key FORD PROBE 1996 2.G User Guide

56 [LG02350(ALL)01/94]This light should come on as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there's a
problem.
[LG02550(ALL)06/93]
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Brake system and parking brake light
[LG02600(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to START. It normally goes off
shortly after the engine starts and you release
the parking brake, but it may stay on for up to
60 seconds. If the light stays on for longer than
60 seconds or comes on after you have fully
released the parking brake, have the hydraulic
brake system serviced.
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[LG02650(ALL)02/94]
This light will also come on if the parking brake
does not release fully. If it does stay onafterthe
parking brake is fully released, it means there
may be a brake problem. Pull off the road and
stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the
floor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.
Try the brakes again after you have stopped.
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[LG02700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG05890(ALL)10/93]
Gauges
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[LG05900(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG06000(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel you have in the fuel tank.
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[LG06025(ALL)05/93]
The ignition must be turned off while putting
fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel
gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.
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[LG06075(ALL)05/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while
the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. You can get a more
accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,
level ground.
[LG06100(ALL)01/89]
Charging System Gauge
[LG06200(ALL)05/95]
This gauge tells you your battery's voltage when
you turn your ignition key to ON. When you
start your engine, the pointer should move to
the NORMAL range if you are not operating
any electrical accessories. (If electrical accessories
are operating and the engine is not running, the
pointer may move into the red area).
[LG06300(ALL)01/94]
If the pointer moves into the red area when no
electrical accessories are operating, have the
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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[LG06310(ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG06330(ALL)05/95]
The gauge needle should stay in the NORMAL
range (indicating normal engine oil pressure). If
the needle drops below the NORMAL range into
the low range, there is a loss of oil pressure.
[LG06335(ALL)11/91]
If this happens:
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[LG06340(ALL)01/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG06350(ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG07250(ALL)03/95]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
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[LG07300(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[LG07500(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG07700(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG07800(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG08000(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
[LG08050(ALL)01/95]
Use the trip odometer to track your mileage.
Simply set the trip odometer to zero by pressing
the reset button.
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[LG09000(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG09001(ALL)01/95]
The tachometer indicates approximate engine
revolutions per minute, and is located on the
right-hand side of the instrument cluster. The
tachometer pointer may move slightly when the
key is placed in the ACC or ON position, with
the engine off. This pointer movement is normal,
and will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is running.
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[SC03100(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03200(ALL)08/91]
To operate the windshield wipers and washers,
make sure your ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
[SC03600(ALL)01/92]
The windshield wipers have two speeds. To
operate the wipers, pull down the lever on the
right side of your steering column. The first
position is LO (Low) and the second position is
HI (High). To turn the wipers off, return the
lever to the uppermost position.
[SC04050(ALL)02/92]
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Windshield wiper control
[SC04100(ALL)01/94]
ONE-TOUCH WIPER CONTROL (If equipped)
Ð For one wiping cycle, push the lever away
from you and release it with the lever in the
OFF or interval position. The ignition switch
must be in the ON position for this operation.
[SC04150(ALL)01/92]
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One touch wiper control
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[FV02400(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV02500(ALL)01/94]
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.
[FV02550(ALL)02/92]
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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97 [FV02600(ALL)06/94]
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Power locks on the driver's door
[FV02920(ALL)08/91]
Remote Keyless Entry System
(If equipped)
[FV02940(ALL)01/94]
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.
[FV02950(ALL)06/94]
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.
[FV02960(ALL)05/95]
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.
[FV02990(ALL)06/94]
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.
[FV03000(ALL)05/95]
Up to four transmitters can be programmed for
your vehicle. Your vehicle comes with two
transmitters. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
[FV03050(ALL)01/95]
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Remote keyless entry transmitter
[FV03052(ALL)06/95]
The remote keyless entry system is equipped
with an illuminated entry system. This system is
activated by opening the door.
[FV03054(ALL)06/95]
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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[FV24500(ALL)01/95]
Storage Compartments
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[FV24600(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
[FV24700(ALL)08/91]
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a glove compartment that locks and unlocks
using the ignition key
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[FV24800(ALL)09/93]
q
two map pockets on the door panels (if
equipped)
[FV24825(ALL)03/94]
q
storage compartment below the climate
controls
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[FV25550(ALL)11/91]
q
a storage bin in the center console
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[FV25600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put objects on the ledge between
the back seat and the rear window, as
they can become dangerous projectiles and
injure someone.
[FV25900(ALL)01/92]
Center Console Storage (If equipped)
[FV25950(ALL)04/93]
To open the center console storage bin, push the
button and slide the lid back. When it is back as
far as it will go, push the button and lift the lid.
[FV25955(ALL)06/94]
Cupholders
[FV25960(ALL)06/94]
The cupholders are located inside the center
console storage bin. The driver cupholder is
integrated in the storage bin. To use the
passenger cupholder, rotate it upward then twist
the cupholder until it is in a horizontal position.
When the passenger cupholder is not in use,
twist it back to the vertical position and rotate it
into the storage bin.
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[FV25970(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the
cupholders.
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116 [FV25980(ALL)06/94]
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[FV27200(ALL)03/95]
Hatchback
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[FV27400(ALL)05/95]
Opening and Closing the Hatchback
[FV27500(ALL)05/95]
To open the hatchback from the outside:
[FV27850(ALL)01/92]
1. Put the key into the lock located on the right
side, in the tail lamp just above the bumper.
[FV27900(ALL)10/90]
2. Turn the key to the right to unlock.
[FV28100(ALL)05/95]
3. Remove the key before you close the
hatchback.
[FV28125(ALL)01/92]
NOTE: When the hatch is unlocked the cargo
lamp will illuminate.
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[FV28200(ALL)05/95]
4. Using both hands, shut the hatchback
completely. Do not slam it.
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[FV28300(ALL)05/95]
5. Pull up on the hatchback to make sure it is
securely latched.
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[AS07900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc
opening is secured to prevent the
accidental insertion of a second disc.
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[AS08000(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection
circuitry to protect the laser diode. If
the temperature of the player reaches
167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit
will shut off the player and ªTOO
HOTº will scroll in the display for
approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature
returns to normal operating range, the
CD player will again be operational.
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[AS08100(ALL)04/95]
How to stop and restart the CD player
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[AS08200(ALL)04/95]
When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically
enters the play mode and the play indicator
a
illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the
ªPLAY/STOPº button or the ªAM/FMº button.
The stop indicator
Xin the display illuminates
and operation returns to the radio mode. To
resume CD play, press the ªPLAY/STOPº
button once again.
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[AS08300(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF
during play and then is set to the ON
or ACCESSORY position, the CD
player will resume playing in the mode
it was in when ignition was turned off.
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[AS08310(ALL)04/95]
Using the ªSEEKº feature
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[AS08320(ALL)04/95]
The ªSEEKº feature allows you to quickly find a
particular selection on the disc.
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[AS08330(ALL)05/95]
Press the bottom (
b) half of the ªSEEKº button
once to repeat the current playing selection.
Press the top (
a) half of the ªSEEKº button to
advance to the next selection.
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