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Contents
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 16
Seating and safety restraints 64
Starting and driving
Starting 87
Driving 92
Roadside emergencies 112
Servicing
Maintenance and care 130
Capacities and specifications 182
Customer assistance 191
Reporting safety defects 206
Index 207
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Introduction ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment. Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information. Indicates that this Owner Guide contains informati
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Introduction INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. SPECIAL NOTICES Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and maintenance information. 3
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Instrumentation Instrument cluster (pg. 6) Headlamp control (pg. 16) Turn signal and wiper/washer control Driver side (pg. 44) air bag (pg. 74) 4 80 4 70 90 60 100 3 5 50 110 2 6 40 120 C H LH 30 130 1 7 20 140 150 8 10 0 00000 0.0 E F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR THEFT ENGINE LOW O/D ABS ! P BAG SOON FUEL OFF REAR DEF 120 140 RPMX1000 100 160 80 180 200 60 40 220 20 240 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR HI LO OFF
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Instrumentation Climate control systems (pg. 18) Electronic sound system (pg. 21) 5 OFF LO VENT FLOOR NORM MIX A/C MAX HI A/C REW FF FM1 ST 2 PLAY EJCT PROG POWER AUDIO AM/FM AUTO SCAN 1 2 3 PRESET TUNE VOLUME 4 5 CLOCK SEEK AUTOMATIC DNR CrO
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Instrumentation WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster 60 70 3 4 50 80 RPMX1000 100 5 40 80 120 2 90 60 140 30 100 C H 160 LH 40 1 6 20 180 110 20 10 120 0 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET 7 FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 E F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR LOW O/D THEFT ENGINE ABS ! P BAG FUEL OFF SOON Optional instrument cluster 80 4 70 90 5 60 100 3 RPMX1000 120 140 110 50 100 160 2 6 80 180 120 40 60 200 C H LH 130 30 1 7 40 220 140 20 20 240 150 0 8 10 MPH km/h SELECT/RESET FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 E F L H SERVICE B
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Instrumentation High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Air bag read
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Instrumentation Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped SERVICE ENGINE with a computer that SOON monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ign
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Instrumentation consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Under engine mis
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Instrumentation Traction ControlY active This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition i
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Instrumentation and more needs to be added. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warni
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Instrumentation Optional instrument cluster gauges 80 4 70 90 100 5 60 3 RPMX1000 120 140 110 50 100 160 2 6 80 180 120 40 60 200 H L H 130 30 1 40 7 220 140 20 20 240 150 0 8 10 SELECT/RESET MPH km/h FUEL DOOR 00000 0.0 F L H SERVICE BRAKE AIR LOW O/D THEFT ENGINE ABS ! P BAG FUEL OFF SOON Fuel gauge Displays approximately F how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF po
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Instrumentation Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. ² Base instrument 60 70 cluster 50 80 100 40 80 120 90 140 60 30 100 160 40 20 180 110 20 10 120 MPH km/h FUEL DOOR ² Optional instrument 80 70 90 cluster 100 60 120 140 110 50 100 160 80 180
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Instrumentation Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine. ² Base instrument 4 3 cluster RPMX1000 5 2 1 6 0 7 SELECT/RESET 00000 0.0 ² Standard instrument 4 cluster 3 5 RPMX1000 2 6 1 7 0 8 SELECT/RESET 00000 0.0 Trip odometer Registers the 4 kilometers (miles) of 5 3 RPMX1000 individual journeys. 2 6 Press and release the 1 7 reset button until a “T” appears in the displa
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Instrumentation Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the LH battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine L H oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “L” and “H”). If the gauge indicates low pressure, sto
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Controls and features HEADLAMP CONTROL ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the first position to turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker lamps. ² Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to the previous lamps). Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: ² the ignition must be turned on ² the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position
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Controls and features PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel: ² Rotate clockwise/ counterclockwise when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low-beam position. To turn on the courtesy lamps: ² Rotate fully counterclockwise. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) The rear defroster REAR DEF control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. ² The small LED will illuminate when the rear de
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Controls and features CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system OFF LO VENT FLOOR MIX NORM A/C MAX HI A/C Fan speed control LO Controls the volume of air circulated in the HI vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control OFF VENT FLOOR Controls the direction MIX NORM A/C of the airflow to the MAX A/C inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except VENT and FLR. Ho
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Controls and features Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. In snowy or dirty conditions, leave the mode selector in the OFF position when the ignition is turned off. ² MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than NORM A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle fast
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Controls and features the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. ² -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. Operating tips ² In humid weather, select before driving. This will
