1996 FORD PROBE hood release

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[SV02900(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV03000(ALL)04/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual
transaxle).
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[SV03100(ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03200(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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[SV03400(ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
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[SV03500(ALL)01/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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[SV03600(ALL)02/95]
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
[SV03750(ALL)01/95]
3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood marked with an arrow.
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[SV03800(ALL)11/90]
When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
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The hood release handle
[SV04100(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
[SV04200(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning
of this chapter before opening the
hood.
[SV04450(ALL)01/92]Engine Types
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[SV04600(ALL)09/93]
Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
[SV04700(ALL)01/92]
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a 2.0L (121 CID) fuel injected 16-valve
four-cylinder engine.
[SV04800(ALL)01/95]
q
a 2.5L (152 CID) fuel injected 24-valve
six-cylinder engine.
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298 Index
Gauges, Mechanical (continued)
odometer................ 62
speedometer.............. 62
tachometer............... 62
trip odometer.............. 62
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 165
definition............... 164
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 147
downshifting............. 156
locking the gearshift........... 37
positions............... 147
shifting the gears.........147, 154
upshifting.............. 156
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 165
definition............... 164
H
Hatchback release............ 117
Hazard flashers.............. 81
Headlamps
aiming................ 256
checking alignment.......... 256
cleaning................ 81
daytime running lights......... 78
flashing................ 81
high beam............... 80
raising manually............ 79
replacing bulbs............ 256
Head restraints............. 104
High beams
indicator light............. 58
operation................ 80
Hood
latch location............. 206
release lever............. 206
working under the hood........ 204
Horn................... 87
Hoses, checking............. 229
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