1996 FORD PROBE headlamp

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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[SC02093(ALL)08/91]
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Highbeam and flash-to-pass operation
[SC02095(ALL)11/91]
If the headlamps are retracted when you pull
the lever toward you, they will pop up and
flash.
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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Hazard Flasher
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To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,
press the flasher switch on the top of the
steering column. All the turn signals will flash
on and off at the same time. The flashers will
also operate while the brake pedal is applied. To
turn the hazards off, press the switch again.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers will work for up to
two hours when the battery is fully charged and
in good condition. They will not drain the
battery excessively unless they are left on for an
extended period of time.
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Servicing Your Probe
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
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2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as
the headlamp bulbs Ð that can be replaced
without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner Guide.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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q
tail lamps
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q
brakelamps
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q
hazard flasher
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q
turn signals
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q
side markers
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[SV39600(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV39700(ALL)01/89]
q
fog lamps (GT model)
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
[SV40300(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle has retractable halogen headlamps.
If you need to replace a headlamp, have it done
by a Ford service technician.
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292 Index
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 147
fluid, adding............. 242
fluid, checking............ 242
B
Backing up.............149, 155
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 239
acid, treating emergencies.....169, 241
disconnecting............. 173
how to service............ 239
jumping a disabled battery....... 169
maintenance-free........... 239
proper disposal, recycling....... 241
replacement, specifications....... 268
servicing............... 239
when storing your vehicle....... 272
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 55
checking and adding......... 245
description.............. 245
Brakes
adjustment.............. 157
anti-lock............... 157
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 57
applying the brakes.......... 157
brake warning light........... 55
fluid, checking and adding....... 245
front disc............... 157
new brake linings............ 5
noise...............157±158
parking............... 160
servicing............... 245
when storing your vehicle....... 273
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)............ 80
Bulbs, replacing............. 256
headlamps.............. 256
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Index 293
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 192
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 193
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 48
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 24
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 134, 140
Catalytic converter........... 261
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 128
Chains, tires.............. 238
Changing a tire............. 173
Child safety restraints........... 23
child safety seats............ 24
Child safety seats
and air bags........... 17,24±25
attaching with tether straps....... 34
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 13, 24
tether anchorage hardware....... 34
Chime, safety belt............. 54
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs......... 131
chrome and aluminum parts....... 7
engine compartment......... 210
exterior................ 6
exterior lamps............. 81
fabric................ 112
headlamps............... 81
instrument panel............ 65
plastic parts.............. 7
polishing................ 6
rustproofing.............. 7
safety belts............... 15
tail lamps............... 81
upholstery and interior trim...... 112
washing................ 6
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298 Index
Gauges, Mechanical (continued)
odometer................ 62
speedometer.............. 62
tachometer............... 62
trip odometer.............. 62
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 165
definition............... 164
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 147
downshifting............. 156
locking the gearshift........... 37
positions............... 147
shifting the gears.........147, 154
upshifting.............. 156
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 165
definition............... 164
H
Hatchback release............ 117
Hazard flashers.............. 81
Headlamps
aiming................ 256
checking alignment.......... 256
cleaning................ 81
daytime running lights......... 78
flashing................ 81
high beam............... 80
raising manually............ 79
replacing bulbs............ 256
Head restraints............. 104
High beams
indicator light............. 58
operation................ 80
Hood
latch location............. 206
release lever............. 206
working under the hood........ 204
Horn................... 87
Hoses, checking............. 229
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