1996 FORD PROBE ECU

32 [SR16957(ALL)03/94]
half page art:0032364-AChecking that the seat is secure
[SR16970(ALL)05/95]
7. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.
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Checking the retractor
[SR16980(ALL)05/95]
8. Check to make sure that the child seat or
infant carrier is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat
steps 4 through 7.
[SR16990(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt retract fully
to its stowed position and the retractor
will automatically switch back to the
vehicle sensitive locking mode for
normal adult usage.
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[SR20480(ALL)05/95]
Rear Seats
[SR20490(ALL)06/95]
If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one
of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the
rear of the cargo area below the opening for the
liftgate.
[SR20500(ALL)05/95]
Tether Anchorage Hardware
[SR20750(ALL)06/95]
Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
[SR20770(ALL)05/95]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
[SR20780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
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[SR20800(ALL)02/91]
Installing the Anchor Bracket
[SR21000(ALL)08/91]
1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
[SR21100(ALL)01/94]
2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel
behind the trim at the rear of the luggage
compartment. Remove the trim panel. The
backside of the panel is scored at the
locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole
the size of the scoring in the trim panel to
provide access to the anchor nut. The hole
should be made on the same side of the
vehicle as the child safety seat will be
located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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[ST02538(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
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[ST02540(ALL)09/93]
To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
[ST02545(ALL)06/93]
Shift lock emergency override
[ST02550(ALL)01/94]
If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move
from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal.
[ST02557(ALL)06/93]
1. Remove the shift lock override cover with a
screwdriver.
[ST02563(ALL)06/93]
2. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock
override opening and push the screwdriver
handle down.
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[ST02570(ALL)06/93]
3. Push and hold the thumb button.
[ST02600(ALL)01/94]
4. Move the shift selector lever.
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[ST02690(ALL)06/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Probein
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[ST02700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[ST02900(ALL)02/95]
Removing the Key From the Ignition
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[ST03000(ALL)09/93]
1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual
transaxle).
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[ST03100(ALL)01/95]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
[ST03400(ALL)01/94]
3.For a manual transaxle:Push in on the lock
cylinder and turn the key from ACC to
LOCK.
[ST03425(ALL)01/94]
For an automatic transaxle:Turn the key to
LOCK.
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[ST03500(ALL)03/95]
4. Remove the key.
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[ST03600(ALL)10/90]
If the driver or passenger door is open while the
key is still in the ignition, a warning chime
sounds.
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[ST03700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[ST03900(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets alone in your vehicle. They could
accidentally injure themselves or others
through inadvertent operation of the
vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to
people as well as animals.
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To lower the rear seatback:
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To raise the seatback, lift the seatback rearward
until it latches. Make sure the seatback is locked
in position by pushing it forward and backward.
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[FV17900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Securely latch the seatback in the upright
position to prevent the seatback or objects
from being thrown forward during a
sudden stop or collision.
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[FV18000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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116 [FV25980(ALL)06/94]
half page art:0032378-AUsing the cupholders
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[FV27200(ALL)03/95]
Hatchback
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[FV27400(ALL)05/95]
Opening and Closing the Hatchback
[FV27500(ALL)05/95]
To open the hatchback from the outside:
[FV27850(ALL)01/92]
1. Put the key into the lock located on the right
side, in the tail lamp just above the bumper.
[FV27900(ALL)10/90]
2. Turn the key to the right to unlock.
[FV28100(ALL)05/95]
3. Remove the key before you close the
hatchback.
[FV28125(ALL)01/92]
NOTE: When the hatch is unlocked the cargo
lamp will illuminate.
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[FV28200(ALL)05/95]
4. Using both hands, shut the hatchback
completely. Do not slam it.
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[FV28300(ALL)05/95]
5. Pull up on the hatchback to make sure it is
securely latched.
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The luggage compartment and cover
[FV30150(ALL)02/93]
RWARNING
The cover may cause injury in a sudden
stop or accident if it is left lying loose in
the vehicle or if it is not securely
installed. Therefore, the cover should
either be securely installed or removed
from the vehicle. To be securely installed,
the cover must be attached to the brackets
and all four cords must be fastened.
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