1996 FORD PROBE light

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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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[LG05890(ALL)10/93]
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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[LG07250(ALL)03/95]
For instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine coolantin the Index. If
you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
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[LG07300(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[LG07500(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG07700(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG07800(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG08000(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
[LG08050(ALL)01/95]
Use the trip odometer to track your mileage.
Simply set the trip odometer to zero by pressing
the reset button.
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[LG09000(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG09001(ALL)01/95]
The tachometer indicates approximate engine
revolutions per minute, and is located on the
right-hand side of the instrument cluster. The
tachometer pointer may move slightly when the
key is placed in the ACC or ON position, with
the engine off. This pointer movement is normal,
and will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is running.
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[IP06950(ALL)01/95]
Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging
if you have the air conditioner on. This is
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation
should benefit fuel economy.
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[IP07000(ALL)01/95]
On some vehicles with air conditioning,
wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily
cut off the air conditioning.
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[IP07050(ALL)01/95]
Since the air conditioner removes a lot of
moisture from the air during operation, it is
normal for water to drip on the pavement under
the air conditioner drain after you have stopped
the vehicle.
[IP07150(ALL)08/91]
Action for heating and windshield defrosting are
identical for cars equipped with either the
Heating Only Systemor theHeating and Air
Conditioning System. For instructions about these
functions, see the previous section,Heating Only
System. For instructions about using the air
conditioning, see the following sections.
[IP07350(ALL)01/95]
MAX A/C
[IP07360(ALL)01/95]
When MAX A/C is selected, cooled interior air
is recirculated through the system. This position
is more efficient than NORM A/C.
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[IP07375(ALL)09/93]
To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
[IP07400(ALL)08/91]
1. Turn the function selector control to MAX
A/C.
[IP07450(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control to the blue
(cool) area.
[IP07475(ALL)08/91]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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[IP07500(ALL)09/93]
If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,
drive for a few minutes with the windows
down. This forces most of the hot, stale air
out of the vehicle and helps the air
conditioning cool the vehicle faster.
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70 [IP07550(ALL)01/95]Because MAX A/C uses recirculated air, MAX is
usually more efficient than NORM A/C. You
can switch to outside air (NORM A/C) at any
time, especially after the vehicle has cooled
down.
[IP07560(ALL)11/91]
You will notice a slight odor when using the
MAX A/C position. This is normal. If the odor
becomes annoying, switch the function selector
to NORM A/C.
[IP07575(ALL)08/91]
To provide the most quiet operation when using
MAX A/C, reduce the fan speed after a
comfortable temperature has been reached.
[IP07800(ALL)04/95]
NORM A/C
[IP08025(ALL)01/94]
When maximum air conditioning is not needed,
you can use the NORM A/C position to cool
your vehicle with outside air. Cooling your
vehicle this way brings in outside air and is
quieter, but it is less efficient.
[IP08050(ALL)05/95]
To cool your vehicle using outside air:
[IP08075(ALL)08/91]
1. Turn the function selector control to NORM
A/C.
[IP08150(ALL)08/91]
2. Turn the temperature control all the way to
left to the blue (cool) area.
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[IP08175(ALL)10/93]
3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
[IP08400(ALL)01/95]
In mild weather, setting the function selector
control in the VENT position will add cool air to
your vehicle without using the air conditioning.
You will get better fuel economy without using
the air conditioning.
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[IP14300(ALL)02/95]
To defrost the rear window:
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[IP14400(ALL)02/95]
1. Clear any snow from the rear window.
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[IP14500(ALL)09/93]
2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
[IP14600(ALL)03/91]
3. Press the rear defrost button. The indicator
light turns on.
[IP14800(ALL)01/92]
The defroster turns off automatically after 15 to
25 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on
the defroster again. It will also automatically
shut off any time the engine is shut off.
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[IP14900(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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[IP17700(ALL)01/92]
Interior Lights
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[IP20500(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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[IP20600(ALL)01/92]
With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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[IP20700(ALL)09/93]
To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
[IP20800(ALL)01/94]
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
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74Push the buttons again to turn the map lamps
off.
[IP23210(ALL)05/95]
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP23250(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP23300(ALL)04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP23400(ALL)05/93]
The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps
are on low beam. To activate fog lamps, push
the button on the control panel below the
climate controls. An indicator light on the button
will illuminate. Push the button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
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78 [SC01105(ALL)08/91]
quarter page art:0032032-AHeadlamp control
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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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