1997 FORD PROBE hood open

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Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the bottom left corner
of the instrument panel.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the hood
at the center of the vehicle.
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3. Lift the hood and set the prop rod in the
hole in the hood marked with an arrow.
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When you close the hood, make sure the prop
rod is in its retainer and that the hood latches
securely.
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The hood release handle
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NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
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NOTE: Read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning
of this chapter before opening the
hood.
[MC04450(ALL)01/96]Engine Types
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Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
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q
a 2.0L (121 CID) fuel injected 16-valve
four-cylinder engine.
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q
a 2.5L (152 CID) fuel injected 24-valve
six-cylinder engine.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First)
(manual transaxle).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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Engine oil dipstick
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