2003 Ford Mustang User Manual

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2006 Five Hundred

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

Model Year

2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

Warning symbols on your vehicle

Protecting the environment

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Service Data Recording

Event Data Recording

Special instructions

Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)

Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System (if equipped)

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Navigation system (if equipped)

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Inserting a CD/DVD

Removing a CD/DVD (while playing)

Playing an auxiliary device

On-screen indicators

Safety information

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

Care and service of the DVD player

Environmental extremes

Temperature extremes

Humidity and moisture condensation

Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen

Foreign substances

Cleaning compact discs

Cleaning the DVD player

Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Autolamp control (if equipped)

Autolamps - Programmable exit delay

Foglamp control (if equipped)

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical aim adjustment

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

Dome lamps and map lamps

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

Using the right bulbs

Replacing exterior bulbs

Replacing headlamp (low beam) bulbs

Replacing headlamp (high beam) bulbs

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs

Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

Replacing foglamp bulbs

Driver Controls

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

TILT STEERING WHEEL

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

Storage compartment

CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)

One touch up or down

Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)

Security Override

Accessory delay

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

Fold-away mirrors

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

Setting speed control

Disengaging speed control

Resuming a set speed

Increasing speed while using speed control

Reducing speed while using speed control

Turning off speed control

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

Radio control features

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming

Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System

Erasing HomeLink buttons

Reprogramming a single HomeLink button

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Selectable features

Odometer/Trip odometer

Distance to empty (DTE)

Average fuel economy (AFE)

Trip elapsed drive time

Compass display

Compass zone adjustment

Compass calibration adjustment

Units (English/Metric)

System warnings

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo net (if equipped)

Locks and Security

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

Unlocking the doors

Locking the doors

Sounding a panic alarm

Opening the trunk

Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)

Activating the memory seat feature

Replacing the battery

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

Illuminated entry

Illuminated exit

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals

Erasing personal code

Anti-scan feature

Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry

Deactivating/activating autolock

Power door unlock/lock procedure

Keyless entry key pad procedure

SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Anti-theft indicator

Automatic arming

Automatic disarming

Replacement keys

Programming spare keys

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Arming the system

Disarming the system

Triggering the anti-theft system

Seating and Safety Restraints

Adjustable head restraints

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)

Folding down the front passenger seatback

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

Heated seats (if equipped)

Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)

Head restraints (if equipped)

Split-folding rear seat

Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Personal Safety System

How does the Personal Safety System work?

Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints

Front crash severity sensor

Driver’s seat position sensor

Front passenger sensing system

Front safety belt usage sensors

Front safety belt pretensioners

Front safety belt energy management retractors

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational

Safety belt precautions

Combination lap and shoulder belts

Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard

Vehicle sensitive mode

Automatic locking mode

When to use the automatic locking mode

How to use the automatic locking mode

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Safety belt height adjustment

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime

Conditions of operation

One time disable

Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature

Safety belt extension assembly

Safety belt maintenance

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system precautions

Children and airbags

How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?

Front passenger sensing system

Determining if the system is operational

Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)

How does the side airbag system work?

Safety Canopy system (if equipped)

How does the Safety Canopy system work?

Determining if the system is operational

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Important child restraint precautions

Children and safety belts

Child booster seats

When children should use booster seats

Types of booster seats

The importance of shoulder belts

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN

Child and infant or child safety seats

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps

Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors

Tires, Wheels and Loading

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Traction AA A B C

Temperature A B C

Glossary of tire terminology

INFLATING YOUR TIRES

Inspecting your tires

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)

Tire Replacement Requirements

Safety practices

Highway hazards

Tire and wheel alignment

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Information on “P” type tires

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires

Information on “T” type tires

Location of the tire label

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER

Preparing to tow

Driving while you tow

Servicing after towing

Trailer towing tips

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Positions of the ignition

Starting your vehicle

Important safety precautions

Starting the engine

Guarding against exhaust fumes

Important ventilating information

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

ABS warning lamp

TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles

Basic operating principles

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

If your vehicle gets stuck

Emergency maneuvers

AWD Systems (if equipped)

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain

Driving on snow and ice

Maintenance and Modifications

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Roadside Emergencies

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Getting roadside assistance

Using roadside assistance

Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty

HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

FUSES AND RELAYS

Standard fuse amperage rating and color

Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)

Power distribution box

CHANGING THE TIRES

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

Removing the spare tire and jack

Tire change procedure

Stowing the tire and jack

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Preparing your vehicle

Connecting the jumper cables

Removing the jumper cables

Customer Assistance

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED

Additional Assistance

IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)

FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE

Obtaining a French owner’s guide

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

WASHING THE EXTERIOR

ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS

Maintenance and Specifications

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE

Working with the engine off

Working with the engine on

OPENING THE HOOD

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

Checking the engine oil

Adding engine oil

Engine oil and filter recommendations

Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.

Checking engine coolant

Adding engine coolant

Recycled engine coolant

Coolant refill capacity

Severe climates

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Important safety precautions

Fuel Filler Cap

Choosing the right fuel

Octane recommendations

Running out of fuel

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY

Measuring techniques

Filling the tank

Calculating fuel economy

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits

EPA window sticker

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

On board diagnostics (OBD-II)

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing

POWER STEERING FLUID

TRANSAXLE FLUID

Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle

Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)

Checking automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])

Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])

Low fluid level

High fluid level

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

REFILL CAPACITIES

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE

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Introduction

Instrument Cluster

Warning lights and chimes

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM stereo with CD

AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD

Family entertainment system

Climate Controls

Manual heating and air conditioning

Automatic temperature control

Rear window defroster

Turn signal control

Bulb replacement

Driver Controls

Windshield wiper/washer control

Steering wheel adjustment

Locks and Security

Anti-theft system

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2006 Five Hundred

(500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

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