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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 ................................ 169
Customer Assistance ................................... 185
Accessories .................................................... 197
Servicing Your Probe ................................. 203
Quick Index .........................................281
Index ................................................................ 291
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Introductory Information
Ford’s Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged. Our Guiding Principles q Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.
q You are the focus of everything we do. Our
work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.
q Continuous improvement is essential to our
success. We must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our products — in their safety and value — and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.
q Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team. We must treat one another with trust and respect.
q Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We
must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.
Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer. This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation. NOTES and WARNINGS NOTES give you additional information about the subject matter you are referencing. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all WARNINGS carefully.
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Finding Information in This Guide After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the Quick Index, table of contents, or the Index. The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found. This guide has a table of contents at the beginning 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 the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term. Canadian Owners — French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.
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About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and your basic rights and responsibilities. If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this owner guide. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract provides service protection for a longer period of time than the basic warranty that comes with your vehicle. You do not have to buy this option when you buy your vehicle. However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchase, you may still be eligible. See your dealer for the details.
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Federal Highway Administration Regulation Regulations such as those issued by the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and/or state and local laws and regulations may require additional equipment for the way you intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility of the registered owner to determine the applicability of such laws and regulations to your intended use for the vehicle, and to arrange for the installation of required equipment. Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of equipment which may be ordered for your vehicle. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-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 how you drive your vehicle. q Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these steps: — Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
— Begin braking well in advance. — Apply the brakes gradually. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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q Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the underside, with a mild detergent. DO NOT: q Wash your vehicle with hot water q Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct
sunlight
q Wash your vehicle while the body is hot Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your vehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean. Take similar precautions if your vehicle is exposed to chemical industrial fallout. Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement in customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000
miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Customers may be required to bring their vehicle in for inspection by a Ford representative. Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish.File:prinp.ex Update:Fri Jun 23 19:39:18 1995
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle’s exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. Because your vehicle’s side mouldings are painted in lacquer, do not use thinners or solvents to clean them.
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Safety Restraints
Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you and your passengers in case of a collision. In most states and in Canada the law requires their use.
Safety belts provide best restraint when:
the seatback is upright
the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light/Chime in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for directions on how to properly use these safety belts. Also see Safety Restraints for Children in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for children.
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Make sure that you and your passengers wear safety belts. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Never swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Never use a single belt for more than one person or across more than one seating position. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. Failure to follow these precautions could increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision.
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Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, children should always ride with the seatback upright.
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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your forward movement. After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then adjust the driver or passenger seat to the position that suits you best. Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this chapter.
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Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belt — front and rear seating positions While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractors (Dual Locking Modes) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. The retractor can also be made to lock by pulling on the belt.
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Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides the following: q A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant. q Child safety seat installation.
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Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the front seats.
This mode must be used when installing a child seat. To switch the retractor from the emergency locking 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 is
out of the retractor and a click is heard.
3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract. This indicates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode.
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder
belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter.
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Safety Belt Extension Assembly A safety belt that is too short even when fully extended can be lengthened. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to the belt length with a safety belt extension assembly. Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from your dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.
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Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury.
Safety Belt Maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that they work properly and are not damaged. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it. Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to supplement the protection provided to properly belted occupants in moderate to severe frontal collisions. The supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the lower body. The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
RWARNING
Safety belts must be worn by all vehicle occupants to be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
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All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is provided.
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There are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with an air bag system. Use your safety belts to:
help keep you in the proper position (away from the air bag) when it inflates reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because an air bag is not designed to inflate in such situations reduce the risk of harm in frontal collisions that are not severe enough to activate the supplemental air bag reduce the risk of being thrown from your vehicle
The Importance of Being Properly Seated In a collision, the air bag must inflate extremely fast to help provide additional protection for you. In order to do this, the air bag must inflate with considerable force. If you are not seated in a normal riding position with your back against the seatback, the air bag may not protect you properly and could possibly hurt you as it inflates.
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If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained, an inflating air bag could cause serious injury.
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Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the front seat.
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In rear-facing infant seats, the infant’s head is closer to the air bag. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of the rear-facing seat against the vehicle seatback or center armrests (if so equipped), or center console (if so equipped). REAR-FACING INFANT CARRIERS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seats and infant seats should be secured in the rear seat whenever possible. Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must never sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel, or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should sit with their backs against the seatback, move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use child or infant seats.
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When using forward-facing child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
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THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE REAR-FACING SEAT AGAINST THE VEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS OR CONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT.
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Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come in contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
For additional important safety information on the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and infant seats, please read the other sections of this part of the Owner Guide, especially sections entitled Safety Belts for Children and Safety Seats for Children. How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of the driver and passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front passenger seat air bag is located in the center of the instrument panel ledge above the glove compartment. Both air bags are designed to stay out of sight until they are activated.
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The location of the air bag and warning labels If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact and activate the air bags if necessary. The air bag system is designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight) head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/h). Because the system senses the crash severity rather than vehicle speed, some frontal collisions at speeds above 28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the air bag.
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When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate rapidly, filling with non-toxic nitrogen gas in a fraction of a second. Immediately after inflation, the air bags deflate by 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 after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
Inflated driver-side air bag
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Inflated passenger-side air bag
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If the air bag is inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
To ensure that the air bag system will operate as intended in a crash, the system is equipped with a diagnostic module. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
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The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the air bag system is not required. A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on, or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bags MUST be disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Safety Restraints for Children In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle — this generally includes children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less — you must put them in safety seats that are made specially for children. Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these children. Check your local and state laws for specific requirements.
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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision.
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To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.
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Passengers should not be allowed to ride in the cargo area. Persons not riding in a seat with a fastened seat belt are much more likely to suffer serious injury in a collision. Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to passengers.
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When possible, put children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
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Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
RWARNING
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
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Never leave a child unattended in your vehicle.
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Safety Seats for Children Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Always follow the safety seat manufacturer’s instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps in this chapter. When installing a child safety seat, be sure to use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Your vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger air bag. Air bags deploy with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, must never sit on the front edge of the seat, stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel, or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is moving. All occupants should sit with their backs against the seatback, move the seat to the most rearward position if possible and use the safety belts. Children weighing less than 40 lbs. (18 kg) always should use child or infant seats.
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When using forward-facing child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. NEVER SECURE REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
THE FORCE OF THE RAPIDLY INFLATING PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD PUSH THE TOP OF THE REAR-FACING SEAT AGAINST THE VEHICLE SEATBACK, ARMRESTS OR CONSOLE. REAR-FACING INFANT SEATS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
RWARNING
If you do not properly secure the safety seat, the child occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers.
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Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
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Installing Child Safety Seats Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear seats.
RWARNING
Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in the right front passenger seat.
If you install a child safety seat or infant carrier in any of the seating positions, you must follow the proper procedures: 1. Position the child seat or infant carrier on
the passenger seat of the vehicle.
2. Pull down on the shoulder belt, then grasp
the shoulder belt and lap belt together.
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Grasping lap and shoulder belt together 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.
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4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child seat restraint mode).
Setting the retractor to automatic locking mode 5. Allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Push down on the child seat while you pull up on the belt webbbing to remove any slack in the belt.
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Removing slack from belt 6. Before placing the child in the child seat or infant carrier, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that the seat is securely held in place.
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Checking that the seat is secure 7. Double check that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode. Try to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the belt is in the automatic locking mode.
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Checking the retractor 8. Check to make sure that the child seat or infant carrier is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4 through 7.
NOTE: To remove the retractor from automatic lock mode, allow seat belt retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage.
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When using any infant or child restraint system, it is important that you follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer concerning its installation and use. Failure to follow each of the restraint manufacturer’s instructions could increase the risk or severity of an injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps Some manufacturers make safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Front Seats To install a tether from a child safety seat in the front seat: 1. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt (in the seat
directly behind the front passenger seat in which the child safety seat will be installed).
2. Pull all the stored belt out of the rear seat
retractor to switch the retractor to automatic locking mode.
3. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the
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lap/shoulder belt. Install the child safety seat in the front seat. Refer to the previous section on Installing Safety Seats. Hook the tether strap hook around the webbing near the center of the shoulder portion of the locked lap/shoulder belt.
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Rear Seats If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the rear seats, install a tether anchor bracket to one of the two 0.3 inch (8 mm) weld nuts on the rear of the cargo area below the opening for the liftgate. Tether Anchorage Hardware Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions.
RWARNING
Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
Installing the Anchor Bracket 1. Open the liftgate and take out the luggage
compartment cover (if equipped).
2. The anchorage nuts used to secure the tether
anchor are located in the rear body panel behind the trim at the rear of the luggage compartment. Remove the trim panel. The backside of the panel is scored at the locations of the anchorage nuts. Make a hole the size of the scoring in the trim panel to provide access to the anchor nut. The hole should be made on the same side of the vehicle as the child safety seat will be located. Reinstall the trim panel.
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Install the hardware for anchoring the tether following the instructions in the tether anchorage hardware kit.
4. Re-install luggage compartment cover.
Installing the anchor bracket
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Starting Your Probe
Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
Ignition lock cylinder
LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
To remove the key if you have a manual transaxle, push the key in while turning it to the LOCK position.
If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
ACC (Accessory) allows some of your vehicle’s electrical accessories to operate while the engine is not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to test the brake warning light. Shift-lock System For your safety, the optional automatic transaxle has the shift-lock system, which prevents shifting the transaxle out of the P (Park) position without depressing the brake pedal when the ignition switch 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 the
shift selector lever.
4. See Shift Lock Emergency Override in this
section for more information.
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Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever NOTE: When the ignition key is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be shifted from the P (Park) position. If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in the P (Park) position, a chattering near the gearshift lever may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
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NOTE: Your vehicle’s gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move it without pushing in the thumb button. Keep the brake pedal depressed while moving your gearshift lever.
To make the system more effective, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is in the P (Park) position. Shift lock emergency override If the gearshift selector lever should fail to move from the P (Park) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake pedal. 1. Remove the shift lock override cover with a
2.
screwdriver. Insert the screwdriver into the shift lock override opening and push the screwdriver handle down.
3. Push and hold the thumb button. 4. Move the shift selector lever. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to the chapter titled Servicing Your Probe in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. For a manual transaxle: Push in on the lock
cylinder and turn the key from ACC to LOCK. For an automatic transaxle: Turn the key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key. If the driver or passenger door is open while the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals.
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Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator while you start your vehicle. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Make sure you and all your passengers
buckle your safety belts. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details.
2. Make sure the headlamps and other
accessories are turned off when starting. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure 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 sure that the parking brake is fully set, push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the way to the floor.)
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Testing the Warning Lights Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make 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 turn
the ignition key to the ON position.
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
For a cold engine: q At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If
the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again.
q At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again.
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For a warm engine: q Do not hold the key in the START position for 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 the OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try again.
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle that has an interlock that prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot 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 floor
and hold it.
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position. 4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the normal manner.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. For directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.
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A computer system controls the engine’s idle speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine’s idle speed normally runs high. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down after a short time. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle checked.
RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to respond quickly. To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
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To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can plug it in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not 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 fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start your vehicle.
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If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3.
If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button on the fuel pump shut-off switch down. The reset switch on your vehicle is located on the left side of the luggage compartment under 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 the key to the LOCK position.
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
RWARNING
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more instructions.
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If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever:
your vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in outside air.
If you are using the heater, set the fan speed on MEDIUM or HIGH with the function selector control on VENT. If you want to use the air conditioner, set the function selector control in the NORM A/C position which brings in fresh air.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are 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. Never use paper towels or abrasive cleaners; they can scratch the lenses.
Your vehicle has a mechanical cluster.
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