1997 FORD PROBE check oil

280 Index
Engine
check engine warning light....... 15
does not start...........128, 130
fuel injected engine, starting...... 125
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 130
preparing to start........... 125
starting................ 126
starting after a collision........ 130
storing your vehicle.......... 234
Engine block heater........... 129
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 196
checking hoses............ 199
disposal...........184, 193, 203
preparing for storage......... 236
proper solution........184, 193, 203
temperature gauge........... 18
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 18
mechanical............... 18
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 18
Engine fan............... 184
Engine:idle speed control......... 128
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 191
checking and adding......... 191
dipstick............... 191
disposal...........184, 193, 203
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
filter, specifications.......... 237
specifications............. 190
synthetic oil............. 190
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
viscosity............... 190
Exhaust fumes............. 130
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996

284 Index
K
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
checking............... 225
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 58
flashing the lamps............ 66
fog lamps............... 57
hazard flashers............ 155
instrument panel, dimming....... 58
interior lamps.............. 58
replacing bulbs............ 225
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal).......... 62,67
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 11
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 13
brake................. 12
check engine.............. 15
engine oil pressure........... 17
hazard warning light......... 155
high beam............... 15
oil pressure............... 17
rear ABS................ 13
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 15
testing the warning lights....... 126
turn signal indicator......... 62,67
Load limits
GAWR................ 151
GVWR................ 151
trailer towing............. 153
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996

286 Index
Oil viscosity.............. 190
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 224
Order forms, service information...... 24
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake
operation............... 135
warning light.............. 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 237
PCV valve, specifications......... 237
Power door locks............. 76
Power features
door locks............... 76
mirrors................. 78
moon roof............... 74
windows................ 77
Power steering
dipstick............... 199
driving with power steering...... 137
fluid, checking and adding....... 199
servicing............... 137
Prop rod, hood............. 186
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 21
Rear window............... 77
washer reservoir........... 195
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 243
Relays................. 165
Remote entry system
replacement/additional transmitters.... 88
replacing the batteries.......... 87
Reporting safety defects......... 243
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996