1997 FORD PROBE lock

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
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996

278 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
interior................ 233
interior lamps............. 233
plastic parts............. 231
polishing............... 230
rear windows.............. 56
rustproofing............. 231
safety belts.............. 234
tail lamps.............. 232
upholstery and interior trim...... 233
washing............... 230
waxing................ 230
wheels................ 232
windows................ 56
Clock................. 27,43
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 193
operation while driving........ 147
recommended shift speeds....... 150
shifting the gears........... 148
Cold engine starting........... 127
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 98, 100
Compact disc player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 22,28
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 22
Console, description............ 80
Controls, mirrors............. 78
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 169
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 196
preparing for storage......... 236
temperature gauge........... 18
warnings............... 196
Cooling fan............... 184
Crankcase emission filter......... 237
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 247
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 252
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996

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

282 Index
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 130
starting after a collision........ 130
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 215
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 217, 220
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 215
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 18
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 19
speedometer.............. 19
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 18
engine oil pressure gauge........ 17
fuel gauge............... 16
odometer................ 19
speedometer.............. 19
tachometer............... 19
trip odometer.............. 19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 152
definition............... 151
driving with a heavy load....... 151
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 138
column-mounted........... 138
downshifting............. 150
floor-mounted............ 148
locking the gearshift........... 61
positions.............138, 148
shifting the gears.........138, 148
upshifting.............. 150
Gearshift:shifting the gears......138, 148
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 152
definition............... 151
driving with a heavy load....... 151
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

Index 287
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 89,98
child................. 111
head.................. 89
infant..............111, 113
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 155
Rotating the tires............ 210
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 98
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 219
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 100
automatic locking mode........ 102
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 102
cleaning the safety belts........ 234
extension assembly.......... 103
for adults............... 98
for children............. 111
for infants............111, 113
for pregnant women........ 89,98
head.................. 89
lap and shoulder belts....... 98,100
maintenance............. 104
proper use............... 98
replacement............. 104
warning light and chime........ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags...........102, 113
attaching with tether straps...... 122
automatic locking mode
(retractor)...........102, 113
in front seat............. 113
in rear outboard........... 113
in rear seat.............. 113
tether anchorage hardware...... 122
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996

288 Index
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 98
Seats
child safety seats........... 113
cleaning upholstery.......... 233
folding rear seats............ 96
head restraints............. 89
rear seat access............. 96
split-folding rear seat.......... 96
Serial number (VIN)........... 252
Service concerns............. 246
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 184
servicing when you tow........ 179
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....138, 148
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)....... 98,100
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 100
Side mirrors............... 78
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)..... 74
Snow tires and chains.......... 214
Spare tire
changing the tire.........167, 170
conventional spare.......... 169
finding the spare........... 169
removing the spare tire........ 169
storing the flat tire........169, 171
temporary spare........... 168
Spark plugs, specifications........ 237
Speed control, turning off......... 72
Speedometer............... 19
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 125
starting a cold engine......... 127
starting after a collision........ 130
starting a warm engine........ 127
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 174
Steering, power............. 137
Steering wheel, locking........... 61
Storage compartments........... 80
File:prixp.ex
Update:Tue Jun 11 11:04:36 1996