1997 Ford Probe Owners Manual

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226

252

253
130

113

34
222
28
214
167
111
113

113
122

102, 113
113
113
113
122
11

31
231
232
230
232
233
232
. 49, 231

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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

interior. interior lamps. plastic parts polishing . rear windows . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels . windows .

Clock. Clutch

sound system)

sound system)

fluid reservoir operation while driving . recommended shift speeds . shifting the gears . Cold engine starting . Combination lap and shoulder belts . Compact disc player (see Electronic Compact disc radio (see Electronic

Console, description . Controls, mirrors . Convenience kit in cargo area . Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . preparing for storage . temperature gauge . warnings . Cooling fan . Crankcase emission filter . Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada .

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233
231
230
. 56
231
234
232
233
230
230
232
. 56
27, 43

193
147
150
148
127
98, 100

22, 28

. 22
. 80
. 78
169

196
236
. 18
196
184
237
247

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Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Dipstick

automatic transaxle fluid . engine oil power steering fluid . Disabled vehicle (see Towing) Doors . Driving under special conditions

heavy load . towing a trailer.

Electrical system, relays . Electronic radio with cassette

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic sound system

antenna . radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic

sound system) .

Emergencies, roadside assistance . battery acid spills . fuel . jump-starting . towing.

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter emissions warranty .

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243

201
191
199
179
76

151
153

165

34

43
43
23, 37
46

34

34

245
175, 206
219
174
179
134

222
4, 222

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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 . storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

checking and adding . checking hoses . disposal preparing for storage . proper solution . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge

description . mechanical .

Engine coolant temperature

gauge:electronic .

Engine fan . Engine:idle speed control. Engine oil

changing oil and oil filter . checking and adding . dipstick . disposal engine oil pressure gauge . filter, specifications . specifications . synthetic oil “break-in” oils . viscosity .

Exhaust fumes

. 15
128, 130
125
130
125
126
130
234
129

196
199
184, 193, 203
236
184, 193, 203
. 18

. 18
. 18

. 18
184
128

191
191
191
184, 193, 203
. 17
237
190
190
190
130

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Fan .

Regulation .

engine fan, avoiding injury .

Federal Communications Commission . Federal Highway Administration

Flashers, hazard. Flashing the lights. Flat tire . Foglamps. Ford Customer Assistance Center . Ford Motor Company of Canada . 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 filler door release lever . fuel gauge . octane rating . quality. running out of fuel . safety information relating to

automotive fuels . storing your vehicle. treating emergencies

Fuel cap

removing . replacing. Fuel filler door

remote release .

Fuel filter, specifications . Fuel gauge .

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184
45

155
66
167
57
247
252

252
254

220
217
215
237
215
16
217
217
220

219
235
219

215
215, 217

215
237
16

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Fuel pump shut-off switch

engine does not start starting after a collision .

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

engine coolant temperature gauge . fuel gauge . odometer . speedometer .

Gauges, Mechanical

engine coolant temperature gauge . engine oil pressure gauge . fuel gauge . odometer . speedometer . tachometer . trip odometer .

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load .

Gearshift

automatic operation . column-mounted . downshifting . floor-mounted . locking the gearshift. positions . shifting the gears . upshifting .

Gearshift:shifting the gears . GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load .

282 Index

130
130

215
217, 220
215