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Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) 3 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Find Your Way Find Your Way Symbol Key Cars and Minivans Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans 4x4 Vehicles Diesel Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) and Propane Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Off-road operation Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) 3 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD 18 18 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning 31 31 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 33 33 35 36 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 40 40 41 42 42 43 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 50 50 50 52 1 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD 18 18 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning 31 31 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 33 33 35 36 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 40 40 41 42 42 43 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 50 50 50 52 1 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Traction Control active: Illuminates when the ... Overdrive off: O/D Illuminates when the OFF overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened . 13 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high...
...been activated. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on . Traction Control active: Illuminates when the ... Overdrive off: O/D Illuminates when the OFF overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off (the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver's door is opened . 13 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high...
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... clamps immediately after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top material and to a complete stop. Disengage the parking brake. SE E 47 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key must be severely damaged. Push the convertible PARK BRAK T top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold...
... clamps immediately after disengagement, to avoid cutting the top material and to a complete stop. Disengage the parking brake. SE E 47 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key must be severely damaged. Push the convertible PARK BRAK T top switch on the console in front of the armrest and hold...
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... has reached the fully closed position flush to a complete stop. Disengage the parking brake. 49 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not raise the top while the vehicle is engaged. Key must be severely damaged. Push the convertible top button, holding it in the luggage compartment. 3. Open...
... has reached the fully closed position flush to a complete stop. Disengage the parking brake. 49 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not raise the top while the vehicle is engaged. Key must be severely damaged. Push the convertible top button, holding it in the luggage compartment. 3. Open...
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...familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 50 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adults are available from your vehicle. Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all doors. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all ...your dealer. In case of escape for more information. You should always carry a second key with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of loss, replacement keys are advised to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for children and adults in an ...
...familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. 50 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adults are available from your vehicle. Locks and Security KEYS The key operates all doors. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press U to unlock all ...your dealer. In case of escape for more information. You should always carry a second key with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of loss, replacement keys are advised to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for children and adults in an ...
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Small children are particularly at risk. 51 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious ... glow for even a short time can rise very quickly. The handle is composed of a child's reach. Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a material that will be taught not to play in darkness following brief exposure to these high temperatures for hours in...
Small children are particularly at risk. 51 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious ... glow for even a short time can rise very quickly. The handle is composed of a child's reach. Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a material that will be taught not to play in darkness following brief exposure to these high temperatures for hours in...
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.... Press to operate the equipment. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. Your vehicle is subject to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the doors. Locks and Security REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of Industry Canada. Note: ...remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to aid in the full-up position), and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash. 52 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locking the doors 1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party ...
.... Press to operate the equipment. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. Your vehicle is subject to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the doors. Locks and Security REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) This device complies with part 15 of Industry Canada. Note: ...remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership, to aid in the full-up position), and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash. 52 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locking the doors 1. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party ...
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... transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Remove the old battery. 4. Refer to your vehicle. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 54 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Snap the two halves back together. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have... your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the circuit board. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring.
... transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Remove the old battery. 4. Refer to your vehicle. Note: Replacement of four) available before beginning this procedure. 54 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Snap the two halves back together. How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have... your authorized dealer for the correct orientation of the circuit board. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring.
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... ignition switch is turned to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 55 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Repeat Step ...6 to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8. The...
... ignition switch is turned to start the procedure over again. 7. Note: If more than 20 seconds have finished programming all of illumination. 55 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter. Repeat Step ...6 to confirm that the programming mode has been activated. 6. Put the key in the 4 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry transmitter has been programmed. 8. The...
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...keys for the illuminated entry system to operate. If a problem occurs, turn off if: • they are used . The battery saver will shut off , 56 2003 Mustang...key on the same key chain may be set to the OFF position for instructions on how to program the coded key. The dealer can program your spare keys...keys yourself. additional coded keys may cause vehicle starting the engine. This system is designed to prevent the engine from touching the coded key while starting issues. The use of the wrong type of coded key...two coded keys; You ... turned to the coded key, but may result in...
...keys for the illuminated entry system to operate. If a problem occurs, turn off if: • they are used . The battery saver will shut off , 56 2003 Mustang...key on the same key chain may be set to the OFF position for instructions on how to program the coded key. The dealer can program your spare keys...keys yourself. additional coded keys may cause vehicle starting the engine. This system is designed to prevent the engine from touching the coded key while starting issues. The use of the wrong type of coded key...two coded keys; You ... turned to the coded key, but may result in...
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... system functionality. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 57 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security remove all objects on for an extended period of the instrument... illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the THEFT indicator stays on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition...
... system functionality. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 57 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security remove all objects on for an extended period of the instrument... illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the THEFT indicator stays on the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition...
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... need to have your vehicle towed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. The key codes need to be very costly. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be erased from the ignition. 58 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep the ignition in a safe place to the 4 (ON) 1 position...
... need to have your vehicle towed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. The key codes need to be very costly. Tips: • A maximum of eight keys can be erased from the ignition. 58 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep the ignition in a safe place to the 4 (ON) 1 position...
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... the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to the 4 (ON) position. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will not start your dealer to the 4 (ON)...Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new key(s) programmed. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for each additional key. 59 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the key has been successfully programmed it will illuminate for at least one second but...
... the theft indicator light will flash on and off rapidly. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to the 4 (ON) position. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will not start your dealer to the 4 (ON)...Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new key(s) programmed. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON) position for each additional key. 59 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the key has been successfully programmed it will illuminate for at least one second but...
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...transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without locking the steering wheel. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your vehicle Engine starting . This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating...the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Only use the 94 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. Preparing to operate while 2 the engine is...
...transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without locking the steering wheel. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your vehicle Engine starting . This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating...the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. Only use the 94 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) START, cranks the engine. Preparing to operate while 2 the engine is...
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Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 4 3 5 96 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is set . • Make sure the gearshift is set . 2. Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 4 3 5 96 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
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...; C (-10° F) or below. Take precautions to 5 2 (START), then release the key as soon as the 1 engine starts. The heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting and heater/defroster performance. If you smell exhaust fumes. 98 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For best...
...; C (-10° F) or below. Take precautions to 5 2 (START), then release the key as soon as the 1 engine starts. The heater can be plugged in at least three hours before starting and heater/defroster performance. If you smell exhaust fumes. 98 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For best...
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... the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 103 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the key and turn ignition key to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or ...the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. When the key is in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Start the vehicle. If it is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved...
... the brake pedal and shift to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 103 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the key and turn ignition key to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that a fuse has blown or ...the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. When the key is in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Start the vehicle. If it is possible that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved...
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... the ignition to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the transmission. A new vehicle or transmission may not be relearned. 104 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This operation is designed to the LOCK position and remove the...
... the ignition to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the transmission. A new vehicle or transmission may not be relearned. 104 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This operation is designed to the LOCK position and remove the...
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Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set ... • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park). To put your vehicle. 106 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission...
Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park) Always set ... • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P (Park). To put your vehicle. 106 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission P (Park) This position locks the transmission...