1996 FORD PROBE light

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[ST06580(ALL)05/95]
A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs high. These faster
engine speeds will make your vehicle move
slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It
should, however, slow down after a short time.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked.
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[ST06585(ALL)05/95]
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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[ST06590(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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[ST06600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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[ST08700(ALL)06/95]
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
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[ST08900(ALL)03/95]
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10ÊF (-23ÊC) orbelow. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows
the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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[ST09100(ALL)02/95]
To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a
grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that
you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a
ground fault circuit interrupter.
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Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00600(ALL)01/95]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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[LG00700(ALL)06/93]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster.
[LG00750(ALL)03/95]
To clean the lenses on your instrument panel,
use Ford Glass Cleaner and a soft cloth. Never
use paper towels or abrasive cleaners; they can
scratch the lenses.
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[LG00800(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster.
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Warning light locations on the mechanical cluster
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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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58 [LG04360(ALL)04/95]The Low Fuel Light
[LG04375(ALL)08/91]
This light comes on when fuel level in your tank
has reached approximately 2-3 gallons (7-10
liters).
[LG04395(ALL)01/92]
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Low fuel light
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[LG04500(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG04600(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG04700(ALL)01/92]
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High beam light
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[LG05300(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG05400(ALL)05/95]
This light comes on when the electronic engine
control system is not working properly. This is
the computer system that controls the operating
conditions of the engine.
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[LG05450(ALL)09/93]
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Check engine warning light
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