 30

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Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires . Safe driving tips Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety chains, when towing a trailer Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

215
199
264

190
196
222

245

adjusting the safety belts automatic locking mode . automatic locking mode (retractor) . cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for adults . for children . for infants . for pregnant women . head. lap and shoulder belts maintenance . proper use . replacement warning light and chime .

11, 13, 15
14–15
14–15
21
20
28
28, 30
116
. 9, 11
21
21
66

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode

(retractor) . in front seat . in front seat, convertible. in front seat, coupe . in rear outboard . in rear seat. tether anchorage hardware . Seat belts (see Safety restraints). Seats .

. 24, 30–31
30

14–15, 30, 32, 39
30
32
39
30, 32, 39
30
30
116

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Seats (continued)

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . folding rear seats . head restraints . rear seat access . reclining the seat . Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns . Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

Shift-lock system . Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)

Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints). Side mirrors adjusting .

Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . Speed control

accelerating . canceling a set speed . resetting . resuming a set speed . tap up/tap down . turning off . when towing a trailer .

334 Index

117
120
. 30
125
124
116
122
119
217
216

236
213
178
177, 183

9, 11
. 11

127
268

205, 207
206
206
206–207
206, 209
205
299
190
300

100
101
100
101
100–101
101
197–198

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Speedometer . Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery

is disabled . Steering, power . Steering wheel

center console . map pockets .

horn. locking . speed controls . tilting .

Storage compartments Storing your vehicle . Sun visor. Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . Tachometer

mechanical cluster

Tail lamps

75

52
53
57
53

199
186

95
49
97
96

129
131
301
128
67
22

76

bulb replacement . cleaning .

288, 292
86
Temperature control (see Climate control) . 80
Tether anchor installation

(see Child restraints)

30
96