1996 FORD PROBE park brake

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 295
Dispute Settlement Board........ 188
Doors.................. 95
Driving under special conditions
bad weather............. 162
heavy load.............. 164
high water.............. 164
slippery roads............ 162
tips for safe driving.......... 162
towing a trailer............ 166
E
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 75
atenna................. 75
radio reception............ 143
tuning the radio.........123, 137
warranty and service information . . . 146
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 134
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 185
battery acid spills.........169, 242
jump-starting............. 169
towing................ 181
Emergency brake (parking brake) . . . 158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 261
emissions warranty........261±262
Engine
check engine warning light....... 58
does not start............. 44
fuel injected engine, starting.....42±43
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 46
preparing to start............ 42
starting.............. 37,43
starting after a collision......... 46
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Index 301
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 216
Mirrors, remote control......... 113
Moon roof............... 102
Motorcraft parts............. 268
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 192
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 213
Odometer
description............... 62
trip odometer............. 62
Oil filter................ 268
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 217
Oil viscosity.............. 217
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 264
Order forms, service information..... 124
Overseas offices............. 194
P
Parking brake
operation.............. 160
warning light.............. 55
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 268
PCV valve, specifications........ 268
Power door locks............. 96
Power features
door locks............... 96
mirrors............... 113
moon roof.............. 102
windows............... 101
Power steering
dipstick............... 247
driving with power steering...... 157
fluid, checking and adding...... 247
servicing............... 157
Prop rod, hood............. 206
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