trailer FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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[DR19300(ALL)01/95]
After determining this load, you must also make
sure that the total weight of your vehicle, plus
the load it carries, is less than its GVWR. Also,
make sure that the weight your vehicle carries
over each axle is less than the GAWR for the
respective axle.
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[DR19500(ALL)01/95]
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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[DR19550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improper distribution of your vehicle's
load or carrying weight in excess of the
amount shown on the tire decal can cause
rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control.
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[DR20000(ALL)04/95]
Towing a Trailer
[DR21000(ALL)01/95]
Do not use your vehicle for towing a trailer.
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[DR22320(ALL)03/91]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
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[DR22350(ALL)02/92]
Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is not recommended
unless a front wheel dolly or trailer is used. Do
not tow your ATX equipped vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground or transaxle damage
may occur.
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Index 295
Dispute Settlement Board........ 188
Doors.................. 95
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 162
heavy load.............. 164
high water.............. 164
slippery roads............ 162
tips for safe driving.......... 162
towing a trailer............ 166
E
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 75
atenna................. 75
radio reception............ 143
tuning the radio.........123, 137
warranty and service information . . . 146
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 185
battery acid spills.........169, 242
jump-starting............. 169
towing................ 181
Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . 158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 261
emissions warranty........261±262
Engine
check engine warning light....... 58
does not start............. 44
fuel injected engine, starting.....42±43
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 46
preparing to start............ 42
starting.............. 37,43
starting after a collision......... 46
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300 Index
Lamps (continued)
interior lamps.............. 72
replacing bulbs............ 256
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 77,83
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 55
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 57
brake................. 55
check engine.............. 58
high beam............... 58
rear ABS................ 57
safety belt............... 54
testing the warning lights........ 43
turn signal indicator........... 77
Load limits
GAWR................ 164
GVWR................ 164
trailer towing............. 166
Lug nuts, standard........... 177
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 203
Maintenance (see servicing)........ 203
Manual transaxle
clutch................ 153
shifting gears............. 154
shift speeds.............. 156
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 155
shifting gears............. 154
shift speeds.............. 156
Map pockets.............. 115
Master cylinder, brakes......... 245
Methanol in fuel............. 214
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304 Index
Steering wheel
horn.................. 87
locking................. 37
speed controls............. 89
Storage compartments.......... 115
center console............. 114
map pockets............. 115
Storing your vehicle........... 271
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 102
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 55
T
Tachometer................ 62
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 81
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 65
Testing the warning lights......... 43
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 34
Tires
changing............... 173
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 239
inspection and maintenance...... 233
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 234
snow tires and chains......... 238
spare tire............... 175
storing your vehicle.......... 273
tire grades.............. 236
treadwear............234, 236
wear bands.............. 234
wheel and tire matching........ 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 166
Towing your vehicle........... 181
with a tow truck........... 181
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 147
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 242
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