bulb FORD PROBE 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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[MC39910(ALL)03/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below.
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[MC39920(ALL)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC39930(ALL)03/96]
q
10 minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway
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[MC39940(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during the above driving modes. If
the vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M
requirements by using these driving patterns, an
authorized service center can perform a detailed
OBD II drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[MC42000(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC42100(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC42200(ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
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[MC42400(ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC42500(ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC42600(ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
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[MC42700(ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC42800(ALL)01/96]
q
side markers
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[MC42900(ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
[MC43000(ALL)01/96]
q
fog lamps (GT model)
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[MC43100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC43200(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC43300(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC43400(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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[MC43500(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
[MC43600(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle has retractable halogen headlamps.
If you need to replace a headlamp, have it done
by a Ford service technician.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[MC43800(ALL)01/96]
To replace the bulb:
[MC43900(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the two side trim liftgate panels.
[MC44000(ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the liftgate trim clip and the liftgate
trim.
[MC44100(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
[MC44200(ALL)01/96]
4. Install the bulb by pushing straight into the
lamp socket and turning it clockwise until it
locks in place.
[MC44300(ALL)01/96]
5. Replace the liftgate trim and trim clip.
[MC44400(ALL)01/96]
6. Replace the two side trim liftgate panels.
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one third page art:0032061-B
High-mount brakelamp
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Rear Lamp Bulbs
[MC46100(ALL)01/96]
To replace a bulb:
[MC46200(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the attaching screw and the rear
lens cover.
[MC46300(ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0032120-A
Removing the attaching screw and lens
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228 [MC46400(ALL)01/96]2. Partially remove the rear lens by pulling the
lock tabs out of the slots.
[MC46500(ALL)01/96]
half page art:0032121-C
Pulling out the lock tabs
[MC46600(ALL)01/96]
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove
it from the lens.
[MC46700(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
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two third page art:0032122-A
The rear lamps
[MC46900(ALL)01/96]
5. Install the bulb by pushing it into the socket
and turning it clockwise.
[MC47000(ALL)01/96]
6. Install the socket by pushing it into its
housing and turning it clockwise. The arrow
on the socket must align with the arrow on
the housing when installed.
[MC47100(ALL)01/96]
7. Replace the rear lens and rear lens cover.
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[MC47200(ALL)02/96]
Bulb Specifications
[MC47300(ALL)01/96]
sixteen pica chart:0030275-G%*
[MC60000(ALL)04/96]
Cleaning Your Vehicle
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[MC60100(ALL)01/96]
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
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[MC60200(ALL)01/96]
Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the
underside, with a mild detergent.
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[MC60300(ALL)01/96]
DO NOT:
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[MC60400(ALL)01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle with hot water
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[MC60500(ALL)01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight
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[MC60600(ALL)01/96]
q
Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
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[MC60700(ALL)01/96]
Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage
the paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your
vehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.
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[MC60800(ALL)01/96]
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is
exposed to chemical industrial fallout.
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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
I
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
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 289
Storage compartments (continued)
center console............. 80
map pockets.............. 80
Storing your vehicle........... 234
Sunroof (moon roof)............ 74
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 104
T
Tachometer
mechanical cluster........... 19
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 225
cleaning............... 232
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 49
Testing the warning lights........ 126
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 122
Tires
changing............... 167
checking the pressure......... 208
cleaning............... 232
inspection and maintenance....208, 210
replacing............... 211
rotating............... 210
snow tires and chains......... 214
spare tire.............. 169
storing your vehicle.......... 236
tire grades.............. 211
treadwear.............. 211
wear bands............. 211
wheel and tire matching........ 212
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 153
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 179
with a tow truck........... 179
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 138
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 201
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