1997 Ford Probe Owners Manual

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Index

ABS warning light

(see Anti-lock brake system) .

Accessory position on the ignition . Additives, engine oil Air bag supplemental restraint system

Air cleaner filter, specifications . Air conditioning, electronic automatic

and child safety seats . description . driver air bag . indicator light operation . passenger air bag . service and information labels . tone generator .

temperature control system .

sound system) .

Aluminum wheels. Antenna, radio (see Electronic

Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Assistance (see Customer assistance) Audio system (see Electronic

description . see also Brake . warning light. warninig light

Autolamp system (see Headlamps) . Automatic transaxle driving with . fluid, adding . fluid, checking .

sound system) .

13
61
190

113
104, 106
104, 106
11
106
106
106
110
237

49
214

21, 43
196

133
133
13
12
245

21
63

138
201
201

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Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

brake warning light . checking and adding . description .

Brakes

warning light.

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacities front disc. if brakes do not grip well . master cylinder . new brake linings . noise. parking . power braking . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Break-in period . Brights (high beams) .

149

175, 205
178
203
174
203
205
237
203
236

. 12
193
193

133
133

. 13
133
. 12
193
193
133
133
193
133
135
133
193
236
. 15

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Bulbs, replacing halogen . headlamps .

Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player (see Electronic

sound system) . Catalytic converter CD player (see Electronic sound system) Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Child safety restraints .

child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard seat . in rear seat. tether anchorage hardware .

Chime, safety belt . Cleaning your vehicle CD player and discs chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment exterior . exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel .

226
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
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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 .

233
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

252

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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 .