1997 Ford Probe Owners Manual

63
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 .

184
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

. 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

152
151
151

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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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