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..., 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 (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
..., 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 (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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...if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 ...transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Special Operating Conditions Special... Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or ...
...if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 ...transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Special Operating Conditions Special... Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or ...
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... Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 154 157 160 164 175 198 199 201 Accessories Index 207 211 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 154 157 160 164 175 198 199 201 Accessories Index 207 211 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Jack Low tire warning 9 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Jack Low tire warning 9 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... Safety belt: Reminds you to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Instrument Cluster brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your safety belt. Driving... to remind you to Fuel gauge in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air bag readiness: If AIR this chapter). 12 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your safety belt. A significant decrease ...
... Safety belt: Reminds you to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is illuminated. Instrument Cluster brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your safety belt. Driving... to remind you to Fuel gauge in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air bag readiness: If AIR this chapter). 12 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your safety belt. A significant decrease ...
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Add oil if needed. Driving with your dealership or by a qualified technician. 16 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine oil pressure L H gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Instrument Cluster Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed... continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. • Base instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster • Mach 1 instrument cluster Battery voltage L H gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible.
Add oil if needed. Driving with your dealership or by a qualified technician. 16 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine oil pressure L H gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Instrument Cluster Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed... continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. • Base instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster • Mach 1 instrument cluster Battery voltage L H gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is correct, have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible.
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...; structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. 53 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Press and release again within three seconds to open the trunk...
...; structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. 53 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Press and release again within three seconds to open the trunk...
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... near the key ring. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the circuit board. 3. Insert the new battery. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 54 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security To replace the... battery: 1. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost...
... near the key ring. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the circuit board. 3. Insert the new battery. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 54 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security To replace the... battery: 1. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost...
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.... additional coded keys may cause vehicle starting the engine. The dealer can program the keys yourself. These objects will shut off , 56 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a... any door is an engine immobilization system. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to the key when starting issues. The battery saver will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause ...
.... additional coded keys may cause vehicle starting the engine. The dealer can program the keys yourself. These objects will shut off , 56 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a... any door is an engine immobilization system. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to the key when starting issues. The battery saver will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause ...
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...of the vehicle. Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. Additionally, whenever the battery is designed to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. See your vehicle. A... new vehicle or transmission may not be relearned. 104 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over...
...of the vehicle. Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. Additionally, whenever the battery is designed to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. See your vehicle. A... new vehicle or transmission may not be relearned. 104 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over...
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... electric fuel pump from sending fuel to OFF. 6. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may run down your battery. Wait a few seconds and return the key to the engine when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for leaks. 3. Use it ... located on the left side of the trunk between the left rear tail light and the trunk liner, and to the left of leaks. 117 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the reset button. 4. Turn the ...
... electric fuel pump from sending fuel to OFF. 6. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may run down your battery. Wait a few seconds and return the key to the engine when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for leaks. 3. Use it ... located on the left side of the trunk between the left rear tail light and the trunk liner, and to the left of leaks. 117 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the reset button. 4. Turn the ...
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Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 121 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses...
Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 121 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses...
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...the lug nut. An explosion could damage the key and the lug nut. 2. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. 128 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If ...your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of the lug nuts on each wheel must be...
...the lug nut. An explosion could damage the key and the lug nut. 2. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. 128 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If ...your nearest Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer who has access to the master set of the lug nuts on each wheel must be...
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... Do not attempt to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 129 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do... not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not have firm and/or soft shifts...
... Do not attempt to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 129 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do... not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not have firm and/or soft shifts...
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Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 130 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - - - + + + + + + Connect the negative (-) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 130 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - - - + + + + + + Connect the negative (-) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
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.... 2. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the...fan blades, belts, moving parts of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Make the final connection of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 131 Start ...
.... 2. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the...fan blades, belts, moving parts of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Make the final connection of both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 131 Start ...
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Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 132 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - - - + + + + + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1.
Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 132 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - - - + + + + + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Roadside Emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1.
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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. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 133 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 4.
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. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 133 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Roadside Emergencies 4.
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... an enclosed space, unless you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Block the wheels. 154 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to...
... an enclosed space, unless you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Block the wheels. 154 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to...
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...to the appropriate schedule listed in each cell up engine noises or knock may be experienced. BATTERY Your vehicle is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 164 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications unnecessary and... could lead to engine damage that is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-...
...to the appropriate schedule listed in each cell up engine noises or knock may be experienced. BATTERY Your vehicle is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 164 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications unnecessary and... could lead to engine damage that is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-...