1996 Ford Probe Owners Manual

Engine

check engine warning light does not start fuel injected engine, starting . fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . starting . starting after a collision .

File:prixp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:30:26 1995

Engine (continued)

storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

271–272
. 45

checking and adding . checking hoses . disposal drain and flush . preparing for storage . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Engine fan . Engine knocking. Engine oil

description . mechanical .

221
229
. 204, 220, 225, 244
226
272
. 61
. 61
. 61
. 61
204
213

220
changing oil and oil filter . 218
checking and adding . dipstick . 218
. 204, 220, 225, 244
disposal . 60
engine oil pressure gauge . filter, specifications . 268
217–218
synthetic oil 5–6
“break-in” oils . viscosity . 217
. 48
Exhaust fumes Extended Service Plan, Ford . Federal Communications Commission . Federal Highway Administration

Flashers, hazard . Flashing the lights . Flat tire. Foglamps . Ford Customer Assistance Center . Ford Dispute Settlement Board . Ford Extended Service Plan . Ford Motor Company of Canada .

. 81
. 81
173
. 74
187
188
192

Regulation .

145

296 Index

File:prixp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:30:26 1995

Ford of Canada Customer

Assistance Centre . Foreign registration . French owner guides, how to obtain . Fuel

calculating fuel economy . choosing the right fuel filling your vehicle with fuel. filter, specifications . fuel gauge . octane rating . running out of fuel . safety information relating to

automotive fuels . storing your vehicle. treating emergencies

Fuel cap

removing . replacing.

Fuel filter, specifications . Fuel gauge . Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting

after a collision .

Fuses Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gasohol Gasoline (see Fuel) Gauges, Electronic

engine coolant temperature gauge . fuel gauge . odometer speedometer .

Gauges, Mechanical

charging system gauge . engine coolant temperature gauge . engine oil pressure gauge . fuel gauge .

192
194

216
212
210
268
60
213
215

214
272
214

210
212
268
60

46
248

210
212, 216
214
210

61
60
62
62

60
61
60
60

Index 297

File:prixp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:30:26 1995

Gauges, Mechanical (continued)

odometer . speedometer . tachometer . trip odometer .

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition.

Gearshift

automatic operation . downshifting . locking the gearshift. positions . shifting the gears . upshifting .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition.

Hatchback release . Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming . checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights flashing . high beam . raising manually . replacing bulbs .

Head restraints . High beams

indicator light operation .

Hood

latch location . release lever . working under the hood .

Horn . Hoses, checking .

298 Index

. 62
. 62
. 62
. 62

165
164

147
156
. 37
147
147, 154
156

165
164

117
. 81

256
256
. 81
. 78
. 81
. 80
. 79
256
104

. 58
. 80

206
206
204
. 87
229

File:prixp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:30:26 1995

Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . Idle

relearning . speed .

Ignition

positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster .

mechanical .

Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior . location of components .

Jack

operation . positioning .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables. disconnecting cables.

Keys

positions of the ignition . removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position .

Lamps

checking . daytime running light system . flashing the lamps . fog lamps . hazard flashers . high beams instrument panel, dimming .

193

173
45

37
41
24
51
52

72
63

177
177

171
173

37
41
37

256
78
81
74
81
80
72

Index 299

File:prixp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:30:26 1995

Lamps (continued)

interior lamps. replacing bulbs .

Lane change indicator

(see Turn signal)

Lights, warning and indicator air bag . anti-lock brakes (ABS) . brake . check engine . high beam . rear ABS . safety belt testing the warning lights . turn signal indicator.

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Lug nuts, standard . Maintenance schedule and record

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)

Maintenance (see Servicing) Maintenance (see servicing). Manual transaxle clutch . shifting gears . shift speeds.

Manual transmission

backing up (reverse). shifting gears . shift speeds. Map pockets . Master cylinder, brakes Methanol in fuel.