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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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... safety belts for directions on and a chime may sound. Always drive and ride with your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to properly use these safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use...
... safety belts for directions on and a chime may sound. Always drive and ride with your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to properly use these safety belts. See Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use...
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... read the other sections of this instruction may come in the center of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
... read the other sections of this instruction may come in the center of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
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The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 21 If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will operate as intended in a collision. To ensure that the air bag system will increase the risk of injury in a crash, the system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. Inflated passenger-side air bag RWARNING If the air bag is equipped with a diagnostic module.
The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 21 If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will operate as intended in a collision. To ensure that the air bag system will increase the risk of injury in a crash, the system is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. Inflated passenger-side air bag RWARNING If the air bag is equipped with a diagnostic module.
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... or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Air bags MUST be heard. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The air bag ...system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of five beeps will be disposed ...
... or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Air bags MUST be heard. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The air bag ...system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of five beeps will be disposed ...
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...transaxle out of the P (Park) position: 1. 2. 3. 4. START cranks the engine. Shift-lock System For your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the ON position once the engine is in the thumb button and move the shift selector lever. See Shift Lock Emergency Override... in this section for more information. 38 The key should return to test the brake warning light. Push in the ON position. The START position also allows you to ON when you release it. Start the engine. Release the...
...transaxle out of the P (Park) position: 1. 2. 3. 4. START cranks the engine. Shift-lock System For your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the ON position once the engine is in the thumb button and move the shift selector lever. See Shift Lock Emergency Override... in this section for more information. 38 The key should return to test the brake warning light. Push in the ON position. The START position also allows you to ON when you release it. Start the engine. Release the...
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... try again. Refer to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key... NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. If you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. Testing the Warning Lights Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.
... try again. Refer to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key... NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. If you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. Testing the Warning Lights Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.
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...be on the instrument panel. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster. 51 We call this chapter. Never use Ford Glass Cleaner and a soft cloth. In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster. To clean the lenses on your vehicle is divided into... several different sections. they can scratch the lenses. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your instrument panel, use paper towels or abrasive cleaners; The illustrations on the following pages ...
...be on the instrument panel. Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster. 51 We call this chapter. Never use Ford Glass Cleaner and a soft cloth. In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are described in this grouping a cluster. To clean the lenses on your vehicle is divided into... several different sections. they can scratch the lenses. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on your instrument panel, use paper towels or abrasive cleaners; The illustrations on the following pages ...
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... speedometer on the GT model shows 140 mph (225 km/h) and it has a 7,000 rpm red-line tachometer. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 2 minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened. The mechanical cluster on the cluster. The... two exceptions are on the Probe GT model is turned to ON, neither the light nor chime will illuminate for 1 to...
... speedometer on the GT model shows 140 mph (225 km/h) and it has a 7,000 rpm red-line tachometer. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 2 minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened. The mechanical cluster on the cluster. The... two exceptions are on the Probe GT model is turned to ON, neither the light nor chime will illuminate for 1 to...
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... illuminate, continues to the ON position. Have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the warning light goes on , or if a series of these things happen, even intermittently, have the system serviced as soon as possible. Air bag readiness light RWARNING If any of five beeps is turned to flash..., remains on , there could be a problem. Safety belt light Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is heard, have the air bag system serviced at your brake system inspected right away. 55...
... illuminate, continues to the ON position. Have your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. If the warning light goes on , or if a series of these things happen, even intermittently, have the system serviced as soon as possible. Air bag readiness light RWARNING If any of five beeps is turned to flash..., remains on , there could be a problem. Safety belt light Air Bag Readiness Light This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is heard, have the air bag system serviced at your brake system inspected right away. 55...
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... on for up to 60 seconds. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and you have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it may be ready to warn you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. You may... the parking brake does not release fully. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. Brake system and parking brake light This light comes on briefly when you start the vehicle. This light will be a brake problem. This light should come on as you turn the ignition key to START.
... on for up to 60 seconds. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and you have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the pedal is fully released, it may be ready to warn you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. You may... the parking brake does not release fully. It normally goes off the road and stop the vehicle. Brake system and parking brake light This light comes on briefly when you start the vehicle. This light will be a brake problem. This light should come on as you turn the ignition key to START.
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... the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the anti-lock brake system warning light will determine if all components of a low battery, the anti-lock brake system warning light could remain on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible....after the battery has had time to low 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. Under these circumstances, you should drive your ...
... the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the anti-lock brake system warning light will determine if all components of a low battery, the anti-lock brake system warning light could remain on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible....after the battery has had time to low 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. Under these circumstances, you should drive your ...
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Low fuel light High Beam Light This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is the computer system that controls the operating conditions of the engine. Check engine warning light 58 High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights. The Low Fuel Light This light comes on when fuel level in your tank has reached approximately 2-3 gallons (7-10 liters). This is not working properly.
Low fuel light High Beam Light This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is the computer system that controls the operating conditions of the engine. Check engine warning light 58 High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when you flash the lights. The Low Fuel Light This light comes on when fuel level in your tank has reached approximately 2-3 gallons (7-10 liters). This is not working properly.
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...with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to "overdrive on the shift selector has been pushed. O/D OFF Light (If equipped) This light tells you that the condition is no longer present. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the ON position or if it .... Depressing the button on the shift selector again will return the vehicle to have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Overdrive OFF light 59 If the light does not come on , the transaxle will be in the "overdrive on briefly when you are driving, it means that the overdrive...
...with one of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to "overdrive on the shift selector has been pushed. O/D OFF Light (If equipped) This light tells you that the condition is no longer present. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the ON position or if it .... Depressing the button on the shift selector again will return the vehicle to have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. Overdrive OFF light 59 If the light does not come on , the transaxle will be in the "overdrive on briefly when you are driving, it means that the overdrive...
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... sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the instrument panel lighting can be adjusted. To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. To brighten or dim the instrument panel lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel as desired. Clear any time the engine is not clear..., turn on . The indicator light turns on the defroster again. The defroster turns off any snow from the rear ...
... sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the instrument panel lighting can be adjusted. To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. To brighten or dim the instrument panel lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel as desired. Clear any time the engine is not clear..., turn on . The indicator light turns on the defroster again. The defroster turns off any snow from the rear ...
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Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off . Rinse them with a mild detergent diluted in water. Fog Lamps (If equipped) The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps are plastic and should be cleaned with clear water. Cleaning the Interior Lamps Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are on low beam. Push the buttons again to turn the map lamps off . 74 An indicator light on the control panel below the climate controls. To activate fog lamps, push the button on the button will illuminate.
Push the button again to turn the fog lamps off . Rinse them with a mild detergent diluted in water. Fog Lamps (If equipped) The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps are plastic and should be cleaned with clear water. Cleaning the Interior Lamps Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are on low beam. Push the buttons again to turn the map lamps off . 74 An indicator light on the control panel below the climate controls. To activate fog lamps, push the button on the button will illuminate.
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... is turned to the ON position. Headlamp control Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to do so may result in a collision. 78 Failure to be driven with lights illuminated during daytime operation. It is for that reason that... the daytime running lights are switched off under the following conditions: u when the headlamps are automatically illuminated when the ...
... is turned to the ON position. Headlamp control Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to do so may result in a collision. 78 Failure to be driven with lights illuminated during daytime operation. It is for that reason that... the daytime running lights are switched off under the following conditions: u when the headlamps are automatically illuminated when the ...
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When the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator light on the instrument panel comes on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to the headlamp ON position and push the turn off . 80 The high beam indicator light turns off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. Manual headlamp retractors located behind the headlamps High Beams and Flashing the Lamps To turn on . To 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 the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to the headlamp ON position and push the turn off . 80 The high beam indicator light turns off the high beams, pull the lever toward you until it latches. Manual headlamp retractors located behind the headlamps High Beams and Flashing the Lamps To turn on . To turn signal lever away from you until it latches.
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... fully charged and in the on and off , press the switch again. The flashers work for an extended period of the steering column. Flashing the Lights To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. All the turn the hazards off at the same time...
... fully charged and in the on and off , press the switch again. The flashers work for an extended period of the steering column. Flashing the Lights To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment and then release it. All the turn the hazards off at the same time...