1997 FORD PROBE warning

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[GF05000(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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[GF05010(ALL)04/96]
Shift-lock System (If equipped)
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[GF05020(ALL)04/96]
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a
shift-lock system, which prevents shifting the
transaxle out of the P (Park) position without
depressing the brake pedal when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
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[GF05030(ALL)03/96]
To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position:
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[GF05040(ALL)03/96]
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[GF05050(ALL)03/96]
2. Start the engine.
[GF05060(ALL)03/96]
3. Push in the thumb button and move the
shift selector lever.
[GF05070(ALL)03/96]
4. SeeShift Lock Emergency Overridein this
section for more information.
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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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[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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151
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153
WARNING
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WARNING
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156 [ER00700(ALL)01/96]
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[ER00800(ALL)01/96]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[ER00850(ALL)01/96]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ER00900(ALL)05/96]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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[ER00910(ALL)03/96]
Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle.
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Update:Thu Jun 13 09:57:39 1996

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