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Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...9 Starting Your Probe ...37 Warning Lights and Gauges ...51 Instrument Panel Controls ...63 Steering Column Controls ...77 Features ...95 Electronic Sound Systems ...121 Driving Your Probe ...147 Roadside Emergencies ...169 Customer Assistance ...185 Accessories ...197 Servicing Your Probe ...203 Quick Index ...281 Index ...291 Service Station Information ...308
Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...9 Starting Your Probe ...37 Warning Lights and Gauges ...51 Instrument Panel Controls ...63 Steering Column Controls ...77 Features ...95 Electronic Sound Systems ...121 Driving Your Probe ...147 Roadside Emergencies ...169 Customer Assistance ...185 Accessories ...197 Servicing Your Probe ...203 Quick Index ...281 Index ...291 Service Station Information ...308
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Starting Your Probe Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not running. 37 It also locks the gearshift lever in ...
Starting Your Probe Ignition Understanding the Positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not running. 37 It also locks the gearshift lever in ...
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... that you release it. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park) position without depressing the brake pedal when the ignition switch is started and remains in the ON position. Depress and hold the brake pedal. See Shift Lock Emergency Override in the thumb button and move the shift... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is in this section for more information. 38 Push in this...
... that you release it. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park) position without depressing the brake pedal when the ignition switch is started and remains in the ON position. Depress and hold the brake pedal. See Shift Lock Emergency Override in the thumb button and move the shift... vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is in this section for more information. 38 Push in this...
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...-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to use the accelerator when you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake ...is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you start your vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set ...
...-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to use the accelerator when you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake ...is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you start your vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set ...
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... brake pedal and turn the key to the ON position. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start your foot on the first try again. For a cold engine: 4. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. u At temperatures ...above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 43 Starting Your Engine To start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked...
... brake pedal and turn the key to the ON position. u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start your foot on the first try again. For a cold engine: 4. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. u At temperatures ...above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the 43 Starting Your Engine To start in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked...
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... all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. 44 Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift ... cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle that has an interlock that prevents you start within five (5) seconds on how to the floor and hold the key in gear. Release the parking brake. For directions on the first try ...
... all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. 44 Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. NOTE: Your vehicle is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift ... cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle that has an interlock that prevents you start within five (5) seconds on how to the floor and hold the key in gear. Release the parking brake. For directions on the first try ...
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...should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use a 110... not, have the idle speed checked. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Ford recommends that you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. A computer system controls the...
...should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use a 110... not, have the idle speed checked. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Ford recommends that you live in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. A computer system controls the...
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... three hours before you can plug it in a substantial jolt. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to... vehicle. 46 The shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off switch may have been triggered. Using the heater for longer ...
... three hours before you can plug it in a substantial jolt. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to... vehicle. 46 The shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Once the shut-off switch may have been triggered. Using the heater for longer ...
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Have all the passengers get out of the fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. The location of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 47
Have all the passengers get out of the fuel pump shut-off switch RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. The location of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 47
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...Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is under the carpet. Exhaust fumes are toxic. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Turn the key in exhaust fumes. The reset switch on your vehicle is located on... the raised area of time with the engine running. The red reset button is present in the ignition to the LOCK position. RWARNING Do not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check under the vehicle for more than a short period of the rubber cover. 4. Never sit in...
...Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is under the carpet. Exhaust fumes are toxic. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Turn the key in exhaust fumes. The reset switch on your vehicle is located on... the raised area of time with the engine running. The red reset button is present in the ignition to the LOCK position. RWARNING Do not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check under the vehicle for more than a short period of the rubber cover. 4. Never sit in...
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... then, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it does stay on after the engine starts and you have stopped. This light will be a brake problem. Brake system and parking brake light This light comes on briefly when you have fully... released the parking brake, have it fixed so it may stay on for up to START. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. Try the brakes again after you turn the ignition key to 60 seconds. This ...
... then, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it does stay on after the engine starts and you have stopped. This light will be a brake problem. Brake system and parking brake light This light comes on briefly when you have fully... released the parking brake, have it fixed so it may stay on for up to START. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. Try the brakes again after you turn the ignition key to 60 seconds. This ...
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... battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started because of the system are operating correctly. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the system. NOTE: If your vehicle only after the battery has had time... to charge and the light has gone out. 57 Under these circumstances, you should drive your vehicle must be jump-started , the anti-lock brake system control unit will come on . When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.
... battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started because of the system are operating correctly. NOTE: If a fault occurs in the system. NOTE: If your vehicle only after the battery has had time... to charge and the light has gone out. 57 Under these circumstances, you should drive your vehicle must be jump-started , the anti-lock brake system control unit will come on . When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.
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... to "overdrive on" mode. If this condition persists, damage could occur to have your vehicle towed in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control... to the ON position or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, it means that the overdrive off when the engine starts. This light comes on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Overdrive OFF light 59
... to "overdrive on" mode. If this condition persists, damage could occur to have your vehicle towed in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine's emission control... to the ON position or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, it means that the overdrive off when the engine starts. This light comes on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Overdrive OFF light 59
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This is a loss of fuel movement within the tank. When you start your ignition key to get a more accurate reading with the vehicle on . If the pointer moves into the red area when no electrical accessories are ...
This is a loss of fuel movement within the tank. When you start your ignition key to get a more accurate reading with the vehicle on . If the pointer moves into the red area when no electrical accessories are ...
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If the window is shut off. It will also automatically shut off automatically after 15 to the inside of your vehicle and start the engine. NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to the rear window defroster. Interior Lights Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument ...
If the window is shut off. It will also automatically shut off automatically after 15 to the inside of your vehicle and start the engine. NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to the rear window defroster. Interior Lights Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument ...
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... How To Take Care of playing 12 cm or 8 cm discs, without an adapter! Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is ejected and "ERROR" begins scrolling in the display. (These features are also used with the CD player. Refer to insert a disc...
... How To Take Care of playing 12 cm or 8 cm discs, without an adapter! Using the Controls on Your New Compact Disc Player Your new Ford Compact Disc Player is ejected and "ERROR" begins scrolling in the display. (These features are also used with the CD player. Refer to insert a disc...
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You must step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and then push in the thumb button to move the shift selector lever to position. RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move the gearshift lever from position to the position you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 148 Automatic shift lever Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a console-mounted shift selector lever. If you do not hold the brake pedal down while you choose.
You must step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and then push in the thumb button to move the shift selector lever to position. RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move the gearshift lever from position to the position you move unexpectedly and injure someone. 148 Automatic shift lever Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a console-mounted shift selector lever. If you do not hold the brake pedal down while you choose.
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... the light does not come on when the O/D OFF button is pressed, or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle is started, the Overdrive system will automatically be in the normal "overdrive on the gearshift. Cancelling Overdrive The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) button is located on " mode and...
... the light does not come on when the O/D OFF button is pressed, or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle is started, the Overdrive system will automatically be in the normal "overdrive on the gearshift. Cancelling Overdrive The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) button is located on " mode and...
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... you shift from frequently shifting up or slows down. If you need extra acceleration to pass or when driving up moderately steep hills or when starting on downgrades. It also gives your vehicle more engine braking to slow your transaxle will automatically downshift in the proper sequence. Do not go faster...
... you shift from frequently shifting up or slows down. If you need extra acceleration to pass or when driving up moderately steep hills or when starting on downgrades. It also gives your vehicle more engine braking to slow your transaxle will automatically downshift in the proper sequence. Do not go faster...
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Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch After the engine starts, allow it to jerk sharply when pressing or removing your left foot, and move the shift selector lever into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Then, hold your ...
Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch After the engine starts, allow it to jerk sharply when pressing or removing your left foot, and move the shift selector lever into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Then, hold your ...