1997 FORD PROBE headlamp

226 %
*
[MC43100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
*
[MC43200(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
*
[MC43300(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[MC43400(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
%*
[MC43500(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
[MC43600(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle has retractable halogen headlamps.
If you need to replace a headlamp, have it done
by a Ford service technician.
% [MC43700(ALL)04/96]
High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[MC43800(ALL)01/96]
To replace the bulb:
[MC43900(ALL)01/96]
1. Remove the two side trim liftgate panels.
[MC44000(ALL)01/96]
2. Remove the liftgate trim clip and the liftgate
trim.
[MC44100(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise.
[MC44200(ALL)01/96]
4. Install the bulb by pushing straight into the
lamp socket and turning it clockwise until it
locks in place.
[MC44300(ALL)01/96]
5. Replace the liftgate trim and trim clip.
[MC44400(ALL)01/96]
6. Replace the two side trim liftgate panels.
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Update:Thu May 16 12:08:53 1996

Index 275
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 13
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 190
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats......... 113
description............104, 106
driver air bag..........104, 106
indicator light............. 11
operation.............. 106
passenger air bag........... 106
service and information labels..... 106
tone generator............ 110
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 237
Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 49
Aluminum wheels............ 214
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)........... 21,43
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 196
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 133
see also Brake............ 133
warning light.............. 13
warninig light............. 12
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 21
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transaxle
driving with............. 138
fluid, adding............. 201
fluid, checking............ 201
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Index 277
Bulbs, replacing
halogen............... 226
headlamps.............. 226
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 252
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 130
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 113
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 34
Catalytic converter........... 222
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 28
Chains, tires.............. 214
Changing a tire............. 167
Child safety restraints.......... 111
child safety seats........... 113
Child safety seats
and air bags............. 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard seat......... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
Chime, safety belt............. 11
Cleaning your vehicle
CD player and discs.......... 31
chrome and aluminum parts...... 231
engine compartment......... 232
exterior............... 230
exterior lamps............ 232
fabric................ 233
headlamps.............. 232
instrument panel.......... 49,231
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Index 283
H
Hazard flashers............. 155
Headlamps
aiming................ 225
checking alignment.......... 226
cleaning............... 232
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 66
replacing bulbs............ 225
Head restraints.............. 89
High beams, indicator light........ 15
Hood
latch location............. 186
release lever............. 186
working under the hood....... 184
Hoses, checking............. 199
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 252
Idle
relearning............178, 184
speed................ 128
Ignition, positions of the ignition...... 61
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....111, 113
Instrument cluster............. 8
Instrument panel............. 47
lighting up panel and interior...... 58
Interval wipers.............. 68
J
Jack
operation.............. 170
positioning.............. 170
storage............... 169
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 176
disconnecting cables.......... 178
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