headlamp FORD PROBE 1997 2.G Owners Manual
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High Beam Light
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This light illuminates when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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High beam light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the electronic engine
control system is not working properly. This is
the computer that controls the operating
conditions of the engine.
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Check engine warning light
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This light illuminates briefly when you turn the
ignition to the ON position, but should turn off
when the engine starts. If the light does not
come on when you turn the ignition to the ON
position or if it comes on and stays on when
you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible
problem with one of the engine's emission
control systems.You do not need to have your
vehicle towed in.
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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The rear window wiper and washer buttons are
located on the instrument panel below the
climate control panel.
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To operate the rear wiper, push the rear window
wiper button. Push the button a second time to
turn the wiper off. To operate the rear washer,
push and hold the rear window washer button
in. The washer will spray until the button is
released.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps
are on low beam. To activate fog lamps, push
the button on the control panel below the
climate controls. An indicator light on the button
will illuminate. Push the button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
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Fog lamp button
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Interior Lights
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
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The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to
the left of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
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Dome Lamp
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The dome lamp illuminates whenever one of the
front doors is opened and turns off
automatically when the doors are closed. You
may turn the dome lamp on and off while the
doors are closed by using the ON/OFF switch
located on the interior/map lamp control panel.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the headlamps and parking lamps
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Headlamps and Parking Lamps
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To turn the parking lamps or headlamps on,
twist the knob at the end of the turn signal
lever.
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FIRST STOP Ð Turning the knob to the first
stop (g) will turn on the the license plate
lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail
lamps and instrument panel lamps.
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SECOND STOP Ð Turning the knob to the
second stop (B) will turn on the headlamps,
license plate lamps, parking lamps, side marker
lamps, tail lamps, and instrument panel lamps.
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Headlamp control
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Manual headlamp retractors located behind the headlamps
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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Highbeam and flash-to-pass operation
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If the headlamps are retracted when you pull
the lever toward you, they will pop up and
flash.
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Starting
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Fuel-Injected Engines
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When starting a fuel-injected engine,the most
important thing to remember is to avoid
pressing down on the accelerator before or
during starting. Only use the accelerator when
you have problems getting your vehicle started.
SeeStarting Your Enginein this chapter for
details about when to use the accelerator while
you start your vehicle.
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Starting Your Vehicle
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Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
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RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust
fumes can be toxic. Always open the
garage door before you start the engine.
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Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
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1. Make sure all occupants in the vehicle
buckle their safety belts. SeeSafety Restraints
in the Index for more details.
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2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting.
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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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20 minutes of driving in stop and go
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway
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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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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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side markers
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license plate lamps
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fog lamps (GT model)
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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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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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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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
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To replace the bulb:
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1. Remove the two side trim liftgate panels.
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2. Remove the liftgate trim clip and the liftgate
trim.
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3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
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4. Install the bulb by pushing straight into the
lamp socket and turning it clockwise until it
locks in place.
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5. Replace the liftgate trim and trim clip.
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6. Replace the two side trim liftgate panels.
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Index 275
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 13
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 190
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats......... 113
description............104, 106
driver air bag..........104, 106
indicator light............. 11
operation.............. 106
passenger air bag........... 106
service and information labels..... 106
tone generator............ 110
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 237
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 49
Aluminum wheels............ 214
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)........... 21,43
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 196
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 133
see also Brake............ 133
warning light.............. 13
warninig light............. 12
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 138
fluid, adding............. 201
fluid, checking............ 201
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