1997 FORD PROBE light

236 %
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[MC72300(ALL)01/96]
Cooling system
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[MC72400(ALL)01/96]
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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[MC72500(ALL)01/96]
Battery
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[MC72600(ALL)01/96]
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Check and recharge as necessary.
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[MC72700(ALL)01/96]
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Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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[MC72800(ALL)01/96]
Brakes
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[MC72900(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
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[MC73000(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[MC73100(ALL)01/96]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[MC73200(ALL)01/96]
Miscellaneous
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[MC73300(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
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[MC73400(ALL)01/96]
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts to prevent
corrosion.
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248procedure is not required prior to enforcing state
created rights or other rights which are
independent of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.
[HS02400(ALL)05/96]The Dispute Settlement Board
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[HS02500(ALL)05/96]
The Dispute Settlement Board is:
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[HS02600(ALL)05/96]
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an independent, third-party arbitration
program for warranty disputes
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[HS02700(ALL)05/96]
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available free to owners and lessees of
qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles
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[HS02800(ALL)05/96]
The Dispute Settlement Board may not be
available in all states. Ford Motor Company
reserves the right to change eligibility
limitations, modify procedures and/or
discontinue this service without notice and
without incurring obligations.
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[HS02900(ALL)05/96]
What Kinds of Cases Does the Board
Review?
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[HS03000(ALL)05/96]
The Board reviews all warranty performance
complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars
and Ford and Mercury light trucks under the
new vehicle limited warranty that have not been
resolved by either a dealer or Ford Motor
Company, except those involving:
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[HS03100(ALL)05/96]
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a non-Ford product
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[HS03200(ALL)05/96]
q
a non-Ford dealership
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[HS03300(ALL)05/96]
q
a vehicle sales transaction
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[HS03400(ALL)05/96]
q
request for reimbursement of consequential
expenses. Expenses incidental to the warranty
complaint being reviewed are eligible for
consideration
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[HS03500(ALL)05/96]
q
items not covered by the new vehicle limited
warranty
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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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276 Index
B
Backing up............... 149
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies.....175, 205
disconnecting............. 178
how to service............ 203
jumping a disabled battery....... 174
maintenance-free........... 203
proper disposal, recycling....... 205
replacement, specifications....... 237
servicing............... 203
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 12
checking and adding......... 193
description.............. 193
Brakes
adjustment.............. 133
anti-lock............... 133
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light............. 13
applying the brakes.......... 133
brake warning light........... 12
fluid, checking and adding....... 193
fluid, refill capacities......... 193
front disc............... 133
if brakes do not grip well....... 133
master cylinder............ 193
new brake linings............ 6
noise................. 133
parking............... 135
power braking............ 133
servicing............... 193
when storing your vehicle....... 236
Break-in period.............. 6
Brights (high beams)............ 15
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Index 279
D
Daytime running light system....... 63
Defects, reporting............ 243
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid....... 201
engine oil.............. 191
power steering fluid......... 199
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 179
Doors.................. 76
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 151
towing a trailer............ 153
E
Electrical system, relays......... 165
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 34
Electronic sound system
antenna................ 43
radio reception............. 43
tuning the radio.......... 23,37
warranty and service information.... 46
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 34
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 34
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 245
battery acid spills.........175, 206
fuel................. 219
jump-starting............. 174
towing................ 179
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 134
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 222
emissions warranty......... 4,222
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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
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Index 281
F
Fan.................. 184
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 184
Federal Communications Commission.... 45
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............. 155
Flashing the lights............. 66
Flat tire................ 167
Foglamps................. 57
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 252
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 252
Foreign registration........... 254
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 220
choosing the right fuel........ 217
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 215
filter, specifications.......... 237
fuel filler door release lever...... 215
fuel gauge............... 16
octane rating............. 217
quality................ 217
running out of fuel.......... 220
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 219
storing your vehicle.......... 235
treating emergencies......... 219
Fuel cap
removing.............. 215
replacing.............215, 217
Fuel filler door
remote release............ 215
Fuel filter, specifications......... 237
Fuel gauge................ 16
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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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