1996 FORD PROBE light

300 Index
Lamps (continued)
interior lamps.............. 72
replacing bulbs............ 256
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 77,83
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 55
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 57
brake................. 55
check engine.............. 58
high beam............... 58
rear ABS................ 57
safety belt............... 54
testing the warning lights........ 43
turn signal indicator........... 77
Load limits
GAWR................ 164
GVWR................ 164
trailer towing............. 166
Lug nuts, standard........... 177
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)...... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 203
Maintenance (see servicing)........ 203
Manual transaxle
clutch................ 153
shifting gears............. 154
shift speeds.............. 156
Manual transmission
backing up (reverse).......... 155
shifting gears............. 154
shift speeds.............. 156
Map pockets.............. 115
Master cylinder, brakes......... 245
Methanol in fuel............. 214
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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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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 121
Rear window.............. 101
Remote entry system
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 100
replacing the batteries.......... 99
Reporting safety defects......... 192
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 23
head................. 104
infant...............23±24
Roadside assistance........... 185
Roadside emergencies.......... 169
Rotating the tires............ 234
S
Safe driving tips............. 162
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety defects, reporting......... 192
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 214
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
cleaning the safety belts......... 15
extension assembly........... 14
for children............... 23
for infants.............23±24
for pregnant women........... 9
head................. 104
maintenance.............. 14
replacement.............. 14
warning light and chime......... 54
Safety seats for children
and air bags.......... 17,24±25
attaching with tether straps....... 34
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
tether anchorage hardware........ 34
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Steering wheel
horn.................. 87
locking................. 37
speed controls............. 89
Storage compartments.......... 115
center console............. 114
map pockets............. 115
Storing your vehicle........... 271
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 102
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 55
T
Tachometer................ 62
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 81
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 65
Testing the warning lights......... 43
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 34
Tires
changing............... 173
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 239
inspection and maintenance...... 233
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 234
snow tires and chains......... 238
spare tire............... 175
storing your vehicle.......... 273
tire grades.............. 236
treadwear............234, 236
wear bands.............. 234
wheel and tire matching........ 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 166
Towing your vehicle........... 181
with a tow truck........... 181
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 147
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 242
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Transaxle control switch......... 149
Transmission, automatic operation.... 147
Transmission control switch....... 149
Trip odometer.............. 62
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 263
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 83
lever............... 77,83
U
Upshift speeds............. 156
Used engine oil, disposal . . 204, 220, 225, 244
V
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 263
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 193
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles......... 165
automatic transmissions........ 165
calculating the load.......... 165
manual transaxles........... 165
manual transmissions......... 165
Vehicle storage............. 271
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 65
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 217
W
Warm engine, starting........... 44
Warning chimes, safety belt........ 54
Warning lights, testing........... 43
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 51
Warranties
basic.................. 4
Canada................ 4
radio................ 146
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
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