FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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If you want to speed up momentarily or regain
preset speed on hills when the speed control is
operating, simply accelerate using the accelerator
pedal. Manually accelerating to a higher speed
does not interfere with the speed control; when
you take your foot off the accelerator, the
vehicle returns to the set speed.
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You can also speed up by pressing the SET ACC
button. Release the button when the vehicle has
accelerated to the desired speed.
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NOTE: If your vehicle has a 5-speed manual
transaxle, you may want to drive in 4
(Fourth) gear in mountainous areas or
at high altitudes to improve speed
control performance.
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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a
heavy load, significant speed drops
may occur. If the speed drops more
than 8 to 14 mph (15-25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by
design, be cancelled. You may need to
control your speed manually while
driving up steep grades in order to
maintain the selected speed.
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92 [SC06850(ALL)05/95]NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic
overdrive transaxle, you may want to
drive with the Overdrive off when
driving in hilly terrain or at high
altitudes. You may turn the Overdrive
off and use Drive by pressing the
Overdrive off (O/D OFF) button. This
will improve speed control
performance.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to a lower speed,
press and hold the CST switch. Let your vehicle
slow down to the desired speed and release the
CST switch.
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If you have a 2.0L automatic transaxle vehicle
you may reset the vehicle speed control to a
lower speed by pushing, and then quickly
releasing, the CST switch. Each time you do this,
the set speed will decrease by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). SeeTap Up and Tap Downin this
chapter.
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To reset the speed control to a higher speed, you
can follow one of these procedures:
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Accelerate to the desired speed using the
accelerator pedal, then press the SET ACC
switch and release it immediately.
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Press and hold the SET ACC switch until the
vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, then
release the switch.
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Push, and then quickly release, the SET ACC
switch. Each time you do this, the set speed
will increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). (NOTE:
This feature is only available on 2.0L
automatic transaxle vehicles.) SeeTap Up and
Tap Downin this chapter.
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To Cancel Speed Control
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You can cancel the speed control while you are
driving.
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Press the brake pedal or clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) slightly. The speed control is
cancelled, but you can reset it by pressing SET
ACC or RSM.
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To Turn Off the Speed Control System
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Press the OFF switch. The speed control system
is off and will remain off until you press the ON
switch and reset the speed control.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle), or shift the transaxle into N
(Neutral) the speed control is suspended. You
can return to the speed you set by using the
RSM switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RSM switch. Your vehicle
gradually returns to the previously set speed
and then maintains it.
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94 [SC07625(ALL)06/93]Tap Up and Tap Down (2.0L vehicles with
automatic transaxle only)
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Tap Up and Tap Down is a new feature which,
like SET ACC and CST, can be used to either
increase or decrease the set speed. Speed
changes are made in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments. Once the speed has been set by
pressing the ON and the SET ACC switches, the
set speed may be increased by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the SET ACC
button. The set speed can be reduced by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the CST
button. Multiple taps will cause the set speed to
increase or decrease in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set speed
is 60 mph (100 km/h) five taps of the ACC
switch will increase the vehicle speed and SET it
at 65 mph (105 km/h).
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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Doors
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The outside of the door
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The inside of the door
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If you close the door with the lock button
depressed, the door will remain locked.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power door locks, the
controls to lock the doors are below the inside
door handles on each door. When you close the
doors after you set the door locks, the doors
remain locked. If the power mechanism ever
fails, the manual door locks will override the
power controls.
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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power locks
have a safety feature which allows you
to unlock one or both front doors from
either door key lock cylinder. To
unlock the driver's or passenger door
only, insert the key in the door lock
cylinder and turn to the left
(counterclockwise) to the first position.
To unlock the other door at the same
time, simply continue turning the key
to the left to the second position. Both
doors are locked by turning the key to
the right (clockwise).
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Power locks on the driver's door
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Remote Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote
keyless entry system. This option will allow you
to open your vehicle using a remote transmitter
from distances of up to 33 feet (10 meters) away.
The remote feature will operate only when the
ignition is in the OFF position.
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The transmitter can unlock the driver's door,
unlock all doors, lock all doors, or activate the
vehicle's horn and hazard warning lamps for the
panic alarm feature.
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By pressing the UNLOCK button on the
transmitter once, you can unlock the driver side
door. Pressing the UNLOCK button a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the
driver's door will unlock the other doors.
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98 [FV02970(ALL)05/95]You can lock all your vehicle doors by pressing
the LOCK button. If you press the LOCK button
a second time within five (5) seconds, the horn
will sound briefly to verify that the doors have
been locked.
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When the PANIC button is pressed, the horn
will sound and the hazard warning lamps will
flash. This will continue for up to approximately
two minutes and 45 seconds unless it is turned
off by pressing the PANIC button a second time.
The panic mode can also be cancelled by turning
the ignition key to ON or ACC.
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Up to four transmitters can be programmed for
your vehicle. Your vehicle comes with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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Remote keyless entry transmitter
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The remote keyless entry system is equipped
with an illuminated entry system. This system is
activated by opening the door.
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When the system is activated, the dome lamp
will illuminate, and will stay lit for
approximately 25 seconds. The dome lamp will
shut off when the doors are closed.
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Replacing the batteries
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The remote entry transmitter is powered by two
coin type three-volt lithium 1616
batteries (included) that should last for several
years of normal use. If you notice a significant
decrease in operating range, the batteries should
be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote
entry system can also be affected by
weather conditions (such as very cold
temperatures) or structures around the
vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio
and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating
range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your
vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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100 [FV03075(ALL)01/92]The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace
the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the
two halves of the transmitter.DO NOT TAKE
THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART.Carefully remove the old batteries.
When installing the new batteries, be sure to
place the positive (+) side down as marked.
Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacement/additional transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, return the
remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system.
This is necessary to prevent unauthorized use of
the lost transmitter.
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Additional transmitters may be purchased from
your dealer (remote entry system will work with
up to four transmitters). Follow the same
programming procedure as above.
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All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the
programming mode is entered and the
transmitters are not programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time, they will not
operate with the system.
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