instrument panel FORD PROBE 1997 2.G User Guide

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[SS16800(ALL)01/96]
Safety Seats for Children
[SS16900(ALL)01/96]
Use a safety belt that is recommended for the
size and weight of the child. Always follow the
safety seat manufacturer's instructions when
installing and using the safety seat.
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[SS17000(ALL)01/96]
Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat
having a top tether strap. Install the child safety
seat in a seating position which is capable of
providing a tether anchorage. For more
information on top tether straps seeAttaching
Safety Seats With Tether Strapsin this chapter.
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[SS17100(ALL)05/96]
When installing a child safety seat, be sure to
use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating
position, and make sure the tongue is securely
fastened in the buckle. For a shoulder/lap belt
combination with a sliding tongue, make sure
the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
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[SS17300(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
When using forward-facing child seats
move the passenger seat as far back from
the instrument panel as possible. Never
secure rear-facing child seats or infant
carriers in the front seat.
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[SS17400(ALL)05/96]
The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air
bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat
against the vehicle seatback, armrests or console.
Rear-facing infant seats must always be secured
in the rear seat.
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[SS17500(ALL)05/96]
All child restraint systems are designed to be
secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the
lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
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[TO05500(ALL)01/96]
3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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[TO05600(ALL)01/96]
If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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[TO05700(ALL)01/96]
Testing the Warning Lights
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[TO05800(ALL)02/96]
Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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[TO06000(ALL)01/96]
Starting Your Engine
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[TO06100(ALL)01/96]
To start your engine:
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[TO06300(ALL)01/96]
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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[TO06320(ALL)01/96]
2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn
the ignition key to the ON position.
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[TO06330(ALL)01/96]
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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[TO06340(ALL)01/96]
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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[TO06400(ALL)05/96]
If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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[ER00940(ALL)03/96]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ER00950(ALL)03/96]
1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
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[ER00960(ALL)03/96]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ER00970(ALL)03/96]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button on the fuel pump shut-off
switch down.
[ER00980(ALL)03/96]
The reset switch on your vehicle is located on
the left side of the luggage compartment
under the carpet. The red reset button is
under the raised area of the rubber cover.
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[ER00990(ALL)03/96]
4. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle
starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the
key to the LOCK position.
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[ER00995(ALL)03/96]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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[ER02000(ALL)05/96]
Fuses
[ER02100(ALL)04/96]
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not
working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse. If a fuse blows, all the parts
of your vehicle that use the fuse will not work.
[ER02200(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle has two fuse panels. The interior
fuse panel is below the instrument panel in front
of the driver's door. The main panel is under
the hood behind the battery.
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half page art:0032039-A
Fuse panel under instrument panel
[ER02400(ALL)05/96]
one third page art:0032067-D
Inside of the instrument fuse panel cover
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[MC03400(ALL)02/96]
Opening the Hood
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[MC03500(ALL)02/96]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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[MC03600(ALL)02/96]
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
[MC03750(ALL)01/96]
3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood marked with an arrow.
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[MC03800(ALL)02/96]
When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
[MC03900(ALL)01/96]
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The hood release handle
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[MC63900(ALL)05/96]
If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to
clean with regular detergent, use whitewall tire
cleaner. Follow the directions on the container
and rinse the tires with plenty of clean water.
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[MC64000(ALL)02/96]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[MC64100(ALL)02/96]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
[MC64110(ALL)03/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lenses
[MC64120(ALL)04/96]
To clean the lenses on your instrument panel,
use Ford Glass Cleaner and a soft cloth. Never
use paper towels or abrasive cleaners; they can
scratch the lenses.
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[MC64500(ALL)03/96]
Cleaning the Seats
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[MC64600(ALL)01/96]
Leather
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[MC64700(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC64800(ALL)05/96]
Fabric
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[MC64900(ALL)05/96]
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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[MC65000(ALL)05/96]
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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Index 277
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 226
headlamps.............. 226
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 252
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 130
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 113
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 34
Catalytic converter........... 222
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 28
Chains, tires.............. 214
Changing a tire............. 167
Child safety restraints.......... 111
child safety seats........... 113
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard seat......... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
Chime, safety belt............. 11
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 31
chrome and aluminum parts...... 231
engine compartment......... 232
exterior............... 230
exterior lamps............ 232
fabric................ 233
headlamps.............. 232
instrument panel.......... 49,231
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Index 283
H
Hazard flashers............. 155
Headlamps
aiming................ 225
checking alignment.......... 226
cleaning............... 232
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 66
replacing bulbs............ 225
Head restraints.............. 89
High beams, indicator light........ 15
Hood
latch location............. 186
release lever............. 186
working under the hood....... 184
Hoses, checking............. 199
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 252
Idle
relearning............178, 184
speed................ 128
Ignition, positions of the ignition...... 61
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....111, 113
Instrument cluster............. 8
Instrument panel............. 47
lighting up panel and interior...... 58
Interval wipers.............. 68
J
Jack
operation.............. 170
positioning.............. 170
storage............... 169
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 176
disconnecting cables.......... 178
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284 Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
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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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