Ford 2001 Mustang Manuel d'utilisateur

Before drivingIntroduction 2Instrumentation 6Controls and features 18Seating and safety restraints 73Starting and drivingStarting 103Driving 108Roadsi

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminateswhen the ignition is first turned to the ON positionto check the bulb. If it comes on after the eng

The tether anchors in your vehicle are either locatedunder a cover marked with the child tether anchorsymbol (shown with title) or are under a flap in

5. Clip the tether strapto the anchor asshown.For Convertible only:The tether anchors onthe convertible arelocated on the lowerbackside of theseatback

If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, thechild safety seat may not be retainedproperly in the event of a collision.6. Refer to the Installing ch

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLEEngine starting is controlled by the powertraincontrol system. This system meets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equip

Important safety precautionsA computer system controls the engine’s idlerevolutions per minute (RPM). When the enginestarts, the idle RPM runs faster

3. Turn the key to 4(ON) without turningthe key to 5 (START).If there is difficulty inturning the key, firmlyrotate the steeringwheel left and rightun

STARTING THE ENGINENOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release thekey as soon as the engine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter.1. T

To prevent electrical shock, do not use yourheater with ungrounded electrical systemsor two-pronged (cheater) adapters.Guarding against exhaust fumesA

BRAKESYour service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to thescheduled maintenance guide for scheduledmaintenance.Occasional brake noise is normal and of

The ABS operates bydetecting the onset ofwheel lockup duringbrake applications andcompensates for thistendency. The wheelsare prevented fromlocking ev

Under engine misfire conditions, excessiveexhaust temperatures could damage thecatalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floorcoverings or other

stopping distance. Always leave enough roombetween your vehicle and the vehicle in front ofyou to stop.• We recommend that you familiarize yourself wi

Always set the parking brake fully and makesure that the gearshift is securely latched inP (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (FirstGear) (manual

reductions. Engine torque reduction is realized viathe fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems.This process is very sensitive to driving con

STEERINGYour vehicle is equipped with power steering. Powersteering uses energy from the engine to help steerthe vehicle.To prevent damage to the powe

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brakepedal and shift to N (Neutral).3. Start the vehicle.If it is necessary to use the above procedure

Driving with an automatic overdrivetransmission with console gearshift and O/D offswitchYour automaticoverdrive transmissionprovides fullyautomatic op

Understanding gearshift positionsP (Park)Always come to acomplete stop beforeshifting into P (Park).Make sure the gearshiftlever is securelylatched in

(Overdrive)The normal drivingposition for the bestfuel economy.Transmission operatesin gears one throughfour.(Overdrive) can bedeactivated by pressing

To return to (Overdrive) mode, press thetransmission control switch. The O/D OFF indicatorwill no longer be illuminated.Each time the vehicle is start

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED)Using the clutchVehicles equipped with a manual transmission have astarter interlock that prevents cranking

O/D off (if equipped)Illuminates when theTransmission ControlSwitch (TCS), refer toOverdrive control inthe Controls and Features chapter, has beenpush

• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal and do not use the clutch to hold yourvehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.These a

4. Turn the ignition keyto position 3 (OFF).Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it maymove unexpectedly and injure someone. Use1 (First) gear and set

6. Slowly release the clutch pedal.Removing key from ignition• Turn the ignition keyto position 3 (OFF).• Push the releaselever forward androtate the

• Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight ofcargo, passengers and optional equipment. Thepayload equals the gross vehicle weight ratingminus base c

• Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight rangethat the trailer must fall within that ranges fromzero to the maximum trailer weight rating.Remember to

tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs.). Do not tow a traileruntil your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km(500 miles).Towing a trailer places an addition

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brakesystem directly to your vehicle’s brakesystem. Your vehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chance

Trailer towing tips• Practice turning, stopping and backing up beforestarting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicletrailer combination. When turnin

If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56km/h (35 mph) must be exceeded, you mustdisconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends thedriveshaft be

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCETo fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern,Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistanceprogram. This program

Brake system warningMomentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition to ensure thecircuit is functional. Also illuminates if the pa

Should you need to arrange roadside assistance foryourself, Ford will reimburse a reasonable amount.To obtain information about reimbursement, call1–8

After a collision, if the engine cranks but does notstart, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have beenactivated.The fuel pump shut-offswitch is locate

Check the appropriate fuses before replacing anyelectrical components.NOTE: Always replace a fuse with one that has thespecified amperage rating. Usin

The fuses are coded as follows:Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description1 20A Cigar Lighter2 20A Engine Controls3 —

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPassenger Compartment FusePanel Description18 15A Electronic Flasher19 15A Power Mirror Switch, GEM,Anti-Theft Relay,

Power distribution boxThe power distribution box is located in the enginecompartment. The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that prote

The high-current fuses are coded as follows.Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescriptionRelay 1 — Fog Lamp InterruptRelay 2 — Int

Fuse/RelayLocationFuse AmpRatingPower Distribution BoxDescription11 30A** Rear Window DefrostControl12 40A** Power Windows, PowerLocks13 — Not Used14

If you use the temporary spare tirecontinuously or do not follow theseprecautions, the tire could fail, causing you to losecontrol of the vehicle, pos

3. Remove the sparetire, jack and lugwrench.4. Loosen each wheellug nut one-half turncounterclockwise butdo not remove themuntil the wheel israised of

GAUGESBase instrument cluster gaugesOptional instrument cluster gaugesFuel gaugeDisplays approximatelyhow much fuel is in thefuel tank (when thekey is

To lessen the risk of personal injury, do notput any part of your body under the vehiclewhile changing a tire. Do not start the enginewhen your vehicl

To remove theanti-theft lug nut:1. Insert the key overthe locking lug nut. Make sure you hold the keysquare to the lug nut. If you hold the key at ana

shift firmly. This operation is considered normal andwill not effect function or durability of thetransmission. Over time, the adaptive learningproces

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negat

Do not connect the end of the second cableto the negative (-) terminal of the battery tobe jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that sur

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-)connection of the booster vehicle’s battery.3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+)terminal of

will not effect function or durability of thetransmission. Over time, the adaptive learningprocess will fully update transmission operation toits opti

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONSTo help you service your vehicle:• We highlight do-it-yourself items in the enginecompartment for easy location.• We provide a

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle frommoving unexpectedly.• Manual transmission:1. Set the parking

OPENING THE HOOD1. Inside the vehicle,pull the hood releasehandle located underthe bottom left cornerof the instrumentpanel.2. Go to the front of the

Engine coolant temperature gaugeIndicates thetemperature of theengine coolant. Atnormal operatingtemperature, the needle remains within the normalarea

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT3.8L OHV V6 engine1. Engine oil filler cap2. Engine oil dipstick3. Brake fluid reservoir4. Power distri

4.6L SOHC V8 engine1. Engine oil dipstick2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Power distribution box4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir5. Battery6. Engine cool

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift issecurely latched in P (Park) (automatictransmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).4. Open

• 3.8L V6 engine• 4.6L SOHC V8engine• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause enginedamage. Some oil must be removed from theengine by a service techn

5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning thefiller cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until three clicksare heard until it is latched.To avoid p

BRAKE FLUIDChecking and adding brake fluidBrake fluid should be checked and refilled asneeded. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guidefor the service

4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meetFord specifications. Refer to Lubricantspecifications in the Capacities and specificationschapter.Bra

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUIDWasher fluidCheck the washer fluidwhenever you stop forfuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with asymbol.If the level is low, adde

The level of coolant should be maintained at the“cold full” of “cold fill range” level in the coolantreservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant

When the engine is cold, check the level of theengine coolant in the reservoir.• The engine coolant should be at the “cold filllevel” as listed on the

OdometerRegisters the totalkilometers (miles) ofthe vehicle.TachometerIndicates the engine speed in revolutions perminute.Driving with your tachometer

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled witheither green-colored Motorcraft Premium EngineCoolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–Aor yello

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives tothe coolant. These can be harmful andcompromise the corrosion protection of theengine coolant.• Do not mi

Engine coolant refill procedure-3.8L V6 engineUse the following procedure when refillingthe cooling system of a vehicle equippedwith a 3.8L V6 engine.

13. Reinstall the radiator cap.14. Check the coolant level in the reservoir beforeyou drive your vehicle the next few times (with theengine cool).15.

10. If necessary, add a 50/50 mixture of enginecoolant and distilled water to the engine coolantreservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill

Coolant refill capacityTo find out how much fluid your vehicle’s coolingsystem can hold, refer to Refill capacities in theCapacities and specification

• refer to the chart on the coolant containerto ensure the coolant concentration in yourvehicle will provide adequate protection atthe temperatures in

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,continuously checking the level until it reaches thecorrect operating range. Be sure to put the cap

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed.To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicleuntil it is at normal operating temperature(appro

a level surface. The normal operating temperaturecan be reached after approximately 30 km (20miles) of driving.You can check the fluid without driving

Trip odometerRegisters thekilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys.Press and release thereset button until a “T”appears in the display(this represents

If an overfill occurs,excess fluid should beremoved by a qualifiedtechnician.An overfill condition of transmission fluid maycause shift and/or engagem

BATTERYYour vehicle isequipped with aMotorcraftmaintenance-freebattery which normallydoes not requireadditional water duringits life of service.Howeve

Batteries normally produce explosive gaseswhich can cause personal injury. Therefore,do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substancesto come near the

2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off allaccessories and start the engine.3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operatingtemperature.4. Allow

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESCheck the wiper blades at least twice a year or whenthey seem less effective. Substances such as tree sapand some hot wax treat

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITYGRADINGNew vehicles are fittedwith tires that have arating on them calledTire Quality Grades.The Quality grades

Traction AA A B CThe traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA,A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s abilityto stop on wet pavement as m

SERVICING YOUR TIRESChecking the tire pressure• Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.• Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, afterthe vehicle ha

• 17 inch four tirerotationReplacing the tiresReplace the tires whenthe wear band isvisible through the tiretreads.When replacing full size tires, nev

Failure to follow these precautions mayadversely affect the handling of the vehicleand make it easier for the driver to lose controland roll over.Tire

HEADLAMP CONTROL• Pull the headlampcontrol toward youto the first positionto turn on theparking lamps, taillamps, license platelamps and markerlamps.•

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.• Remove the tire chains when they are no longerneeded. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.• The susp

Observe the following guidelines when handlingautomotive fuel:• Extinguish allsmoking materialsand any open flamesbefore fueling yourvehicle.• Always

soap and water. Consult a physician immediatelyif you experience an adverse reaction.When refueling always shut the engine offand never allow sparks o

“Check Fuel Cap” illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position to ensure your bulb isworking. When this light turns on, check the fuelfill

Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel forwhich your vehicle was not designed may not becovered by your warranty.Octane recommendationsYour ve

Many of the world’sautomakers issued theWorld-wide FuelCharter thatrecommends gasolinespecifications toprovide improvedperformance andemission control

Replace the fuel filter with an authorizedMotorcraft part. The customer warranty maybe void for any damage to the fuel system if anauthorized Motorcra

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:• Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off positionprior to refueling, an error in the reading wil

Keep a record for at least one month and record thetype of driving (city or highway). This will providean accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel econ

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is notrequired and may reduce fuel economy.• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while drivingmay reduce fuel

Foglamp control (if equipped)The foglamps can beturned on when theheadlamp control is ineither of the followingpositions:• Parking lamps• Low beamsPre

EPA window stickerEvery new vehicle should have the EPA windowsticker. Contact your dealer if the window sticker isnot supplied with your vehicle. The

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle indry grass or other dry ground cover. Theemission system heats up the engine compartmentand exhaust system,

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery hasjust been serviced, the on-board diagnostics systemis reset to a “not ready for I/M test” conditi

Replacing headlamp bulbsTo remove the headlamp bulb:1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position,then open the hood.2. At the back of theheadlamp,

To install the new bulb:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefullyand keep out of children’s reach. Grasp thebulb only by its plastic base and do not to

3. At the back of theheadlamp, pull tworetainer pins up torelease the headlampassembly.4. Pull headlampassembly forwarddisengaging the lampfrom the re

Replacing foglamp bulbsThe halogen bulb contains gas under pressure.The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope isscratched or if the bulb is dropped.

Interior bulbsCheck the operation of the following interior bulbsfrequently:• interior overhead lamp• map lampFor bulb replacement, see a dealer or qu

AIMING THE HEADLAMPSThe headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimedat the assembly plant.If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignmentof your

4.On the wall or screenyou will observe a lightpattern with flat edgesat the top of the beampattern. If the flat edgesare not at the horizontalreferen

The following warning may be required by Californialaw:CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of itsconstituents, and certain

• A small LED will illuminate when the reardefroster is activated.The ignition must be in the ON position to operatethe rear window defroster.The defr

Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas,before entering a car wash. If you have wax appliedto the vehicle at a commercial car wash, it isrec

Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap,insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrialfallout immediately.Cleaning the wheelsWash with

Cleaning the windshield, wiper blades and rearwindowIf the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean thewiper blade rubber element with undilutedwindsh

• Do not spray with cold water to avoid crackingthe engine block or other engine components.• Never apply anything to the drive belt (includingbelt dr

Cleaning the instrument panelClean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.Avoid cleaner or polish that increases the gloss ofthe upper portion o

Check the safety belt system periodically to makesure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. If your vehiclehas been involved in an accident, refer to the

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERSComponent 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engineAir filter element FA-1611 FA-1634Fuel filter FG-986 FG-986BBattery BXT-59 BXT-

Fluid Ford Part Name Application CapacityRear axlelubricant2Motorcraft SAE80W-90 PremiumRear AxleLubricant7 .5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25 pints)Motorcraft S

5Service refill capacity is determined by filling thetransmission to the bottom of the filler hole with thevehicle on a level surface.LUBRICANT SPECIF

Item Ford part name Ford partnumberFordspecificationAutomatictransmission fluidMotorcraftMERCONtVATF2XT-5-QM MERCONtV3.8L Manualtransmission fluidMoto

The air conditioning compressor can operate in allmodes exceptand . However, the airconditioning will only function if the outsidetemperature is about

VEHICLE DIMENSIONSVehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in) Convertible mm (in)(1) Overall length 4 653.3 (183.2) 4 653.3 (183.2)(2) Overall width 1 856.7 (73.

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLECertification labelThe National HighwayTraffic SafetyAdministrationRegulations requirethat a CertificationLabel be affixed to

Ford Extended Service PlanYou can get more protection for your new car orlight truck by purchasing Ford Extended ServicePlan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEEDAt homeFord Motor Company and Ford of Canada haveauthorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It ispreferred that you

Away from homeIf you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are awayfrom home when your vehicle needs service, or ifyou need more help than the dealership

In Canada:Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)In order to help

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD(U.S. ONLY)The Dispute Settlement Board is:• an independent, third-party arbitration programfor warranty disputes• availab

• vehicles with non-U.S. warrantiesConcerns are ineligible for review if the New VehicleLimited Warranty has expired at receipt of yourapplication and

To properly review your case, the Board needs thefollowing information:• legible copies of all documents and maintenanceor repair orders relevant to t

Every effort is made to decide the case within 40days of the date that all requested information isreceived by the Board. Since the Board generallymee

cold positions, the air distributed through thefloor ducts will be slightly warmer than the airsent to the windshield defroster ducts. If thetemperatu

The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward andrelatively speedy alternative to resolve adisagreement when all other efforts to produce asettlement have

If your vehicle must be serviced while you aretraveling or living in Central or South America, theCaribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearestFo

Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (notavailable in Canada)Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only)Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover*(not

Not all accessories are available for all models.Vehicle SecurityStyled wheel locksVehicle security systemsComfort and convenienceAsh CupCargo netsCar

Front end covers (full and mini)Lubricants and oilsMolded splash guardsSeat belt extendersTonneau covers (mini)Touch-up paintUniversal floor matsFor m

• Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverseeffects or damage that may result from the use ofsuch equipment.ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’SLITERATU

California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b) presumesthat the manufacturer has had a reasonable numberof attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)If you believe that yourvehicle has a defectthat could cause acrash, or could causeinjury or death, youshould imme

AAir bag supplementalrestraint system ... 88and child safetyseats ... 90description ... 88disposal ...

CCapacities for refillingfluids ... 206Cassette tapeplayer ... 34Certification Label .. 211Child safetyrest

cooling the vehicle if driven for two or threeminutes with the windows open. This will forcemost of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Oncethe veh

The DisputeSettlementBoard ... 216Utilizing theMediation/ArbitrationProgram ... 219DDaytime running lamps(see Lamps) .

fuel pump shut-offswitch ... 130gauge ... 14improving fueleconomy ... 186low fuel warninglight ...

Instrument panelcleaning ... 204cluster ... 8, 204lighting up panel andinterior ... 19location ofcomponen

MManualtransmission ... 119fluid capacities ... 206lubricantspecifications ... 209reverse ... 121Mirrorscleaning ...

Safety seats forchildren ... 95Seat belts (see Safetyrestraints) ... 76Seats ... 73child safe

Vehicle loading ... 122Ventilating yourvehicle ... 107WWarning chimes ... 13Warning lights (seeLights) ...

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Item InformationRequired fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87octaneFuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)Engine oil capacity (includesfilter change)4.7L (5.0

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEMPremium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CDVolume/power controlPress the control toturn the audio systemon or off.Audio power can a

MERCONt V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mixMERCONt and MERCONt V. Refer to your scheduledmaintenance guide to determine the correct serviceinterval.

AM/FM selectThe AM/FM selectcontrol works in radio,tape and CD modes.AM/FM select in radio modeThis control allows you to select AM or FMfrequency ban

Tune adjust for CD changer (if equipped)• Press to selectthe previous disc inthe CD changer.(Play will begin onthe first track of thedisc unless the C

Seek function for CD or CD changer(if equipped)• Press to seek tothe previous track ofthe current disc. If aselection has beenplaying for threeseconds

Radio station memory presetThe radio is equipped with six station memorypreset controls. These controls can be used to selectup to six preset AM stati

2. Press the AUTOcontrol.3. When the first sixstrong stations arefilled, the stationstored in memorypreset control 1 will start playing.If there are l

WARNINGSWarnings provide information which may reduce therisk of personal injury and prevent possible damageto others, your vehicle and its equipment.

Press the TREB control then press:•to decrease thetreble output and• to increase thetreble output.Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sounddistribution can

• To begin CD play (ifCD(s) are loaded),press the CDcontrol. The first track of the disc will beginplaying. If returning from radio or tape mode, CDpl

Eject functionPress the EJ control tostop and eject a tape.Press the EJ control tostop and eject a CD.DolbyTnoise reductionDolbyt noise reductionopera

Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature.Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLEcontrol is pressed again.Setting the clockTo set the

The CLK button willallow you to switchbetween media displaymode (radio station,stereo information,etc.) and clock displaymode (time). When inclock mod

Volume/power controlPress the control toturn the audio systemon or off.Turn the control toraise or lower volume.If the volume is set above a certain l

Tune adjust in radio mode• Press to move tothe next frequencydown the band(whether or not alistenable station islocated there). Hold the control to mo

the beginning of the disc is reached, the CDplayer seeks to the beginning of the last track onthe current disc and begins playing.• Pressto seek forwa

4. Press and hold a memory preset control. Theplaying media will mute momentarily. When thesound returns, the station is held in memory on thecontrol

If an alternative CD is desired, press thecorresponding preset control (1–6) of a loaded CD,or press the TUNE control to access the otherloaded CDs.NO

These are some of the symbols you may see on yourvehicle.Vehicle Symbol GlossarySafety AlertSee Owner’s GuideFasten Safety Belt Air Bag-FrontAir Bag-S

choose the next available one.) Wait until the CDdoor opens. Load the CD into the player. LOADINGCD# is displayed. When the CD has been loaded, thedoo

Auto ejectPress and momentarilyhold the EJ control toengage auto eject. AllCDs which are present in the player will be ejectedone at a time. If a CD i

When engaged, the shuffle feature has two differentmodes: SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK.SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all thediscs presently

Speaker balance adjustSpeaker sounddistribution can beadjusted between theright and left speakers.Press the BAL control. Use the SEL control to adjust

When in CD mode, you can access: SELECT HOURS,SELECT MINUTES or COMP ON/OFF.SELECT HOURS, SELECT MINUTES— Allows youto adjust the hours and minutes. R

When in this mode, traffic announcements willinterrupt radio and CD play.• Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC isdisplayed.• Press the SEL control to

ShowThis feature allows youto select the type ofRDS broadcastinformation the radiowill regularly show inthe display.With RDS activated,press the MENUc

• JAZZ CLUB—jazz club with clearly reflectedsounds• HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about2 000• CHURCH—church with a high vault• STADIUM—out

Troubleshooting the CD player (if equipped)The laser beam used in the compact discplayer is harmful to the eyes. Do notattempt to disassemble the case

Do not insert any promotional (odd shaped orsized) discs, or discs with removable labels intothe CD player as jamming may occur.Cleaning cassette play

Vehicle Symbol GlossaryPower WindowsFront/RearPower WindowLockoutChild Safety DoorLock/UnlockInterior LuggageCompartmentRelease SymbolPanic Alarm Engi

• Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildingsbetween your vehicle’s antenna and the radiostation signal can cause FM reception problems.Static can be

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL• Push down toactivate the left turnsignal.• Push up to activatethe right turn signal.WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLSRotate the wi

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION1. ACCESSORY, allowsthe electricalaccessories such as theradio to operate whilethe engine is notrunning. For manualtransmissi

SPEED CONTROLTo turn speed control on• Press ON.Vehicle speed cannotbe controlled until thevehicle is traveling ator above 48 km/h(30 mph).Do not use

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehiclespeed may vary momentarily slower or faster thanthe set speed. This is normal.Speed control cannot r

To set a lower set speed• Press and holdCOAST. Release thecontrol when thedesired speed isreached or• Press and releaseCOAST to operatethe Tap-Downfun

Pressing OFF will erasethe previouslyprogrammed set speed.To return to a previously set speed• Press RESUME. ForRESUME to operate,the vehicle speedmus

• Press the bottomportion of the rockerswitch to open.Express downTo make the driverwindow open fullywithout holding thewindow control, pressthe top p

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(IF EQUIPPED)To adjust your mirrors:1. Move the mirror selector control all the way tothe left to adjust the left mirror or all

The transmission will operate in all gears exceptoverdrive. To return to normal overdrive mode, pressthe Transmission Control Switch again. The O/DOFF

Headlamp control(pg. 18)Driver air bag(pg. 88)Instrumentcluster(pg. 8)Speed controls(pg. 53)Wiper/washercontrol(pg. 51)Turn signalcontrol(pg. 51)Instr

AUXILIARY POWER POINTPower outlets are designed for accessoryplugs only. Do not hang any type ofaccessory or accessory bracket from the plug.Improper

CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articlesstored in the convertible top stowage compartmentmay break the rear glass win

6. Push the convertibletop switch on theconsole in front of thearmrest and hold untilthe top is completelystored.7. Disengage theparking brake.Install

11. To remove unfastenthe snaps and the boottongue.12. Pull forward andlift off.Raising the convertible topThe convertible top will not operate unless

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rulesand with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following two cond

Locking the doorsPress this control tolock all doors.To confirm all doorsare closed and locked,press the control asecond time withinthree seconds. The

Illuminated entryThe interior lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to unlock the door(s) or sound thepersonal alarm.The system automat

Replacing the batteriesThe transmitter is powered by two coin typethree-volt lithium batteries. Typical operating rangewill allow you to be up to 10 m

Automatic armingThe vehicle is armedimmediately afterswitching the ignitionto the 3 (OFF)position. TheTHEFTlight in the instrumentcluster will flash e

touching the coded key ignition key while startingthe engine. These objects and devices cannot damagethe coded key ignition key, but can cause aNO—STA

Climate controlsystem(pg. 20)Audio system(pg. 24)Foglamp control*(pg. 19)Auxiliary power point(pg. 60)Tractioncontrol switch(pg. 111)Reardefroster*(pg

Please read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.1. Insert the firstpreviously programmedcoded key into theignition and turn theignitio

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTRELEASEYour vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interiorluggage compartment release handle that provides ameans of escap

Keep vehicledoors andluggage compartmentlocked and keep keysout of a child’s reach.Unsupervisedchildren could lockthemselves in anopen trunk and riski

SEATINGAdjustable head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with headrestraints which are vertically adjustable. Thepurpose of

Lift handle to moveseat forward orbackward.Pull lever up to adjustseatback.Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)Never adjust the driver’s seat

The control is located on the front outboard cornerof the driver’s seat.Press front to raise orlower the front portionof the seat cushion.Press rear t

The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designedto allow rear seat entry/exit. To enter the rear seat:1. Remove seat beltfrom seat belt holderon t

To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properlyrestrained.Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the

Always transport children 12 years old andunder in the back seat and always properlyuse appropriate child restraints.Energy Management Feature• This v

Combination lap and shoulder beltsBefore fastening thesafety belt, make surethe shoulder beltpasses through the beltholder on the top ofthe seatback.C

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMESBase instrument clusterOptional instrument clusterTurn signalIlluminates when theleft or right turn signalor the hazard light

suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph)or more, the combination safety belts will lock to

• Grasp the shoulderportion and pulldownward until theentire belt isextracted.• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, youwill hear a clicki

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUSTBE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly“automatic locking retractor” feature or any otherseat belt function is not opera

Conditions of operationIf... Then...The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition...The safety belt war

The following are reasons most often given for notwearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)Reasonsgiven...Consider...“Crashes arerare

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt toavoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on thesafety belt will increase the risk of injury in anaccident. To

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off.(Approximately 1–2 minutes)• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 secondsor the procedure will

Safety belt maintenanceInspect the safety belt systems periodically to makesure they work properly and are not damaged.Inspect the safety belts to mak

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS)Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module which records information aboutthe air ba

All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always properly wear theirsafety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided.Always transpor

Safety beltMomentarily illuminateswhen the ignition isturned to the ONposition to remind youto fasten your safety belts. For more information,refer to

Modifications to the front end of the vehicle,including frame, bumper, front end bodystructure and tow hooks may effect theperformance of the air bag

How does the air bag supplemental restraintsystem work?The air bag SRS isdesigned to activatewhen the vehiclesustains longitudinaldeceleration suffici

considerable force, there is the risk of death orserious injuries such as fractures, facial and eyeinjuries or internal injuries, particularly to occu

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one ormore of the following:• The readiness lightwill either flash orstay lit.• The readiness light will

Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision.Alway

provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion thatencourages safer seating posture and better fit of lapand shoulder belts on the child.A belt-positioning

When installing a child safety seat:• Review and followthe informationpresented in the AirBag SupplementalRestraint Systemsection in thischapter.• Use

Installing child safety seats in combination lapand shoulder belt seating positionsIf you must use aforward facing childseat in the front seat(reminde

2. Pull down on theshoulder belt and thengrasp the shoulder beltand lap belt together.3. While holding theshoulder and lap beltportions together, rout

6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as itretracts to indicate it is in the automatic lockingmode.7. Pull the lap beltportion across the