1996 FORD PROBE Owners Manual

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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly a

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FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 154
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[DR05700(ALL)03/95]
Shifting the Gears
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The gearshift for a manual transaxle is mounted
on the floor. The gearshift can be in one of
seven possible positions, as shown.
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FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 155 %
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Backing up
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To shift into R (Reverse):
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1. Bring your vehicle to acompletestop.
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2. Push the clutch pedal in

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FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 156
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Upshifting
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For normal acceleration, you should upshift at
the following speeds:
[DR07600(ALL)01/92]
eight pica chart:0032089-A[DR07620(ALL)11/91]
For cr

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FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 157
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Parking
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To park your vehicle, shift into 1 (First), set the
parking brake fully, and turn off the ignition.
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RWARNING
Do not park y

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If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,
apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
ªsqueezeº technique Ð push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. Th

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If the brake pedal is applied while the vehicle is
driven over uneven road surfaces, the ABS may
cycle and the driver may sense a pulsation in
the brake pedal, accompanied by

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FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 160ON position, or during a sudden stop, have
your mobile radio dealer inspect the radio
installation. Proper radio installation procedures
to be followed are published by the radio
manufacturer.
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