FORD 2003 Mustang v.1 - Manual (Page 136)

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have
the vehicle serviced.
• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the
light
may not illuminate.
Starting the engine
Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the
key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
1. Turn the key to 5
(START) without
pressing the
accelerator pedal and
release as soon as the
engine starts. The key
will return to 4 (ON).
2. If the temperature is
above –12° C (10° F) and the engine does not start
within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to
OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine
does not start in two attempts, press the accelerator
all the way to the floor and hold. Turn the key to
the START position.
P !
BRAKE
L
0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C
E F
H L H
10
20
30
20
40
60
80 100 120
140
160
180
40
50
60 70
80
90
100
110
120
4
5
6
7
3
2
1
H
THEFT
RPMX1000
FUEL DOOR
SELECT/RESET
LOW
FUEL O/D
OFF
AIR
BAG
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPH km/h
ABS
.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
3
2
1
5
4
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