octane FORD PROBE 1997 2.G Owners Manual

218refuel, your vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even though your
engine will perform adequately on other
gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
[MC31800(ALL)03/96]
Octane Recommendations
[MC31900(ALL)03/96]
Your 2.0L engine is designed to use regular
gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend gasolines labeled as
ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less.
[MC32000(ALL)03/96]
Your 2.5L engine is designed to use premium
gasoline for optimum performance with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher. Gasolines
with lower octane ratings can be used, but
performance may decrease. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as ªpremiumº in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings less than 91.
*
[MC32100(ALL)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
*
[MC32200(ALL)05/96]
Fuel Quality
*
[MC32300(ALL)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
*
[MC32400(ALL)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
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Index 281
F
Fan.................. 184
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 184
Federal Communications Commission.... 45
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............. 155
Flashing the lights............. 66
Flat tire................ 167
Foglamps................. 57
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 252
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 252
Foreign registration........... 254
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 220
choosing the right fuel........ 217
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 215
filter, specifications.......... 237
fuel filler door release lever...... 215
fuel gauge............... 16
octane rating............. 217
quality................ 217
running out of fuel.......... 220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 219
storing your vehicle.......... 235
treating emergencies......... 219
Fuel cap
removing.............. 215
replacing.............215, 217
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 215
Fuel filter, specifications......... 237
Fuel gauge................ 16
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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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