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Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. To put your vehicle in gear, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Driving Your automatic overdrive ...) and then shift manually. Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 105 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. To put your vehicle in gear, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Driving Your automatic overdrive ...) and then shift manually. Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 105 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. 107 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the...Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is pressed. • This position allows for the best fuel economy. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the...
...Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. 107 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the...Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is pressed. • This position allows for the best fuel economy. Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the...
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... to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from left of the clutch. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the neutral position. 2. Upshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Turn the ignition off. 110 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from left of the clutch. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into the neutral position. 2. Upshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Turn the ignition off. 110 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for this chapter. 2. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. Check the engine oil. If the engine oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil... recommended viscosity. Make sure the oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of a turn until three clicks are 163 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) They are heard or until the cap is fully seated. 5. For instructions, refer ...
...Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting all requirements for this chapter. 2. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H. Check the engine oil. If the engine oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil... recommended viscosity. Make sure the oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of a turn until three clicks are 163 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) They are heard or until the cap is fully seated. 5. For instructions, refer ...
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...000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles). 180 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles)... components. Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the Instrument cluster chapter. If you , the driver. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel expense, frequency of driving (engine break...
...000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles). 180 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles)... components. Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the Instrument cluster chapter. If you , the driver. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel expense, frequency of driving (engine break...
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... in order to change a number of the simple calculations in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give lower fuel economy. This will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at least three to stop. 182 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... in order to change a number of the simple calculations in fuel. • Steady speeds without stopping will usually give lower fuel economy. This will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give the best fuel economy. • Idling for at least three to stop. 182 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...; You may want to Lubricant specifications in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Unnecessary shifting of weight carried). 183 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance • Keep...
...; You may want to Lubricant specifications in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Unnecessary shifting of weight carried). 183 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance • Keep...
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... 184 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your vehicle. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Close windows for the fuel economy comparisons ...• Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of the window sticker. Your fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during ...
... 184 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your vehicle. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG) expected on the gas pedal. • Close windows for the fuel economy comparisons ...• Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of the window sticker. Your fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during ...
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...) ...177 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...180 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...112 definition ...112 driving with a heavy load ...112 location ...112 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...112 calculating ...112 definition ...112 driving with a heavy load ...112 location ...112 H Hazard flashers ...117 Head restraints ...60 213 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post...
...) ...177 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...180 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...112 definition ...112 driving with a heavy load ...112 location ...112 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...112 calculating ...112 definition ...112 driving with a heavy load ...112 location ...112 H Hazard flashers ...117 Head restraints ...60 213 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post...