FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Repair Manual

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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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3. Check the oil level when the vehicle is on
level ground.
[LG06370(ALL)11/91]
4. Add only as much oil as the engine needs
before you drive the vehicle again. Do not
overfill the oil reservoir. For more
information, seeAdding engine oilin the
Index.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG06500(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG06600(ALL)03/94]
The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into
the NORMAL band as your vehicle warms up.
Under most driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the NORMAL band. If you are
driving in heavy traffic or on an extended grade
in hot weather, the pointer may reach to the top
of the NORMAL band.
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[LG06700(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG06800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG06900(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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[LG07000(ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[LG07100(ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.
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[LG07200(ALL)03/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
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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[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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Instrument Panel Controls
[IP00800(ALL)05/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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full page art:0032028-GInstrument panel
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[IP00875(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00900(ALL)05/95]
The Climate Control System
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[IP01000(ALL)02/91]
Heating Only System (Without Air
Conditioning)
[IP01100(ALL)01/95]
Function selection
[IP01300(ALL)05/95]
The heater in your vehicle has three controls
used for air direction, temperature and fan
speed. The function selector control lets you
direct heated or unheated air through the
instrument panel registers, or down to the floor.
It also allows you to vent your vehicle with
outside air.
[IP01400(ALL)02/93]
one third page art:0032040-C
Heating only system control panel
[IP01800(ALL)04/95]
Turning the function selector control all the way
to the right (V) directs air to defroster vents
and the side window defoggers only.
[IP01900(ALL)04/95]
With the function selector control in the MIX
position, air is directed out the defrosters, side
defoggers and the floor heater outlets.
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outlets and the side window defoggers.
[IP02025(ALL)01/95]
Ventilate your vehicle with outside air by
choosing the VENT position.
[IP03325(ALL)06/94]
Temperature control
[IP03330(ALL)11/91]
The air temperature can be adjusted by moving
the marker on the temperature control to the red
area for warm air, or to the blue area for
unheated air. The air will become warmer or
cooler depending on how far the control is
turned.
[IP03400(ALL)06/94]
Fan speed control
[IP03500(ALL)04/95]
Fan speed can be controlled by turning the
control from LO to HI.
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[IP03600(ALL)06/94]
Turning On the Heat
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[IP03800(ALL)10/93]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[IP03850(ALL)08/91]
1. Turn the function selector control to FLOOR.
[IP03900(ALL)08/91]
When FLOOR is selected, air is directed
through the floor registers, and a little air is
also directed at the windshield and side
windows to help prevent fogging.
[IP03975(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control all the way to
the right in the red area, or to the desired
temperature.
[IP04000(ALL)08/91]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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[IP04300(ALL)01/89]
Defrosting the Windshield and Side
Windows
[IP04500(ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the function selector control to the
defrost position.
[IP04550(ALL)04/95]
WhenVis selected, air is directed to the
windshield and side windows.
[IP04600(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control to the desired
temperature.
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[IP04650(ALL)10/93]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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[IP04700(ALL)01/89]
Heating and Defrosting at the Same Time
[IP05000(ALL)08/91]
1. Set the function selector control to MIX.
[IP05100(ALL)01/89]
2. Set the temperature and fan speed as
desired.
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[IP05200(ALL)01/94]
Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air
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[IP05300(ALL)01/93]
On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
[IP05450(ALL)08/91]
1. Turn the function selector control to VENT.
[IP05475(ALL)08/91]
When VENT is selected, air is directed out of
the panel registers.
[IP05550(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control to the desired
temperature.
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[IP05600(ALL)01/89]
3. Set the fan speed as desired.
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[IP05800(ALL)12/91]
Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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[IP05900(ALL)03/94]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
one third page art:0032041-A
Air conditioning controls
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[IP06950(ALL)01/95]
Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging
if you have the air conditioner on. This is
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation
should benefit fuel economy.
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[IP07000(ALL)01/95]
On some vehicles with air conditioning,
wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily
cut off the air conditioning.
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[IP07050(ALL)01/95]
Since the air conditioner removes a lot of
moisture from the air during operation, it is
normal for water to drip on the pavement under
the air conditioner drain after you have stopped
the vehicle.
[IP07150(ALL)08/91]
Action for heating and windshield defrosting are
identical for cars equipped with either the
Heating Only Systemor theHeating and Air
Conditioning System. For instructions about these
functions, see the previous section,Heating Only
System. For instructions about using the air
conditioning, see the following sections.
[IP07350(ALL)01/95]
MAX A/C
[IP07360(ALL)01/95]
When MAX A/C is selected, cooled interior air
is recirculated through the system. This position
is more efficient than NORM A/C.
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[IP07375(ALL)09/93]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
[IP07400(ALL)08/91]
1. Turn the function selector control to MAX
A/C.
[IP07450(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control to the blue
(cool) area.
[IP07475(ALL)08/91]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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[IP07500(ALL)09/93]
If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for a few minutes with the windows
down. This forces most of the hot, stale air
out of the vehicle and helps the air
conditioning cool the vehicle faster.
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