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[SR14690(ALL)05/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
[SR14692(ALL)05/95]
A safety belt that is too short even when fully
extended can be lengthened. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 14 %
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[SR14690(ALL)05/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
[SR14692(ALL)05/95]
A safety belt that is too short even when fully
extended can be lengthened. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-15.png)
14 %
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[SR14690(ALL)05/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
[SR14692(ALL)05/95]
A safety belt that is too short even when fully
extended can be lengthened. You can add about
eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a
safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt
extensions are available at no cost from your
dealer.
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[SR14693(ALL)05/95]
Use only extensions manufactured by the same
supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer
identification is located at the end of the
webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is too short for
you when fully extended. Do not use extension
to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the
torso.
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[SR14694(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will
affect the performance of the safety belts
and increase the risk of personal injury.
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Safety Belt Maintenance
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Check the safety belt systems periodically to make
sure that they work properly and are not damaged.
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All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether
bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after any
collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision
was minor and a qualified technician finds that
the belts do not show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to be
replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be inspected and
replaced if either damage or improper operation
is noted.
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[AS35550(ALL)06/90]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to the maximum length for
proper reception. If your FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 144
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[AS35550(ALL)06/90]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to the maximum length for
proper reception. If your](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-143.png)
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[AS35550(ALL)06/90]
NOTE: Always make sure your antenna
(whether you have a power antenna or
a manually adjustable antenna) is fully
extended to the maximum length for
proper reception. If your antenna is not
fully extended, you may experience
signal loss while traveling in fringe
reception areas.
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[AS35600(ALL)04/95]
2. Terrain
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[AS35700(ALL)02/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of
the area over which the signal travels may
prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.
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[AS35800(ALL)11/92]
Repeated pops and hisses which are heard
during an otherwise clear broadcast can occur
near the station because of the ªline of sightº
characteristic of FM radio waves.
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[AS35900(ALL)01/95]
If there is a building or large structure between
the antenna and station, some of the signal
ªbendsº around the building, but certain spots
receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ªshadowº of the structure will allow the station
to return to normal.
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[AS36000(ALL)01/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or
structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal
signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and
distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can
become quite severe in hilly terrain and
depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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![FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 149 [DR02550(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not move
with the key on and the brake pedal
depressed refer toShift lock systemin
the Index.
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[DR02600(ALL)11/94]
Once the gearshift is FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual 149 [DR02550(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not move
with the key on and the brake pedal
depressed refer toShift lock systemin
the Index.
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[DR02600(ALL)11/94]
Once the gearshift is](/manual-img/11/5320/w960_5320-148.png)
149 [DR02550(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not move
with the key on and the brake pedal
depressed refer toShift lock systemin
the Index.
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[DR02600(ALL)11/94]
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
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[DR02900(ALL)06/92]
Backing Up
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[DR03000(ALL)02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR03100(ALL)01/95]
Driving
[DR03200(ALL)05/93]
When to use Overdrive (D with Overdrive
activated)
[DR03300(ALL)01/94]
Overdrive is the usual driving position for an
automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same
way Drive (Overdrive OFF) works, automatically
upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds
or slows.
[DR03400(ALL)01/94]
However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of
time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
[DR03500(ALL)05/95]
Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain
terrain. If the transaxle shifts back and forth
between third and fourth gears while you are
driving on hilly roads, select Drive (Overdrive
OFF) by cancelling Overdrive as outlined below.
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