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Introductory Information Safety Restraints Starting Your Probe Warning Lights and Gauges Instrument Panel Controls Steering Column Controls Features Electronic Sound Systems Driving Your Probe Roadside Emergencies Customer Assistance Accessories Servicing Your Probe Quick Index Index Service Station 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. 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 Continue to download »
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Fluid capacities Foglamps Fuel calculating fuel economy cap capacity choosing the right fuel comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates detergent in fuel filling your vehicle with fuel filter, specifications fuel pump shut-off switch gauge improving fuel economy low fuel warning light octane rating quality running out of fuel safety information relating to automotive fuels Fuses G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gauges engine coolant temperature gauge fuel gauge odometer speedometer tachometer trip odometer GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) definition driving with a heavy load location GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating definition driving with a heavy load location H Hazard flashers Head restraints Headlamps aiming bulb specifications daytime running lights flash to pass high beam replacing bulbs turning on and off warning chime Heating heater only system heating and air conditioning system Hood I Ignition Infant seats (see Safety seats) Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing Instrument panel cleaning cluster lighting 
A Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats description disposal driver air bag indicator light operation passenger air bag Air cleaner filter Air conditioning Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) Anti-theft system arming the system disarming a triggered system disarming an untriggered system warning light Audio system (see Radio) Automatic transaxle driving with fluid, adding fluid, checking fluid, refill capacities fluid, specification Axle lubricant specifications B Battery acid, treating emergencies charging system warning light jumping a disabled battery maintenance-free replacement, specifications servicing Belt minder Brakes anti-lock anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light brake warning light fluid, checking and adding fluid, refill capacities fluid, specifications lubricant specifications parking shift interlock Break-in period C Capacities for refilling fluids Certification Label Child safety restraints child safety belts Child safety seats attaching with tether straps in front seat in rear seat Cleaning your 
Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects Index All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company Introduction The following warning may be required by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. ICONS Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings. Indicates vehicle information related 
Controls and features the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. In snowy or dirty condition, leave the mode selector in the OFF position. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. (Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel • registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF-Outside air is shut out 
