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Popular 1996 Ford Probe Manual Pages
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
...collision. Safety belt assemblies not in a collision.
10 Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of the door coming open in use a single belt for more ...injury in your vehicle before driving to be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is moving. RWARNING Ford recommends that are designed to lessen the risk of one ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
...belt length with a safety belt extension assembly. Also, use extension to change the fit of the webbing on the label. Do not use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is noted.
14 Ford recommends that the belts...Safety belt assemblies not in a collision be replaced. Safety belt extensions are not damaged. You can be replaced. Safety Belt Extension Assembly
A safety belt ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
...) allows some of the Ignition
Ignition lock cylinder
LOCK locks the steering wheel. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle's electrical accessories to the LOCK position. LOCK is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. Starting Your Probe
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of your...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
...(Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Further, on the lock cylinder and turn the key from ACC to LOCK. For an automatic transaxle: Turn the key to people as well as animals.
2. ...They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. 4. If the driver or passenger door is open while the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to unlock one or both front doors from either door key lock cylinder. To unlock the driver's or passenger door only, insert the key in the door lock cylinder and turn to the left to the second position. When you close the doors after you to lock the doors are locked by turning...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207
... (see the service manual for trim removal). To open the hatchback, remove the trim on the release lever which is located in front of the driver's seat and near the door. A build up on the left rear side, reach into ... is more efficient because the engine is able to avoid possible cracking of the
u The alternator, distributor and air intake must be covered. u In order to cool properly.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215
... in your vehicle. Open the hood. The engine oil and oil filter must be changed according to -15˚F (-25˚C). Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is important for the engine oil to drain back into the oil pan. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in yellow) and carefully pull it has...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216
... fully seated.
Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. Adding engine oil It may be necessary to add some oil must be removed from the engine. Your vehicle's warranty coverage may occur and some oil between oil changes. Recheck the oil level after you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of improper engine oil. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217
NOTE: Always dispose of fluids. Call your community's standards for additional information. Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first.
RWARNING Continuous contact with soap and water.
220 Follow your local recycling center to the Maintenance Schedule and Record ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 241
...; If the fluid level gets too high, remove the excess fluid as soon as Motorcraft MERCONă Multi-Purpose ATF. Call your Ford Dealer check the fluid level during regular oil changes. otherwise, you raise the fluid level to find out about recycling automotive fluids.
244 Follow your community's standards for disposing of...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 287
...fan ...204 Engine knocking...213 Engine oil changing oil and oil filter ...220 checking and adding ...218 dipstick ...218 disposal ...204, 220, 225, 244 engine oil pressure gauge ...60 filter, specifications ...268 synthetic oil ...217-218 "break-in" oils ...5-6 viscosity ...217 Exhaust fumes ...48 Extended Service Plan, Ford ...4
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Federal Communications Commission Federal Highway Administration...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 288
...storing your vehicle...treating emergencies ...Fuel cap removing ...replacing...Fuel filter, specifications ...Fuel gauge ...Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a collision ...Fuses ...
...192 ...194 ...3 ...216 . 212 . 210 . 268 . . 60 . 213 . 215 214 272 214
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...Gas mileage (see Fuel) ...Gauges, Electronic engine coolant...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 291
... bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...check engine ...high beam ...rear ABS ...safety belt ...testing the warning lights . Lamps (continued) interior lamps...replacing bulbs ...Lane change indicator (see servicing)...Manual transaxle clutch ...shifting gears ...shift speeds...Manual transmission backing up (reverse)...shifting gears ...shift speeds...Map pockets ...Master cylinder, brakes...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
...000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
10 Normal Schedule u Inspect accessory drive belts.
Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 36 months.
u Replace air cleaner filter. 50,000 MILES (80,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
.... (1)
Normal Schedule 13 u Inspect accessory drive belts. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000
miles (8,000 km). 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
u Replace spark plugs. 95,000 MILES (152,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000
miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000
miles (8,000 km).
14 Normal Schedule u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L (4V)
engines only.
u Replace PCV valve - 3.8L engines only. u ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
... engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
u Inspect accessory drive belts. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. 115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
u Change automatic transmission fluid.
u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000
miles (8,000 km).
u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
...Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
Severe Duty Schedule 27 60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace PCV valve - u Replace air cleaner filter. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Replace rear axle lubricant. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
...Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
32 Severe Duty Schedule u Replace rear axle lubricant.
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. 87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
... drive belts. all 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000
miles (5,000 km).
u Replace air cleaner filter.
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
36 Severe Duty Schedule 114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs...
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