1996 Ford Probe Owners Manual

. 72
256

77, 83

. 55
. 57
. 55
. 58
. 58
. 57
. 54
. 43
. 77

164
164
166
177

203
203

153
154
156

155
154
156
115
245
214

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Mileage, calculating fuel economy . Mirrors, remote control Moon roof . Motorcraft parts. National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration .

New vehicle break-in . Octane rating . Odometer

description . trip odometer

Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) . Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Order forms, service information . Overseas offices . Parking brake operation . warning light.

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) PCV valve, specifications Power door locks . Power features door locks . mirrors moon roof . windows. Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding . servicing .

Prop rod, hood .

216
113
102
268

192

213

62
62
268
217
217
264
124
194

160
55
268
268
96

96
113
102
101

247
157
247
157
206

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Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear window . Remote entry system

adult. child . head . infant

replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects . Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires . Safe driving tips. Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

automatic locking mode (retractor) . cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for children. for infants . for pregnant women. head . maintenance . replacement warning light and chime.

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . tether anchorage hardware .

302 Index

121
101

100
. 99
192

. 23
104
23–24
185
169
234

162
192

214

. 13
. 15
. 14
. 23
23–24
104
. 14
. 14
. 54

17, 24–25
. 34
. 13
. 34

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Seat belts (see Safety restraints). Seats

child safety seats . folding rear seats . head restraints . rear seat access . split-folding rear seat .

SECTION: DR POSITION: 6705. Serial number (VIN). Service concerns Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

Shift positions (see Gearshift). Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Speed control

accelerating . canceling a set speed . resetting . resuming a set speed . tap up/tap down . turning off . Speedometer . Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery

is disabled . Steering, power . Steering, tilt

24
110
104
110
110
147
193
186

204
181
147, 154
102
238

175
175
175
174
268
162

91
93
92
93
92
93
62

42
43
46
44

169
157
88

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Steering wheel

center console. map pockets .

horn . locking . speed controls

Storage compartments .

Storing your vehicle . Sunroof (moon roof) . Supplemental air bag readiness light Tachometer . Tail lamps, cleaning . Temperature control

(see Climate control)

Testing the warning lights . Tether anchor installation

(see Child restraints)

Tires

changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . inspection and maintenance . replacing . rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire . storing your vehicle . tire grades . treadwear wear bands . wheel and tire matching .

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) Towing your vehicle . with a tow truck .

Transaxle

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding

(automatic) .

304 Index

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. 37
. 89
115
114
115
271
102
. 55

. 62
. 81

. 65
. 43

. 34

173
232
239
233
234
234
238
175
273
236
234, 236
234
235
166
181
181

147

242

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Transaxle control switch . Transmission, automatic operation . Transmission control switch . Trip odometer Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal

indicator lights . lever

149
147
149
62
263

83
77, 83

Upshift speeds . Used engine oil, disposal VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)

156
204, 220, 225, 244

decal

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading

automatic transaxles automatic transmissions . calculating the load . manual transaxles. manual transmissions .

Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)

Viscosity (see Engine oil) Warm engine, starting . Warning chimes, safety belt Warning lights, testing. Warning lights (see Lights). Warranties

basic. Canada . radio .

Warranty Information Booklet