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...and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check ... (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (...
...and Services Normal Schedule Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles: Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check air pressure in spare tire Check that externally mounted spare tire is tight (see owner's guide) Check power steering fluid level Check ... (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (...
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...If so, you with a separate tire warranty that may authorize another brand and/or model to Bumper Coverage period. In some circumstances, Ford may extend beyond the Bumper to substitute for a covered repair (replacement or adjustment), you . Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle ... start date and lasts for refund consideration. During the Bumper to Bumper Coverage period, your authorized Ford Motor Company dealer has the desire to ensure your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against corrosion due to tires on your new vehicle.
...If so, you with a separate tire warranty that may authorize another brand and/or model to Bumper Coverage period. In some circumstances, Ford may extend beyond the Bumper to substitute for a covered repair (replacement or adjustment), you . Safety Restraint Coverage Under your New Vehicle ... start date and lasts for refund consideration. During the Bumper to Bumper Coverage period, your authorized Ford Motor Company dealer has the desire to ensure your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) against corrosion due to tires on your new vehicle.
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only) 135 145 Cleaning 146 2 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 60 60 64 75 80 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 94 94 99 101 103 112 114 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 115 115 117 117 118 123 128 134 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 135 145 Cleaning 146 2 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 60 60 64 75 80 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 94 94 99 101 103 112 114 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 115 115 117 117 118 123 128 134 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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... addition, your Owner's Guide. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be used in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should ...data potentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers, 6 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For a detailed description of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating...
... addition, your Owner's Guide. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in front of a passenger side air bag unless the air bag can be used in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should ...data potentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers, 6 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For a detailed description of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating...
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Child Seat Child Seat ...; Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear 8 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Child Seat Child Seat ...; Hazard Warning Flasher Fuse Compartment Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear 8 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
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... unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates LOW when the fuel level in braking performance may occur. Air bag readiness: If AIR this chapter). 12 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should...
... unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. Low fuel: Illuminates LOW when the fuel level in braking performance may occur. Air bag readiness: If AIR this chapter). 12 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should...
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...and ride with seats and safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is in your vehicle is provided. In a collision, people riding in any area of your seatback upright and the lap belt snug ... be seriously injured or killed. It is not equipped with your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 64 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not allow people to ride in these areas are more likely to ride in ...
...and ride with seats and safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is in your vehicle is provided. In a collision, people riding in any area of your seatback upright and the lap belt snug ... be seriously injured or killed. It is not equipped with your vehicle that is extremely dangerous to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 64 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not allow people to ride in these areas are more likely to ride in ...
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Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Frontal airbags are not designed to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Safety belts help .... "I have an air bag" "I 'm with TWO or MORE people. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."The people I 'd rather be thrown clear" Do not sit on the safety belt will be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following conditions are met: • The parking brake is set. 72 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide...
Air bags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Frontal airbags are not designed to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Safety belts help .... "I have an air bag" "I 'm with TWO or MORE people. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."The people I 'd rather be thrown clear" Do not sit on the safety belt will be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following conditions are met: • The parking brake is set. 72 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide...
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... not in the event of a collision. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 75 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in the Cleaning chapter. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do...
... not in the event of a collision. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 75 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in the Cleaning chapter. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from certain upper body injuries. To ... their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is a risk of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your seat to help protect the driver and right front passenger from the upright position. 76 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
Seating and Safety Restraints Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from certain upper body injuries. To ... their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is a risk of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Never place your seat to help protect the driver and right front passenger from the upright position. 76 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
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...and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of an active air bag. Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 77 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ... those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Air bags can kill or injure a child in the front seating position. If you must always be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Accident statistics suggest that children...
...and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the air bag system, increasing the risk of an active air bag. Children and air bags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 77 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ... those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Air bags can kill or injure a child in the front seating position. If you must always be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Accident statistics suggest that children...
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... and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Air bags are otherwise out 78 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After air bag deployment, it means the forces were not sufficient enough to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the...
... and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. Air bags are otherwise out 78 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After air bag deployment, it means the forces were not sufficient enough to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the...
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... 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of injury in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag...replaced immediately. Routine maintenance of the system. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Seating and Safety Restraints of position at the time of : • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags) • one or more impact and safing sensors •...
... 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not touch them after inflation. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of injury in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag...replaced immediately. Routine maintenance of the system. The SRS consists of air bag deployment. Seating and Safety Restraints of position at the time of : • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags) • one or more impact and safing sensors •...
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... of children in your local and state or provincial laws for special instructions about using air bags. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the event of your local dealership or qualified technician....air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. If small children (generally children who are repaired. Disposal of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your vehicle, you must put them in the U.S. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the front seating position. 80 2003 Mustang...
... of children in your local and state or provincial laws for special instructions about using air bags. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the event of your local dealership or qualified technician....air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your vehicle. If small children (generally children who are repaired. Disposal of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your vehicle, you must put them in the U.S. When possible, always place children under age 12 in the front seating position. 80 2003 Mustang...
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...) should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that safety belts fit better. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap...center of a belt-positioning booster. Always follow the instructions and warnings that the lap belt 81 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Moving the child closer to...neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use . Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these ...
...) should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that safety belts fit better. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap...center of a belt-positioning booster. Always follow the instructions and warnings that the lap belt 81 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Moving the child closer to...neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use . Although the lap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these ...
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Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the child. When installing a ... safety seat you do not install and use pillows, books, or towels to the direction the tongue is recommended for that is coming from). 84 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Carefully follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for the size and weight of the child. When installing a ... safety seat you do not install and use pillows, books, or towels to the direction the tongue is recommended for that is coming from). 84 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... with combination lap and shoulder belts If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat (reminder - Air bags can kill or injure a child in the rear seat whenever possible. 86 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you must use a forward facing child seat in the...
... with combination lap and shoulder belts If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat (reminder - Air bags can kill or injure a child in the rear seat whenever possible. 86 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you must use a forward facing child seat in the...
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...Cluster, CCRM, Data link connector, Securilock transceiver module Shift lock actuator, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Speed control servo, ABS module Air bag control module Adjustable illumination High beams GEM Not used Brake lamp Not used Power windows Not used 35 15A 36 37 38 39 40...refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 121 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before servicing high...
...Cluster, CCRM, Data link connector, Securilock transceiver module Shift lock actuator, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Speed control servo, ABS module Air bag control module Adjustable illumination High beams GEM Not used Brake lamp Not used Power windows Not used 35 15A 36 37 38 39 40...refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 121 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before servicing high...
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...ZC-11-D), available from your hands clean if you have been in order to avoid possible damage to wash or wipe your authorized dealer. 151 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Dry the area with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A). ... Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the air bag system. • Be certain to the interior painted surfaces. Cleaning Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel...
...ZC-11-D), available from your hands clean if you have been in order to avoid possible damage to wash or wipe your authorized dealer. 151 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Dry the area with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A). ... Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the air bag system. • Be certain to the interior painted surfaces. Cleaning Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel...
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... have been specifically engineered to be warranted for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. In addition, each accessory is a list of several Ford Genuine Accessory products. To find out what accessories are available for all accessories are... occurs first), or • the remainder of the warranty. This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your automotive needs; Vehicle Security Air bag anti-theft locks Styled wheel locks Vehicle security systems 207 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... have been specifically engineered to be warranted for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. In addition, each accessory is a list of several Ford Genuine Accessory products. To find out what accessories are available for all accessories are... occurs first), or • the remainder of the warranty. This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your automotive needs; Vehicle Security Air bag anti-theft locks Styled wheel locks Vehicle security systems 207 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)