1996 FORD PROBE ignition

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[ST10035(ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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[ST10040(ALL)02/95]
1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
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[ST10045(ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST10050(ALL)01/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button on the fuel pump shut-off
switch down.
[ST10052(ALL)04/95]
The reset switch on your vehicle is located on
the left side of the luggage compartment
under the carpet. The red reset button is
under the raised area of the rubber cover.
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[ST10055(ALL)02/95]
4. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle
starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the
key to the LOCK position.
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[ST10060(ALL)03/95]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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[ST11700(ALL)05/95]
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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[ST11800(ALL)02/95]
Carbon monoxide, although colorless and
odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take
precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
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[ST11900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed
garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in
a stopped vehicle for more than a short
period of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes are toxic. SeeGuarding
Against Exhaust Fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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54 [LG01775(ALL)04/93]The mechanical cluster on the Probe GT model is
similar to the one shown. The two exceptions
are: the speedometer on the GT model shows
140 mph (225 km/h) and it has a 7,000 rpm
red-line tachometer.
[LG01780(ALL)01/92]
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GT model speedometer and tachometer
[LG01800(ALL)01/94]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges
alert you to possible problems with your vehicle.
The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[LG01950(ALL)01/95]
Indicator Lights and Chimes
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[LG01975(ALL)05/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
[LG01980(ALL)03/94]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. If you do not fasten your
safety belt before the ignition is turned to ON,
the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds and the
warning light will illuminate for 1 to 2 minutes,
or until the safety belt is fastened. If you fasten
the safety belt before the ignition is turned to
ON, neither the light nor chime will activate.
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Safety belt light
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[LG02000(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[LG02050(ALL)06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG02100(ALL)01/92]
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Air bag readiness light
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[LG02120(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag system
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately.
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[LG02200(ALL)03/95]
Brake System Warning Light
[LG02300(ALL)02/91]
Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one
part isn't working, the other part can still work
and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both systems working well. If the warning
light goes on, there could be a problem. Have
your brake system inspected right away.
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56 [LG02350(ALL)01/94]This light should come on as you start the
vehicle. If it doesn't come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there's a
problem.
[LG02550(ALL)06/93]
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Brake system and parking brake light
[LG02600(ALL)01/93]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to START. It normally goes off
shortly after the engine starts and you release
the parking brake, but it may stay on for up to
60 seconds. If the light stays on for longer than
60 seconds or comes on after you have fully
released the parking brake, have the hydraulic
brake system serviced.
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[LG02650(ALL)02/94]
This light will also come on if the parking brake
does not release fully. If it does stay onafterthe
parking brake is fully released, it means there
may be a brake problem. Pull off the road and
stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the
floor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.
Try the brakes again after you have stopped.
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[LG02700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG02750(ALL)02/95]
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
[LG02760(ALL)01/94]
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system warning
light will come on. When the engine is started,
the anti-lock brake system control unit will
determine if all components of the system are
operating correctly. The warning light could
remain on for two to four seconds.
[LG02771(ALL)06/95]
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The anti-lock brake system warning light
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[LG02780(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG02785(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG02790(ALL)09/93]
NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started
because of a low battery, the anti-lock
brake system warning light could
remain on. This is due to low battery
voltage and does not indicate a
malfunction in the system. Under these
circumstances, you should drive your
vehicle only after the battery has had
time to charge and the light has gone
out.
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[LG05600(ALL)05/95]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition to the ON position, but should turn off
when the engine starts. If the light does not
come on when you turn the ignition to the ON
position or if it comes on and stays on when
you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible
problem with one of the engine's emission
control systems.You do not need to have your
vehicle towed in.
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[LG05800(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off briefly while you
are driving, it means that the condition is no
longer present.
[LG05885(ALL)06/93]
O/D OFF Light (If equipped)
[LG05886(ALL)05/95]
This light tells you that the overdrive off (O/D
OFF) button on the shift selector has been
pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle will
not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button
on the shift selector again will return the vehicle
to ªoverdrive onº mode. The transaxle will be in
the ªoverdrive onº mode when the vehicle is
started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected
when the vehicle was last shut off.
[LG05888(ALL)06/93]
If 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
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.
[LG05889(ALL)01/94]
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Overdrive OFF light
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Gauges
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[LG05900(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG06000(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel you have in the fuel tank.
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[LG06025(ALL)05/93]
The ignition must be turned off while putting
fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel
gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.
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[LG06075(ALL)05/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while
the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. You can get a more
accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,
level ground.
[LG06100(ALL)01/89]
Charging System Gauge
[LG06200(ALL)05/95]
This gauge tells you your battery's voltage when
you turn your ignition key to ON. When you
start your engine, the pointer should move to
the NORMAL range if you are not operating
any electrical accessories. (If electrical accessories
are operating and the engine is not running, the
pointer may move into the red area).
[LG06300(ALL)01/94]
If the pointer moves into the red area when no
electrical accessories are operating, have the
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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[LG06310(ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
[LG06330(ALL)05/95]
The gauge needle should stay in the NORMAL
range (indicating normal engine oil pressure). If
the needle drops below the NORMAL range into
the low range, there is a loss of oil pressure.
[LG06335(ALL)11/91]
If this happens:
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[LG06340(ALL)01/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG06350(ALL)04/95]
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
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[SC01110(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[SC01115(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[SC01120(ALL)05/95]
In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to
be driven with lights illuminated during daytime
operation. It is for that reason that the daytime
running lights are automatically illuminated
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. The daytime running lights are
switched off under the following conditions:
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[SC01130(ALL)05/95]
q
when the headlamps are switched on
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[SC01140(ALL)01/92]
q
when the parking brake is applied
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[SC01150(ALL)01/92]
q
when the flash-to-pass system is used
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[SC01175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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