1997 Ford Probe Owners Manual

. 18
. 16
. 19
. 19

. 18
. 17
. 16
. 19
. 19
. 19
. 19

152
151
151

138
138
150
148
. 61
138, 148
138, 148
150
138, 148

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Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming. checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights . flashing . replacing bulbs . Head restraints . High beams, indicator light Hood

latch location . release lever . working under the hood .

Hoses, checking . Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . Idle

155

225
226
232
63
66
225
89
15

186
186
184
199

252

relearning . speed .

Ignition, positions of the ignition . Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster . Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior .

178, 184
128
61
111, 113
47
58
68

Interval wipers . Jack

operation . positioning . storage

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables. disconnecting cables.

170
170
169

176
178

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Keys

positions of the ignition . stuck in lock position .

Lamps

checking . daytime running light system . dome lamps . flashing the lamps. fog lamps hazard flashers . instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps. replacing bulbs .

Lane change indicator

(see Turn signal)

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

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

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225
. 63
. 58
. 66
. 57
155
. 58
. 58
225

62, 67

. 11
. 13
. 12
. 15
. 17
155
. 15
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. 13
. 11
. 15
126
62, 67

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Lug nuts

standard . tightening sequence .

Maintenance schedule and record

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)

Maintenance (see Servicing) Maintenance (see servicing) Manual transaxle

backing up (reverse) clutch . shifting gears. shift speeds Map pockets . Master cylinder, brakes . Mileage, calculating fuel economy . Mirrors

rearview . side view mirrors .

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) .

171
170

183
183

149
147
148
150
80
193
220

78
78
74
237

243

217

19
19
192, 237
190

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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 . Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear window .

washer reservoir

Regulations, National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration .

Relays . Remote entry system

replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects .

190
224
. 24
254

135
. 12
237
237
. 76

. 76
. 78
. 74
. 77

199
137
199
137
186

. 21
. 77
195

243
165

. 88
. 87
243

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adult child. head. infant .

Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

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

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

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

89, 98
111
89
111, 113
245
155
210

98
243

219

100
102
102
234
103
98
111
111, 113
89, 98
89
. 98, 100
104
98
104
11

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode

(retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard . in rear seat. tether anchorage hardware .

102, 113
122

102, 113
113
113
113
122

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Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . Seats

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

Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns . Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)

Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints). Side mirrors Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Speed control, turning off Speedometer Starting your vehicle