1997 FORD PROBE Owners Manual

54 [CF07200(ALL)04/96]If the inside of your vehicle is very warm, drive
for a few minutes with the windows down. This
forces most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle and helps the air conditioning cool the
vehicle faster.
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MAX A/C
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When MAX A/C is selected, cooled interior air
is recirculated through the system. This position
is more efficient than NORM A/C.
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To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:
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1. Turn the function selector control to MAX
A/C.
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2. Turn the temperature control to the blue
(cool) area.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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Because MAX A/C uses recirculated air, MAX is
usually more efficient than NORM A/C. You
can switch to outside air NORM A/C at any
time, especially after the vehicle has cooled
down.
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You may notice a slight odor when using the
MAX A/C position. This is normal. If the odor
becomes annoying, switch the function selector
to NORM A/C.
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To provide the most quiet operation when using
MAX A/C, reduce the fan speed after a
comfortable temperature has been reached.
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NORM A/C
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When maximum air conditioning is not needed,
you can use the NORM A/C position to cool
your vehicle with outside air. Cooling your
vehicle this way brings in outside air and is
quieter, but it is less efficient.
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To cool your vehicle using outside air:
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1. Turn the function selector control to NORM
A/C.
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2. Turn the temperature control all the way to
left to the blue (cool) area.
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3. Set the fan at the desired speed.
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In mild weather, setting the function selector
control in the VENT position will add cool air to
your vehicle without using the air conditioning.
You will get better fuel economy without using
the air conditioning.
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Engine Idle Speed Control System
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Genuine Ford air conditioning (either
factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an
engine idle speed control system that
compensates for engine speed loss that may
occur when the air conditioning compressor is
running. This idle speed control holds the engine
idle essentially constant, regardless of whether
the air conditioning system is on or off.
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NOTE: Whenever service to the air
conditioning system is required, make
sure the service facility uses a
refrigerant recycling system. These
systems will capture the refrigerant for
reuse. Releasing certain refrigerants
into the atmosphere is hazardous to the
environment.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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Rear window defroster button
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window. The rear window defroster
button is located on the lower right of the
instrument panel below the climate control
panel. This button is also used to activate your
heated power mirrors (if equipped).
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To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow and/or ice from the rear
window.
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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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3. Press the rear defrost button. The indicator
light turns on.
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The defroster turns off automatically after 15 to
25 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on
the defroster again. It will also automatically
shut off any time the engine is shut off.
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NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
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The rear window wiper and washer buttons are
located on the instrument panel below the
climate control panel.
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To operate the rear wiper, push the rear window
wiper button. Push the button a second time to
turn the wiper off. To operate the rear washer,
push and hold the rear window washer button
in. The washer will spray until the button is
released.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps
are on low beam. To activate fog lamps, push
the button on the control panel below the
climate controls. An indicator light on the button
will illuminate. Push the button again to turn
the fog lamps off.
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Fog lamp button
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Interior Lights
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
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The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to
the left of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
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Dome Lamp
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The dome lamp illuminates whenever one of the
front doors is opened and turns off
automatically when the doors are closed. You
may turn the dome lamp on and off while the
doors are closed by using the ON/OFF switch
located on the interior/map lamp control panel.
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Interior/map lamp control panel
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Map lamps (if equipped)
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The map lamps can be turned on by using the
interior/map lamp control panel located between
the sun visors.
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There are two map lamps, one for the driver
and one for the passenger. To turn on the map
lamp, push the button that is next to the lamp.
Push the buttons again to turn the map lamps
off.
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Radio
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For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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Ignition lock cylinder
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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To remove the key if you have a manual
transaxle, push the key in while turning it to the
LOCK position.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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ACC (Accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories to operate while the engine
is not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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