1997 FORD PROBE ECU

120 [SS19200(ALL)01/96]6. Before placing the child in the child seat or
infant carrier, forcibly tilt the seat from side
to side, and tug it forward to make sure that
the seat is securely held in place.
[SS19300(ALL)01/96]
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Checking that the seat is secure
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121 [SS19400(ALL)01/96]
7. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.
[SS19500(ALL)01/96]
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Checking the retractor
[SS19600(ALL)01/96]
8. Check to make sure that the child seat or
infant carrier is properly secured prior to
each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat
steps 4 through 7.
[SS19700(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic
lock mode, allow seat belt retract fully
to its stowed position and the retractor
will automatically switch back to the
vehicle sensitive locking mode for
normal adult usage.
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[SS20500(ALL)08/95]
Rear Seats
[SS20600(ALL)01/96]
If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the
rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one
of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the
rear of the cargo area below the opening for the
liftgate.
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[SS20700(ALL)01/96]
Tether Anchorage Hardware
[SS20800(ALL)01/96]
Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at
no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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[SS20900(ALL)01/96]
Be sure to follow the child safety seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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[SS21000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to
specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat
may not be properly secured and the child
may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
[SS21100(ALL)01/96]
Installing the Anchor Bracket
[SS21200(ALL)01/96]
1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
[SS21300(ALL)01/96]
2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel
behind the trim at the rear of the luggage
compartment. Remove the trim panel. The
backside of the panel is scored at the
locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole
the size of the scoring in the trim panel to
provide access to the anchor nut. The hole
should be made on the same side of the
vehicle as the child safety seat will be
located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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[TO22000(ALL)03/96]
Removing the Key From the
Ignition
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[TO22100(ALL)01/96]
1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual
transaxle).
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[TO22200(ALL)01/96]
2. Set the parking brake fully.
[TO22300(ALL)01/96]
3.For a manual transaxle:Push in on the lock
cylinder and turn the key from ACC to
LOCK.
[TO22400(ALL)01/96]
For an automatic transaxle:Turn the key to
LOCK.
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[TO22500(ALL)03/96]
4. Remove the key.
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[TO22600(ALL)01/96]
If the driver or passenger door is open while the
key is still in the ignition, a warning chime
sounds.
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[TO22700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[TO22800(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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[GF02200(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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[GF02300(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[GF02400(ALL)01/96]
Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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[GF02500(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
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[GF02600(ALL)03/96]
The parking brake is not designed to stop a
moving vehicle, but you can use the parking
brake to stop your vehicle in an emergency if
the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
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[GF02800(ALL)01/96]
Steering Your Vehicle
[GF02900(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering.
Power steering uses energy from the engine to
help steer your vehicle.
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[GF03000(ALL)03/96]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
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[GF05095(ALL)03/96]
NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
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[GF05110(ALL)03/96]
To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
[GF05120(ALL)03/96]
Shift lock emergency override
[GF05130(ALL)03/96]
If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move
from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal
depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal.
[GF05140(ALL)03/96]
1. Remove the shift lock override cover with a
screwdriver.
[GF05150(ALL)03/96]
2. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock
override opening and push the screwdriver
down.
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[GF05160(ALL)03/96]
3. Push and hold the thumb button.
[GF05170(ALL)03/96]
4. Move the shift selector lever.
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[GF05180(ALL)05/96]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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[GF05190(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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[GF05200(ALL)01/96]
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
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[GF05500(ALL)05/96]
Driving
[GF05600(ALL)01/96]
When to use Overdrive (D with Overdrive
activated)
[GF05700(ALL)01/96]
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.
[GF05800(ALL)01/96]
However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth
gear Ðan 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.
[GF05850(ALL)05/96]
Cancelling Overdrive
[GF05900(ALL)05/96]
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.
[GF06100(ALL)01/96]
The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) button is located
on the gearshift. The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF)
light is located in the instrument cluster.
[GF06200(ALL)01/96]
The O/D OFF light is not illuminated during
normal vehicle operation. This allows the
transaxle to upshift and downshift from 1st
through 4th gears. When the O/D OFF button is
pressed, Overdrive is cancelled and the O/D
OFF light in the instrument cluster illuminates.
When the O/D OFF light is illuminated, the
transaxle will upshift and downshift from 1st
through 3rd gears.
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[GF07900(ALL)01/96]
Parking
[GF08000(ALL)01/96]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the shift selector
lever is securely latched in P (Park). This locks
the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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[GF08100(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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[GF08200(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[GF08300(ALL)01/96]
You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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[GF08400(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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