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Table of Contents

Introductory Information ............................... 1

Safety Restraints .............................................. 9

Starting Your Probe ...................................... 37

Warning Lights and Gauges ....................... 51

Instrument Panel Controls .......................... 63

Steering Column Controls .......................... 77

Features ............................................................ 95

Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 121

Driving Your Probe .................................... 147

Roadside Emergencies ................................ 169Customer Assistance ................................... 185

Accessories .................................................... 197

Servicing Your Probe ................................. 203

Quick Index ......................................... 281Index ................................................................ 291

Service Station Information ....................... 308


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Introductory Information

Fords Commitment to YouAt Ford Motor Comp any, excellence is thecontinuous commitment to achieve the bestresult possible. It is ded ication to learning wh atyou want, determination to develop the rightconcept, and execution of that concept with care,precision, and attention to detail. In short,excellence means being the standard by w hichothers are judged.

Our Guiding Principles

u Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, thequality of our products and services must beour number one priority.

u You are the focus of everything we do. Ou rwork must be done with you in mind,providing better products and services thanour competition.

u Continuous improvement is essential to oursuccess. We must strive for excellence ineverything w e d o: in our products in theirsafety and value and in our services, ourhuman relations, our competitiveness, and

our profitability.u Employee involvement is our way of life .

We are a team. We m ust treat one anotherwith trust and respect.

u Dealers and suppliers are our partners. Wemu st m aintain mu tually beneficialrelationships with dealers, suppliers, and ourother business associates.


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u Integrity is never compromised. Our condu ctworldwide must be pursued in a manner thatis socially responsible an d comm ands respectfor its integrity an d for its positivecontributions to society.

Things to Know About UsingThis GuideCongratulations on the purchase of your newvehicle. This guide has information about theequipment and the options for your new vehicle.You may not have bought all of the optionsavailable to you. If you do not know whichinformation applies to your vehicle, talk to yourdealer.

This guide describes equipment and givesspecifications for equipment that was in effectwhen this guide was ap proved for p rinting. Fordmay discontinue mod els or change specificationsor d esign without any n otice and withoutincurring obligation.

NOTES and WARNINGS

NOTES give you additional information aboutthe subject matter you are referencing.

WARNINGS remind you to be especially carefulin those areas wh ere carelessness can causedamage to your vehicle or personal injury toyourself, your passengers or other people. Pleaseread all WARNINGS carefully.

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Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you willprobably return to it when you have a specificquestion or n eed add itional information. To helpyou find specific information quickly, you canuse the Quick Index, table of contents, or theIndex.

The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each itemwh ich indicates wh ere d etailed information canbe found .

This guide has a table of contents at thebeginning of the book to show chapter titles.

To use the Index , turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for theword that best describes the information youneed. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them u p. Wehave designed the Index so that you can findinformation under a technical term.

Canadian Owners French Version

French Owner Guides can be obtained from yourdealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

Your Maintenance Schedule andRecord BookletThe Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet liststhe services that are most important for keepingyour vehicle in good condition. A record log isalso provided to help you keep track of allservices performed.


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About the WarrantiesYour vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty , ExtendedWarranties on certain parts, and EmissionsWarranties .

Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefullyto find out about your vehicles warranties andyour basic rights and responsibilities.

If you lose your Warranty In formation Booklet, youcan get a new one free of charge. Contact any

Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to theaddresses and phone nu mbers on the first pageof this owner guide.

Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan

If you bou ght your vehicle in the U.S., you canbuy a Ford Extended Service Plan for yourvehicle. This optional contract provides serviceprotection for a longer period of time than thebasic warranty that comes with your vehicle.

You do not have to buy this option when youbuy your vehicle. However, your option topurchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runsout after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See yourdealer for more details about the Ford ExtendedService Plan .

If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did nottake advantage of the Ford Extended ServicePlan at the time of purchase, you may still beeligible. See your dealer for the details.


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Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation

Regulations such as those issued by the FederalHighway Administration or issued pursuant tothe Occup ational Safety an d Health Act (OSHA),and/ or state and local laws and regulations mayrequire additional equipment for the way youintend to u se the vehicle. It is the responsibilityof the registered owner to determine theapplicability of such laws and regulations toyour intended use for the vehicle, and toarrange for the installation of requiredequipment. Your Ford dealer has informationabout the availability of many items of equipment which m ay be ordered for yourvehicle.

Breaking Your Vehicle InYour new vehicle goes through an adjustment orbreak-in period during the first 1,000 miles(1,600 km ) that you drive it. During the break-in

period, you need to pay careful attention to howyou drive your vehicle.

u Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehiclehas new brake linings, you should take thesesteps:

Watch traffic carefully so th at you cananticipate when to stop.

Begin braking well in ad vance.

Apply the brakes gradually.

The break-in period for new brake liningslasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.


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u Use only the type of engine oil that Fordrecommends. See Engine oil recommendationsin the Index. Do not use special break-inoils.

Cleaning the Outside of YourVehicleWashing and Polishing Your Vehicle

Wash the outside of your vehicle, including theunderside, with a mild detergent.

DO NOT:

u Wash your vehicle with hot water

u Wash you r vehicle wh ile it sits in directsunlight

u Wash your vehicle while the body is hot

Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damagethe paint, especially in hot weather. Wash yourvehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.

Take similar precautions if your vehicle isexposed to chemical ind ustrial fallout.

Paint damage resulting from fallout is notrelated to a defect in paint materials orworkmanship and therefore is not covered bywarranty. Ford, however, believes that continualimprovement in customer satisfaction is a highpriority. For this reason, Ford has au thorized itsdealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, thesurfaces of new vehicles damaged byenvironmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comesfirst. Customers may be required to bring theirvehicle in for inspection by a Fordrepresentative.

Polish your vehicle to remove harmful depositsand protect the finish.


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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts

Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a m ild

detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, fuel or strong d etergents.

Cleaning Plastic Parts

Some of your vehicles exterior trim parts areplastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routinecleaning.

Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents

or petroleum -based cleaners.If you have your vehicle rustproofed, removeoversprayed ru stproofing with a tar and road oilremover. If rustproofing is not removed fromplastic and rubber parts, it can causedeterioration.

Because your vehicles side mou ldings arepainted in lacquer, do not u se thinners orsolvents to clean them.


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Safety Restraints

Important Safety Belt InformationThe use of safety belts helps to restrain you andyour passengers in case of a collision. In moststates and in Canada the law requires their use.

Safety belts provide best restraint when:

u the seatback is upright

u the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)

u the lap belt is snug and low on the hips

u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest

u the knees are straight forward

To help you remember to fasten your safety belt,a warning light may come on and a chime maysound . See Safety Belt W arning Light/Chime in theWarning Lights and Gauges chapter.

See the following sections in this chapter fordirections on how to properly use these safetybelts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in thischapter for sp ecial instructions abou t u singsafety belts for children.

R WARNING

Make sure that you and your passengerswear safety belts. Always drive and ridewith your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips.


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R WARNING

Never wear the shoulder belt under thearm. Never swing it around the neck overthe inside shoulder. Never use a singlebelt for more than one person or acrossmore than one seating position. Eachseating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which ismade up of one buckle and one tonguethat are designed to be used as a pair.Failure to follow these precautions could

increase the risk and/or severity of injuryin a collision.

R WARNING

Ford recommends that all safety beltassemblies and attaching hardware shouldbe inspected by a qualified technicianafter any collision. Safety belt assembliesnot in use during a collision should also

be inspected and replaced if eitherdamage or improper operation is noted.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury in acollision, children should always ride withthe seatback upright.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on hisor her lap while the vehicle is moving.The passenger cannot protect the childfrom injury in a collision.

Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving tolessen the risk of the door coming open in acollision.


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Combination Lap and ShoulderBeltsWhile your vehicle is in m otion, the combinationlap and shoulder belt ad justs to your movement.However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph(8 km/ h) or m ore, the lap and shoulder beltlocks and helps reduce your forward movement.

After you get into you r veh icle, close the doorand lock it. Then adjust the driver or passengerseat to the position that suits you best.

Pull the combination lap/ shoulder belt from theretractor so that the shoulder portion of the beltcrosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the beltis not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insertthe belt tongue into the proper buckle until youhear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure thetongue is securely fastened to the buckle bypulling on tongue.

Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt

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Automatic locking mode

In this operating mode, the shoulder belt

retractor w ill be automatically locked and willremain locked when the combinationlap/ shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does notallow the occupant freedom of movement. Thismode provides the following:

u A tight lap/ shoulder belt on the occupant.

u Child safety seat installation.

R WARNING

Rear-facing infant seats should never beplaced in the front seats.

This mode must be used when installing a childseat. To switch the retractor from the emergencylocking mode to the automatic locking mode,perform the following steps:

1. Buckle the lap/ shoulder combination belt.

2. Pull on the belt until all of the stored belt isout of the retractor and a click is heard.

3. A clicking sound will continue to be heardas the belt is allowed to retract. Thisindicates that the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode.

NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulderbelt is unbuckled and allowed toretract completely, the retractor willswitch to the vehicle sensitive(emergency) locking mode. See thedetailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter.


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Safety Belt Extension AssemblyA safety belt that is too short even when fullyextended can be lengthened. You can add abouteight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with asafety belt extension assembly. Safety beltextensions are available at no cost from yourdealer.Use only extensions manufactured by the samesupp lier as the safety belt. Manufactureridentification is located at the end of thewebbing on the label. Also, use the safety beltextension only if the safety belt is too short for

you when fully extended. Do not use extensionto change the fit of the shoulder belt across thetorso.

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Failure to follow these instructions willaffect the performance of the safety beltsand increase the risk of personal injury.

Safety Belt MaintenanceCheck the safety belt systems periodically to makesure that they work properly and are not damaged.All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,buckles, front seat belt buckle sup port assemblies(slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tetherbracket assemblies (if equipp ed), and attachinghardware, should be inspected after anycollision. Ford recommends that all safety belt

assemblies used in vehicles involved in acollision be replaced. However, if the collisionwas minor and a qualified technician finds thatthe belts do not show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do n ot need to bereplaced. Safety belt assemblies not in useduring a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improper operationis noted.


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Cleaning the Safety Belts

Clean the safety belts with any mild soap

solution th at is recommend ed for cleaningupholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye thebelt webbing because this may weaken it.

Air Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS)The driver and right front passenger air bags areSupplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), providedat these seating positions in addition to the

lap/ shoulder belt, and are designed tosupplement the protection provided to properlybelted occupants in moderate to severe frontalcollisions. The sup plemental air bag system doesnot p rovide restraint to the lower body.

The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts

R WARNING

Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle

occupants to be properly restrained andhelp reduce the risk of injury in acollision.

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All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should always wear their safetybelts, even when an air bag SupplementalRestraint System is provided.


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There are four very important reasons to usesafety belts even with an air bag system. Useyour safety belts to:

u help keep you in the proper position (awayfrom the air bag) when it inflates

u reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side orrear impact collisions, because an air bag isnot designed to inflate in such situations

u redu ce the risk of h arm in frontal collisionsthat are not severe enough to activate thesupplemental air bag

u reduce the risk of being thrown from yourvehicle

The Importance of Being Properly Seated

In a collision, the air bag mu st inflate extremelyfast to help provide additional protection foryou. In order to do this, the air bag must inflatewith considerable force. If you are not seated ina normal riding position with your back against

the seatback, the air bag may not protect youproperly and could possibly hurt you as itinflates.

R WARNING

If a passenger is not properly seated andrestrained, an inflating air bag could causeserious injury.

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In rear-facing infant seats, the infants head iscloser to the air bag. The force of the rapidlyinflating air bag could push the top of therear-facing seat against the vehicle seatback orcenter arm rests (if so equipp ed), or centerconsole (if so equipped). REAR-FACINGINFANT CARRIERS MUST ALWAYS BESECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other childsafety seats and infant seats should be secured inthe rear seat whenever possible.

Your vehicle is equipped with a right frontpassenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great

force, faster than the blink of an eye. Frontpassengers, especially children and small adu lts,must never sit on the front edge of the seat,stand near the glove compartment of theinstrument panel, or lean over near the air bagcover when the vehicle is moving. All occupantsshould sit w ith their backs against the seatback,move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use th e safety belts. Childrenweighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always shou lduse child or infant seats.

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When using forward-facing child seatsmove the passenger seat as far back fromthe instrument panel as possible. NEVERSECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATSIN THE FRONT SEAT.


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THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATINGPASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOPOF THE REAR-FACING SEAT A GAINST THEVEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS ORCONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATSMUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REARSEAT.

R WARNING

Do not place objects or mount equipmenton or near the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seat areas that

may come in contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow this instruction mayincrease the risk of personal injury in theevent of a collision.

For additional important safety information onthe p roper use of seat belts, child seats, andinfant seats, please read the other sections of thispart of the Ow ner Guide, especially sectionsentitled Safety Belts for Children an d Safety Seats

for Children.How the Air Bag Supplemental RestraintSystem Operates

The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint Systemconsists of the driver and passenger air bags,impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, areadiness light and tone, and the electricalwiring which connects the components.

The driver air bag is in the center of the steeringwheel. The front passenger seat air bag islocated in the center of the instrument panelledge above the glove compartment. Both airbags are designed to stay out of sight until theyare activated.


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The location of the air bag and warning labels

If a collision occurs, the sensors sense theseverity of the impact and activate the air bags if

necessary. The air bag system is designed todep loy in frontal and front-angled collisionsmore severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight) head-on at about28 m ph (45 km/ h). Because the system sensesthe crash severity rather than vehicle speed,some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 m ph(45 km/ h) will not inflate the air bag.


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When the sensors activate the system, the airbags inflate rapidly, filling with non-toxicnitrogen gas in a fraction of a second.Immediately after inflation, the air bags deflateby releasing the nitrogen gas through vent holes.The whole process takes place in a matter of seconds.

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Air bag system components get hot afterinflation. Do not touch them afterinflation.

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The air bag system uses a readiness light on theinstrument cluster and a tone to indicate thecondition of the system. When you turn theignition key to the ON position, this light willilluminate for app roximately six (6) seconds andthen turn off. This indicates that the system isoperating n ormally. NOTE: Maintenance of theair bag system is not required.

A problem with the system is indicated by oneor more of the following:

u the read iness light will either flash or stay lit,

u or it will not light imm ediately after ignitionis turned on,

u or a group of five beeps will be heard. Thetone pattern will repeat periodically until theproblem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, have the air bagsystem serviced at you r Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer imm ediately. Unless serviced, the air bagsupplemental restraint system may not functionproperly in the event of a collision.

R WARNING

Do not attempt to service, repair, ormodify the Air Bag SupplementalRestraint System or its fuses. See yourFord or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped

vehiclesFor disposal of air bags or air bag equippedvehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer. Air bags MUST be disposed of byqualified personnel.


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Safety Restraints for ChildrenIn the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law

to u se safety restraints for children. If smallchildren ride in your vehicle this generallyincludes children who are four years old oryounger and who w eigh 40 pounds (18 kg) orless you must put them in safety seats thatare made specially for children. Safety beltsalone do not provide maximum protection forthese children. Check your local and state lawsfor specific requirements.

R WARNINGNever let a passenger hold a child on hisor her lap while the vehicle is moving.The passenger cannot protect the childfrom injury in a collision.

R WARNING

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure

children sit where they can be properlyrestrained.

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Passengers should not be allowed to ridein the cargo area. Persons not riding in aseat with a fastened seat belt are muchmore likely to suffer serious injury in acollision. Cargo should always be secured

to prevent it from shifting and causingdamage to the vehicle or harm topassengers.


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Safety Seats for Children

Use a safety seat that is recommended for thesize and weight of the child. Always follow thesafety seat manu facturers instructions w heninstalling and using the safety seat.

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seathaving a top tether strap. Install the child safetyseat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For moreinformation on top tether straps see AttachingSafety Seats With Tether Straps in this chapter.

When installing a child safety seat, be sure touse th e correct safety belt buckle for that seatingposition, and make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.

Your vehicle is equipped with a right frontpassenger air bag. Air bags deploy with greatforce, faster than the blink of an eye. Frontpassengers, especially children and small adu lts,must never sit on the front edge of the seat,

stand near the glove compartment of theinstrument panel, or lean over near the air bagcover when the vehicle is moving. All occupantsshould sit w ith their backs against the seatback,move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use th e safety belts. Childrenweighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always shou lduse child or infant seats.


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R WARNING

When using forward-facing child seats

move the passenger seat as far back fromthe instrument panel as possible. NEVERSECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATSIN THE FRONT SEAT.

THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATINGPASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOPOF THE REAR-FACING SEAT A GAINST THEVEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS ORCONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS

MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REARSEAT.

All child restraint systems are d esigned to besecured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by thelap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.

R WARNING

If you do not properly secure the safetyseat, the child occupying the seat may beinjured during a collision or sudden stop.An unsecured safety seat could also injureother passeng ers.

R WARNING

Carefully follow all of the manufacturersinstructions included with the safety seatyou put in your vehicle. If you do notinstall and use the safety seat properly,the child may be injured in a sudden stopor collision.


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Installing Child Safety Seats

Your vehicle is equipped with a dual lockingmode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. Theautomatic locking mode must be used wheninstalling a child seat or infant carrier in thefront passenger seat or rear seats.

R WARNING

Never install a rear-facing child seat orinfant carrier in the right front passengerseat.

If you install a child safety seat or infant carrierin any of the seating positions, you mu st followthe p roper p rocedures:

1. Position the child seat or infant carrier onthe p assenger seat of the vehicle.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt, then graspthe shoulder belt and lap belt together.


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Grasping lap and shoulder belt together

3. While holding the shoulder and lap beltportions together, route the tongue through

the child seat according to the child seatmanufacturers instructions. Be sure the beltwebbing is not twisted.


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Routing safety belt through child seat or infant carrier

Buckling the belt


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Removing slack from belt

6. Before placing the child in the child seat orinfant carrier, forcibly tilt the seat from sideto side, and tug it forward to m ake sure thatthe seat is securely held in place.


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Checking that the seat is secure

7. Double check that the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. Try to pull morebelt out of the retractor. If you cannot, thebelt is in the automatic locking mode.


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Checking the retractor

8. Check to make sure that the child seat orinfant carrier is properly secured prior toeach use. If the belt is not locked, rep eatsteps 4 through 7.

NOTE: To remove the retractor from automaticlock mode, allow seat belt retract fullyto its stowed position and the retractorwill automatically switch back to thevehicle sensitive locking mode fornormal adult usage.


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R WARNING

When using any infant or child restraint

system, it is important that you follow theinstructions and warnings provided by themanufacturer concerning its installationand use. Failure to follow each of therestraint manufacturers instructions couldincrease the risk or severity of an injuryin the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Attaching Safety Seats With Tether StrapsSome manufacturers make safety seats thatinclude a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoringpoint. Other manufacturers offer the tether strapas an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information abou tordering a tether strap.

Front SeatsTo install a tether from a child safety seat in thefront seat:

1. Buckle the lap/ shoulder belt (in the seatdirectly behind the front passenger seat inwhich the child safety seat will be installed).

2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seatretractor to switch the retractor to automaticlocking mode.

3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from thelap/ shoulder belt.

4. Install the child safety seat in the front seat.Refer to the previous section on InstallingSafety Seats . Hook the tether strap hook around the webbing near the center of theshoulder portion of the locked lap/ shoulderbelt.

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3. Install the hardware for anchoring the tetherfollowing the instructions in th e tetheranchorage hard ware kit.

4. Re-install luggage comp artment cover.

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Starting Your Probe

IgnitionUnderstanding the Positions of the Ignition

Ignition lock cylinder

LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks thegearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).

LOCK is the only position that allows you toremove the key. The LOCK feature helps toprotect your vehicle from theft.

To remove the key if you have a manualtransaxle, push the key in while turning it to theLOCK position.

If your key is stuck in the LOCK position andwill not turn, move your steering wheel left orright until the key turns freely.

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ON allows you to test your vehicles warninglights (except the brake system warning light) tomake sure they work before you start the

engine. The key returns to the ON position oncethe engine is started and remains in this positionwhile the engine runs.

START cranks the engine. Release the key oncethe engine starts so that you do not d amage thestarter. The key should return to ON when yourelease it. The START position also allows youto test the brake warning light.

Shift-lock System

For your safety, the op tional automatic transaxlehas the shift-lock system, which prevents shiftingthe transaxle out of the P (Park) position withoutdepressing the brake pedal when the ignitionswitch is in the ON position.

To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)position:

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine.

3. Push in the thumb button and move theshift selector lever.

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Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever

NOTE: When the ignition key is in the ACCor LOCK position, the transaxle cannotbe shifted from the P (Park) position.If the brake pedal is repeatedlydepressed and released when the

ignition is in the ON position and theselector lever is in the P (Park)position, a chattering near the gearshiftlever may be heard. This is not amalfunction.


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Removing the Key From the Ignition

1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manualtransaxle).

2. Set the parking brake fully.

3. For a manual transaxle: Push in on the lock cylinder and turn the key from ACC toLOCK.

For an automatic transaxle: Turn the key toLOCK.

4. Remove the key.If the driver or passenger door is open while thekey is still in the ignition, a warning chimesounds.

R WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully andmake sure that the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or

in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).

R WARNING

Do not leave children, unreliable adults,or pets alone in your vehicle. They couldaccidentally injure themselves or othersthrough inadvertent operation of thevehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days,temperatures in a closed vehicle could

quickly become high enough to causesevere and possibly fatal injuries topeople as well as animals.


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Fuel-Injected EnginesWhen starting a fuel-injected engine, the mostimportant thing to remember is to avoidpressing down on the accelerator before orduring starting . Only use the accelerator whenyou have problems getting your vehicle started.See Starting Your Engine in this chapter fordetails about when to use the accelerator whileyou start your vehicle.

Starting Your VehiclePreparing to Start Your Vehicle

R WARNING

Do not start your vehicle in a closedgarage or other enclosed area. Never sit ina stopped vehicle for more than a shortperiod of time with the engine running.Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter formore instructions.

Before you start your vehicle, d o th e following:1. Make sure you and all your passengers

buckle your safety belts. See Safety Restraintsin the Index for more details.

2. Make sure the headlamps and otheraccessories are tu rned off when starting.

3. If you have an automatic transaxle , makesure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the

parking brake is set before you turn the key.If you have a manual transaxle , make surethat the parking brake is fully set, push theclutch pedal to the floor, and p ut thegearshift into Neutral before you turn thekey. (Remember, the starter will operateonly if the clutch pedal is pushed all theway to the floor.)


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Testing the Warning Lights

Before you start your vehicle, you should testthe warning lights on the instrument panel tomake sure that they work. Refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.

Starting Your Engine

To start your engine:

1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section.

2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turnthe ignition key to the ON position.

3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal whenstarting your engine. DO NOT use theaccelerator while the vehicle is p arked.

4. Turn the key to the START position(cranking) un til the engine starts. Allow thekey to return to the ON position after theengine has started.

If you have difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering w heel slightly because itmay be binding.

For a cold engine:

u At temperatures 10F (-12C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15)seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,wait ap proximately ten (10) seconds so youdo not flood the engine, then try again.

u At temperatures above 10F (-12C): If theengine does not start in five (5) seconds onthe first try, turn the key to OFF, waitapproximately ten (10) seconds so you do notflood the engine, then try again.


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For a warm engine:

u Do not hold the key in the START positionfor more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5)seconds on the first try, turn the key to theOFF position. Wait a few seconds after th estarter stops, then try again.

Whenever you start your vehicle, release the keyas soon as the engine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter or flood the engine.

After you start the en gine, let it idle for a fewseconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal andput the gearshift lever in gear. Release theparking brake. Slowly release the brake pedaland drive away in the normal manner.

NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped w ith anautomatic transaxle that has aninterlock that prevents you fromshifting out of P (Park) unless yourfoot is on the brake pedal.

If the engine does not start after two attempts:1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floorand hold it.

3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.

4. Release the ignition key when the enginestarts.

5. Release the accelerator gradu ally as theengine speeds up . Then d rive away in thenormal manner.

If the engine still does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been triggered. Fordirections on how to reset the switch see FuelPump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.


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A comp uter system controls the engines idlespeed. When you start your vehicle, the enginesidle speed normally runs high. These fasterengine speeds will make your vehicle moveslightly faster than its normal id le speed. Itshould, however, slow down after a short time.If it does not, have the idle speed checked.

If the engine idle speed does not slow downautomatically, do n ot allow you r veh icle to idlefor more than 10 minutes. Have the vehiclechecked.

R WARNING

Extended idling at high engine speeds canproduce very high temperatures in theengine and exhaust system, creating therisk of fire or other damage.

R WARNING

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle indry grass or other dry ground cover. The

emission system heats up the enginecompartment and exhaust system, whichcan start a fire.

Engine Block Heater (If equipped)

Engine block heaters are strongly recommendedif you live in a region where temperatures reach-10F (-23C) or below. An engine block heaterwarms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine faster, and allowsthe heater-defrost system to respond quickly.

To turn the heater on, simply plug it into agrounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends thatyou use a 110-volt circuit that is p rotected by aground fault circuit interrupter.


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To prevent electrical shock, do not useyour heater with ungrounded electricalsystems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.

For best results, plug the heater in at least threehours before you start your vehicle. Using theheater for longer than three hours will notdamage the engine, so you can p lug it in atnight to start your vehicle the followingmorning.

If the Engine Cranks but DoesNot Start or Does Not Start Aftera CollisionThe Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch

If the engine cranks but does not start or doesnot start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the fuelpum p when your vehicle has been involved in asubstantial jolt.Once the shu t-off switch is triggered, you mu streset the switch by hand before you can startyour vehicle.


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The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch

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If you see or smell fuel, do not reset theswitch or try to start your vehicle. Haveall the passengers get out of the vehicleand call the local fire department or atowing service.


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If your engine cranks but does not start after acollision or substantial jolt:

1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK

position.2. Check und er the vehicle for leaking fuel.

3. If you do n ot see or smell fuel, push the redreset button on the fuel pump shut-off switch down.

The reset switch on your vehicle is located onthe left side of the luggage compartmentunder the carpet. The red reset button is

under the raised area of the rubber cover.4. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle

starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn thekey to the LOCK position.

5. Check und er the vehicle again for leakingfuel. If you see or smell fuel, do not startyour vehicle again. If you d o not see orsmell fuel, you can try to start you r veh icleagain.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

Carbon monoxide, although colorless andodorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Takeprecautions to avoid its dangerou s effects.

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Do not start your vehicle in a closedgarage or other enclosed area. Never sit in

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R WARNING

If you smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your dealer inspect yourvehicle immediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes.

Have the exhaust and body ventilation systemschecked whenever:

u your vehicle is raised for service

u the sound of the exhaust system changes

u your vehicle has been dam aged in a collision

Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inletvents clear of snow , leaves, and other d ebris.

If the engine is idling while you are stopped inan open area for long periods of time, open thewindows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjustthe heating or air conditioning to bring inoutside air.

u If you are using the heater, set the fan speed

on MEDIUM or HIGH with the functionselector control on VENT.

u If you want to use the air conditioner, set thefunction selector control in the NORM A/ Cposition which brings in fresh air.


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Warning Lights andGauges

The instrument panel (dashboard) on yourvehicle is divided into several different sections.The illustrations on the following pages showthe major p arts of the instrument panel that aredescribed in this chapter. Some items shownmay not be on all vehicles.

In your vehicle, the warning lights and gaugesare grouped together on the instrument panel.We call this grouping a cluster.

To clean the lenses on your instrument panel,use Ford Glass Cleaner and a soft cloth. Neveruse paper towels or abrasive cleaners; they canscratch the lenses.

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The mechanical cluster on the Probe GT model issimilar to the one shown. The two exceptionsare: the speedometer on the GT mod el shows140 mph (225 km/ h) and it has a 7,000 rpmred-line tachometer.

GT model speedometer and tachometer

The following warning lights and gauges are onthe cluster. All of the warning lights and gaugesalert you to possible problems with your vehicle.The following sections detail wh at each of theseindicators m eans.

Indicator Lights and ChimesSafety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you tofasten your safety belt. If you do not fasten yoursafety belt before the ignition is turned to ON,the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds and thewarning light will illuminate for 1 to 2 minutes,

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Safety belt light

Air Bag Readiness Light

This light illum inates for six second s w hen theignition is turned to the ON position. If the lightfails to illuminate, continu es to flash, remains on,or if a series of five beeps is heard, have thesystem serviced as soon as possible.

Air bag readiness light

R WARNING

If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the air bag systemserviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercurydealer immediately.

Brake System Warning Light

Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one

part isnt working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, youneed both systems working well. If the warninglight goes on, there could be a problem. Haveyour brake system inspected right away.

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g yvehicle. If it doesnt come on then, have it fixedso it will be ready to warn you if theres aproblem.

Brake system and parking brake light

This light comes on briefly when you turn theignition key to START. It normally goes off shortly after the engine starts and you releasethe parking brake, but it may stay on for up to60 seconds. If the light stays on for longer than60 seconds or comes on after you have fullyreleased the parking brake, have the hydraulicbrake system serviced.

This light will also come on if the parking brakedoes n ot release fully. If it does stay on after th eparking brake is fully released, it means theremay be a brake p roblem. Pull off the road andstop carefully. You may notice that the p edal isharder to p ush, the pedal may go closer to thefloor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.Try the brakes again after you have stopped.

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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes

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When the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition, the anti-lock brake system warn ing

light will come on. When the engine is started,the an ti-lock brake system control unit w illdetermine if all components of the system areoperating correctly. The w arning light couldremain on for two to four seconds.

The anti-lock brake system warning light

R WARNING

If the anti-lock brake system warninglight remains on or comes on whiledriving, have the braking system checkedby a qualified service technician as soon

as possible.NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock

system, and the brake warning light isnot lit, the anti-lock system is disabledbut normal brake function remainsoperational.

NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-startedbecause of a low battery, the anti-lock

brake system warning light couldremain on. This is due to low batteryvoltage and does not indicate amalfunction in the system. Under thesecircumstances, you should drive yourvehicle only after the battery has hadtime to charge and the light has goneout.

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This light comes on when fuel level in your tank has reached approximately 2-3 gallons (7-10

liters).

Low fuel light

High Beam LightThis light comes on when the headlamps areturned to high beam or when you flash thelights.

High beam light

Check Engine Warning Light

This light comes on when the electronic enginecontrol system is not working properly. This isthe computer system that controls the operatingconditions of the engine.

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ignition to the ON position, but should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does notcome on when you turn the ignition to the ONposition or if it comes on and stays on whenyou are driving, have your vehicle serviced assoon as possible. This indicates a possibleproblem with one of the engines em issioncontrol systems. You do not need to have yourvehicle towed in.

If the light turns on and off briefly wh ile youare driving, it means that the condition is nolonger present.

O/D OFF Light (If equipped)This light tells you that the overd rive off (O/ DOFF) button on the shift selector has beenpushed. When the light is on, the transaxle willnot shift into overdrive. Depressing the buttonon the shift selector again will return the v ehicleto overdrive on mode. The transaxle will be inthe overdrive on mode when the vehicle isstarted even if the O/ D OFF mode was selectedwhen the vehicle was last shut off.

If the light does not come on when the O/ DOFF button is pressed, or if the light flasheswhen you are driving, have your vehicleserviced at the first op portun ity. If this conditionpersists, damage could occur to the transaxle.

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level ground.

4. Add only as much oil as the engine needs

before you drive the vehicle again. Do notoverfill the oil reservoir. For moreinformation, see Adding engine oil in theIndex.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of theengine coolant, not the coolant level. If thecoolant is not at its proper level or mixture, thegauge indication w ill not be accurate.

The pointer usually moves from C (cold) intothe NORMAL band as your vehicle w arms up .Under most driving conditions, the pointershould stay in the NORMAL band. If you aredriving in heavy traffic or on an extended gradein hot w eather, the pointer m ay reach to the topof the NORMAL band.

If, under any circumstances, the pointer movesabove the NORMAL band, the engine coolant isoverheating and continued operation may causeengine damage.

If your engine coolant overheats:

1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safelypossible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately or severeengine damage could result.

3. Let the engine cool.4. Check the coolant level following the

instructions on checking and adding coolantto you r engine. (See Engine coolant in theIndex.) If you do not follow theseinstructions, you or others could be injured .

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to your engine, see Engine coolant in the Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you orothers could be injured.

5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.If the engine continues to overheat, have thecoolant system serviced.

Speedometer

The speedometer tells you how many miles(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.

Odometer

The odometer tells you the total number of miles(kilometers) your vehicle has been d riven.

Trip Odometer

Use the trip odometer to track your mileage.Simply set the trip odometer to zero by pressingthe reset button.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates ap proximate enginerevolutions per minute, and is located on theright-hand side of the instrument cluster. Thetachometer pointer may move slightly when thekey is placed in the ACC or ON position, withthe engine off. This pointer movement is normal,and will not affect the accuracy of thetachometer once the engine is running.

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The m ain controls for the climate control system,clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.

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instrument panel should be avoided.The dull finish in this area is to helpprotect the driver from undesirablewindshield reflection.

The Climate Control SystemHeating Only System (Without AirConditioning)

Functi on selecti on

The heater in your vehicle has three controls

used for air direction, temperature and fanspeed. The function selector control lets youdirect heated or u nheated air through theinstrument panel registers, or down to the floor.It also allows you to vent your vehicle withoutside air.

Heating only system control panel

Turning th e function selector control all the wayto the right ( V ) directs air to defroster ventsand the side window defoggers only.

With the function selector control in the MIXposition, air is d irected out the defrosters, sidedefoggers and the floor heater outlets.

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Ventilate your vehicle with outside air bychoosing the VENT position.

Temperature control

The air temperature can be adjusted by movingthe marker on the temperature control to the redarea for warm air, or to the blue area forunheated air. The air will become warmer orcooler depending on how far the control isturned.

Fan speed control

Fan speed can be controlled by turning thecontrol from LO to HI.

Turning On the Heat

To heat the inside of your vehicle:

1. Turn the function selector control to FLOOR.

When FLOOR is selected, air is directedthrough the floor registers, and a little air isalso directed at the windshield and sidewindows to help prevent fogging.

2. Turn the temperature control all the way tothe right in the red area, or to the d esiredtemperature.

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u To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,move the temperature selector toward the redarea for warmer air and toward the blue areafor cooler air.

u If you drive with the fan off and thewindows closed, the w indows may fog u p.To prevent fogging:

1. Set the function selector control to VENT,MIX, FLOOR or the V position.

2. Set the desired temperature.

3. Set the desired fan speed.

u Do not put objects under the front seats thatwill interfere with the flow of air to the back seats.

u Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from thearea below the windshield on the outside of your vehicle. They could block the air intake.

Air Conditioning System (If equipped)Operate the air conditioning by using the climatecontrols on the center of the instrument panel.

Air conditioning controls

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normal, as the system is designed to cycle thecompressor on and off to maintain desired

cooling. The redu ced compressor operationshould benefit fuel economy.On some vehicles with air conditioning,wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarilycut off the air conditioning.Since the air conditioner removes a lot of moisture from the air during operation, it isnormal for water to drip on the pavement underthe air conditioner drain after you have stopped

the vehicle.Action for heating and windshield defrosting areidentical for cars equipped with either the Heating Only System or the Heating and Air Conditioning System . For instructions abou t th esefunctions, see the previous section, Heating OnlySystem . For instructions about using the airconditioning, see the following sections.

MAX A/C

When MAX A/ C is selected, cooled interior airis recirculated through the system. This p ositionis more efficient than NORM A/ C.

To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:

1. Turn the function selector control to MAXA/ C.

2. Turn the temperature control to the blue(cool) ar ea.


If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,drive for a few m inutes with the w indowsdow n. This forces most of the h ot, stale airout of the vehicle and helps the airconditioning cool the vehicle faster.

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( ) ytime, especially after the vehicle has cooled

down.You will notice a slight odor when using theMAX A/ C p osition. This is normal. If the odorbecomes annoying, sw itch the function selectorto NORM A/ C.

To provide the most qu iet operation w hen u singMAX A/ C, redu ce the fan sp eed after acomfortable temperature has been reached.

NORM A/C When maximum air conditioning is not needed,you can use the NORM A/ C position to coolyour vehicle with outside air. Cooling yourvehicle this way brings in outside air and isquieter, but it is less efficient.

To cool your vehicle using outside air:

1. Turn the function selector control to NORM

A/ C.2. Turn the temperature control all the way to

left to the blue (cool) area.


In m ild weather, setting the function selectorcontrol in the VENT position will add cool air toyour vehicle without using the air conditioning.You will get better fuel economy without usingthe air cond itioning.

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factory-installed or dealer-installed) has anengine idle speed control system thatcompensates for engine speed loss that mayoccur when the air conditioning compressor isrunning. This idle speed control holds the engineidle essentially constant, regard less of w hetherthe air conditioning system is on or off.

NOTE: Whenever service to the airconditioning system is required, makesure the service facility uses arefrigerant recycling system. Thesesystems will capture the refrigerant forreuse. Releasing certain refrigerantsinto the atmosphere is hazardous to theenvironment.

Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)(Standard in Canada)

Rear w indow defroster button

The defroster for the rear window clears frost,fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside

of the rear w indow. The rear w indow defrosterbutton is located on the lower right of theinstrument panel below the climate controlpanel. This button is also used to activate yourheated power mirrors (if equipped).

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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.

3. Press the rear defrost button. The ind icatorlight tu rns on.

The d efroster turn s off autom atically after 15 to25 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn onthe defroster again. It w ill also automaticallyshut off any time the engine is shut off.

NOTE: Never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners with abrasives to

clean the inside of your rear window.If you do, you may damage the heatingelements that are bonded to the insideof the rear window and cause damageto the rear window defroster.

Interior LightsLighting Up the Interior and InstrumentPanel

With the parking lamps or headlamps on, thebrightness of the instrument panel lighting canbe adjusted.

To brighten or d im the instrument p anellighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheelas desired.

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Dome Lamp

The dome lamp illuminates whenever one of thefront doors is opened and turns off automatically wh en the d oors are closed. Youmay turn the dome lamp on and off while thedoors are closed by using the ON/ OFF switchlocated on the interior/ map lamp control panel.

Interior/map lamp control panel

Map lamps (if equipped)

The map lamps can be turned on by using theinterior/ map lamp control panel located betweenthe sun visors.

There are two map lamps, one for the d riverand one for the p assenger. To turn on the m aplamp, push the button that is next to the lamp.

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Cleaning the Interior Lamps

Your interior d ome lamps and map lamps areplastic and should be cleaned with a milddetergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clearwater.

Fog Lamps (If equipped)

The fog lamps only operate when the headlampsare on low beam. To activate fog lamps, pushthe button on the control panel below the

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Fog lamp button

RadioFor information about the radio in your vehicle,refer to the Ford Electronic Sound Systems

Operating Guide in this Owner Guide.Clock Controls on ElectronicRadiosThe electronic radios have a built-in clock. Forcomplete operating instructions, refer to th e Ford Electronic Sound Systems Operating Guide in thisowner guide.

Radio Antenna

The radio antenna is moun ted on the rearpassenger side quarter panel of the vehicle. It isa fixed mast antenna and cannot be retracted.

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The controls on the steering column and wheelare designed to give you easy access to thecontrols while you are driving.

The Turn Signal LeverYou can use the turn signal lever on the left sideof the steering column to:

u operate the headlamps and parking lamps

u operate the turn signals and cornering lamps

u turn the high beams on/ off

u flash the lamps

Headlamps and Parking Lamps

To turn the parking lamps or headlamps on,

twist the knob at the end of the turn signallever.

FIRST STOP Turning the knob to the firststop ( g ) will turn on the the license platelamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and instrument p anel lamps.

SECOND STOP Turning the knob to thesecond stop ( B ) will turn on the headlamps,

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system that allows you to raise the headlampsmanually (the headlamps will not turn on). Theretractors are located under the hood and behindeach h eadlamp. Remove the cap and turn theknob. Each headlamp must be raised separately.

Before using the manual retractors to raise yourheadlamps, the RETRA fuse must be removed.

Open the main fuse panel. Refer to theund erhood fuse panel in Servicing Your Probe

later in this owner guide. Pull the RETRA (20A)fuse straight out.

Inspect the removed fuse. If it is blown, rep laceit with a new one of the same rating. If it isntblown or if a new fuse does not solve theproblem, remove it and operate the headlampmanually.

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Always remove the RETRA (20A) fusebefore manually operating a headlampretractor or attempting to remove anythingfrom the headlamp. Failure to remove theRETRA fuse could cause injury to a handor fingers.

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When reinstalling the RETRA fuse, make

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Manual headlamp retractors located behind the headlamps

High Beams and Flashing the Lamps

To turn on the high beams, turn the headlampcontrol knob to the h eadlamp ON position and

push the turn signal lever aw ay from you u ntilit latches. When the high beams are ON, thehigh beam indicator light on the instrumentpanel comes on.

To turn off the high beams, pull the levertoward you until it latches. The high beamindicator light turns off.

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headlamps will flash whether the headlampknob is in the on or off position.

Highbeam and flash-to-pass operation

If the headlamps are retracted w hen you pullthe lever toward you, they will pop up andflash.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solventsor abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as thesemay cause scratches or crack the lamps.

Hazard FlasherTo alert other drivers to hazardous situations,press the flasher switch on the top of thesteering column. All the tu rn signals w ill flashon an d off at the same time. The flashers willalso operate while the brake pedal is applied. Toturn the hazards off, press the switch again.

The flashers work whether your vehicle isrunning or not. The flashers will work for up totwo hours when the battery is fully charged andin good condition. They will not drain thebattery excessively un less they are left on for anextended period of time.

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Hazard warning flasher switch

Turn Signals

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gflash.If the turn signal stays on after you turn, movethe lever back to the center (OFF) position.

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interval so they wipe less often when it drizzlesand more often in heavier rain.

Variable interval wiper control

To set the interval wipers, pull the lever downto the first position. Turn the ring on the leverto the frequency of wiper operation you desire.

Windshield Washer

To clean the windshield, pull the wiper levertoward you. Washer fluid sprays until the leveris released.

Windshield washer/control

If the washer does not work, check the washerfluid level visually and fill if needed. SeeServicing Your Probe later in this owner guide. If there is fluid in the reservoir, and your washerdoesnt work, consult your Ford or


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yLincoln-Mercury dealer.

Do not try to clean the w indshield when thewasher fluid container is empty or activate thewashers at any time for more than 15 secondscontinuously. This could damage the washerpump system.

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In freezing weather, the washer solutionmay freeze on the windshield and obscureyour vision. Always warm up thewindshield with the defroster before youuse the washer fluid. If you cannot seethrough the windshield clearly, it canincrease the risk of being involved in acollision.

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Never adjust the steering column/wheelwhen the vehicle is moving. You couldlose control of the vehicle and injuresomeone.

To change the position of the steeringcolumn/ wheel, pull the release lever on thecolumn toward you. Tip the steering wheel tothe d esired position. Release the lever to lock the

steering w heel in p lace.

Tilt steering column

Speed Control (If equipped)If your vehicle has speed control, you canautomatically maintain a constant speed at orabove 30 mph (50 km/ h).

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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is notFederal Communications Commission (FCC) orin Canada the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC)approved may cause the speed control tomalfunction. Therefore, use only p roperlyinstalled FCC (CRTC in Canada) ap proved radiotransmitting equipment in your vehicle.

Speed control switches on the steering wheel

To set the speed control:1. Press the ON switch and release it

immediately.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed above30 mph (50 km/ h) using the acceleratorpedal.

3. Press SET ACC and release it imm ediately toset your speed. If you keep this buttondepressed, your speed will continue toincrease.

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4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.Your vehicle will maintain the sp eed you set.

If you d rive up or d own a steep hill, yourvehicle may momentarily slow down or speedup, even though the speed control is on. This isnormal.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped w ith anautomatic transaxle, and if your speedincreases above your set speed whiledriving in Overdrive on a downhillgrade, you may want to turn theOverdrive off and use Drive. You mayturn the Overdrive off by pressing theOverdrive off (O/D OFF) button. Thiswill reduce vehicle speed. Speedcontrol cannot reduce the vehicle speedif it goes above your set speed on adownhill grade.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped w ith a5-speed manual transaxle, and if yourspeed increases above your set speedwhile driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on adownhill grade, you may want to shiftto 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehiclespeed. D epressing the clutch pedalcancels speed control, therefore speedcontrol must be reset by pressing theSET ACC or RSM switches. Speedcontrol cannot reduce the vehicle speedif it goes above your set speed on adownhill grade.

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Accelerating With the Speed ControlOperating

If you w ant to speed up momentarily or regainpreset speed on hills when the speed control isoperating, simply accelerate using the acceleratorped al. Manually accelerating to a higher sp eeddoes not interfere with the speed control; whenyou take you r foot off the accelerator, the

vehicle returns to the set speed.You can also speed up by pressing the SET ACCbutton. Release the button when the vehicle hasaccelerated to the desired speed.

NOTE: If your vehicle has a 5-speed manualtransaxle, you may want to drive in 4(Fourth) gear in mountainous areas orat high altitudes to improve speedcontrol performance.

NOTE: When driving uphill, especially w ith aheavy load, significant speed dropsmay occur. If the speed drops morethan 8 to 14 mph (15-25 km/h) theautomatic speed control will, bydesign, be cancelled. You may need tocontrol your speed manually whiledriving up steep grades in order tomaintain the selected speed.

NOTE: If your vehicle has an automaticoverdrive transaxle, you may want todrive with the Overdrive off whendriving in hilly terrain or at highaltitudes. You may turn the Overdriveoff and use Drive by pressing the


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off and use Drive by pressing theOverdrive off (O/D OFF) button. Thiswill improve speed controlperformance.

Resetting the Speed Control

To reset the speed control to a lower speed,press and hold the CST switch. Let your vehicleslow d own to the desired speed and release the

CST sw itch.If you have a 2.0L automatic transaxle veh icleyou may reset the vehicle speed control to alower speed by pushing, and then quicklyreleasing, the CST switch. Each time you do this,the set speed will decrease by 1 mph(1.6 km/ h ). See Tap Up and Tap Down in thischapter.

To reset the speed control to a higher speed, you

can follow one of these procedures:u Accelerate to the desired speed using the

accelerator p edal, then press th e SET ACCswitch and release it immed iately.

u Press and hold the SET ACC switch until thevehicle accelerates to the desired speed, thenrelease the switch.

u Push, and then quickly release, the SET ACC

switch. Each time you do this, the set speedwill increase by 1 mp h (1.6 km / h). (NOTE:This feature is only available on 2.0Lautomatic transaxle vehicles.) See Tap Up and Tap Down in this chapter.


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Your vehicle has a variety of features designedfor your comfort, convenience and safety. Readthis chapter to find out about standard andoptional features.

Doors

The outside of the door

The inside of the door

If you close the door with the lock buttondepressed, the door will remain locked.

Power Door Locks (If eq uipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, thecontrols to lock the doors are below the insidedoor handles on each door. When you close the

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pfails, the manual door locks will override thepower controls.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped w ith power lockshave a safety feature which allows youto unlock one or both front doors fromeither door key lock cylinder. Tounlock the drivers or passenger door

only, insert the key in the door lockcylinder and turn to the left(counterclockwise) to the first position.To unlock the other door at the sametime, simply continue turning the keyto the left to the second position. Bothdoors are locked by turning the key tothe right (clockwise).


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Power locks on the drivers door

Remote Keyless Entry System(If equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a remotekeyless entry system. This option will allow youto open your vehicle using a remote transmitterfrom d istances of up to 33 feet (10 meters) away.The remote feature will operate only when theignition is in the OFF p osition.

The transmitter can unlock the drivers door,un lock all d oors, lock all doors, or activate thevehicles horn and hazard warning lamps for thepanic alarm feature.

By pressing the UNLOCK button on thetransmitter once, you can unlock the driver sidedoor. Pressing the UNLOCK button a secondtime within five seconds of unlocking thedrivers door will unlock the other doors.

You can lock all your vehicle doors by pressingthe LOCK button. If you press the LOCK buttona second time within five (5) seconds, the hornwill sound briefly to verify that the doors havebeen locked.

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will sound and the hazard w arning lamps w illflash. This will continue for up to ap proximatelytwo minutes and 45 seconds unless it is turnedoff by pressing the PANIC button a second time.The panic mode can also be cancelled by turningthe ignition key to ON or ACC.

Up to four transmitters can be programmed foryour vehicle. Your vehicle comes with twotransmitters. Ad ditional transmitters can beordered from your dealer.

Remote keyless entry transmitter

The remote keyless entry system is equippedwith an illuminated entry system. This system isactivated by opening the door.

When the system is activated, the dome lampwill illuminate, and will stay lit forapproximately 25 seconds. The dome lamp willshut off when the doors are closed.

Replacing the batt eries

The remote entry transmitter is powered by twocoin type three-volt lithium 1616batteries (includ ed) that should last for several

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be replaced. Replacement batteries can bepurchased at most pharmacies, watch stores orat your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

NOTE: The operating range of the remoteentry system can also be affected byweather conditions (such as very coldtemperatures) or structures around thevehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radioand TV towers, etc.). Typical operatingrange will allow you to be up to 33feet (10 meters) away from yourvehicle.

Opening the remote transmitter

The transmitter can be snapped apart to replacethe batteries by twisting a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKETHE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTERAPART. Carefully remove the old batteries.When installing the n ew batteries, be sure toplace the positive (+) side down as marked.


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p p ( )Snap the two halves back together.

Replacement/addit ional transmitt ers

In the event a transmitter is lost, return theremaining transmitter(s) to your dealer forreprogramming of your remote entry system.This is necessary to prevent unauthorized use of the lost tran smitter.

Additional transmitters may be purchased fromyour dealer (remote entry system will work withup to four transmitters). Follow the sameprogramming p rocedure as above.

All transmitters must be programmed (orreprogrammed) at the same time. If theprogramming mode is entered and thetransmitters are not programmed (or

reprogrammed) at the same time, they w ill notoperate with the system.

WindowsOperating the Windows Manually

The side windows on your vehicle can be raisedor lowered manually by turning the hand crank located on each door.


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NOTE: If you notice buffeting or pulsation(wind shock) with either side windowopen, you should open the oppositewindow slightly to reduce thecondition.

Using the Power Windows (If equipped)

Each door has a power control that opens andcloses the window on that door. The driversdoor has a master control panel that operatesboth windows.

To use your power windows, your ignitionswitch must be placed in the ON position. Pressthe recessed end of the power window switch tolower a window, press the raised end of theswitch to raise a window.

NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped w ith a onetouch down feature. This featureallows the driver to fully open thedrivers window by firmly pressing theswitch and then releasing. The switchwill release when the window hasfully opened.

R WARNING

Do not let children play with the powerwindows. They may seriously hurtthemselves. Make sure occupants are clearof the window(s) before closing.


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Master window control on the drivers door

Moon Roof (If equipped)The control switch for the sliding moon roof ison the interior/ map lamp control panel located

above the windshield and between the sunvisors. The ignition must be in the ON positionfor the moon roof to be operational.

To open the sliding m oon roof to the ventposition, push the recessed part of the moonroof switch until the back of the moon roof tiltsinto the vent position. You must release theswitch after opening the vent before pressing itagain to slide the moon roof open. To close,push the other side of the switch until the moonroof sets back into place.


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R WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury in acollision, children should always ride withthe seatback upright.

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Head restraints help protect your head and neck in a collision. The head restraints on yourvehicle are not adjustable.

Manual Seat Adjustments

You can move the front seats forward orbackward or tilt the back of the seat forward or

backward. The drivers seat also has controls forlumbar sup port (if equipped) and side bolstersupport (if equipped).

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Seatback release lever for rear seat access

The seatback will return to its set reclinedposition when pushed back.

R WARNING

A seatback which is folded forward evena small degree may not lock properly inthe event of a sudden stop or collision.

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Your seat cushion power adjust lever is operatedby a motor. To avoid damage to the motor, youshould avoid operating this feature for anextended period of time. You should also avoidusing the six-way power adjust lever

continuously with the engine stopped. Thiscould ru n d own the battery.

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Use the lever to make only one adjustment at atime.

Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat

Your vehicle is equipp ed with split-folding rearseats. One or both rear seatbacks can be foldeddown to p rovide additional cargo space.

NOTE: When folding down the rear seatback,the seat belt tongue should be hangingon the hook of the lower, side trimpanel, near the edge of the side of theseat cushion.

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To raise the seatback, lift th e seatback rearwardun til it latches. Make su re th e seatback is lockedin position by pushing it forward and backward.

R WARNING

Securely latch the seatback in the uprightposition to prevent the seatback or objectsfrom being thrown forward during asudden stop or collision.

R WARNING

Do not pile cargo higher than theseatbacks to avoid injuring people in acollision or sudden stop.

R WARNING

Do not remove the floor carpet in yourvehicle. Emission controls cause highexhaust temperatures under the floor.

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p pposition.

NOTE: Your vehicle has stowage hooks on therear, lower, side trim panel on whichto hook the safety belts when not inuse. Simply hook the tongue slot overthe stowage hook.

Cleaning the Seats

Leather

For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with asoft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaneror a m ild soap.

Fabric

Remove du st and loose dirt with a whisk broomor a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spotsimmediately. Follow the directions that comewith the cleaner.

NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on asmall, hidden area of fabric. If thefabrics color or texture is adverselyaffected by a particular cleaner, do notuse it.

MirrorsR WARNING

The side view mirror on the right makes

objects appear smaller and farther awaythan they actually are.

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(If equipped)

Dual-electric remote control mirrors arecollapsible. The m irror head s can be foldedrearward to prevent damage when using anautomatic car wash.

To adjust the side mirrors:1. Locate the control switch in the pow er

control panel on the drivers door.

2. Select the right or left mirror by moving theselector switch right or left.

3. Push the control switch in the direction youwant to move the mirror.

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Dual-electric side mirror control switches

ConsoleA fully-equipped console on your vehicle willinclude the following items:

u ashtray and lighteru parking brake lever

u cupholder or storage compartment withcupholder

Storage CompartmentsYour vehicle may have several small storagecompartments:

u a glove compartment that locks and unlocksusing the ignition key

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u storage comp artment below the climatecontrols

u a storage bin in the center console

R WARNING

Do not put objects on the ledge betweenthe back seat and the rear window, asthey can become dangerous projectiles andinjure someone.

Center Console Storage (If equipped)

To open the center console storage bin, push thebutton and slide the lid back. When it is back asfar as it will go, push the button and lift the lid.

Cupholders

The cupholders are located inside the centerconsole storage bin. The driver cupholder isintegrated in the storage bin. To use thepassenger cupholder, rotate it upward then twistthe cupholder until it is in a horizontal position.When the passenger cupholder is not in use,twist it back to the vertical position and

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