brakes FORD PROBE 1997 2.G User Guide

236 %
*
[MC72300(ALL)01/96]
Cooling system
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[MC72400(ALL)01/96]
q
Protect against freezing temperatures.
%*
[MC72500(ALL)01/96]
Battery
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[MC72600(ALL)01/96]
q
Check and recharge as necessary.
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[MC72700(ALL)01/96]
q
Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
%*
[MC72800(ALL)01/96]
Brakes
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[MC72900(ALL)01/96]
q
Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
%*
[MC73000(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[MC73100(ALL)01/96]
q
Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[MC73200(ALL)01/96]
Miscellaneous
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[MC73300(ALL)01/96]
q
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
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[MC73400(ALL)01/96]
q
Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts to prevent
corrosion.
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276 Index
B
Backing up............... 149
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies.....175, 205
disconnecting............. 178
how to service............ 203
jumping a disabled battery....... 174
maintenance-free........... 203
proper disposal, recycling....... 205
replacement, specifications....... 237
servicing............... 203
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 12
checking and adding......... 193
description.............. 193
Brakes
adjustment.............. 133
anti-lock............... 133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 13
applying the brakes.......... 133
brake warning light........... 12
fluid, checking and adding....... 193
fluid, refill capacities......... 193
front disc............... 133
if brakes do not grip well....... 133
master cylinder............ 193
new brake linings............ 6
noise................. 133
parking............... 135
power braking............ 133
servicing............... 193
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)............ 15
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284 Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
checking............... 225
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 58
flashing the lamps............ 66
fog lamps............... 57
hazard flashers............ 155
instrument panel, dimming....... 58
interior lamps.............. 58
replacing bulbs............ 225
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 62,67
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 13
brake................. 12
check engine.............. 15
engine oil pressure........... 17
hazard warning light......... 155
high beam............... 15
oil pressure............... 17
rear ABS................ 13
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 15
testing the warning lights....... 126
turn signal indicator......... 62,67
Load limits
GAWR................ 151
GVWR................ 151
trailer towing............. 153
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Index 285
Lug nuts
standard............... 171
tightening sequence.......... 170
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 183
Maintenance (see servicing)....... 183
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)......... 149
clutch................ 147
shifting gears............. 148
shift speeds............. 150
Map pockets............... 80
Master cylinder, brakes......... 193
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 220
Mirrors
rearview................ 78
side view mirrors............ 78
Moon roof................ 74
Motorcraft parts............. 237
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 243
New vehicle break-in........... 6
O
Octane rating.............. 217
Odometer
description............... 19
trip odometer............. 19
Oil filter..............192, 237
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 190
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