seats FORD PROBE 1996 2.G User Guide

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[SR20480(ALL)05/95]
Rear Seats
[SR20490(ALL)06/95]
If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one
of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the
rear of the cargo area below the opening for the
liftgate.
[SR20500(ALL)05/95]
Tether Anchorage Hardware
[SR20750(ALL)06/95]
Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[SR20770(ALL)05/95]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
[SR20780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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[SR20800(ALL)02/91]
Installing the Anchor Bracket
[SR21000(ALL)08/91]
1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
[SR21100(ALL)01/94]
2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel
behind the trim at the rear of the luggage
compartment. Remove the trim panel. The
backside of the panel is scored at the
locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole
the size of the scoring in the trim panel to
provide access to the anchor nut. The hole
should be made on the same side of the
vehicle as the child safety seat will be
located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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[IP05800(ALL)12/91]
Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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[IP05900(ALL)03/94]
q
To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,
move the temperature selector toward the red
area for warmer air and toward the blue area
for cooler air.
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[IP06000(ALL)03/94]
q
If you drive with the fan off and the
windows closed, the windows may fog up.
To prevent fogging:
[IP06150(ALL)04/95]
1. Set the function selector control to VENT,
MIX, FLOOR or theVposition.
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[IP06200(ALL)01/89]
2. Set the desired temperature.
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[IP06300(ALL)01/89]
3. Set the desired fan speed.
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[IP06400(ALL)12/91]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air to the back
seats.
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[IP06500(ALL)12/03]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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[IP06600(ALL)06/93]
Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
[IP06850(ALL)01/95]
Operate the air conditioning by using the climate
controls on the center of the instrument panel.
[IP06900(ALL)08/91]
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Air conditioning controls
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103 [FV04800(ALL)01/92]
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Sliding moon roof control switch
[FV04900(ALL)08/91]
Press the switch until the moon roof is opened
to the desired position. When you release the
switch, the moon roof will stop sliding open. To
close the moon roof, press the other side of the
switch and hold it until the roof is closed to the
desired position.
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[FV05600(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV05605(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV05610(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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[FV05620(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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[FV05625(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
[FV05650(ALL)01/95]
Head restraints help protect your head and neck
in a collision. The head restraints on your
vehicle are not adjustable.
[FV05700(ALL)05/95]
Manual Seat Adjustments
[FV05800(ALL)05/95]
You can move the front seats forward or
backward or tilt the back of the seat forward or
backward. The driver's seat also has controls for
lumbar support (if equipped) and side bolster
support (if equipped).
[FV05900(ALL)05/95]
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[FV06000(ALL)05/95]
To move the seat forward or backward:
[FV06100(ALL)05/95]
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Manual seat controls for front seats
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110 [FV14600(ALL)01/89]Your seat cushion power adjust lever is operated
by a motor. To avoid damage to the motor, you
should avoid operating this feature for an
extended period of time. You should also avoid
using the six-way power adjust lever
continuously with the engine stopped. This
could run down the battery.
[FV14700(ALL)02/92]
Use the lever to make only one adjustment at a
time.
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[FV14800(ALL)11/94]
Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat
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[FV14900(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding rear
seats. One or both rear seatbacks can be folded
down to provide additional cargo space.
[FV14950(ALL)02/92]
NOTE: When folding down the rear seatback,
the seat belt tongue should be hanging
on the hook of the lower, side trim
panel, near the edge of the side of the
seat cushion.
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[FV18100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not remove the floor carpet in your
vehicle. Emission controls cause high
exhaust temperatures under the floor.
[FV18150(ALL)11/91]
NOTE: When returning the folding seats to the
upright position, remember to return
rear shoulder belts to their proper
position.
[FV18175(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Your vehicle has stowage hooks on the
rear, lower, side trim panel on which
to hook the safety belts when not in
use. Simply hook the tongue slot over
the stowage hook.
[FV18180(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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[FV18185(ALL)05/95]
Leather
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[FV18190(ALL)05/95]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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[FV18192(ALL)04/95]
Fabric
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[FV18194(ALL)05/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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[FV18196(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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160ON position, or during a sudden stop, have
your mobile radio dealer inspect the radio
installation. Proper radio installation procedures
to be followed are published by the radio
manufacturer.
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[DR10600(ALL)03/95]
Parking Brake
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[DR10700(ALL)01/95]
The parking brake should be used whenever
you park your vehicle.
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[DR10800(ALL)11/91]
If the service brakes don't operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake,
however, the stopping distance will be much
greater than normal.
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[DR10900(ALL)11/93]
The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats. To set the parking brake, put your
foot on the brake pedal while pulling the
parking brake handle fully and firmly upward.
[DR11000(ALL)03/94]
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Parking brake (handbrake)
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Index 291
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 57
Additives, engine oil.......... 218
Air bag supplemental
restraint system........... 17,25
and child safety seats....... 17,24±25
description............... 18
disposal................ 22
driver air bag............. 18
indicator light............. 55
operation............... 18
passenger air bag............ 18
proper seating............. 16
tone generator............. 22
wearing safety belts........... 15
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 268
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 65
Alcohol, in fuel............. 214
Aluminum wheels............ 238
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . 75, 121, 143
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 221
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 157
see also Brake............ 157
warning light.............. 57
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 188
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 185
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 121
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Index 293
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 192
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 193
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 48
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 24
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 134, 140
Catalytic converter........... 261
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 128
Chains, tires.............. 238
Changing a tire............. 173
Child safety restraints........... 23
child safety seats............ 24
Child safety seats
and air bags........... 17,24±25
attaching with tether straps....... 34
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 13, 24
tether anchorage hardware....... 34
Chime, safety belt............. 54
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 131
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 210
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............. 81
fabric................ 112
headlamps............... 81
instrument panel............ 65
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 15
tail lamps............... 81
upholstery and interior trim...... 112
washing................ 6
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