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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

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

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

❑Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the

quality of our products and services must be

our number one priority.

❑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.

❑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.

❑Employee involvement is our way of life.

We are a team. We must treat one another

with trust and respect.

❑Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

must maintain mutually beneficial

relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our

other business associates.

❑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.

RWARNING

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.

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 youWarranty Information Booklet,

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.

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.

❑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.

❑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:

❑Wash your vehicle with hot water

❑Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct

sunlight

❑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.

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.

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 in theSafety Belt Warning Light/Chime

Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.

See the following sections in this chapter for

directions on how to properly use these safety

belts. Also see in thisSafety Restraints for Children

chapter for special instructions about using

safety belts for children.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a

collision, children should always ride with

the seatback upright.

RWARNING

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.

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.

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.

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:

❑A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant.

❑Child safety seat installation.

RWARNING

Rear-facing infant seats should never be

placed in the front seats.

This mode when installing a childmust be used

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

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.

RWARNING

If a passenger is not properly seated and

restrained, an inflating air bag could cause

serious injury.

RWARNING

Rear-facing infant seats should never be

placed in the front seat.

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

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.

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.

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.

RWARNING

Air bag system components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them after

inflation.

Inflated driver-side air bag

Inflated passenger-side air bag

RWARNING

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure

children sit where they can be properly

restrained.

RWARNING

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

Never leave a child unattended in your

vehicle.

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.

RWARNING

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.

RWARNING

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.

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.

Routing safety belt through child seat or infant carrier

Buckling the belt

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.

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.

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.

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.

RWARNING

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

lap/shoulder belt.

4. 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.

5. Tighten the tether strap.

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.

3. 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

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.

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.

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.

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

screwdriver.

2. 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.

RWARNING

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL

YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS

ARE WORKING.

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.

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.

3. 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.)

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:

❑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.

❑At temperatures If theabove 10˚F (-12˚C):

engine does not start in onfive (5) seconds

the ﬁrst try, turn the key to OFF, wait

approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not

flood the engine, then try again.

For a warm engine:

❑Do not hold the key in the START position

for more than at a time. Iffive (5) seconds

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch

RWARNING

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.

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.

RWARNING

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.

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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The mechanical cluster on the Probe GT model is

similar to the one shown. The two exceptions

are: the speedometer on the GT model shows

140 mph (225 km/h) and it has a 7,000 rpm

red-line tachometer.

GT model speedometer and tachometer

The following warning lights and gauges are on

the cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges

alert you to possible problems with your vehicle.

The following sections detail what each of these

indicators means.

Indicator Lights and Chimes

Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime

This warning light and chime remind you to

fasten your safety belt. If you do not fasten your

safety belt before the ignition is turned to ON,

the chime will sound for 4 to 8 seconds and the

warning light will illuminate for 1 to 2 minutes,

or until the safety belt is fastened. If you fasten

the safety belt before the ignition is turned to

ON, neither the light nor chime will activate.

Safety belt light

Air Bag Readiness Light

This light illuminates for six seconds when the

ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light

fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,

or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the

system serviced as soon as possible.

Air bag readiness light

RWARNING

If any of these things happen, even

intermittently, have the air bag system

serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury

dealer immediately.

Brake System Warning Light

Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one

part isn’t working, the other part can still work

and stop you. For good braking, though, you

need both systems working well. If the warning

light goes on, there could be a problem. Have

your brake system inspected right away.

This light should come on as you start the

vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have it fixed

so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a

problem.

Brake system and parking brake light

This light comes on briefly when you turn the

ignition key to START. It normally goes off

shortly after the engine starts and you release

the parking brake, but it may stay on for up to

60 seconds. If the light stays on for longer than

60 seconds or comes on after you have fully

released the parking brake, have the hydraulic

brake system serviced.

This light will also come on if the parking brake

does not release fully. If it does stay on theafter

parking brake is fully released, it means there

may be a brake problem. Pull off the road and

stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is

harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the

ﬂoor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.

Try the brakes again after you have stopped.

RWARNING

The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes

may not be working properly. Have the

brakes checked immediately.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

When the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position, the anti-lock brake system warning

light will come on. When the engine is started,

the anti-lock brake system control unit will

determine if all components of the system are

operating correctly. The warning light could

remain on for two to four seconds.

The anti-lock brake system warning light

RWARNING

If the anti-lock brake system warning

light remains on or comes on while

driving, have the braking system checked

by a qualified service technician as soon

as possible.

NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock

system, and the brake warning light is

not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled

but normal brake function remains

operational.

NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started

because of a low battery, the anti-lock

brake system warning light could

remain on. This is due to low battery

voltage and does not indicate a

malfunction in the system. Under these

circumstances, you should drive your

vehicle only after the battery has had

time to charge and the light has gone

out.

The Low Fuel Light

This light comes on when fuel level in your tank

has reached approximately 2-3 gallons (7-10

liters).

Low fuel light

High Beam Light

This light comes on when the headlamps are

turned to high beam or when you flash the

lights.

High beam light

Check Engine Warning Light

This light comes on when the electronic engine

control system is not working properly. This is

the computer system that controls the operating

conditions of the engine.

Check engine warning light

This light comes on briefly when you turn the

ignition to the ON position, but should turn off

when the engine starts. If the light does not

come on when you turn the ignition to the ON

position or if it comes on and stays on when

you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as

soon as possible. This indicates a possible

problem with one of the engine’s emission

control systems. You do not need to have your

vehicle towed in.

If the light turns on and off briefly while you

are driving, it means that the condition is no

longer present.

O/D OFF Light (If equipped)

This light tells you that the overdrive off (O/D

OFF) button on the shift selector has been

pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle will

not shift into overdrive. Depressing the button

on the shift selector again will return the vehicle

to “overdrive on” mode. The transaxle will be in

the “overdrive on” mode when the vehicle is

started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected

when the vehicle was last shut off.

If the light does not come on when the O/D

OFF button is pressed, or if the light flashes

when you are driving, have your vehicle

serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition

persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.

Overdrive OFF light

Gauges

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge displays approximately how

much fuel you have in the fuel tank.

The ignition must be turned off while putting

fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel

gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.

The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while

the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel

movement within the tank. You can get a more

accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,

level ground.

Charging System Gauge

This gauge tells you your battery’s voltage when

you turn your ignition key to ON. When you

start your engine, the pointer should move to

the NORMAL range if you are not operating

any electrical accessories. (If electrical accessories

are operating and the engine is not running, the

pointer may move into the red area).

If the pointer moves into the red area when no

electrical accessories are operating, have the

vehicle’s electrical system checked.

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

The gauge needle should stay in the NORMAL

range (indicating normal engine oil pressure). If

the needle drops below the NORMAL range into

the low range, there is a loss of oil pressure.

If this happens:

1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe

engine damage could result.

3. Check the oil level when the vehicle is on

level ground.

4. Add only as much oil as the engine needs

before you drive the vehicle again. Do not

overﬁll the oil reservoir. For more

information, see Adding engine oil in the

Index.

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the

engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the

coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the

gauge indication will not be accurate.

The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into

the NORMAL band as your vehicle warms up.

Under most driving conditions, the pointer

should stay in the NORMAL band. If you are

driving in heavy traffic or on an extended grade

in hot weather, the pointer may reach to the top

of the NORMAL band.

If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves

above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is

overheating and continued operation may cause

engine damage.

If your engine coolant overheats:

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

possible.

2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe

engine damage could result.

3. Let the engine cool.

4. Check the coolant level following the

instructions on checking and adding coolant

to your engine. (See Engine coolant in the

Index.) If you do not follow these

instructions, you or others could be injured.

Instrument Panel Controls

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The FLOOR position directs air out the floor

outlets and the side window defoggers.

Ventilate your vehicle with outside air by

choosing the VENT position.

Temperature control

The air temperature can be adjusted by moving

the marker on the temperature control to the red

area for warm air, or to the blue area for

unheated air. The air will become warmer or

cooler depending on how far the control is

turned.

Fan speed control

Fan speed can be controlled by turning the

control 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 directed

through the floor registers, and a little air is

also directed at the windshield and side

windows to help prevent fogging.

2. Turn the temperature control all the way to

the right in the red area, or to the desired

temperature.

3. Set the fan at the desired speed.

Defrosting the Windshield and Side

Windows

1. Turn the function selector control to the

defrost position.

When V is selected, air is directed to the

windshield and side windows.

2. Turn the temperature control to the desired

temperature.

3. Set the fan at the desired speed.

Heating and Defrosting at the Same Time

1. Set the function selector control to MIX.

2. Set the temperature and fan speed as

desired.

Ventilating Your Vehicle With Outside Air

On mild days, you may want to ventilate your

vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:

1. Turn the function selector control to VENT.

When VENT is selected, air is directed out of

the panel registers.

2. Turn the temperature control to the desired

temperature.

3. Set the fan speed as desired.

Tips for Controlling the Temperature in

Your Vehicle

❑To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,

move the temperature selector toward the red

area for warmer air and toward the blue area

for cooler air.

❑If you drive with the fan off and the

windows closed, the windows may fog up.

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.

❑Do not put objects under the front seats that

will interfere with the flow of air to the back

seats.

❑Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the

area 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 climate

controls on the center of the instrument panel.

Air conditioning controls

Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging

if you have the air conditioner on. This is

normal, as the system is designed to cycle the

compressor on and off to maintain desired

cooling. The reduced compressor operation

should benefit fuel economy.

On some vehicles with air conditioning,

wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily

cut off the air conditioning.

Since the air conditioner removes a lot of

moisture from the air during operation, it is

normal for water to drip on the pavement under

the air conditioner drain after you have stopped

the vehicle.

Action for heating and windshield defrosting are

identical for cars equipped with either the

Heating Only System or the Heating and Air

Conditioning System. For instructions about these

functions, see the previous section, Heating Only

System. For instructions about using the air

conditioning, see the following sections.

MAX A/C

When MAX A/C is selected, cooled interior air

is recirculated through the system. This position

is more efficient than NORM A/C.

To cool your vehicle quickly in warm weather:

1. Turn the function selector control to MAX

A/C.

2. Turn the temperature control to the blue

(cool) area.

3. Set the fan at the desired speed.

If the inside of your vehicle is very warm,

drive for a few minutes with the windows

down. This forces most of the hot, stale air

out of the vehicle and helps the air

conditioning cool the vehicle faster.

Because MAX A/C uses recirculated air, MAX is

usually more efficient than NORM A/C. You

can switch to outside air (NORM A/C) at any

time, especially after the vehicle has cooled

down.

You will notice a slight odor when using the

MAX A/C position. This is normal. If the odor

becomes annoying, switch the function selector

to NORM A/C.

To provide the most quiet operation when using

MAX A/C, reduce the fan speed after a

comfortable temperature has been reached.

NORM A/C

When maximum air conditioning is not needed,

you can use the NORM A/C position to cool

your vehicle with outside air. Cooling your

vehicle this way brings in outside air and is

quieter, 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.

3. Set the fan at the desired speed.

In mild weather, setting the function selector

control in the VENT position will add cool air to

your vehicle without using the air conditioning.

You will get better fuel economy without using

the air conditioning.

Engine Idle Speed Control System

Genuine Ford air conditioning (either

factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an

engine idle speed control system that

compensates for engine speed loss that may

occur when the air conditioning compressor is

running. This idle speed control holds the engine

idle essentially constant, regardless of whether

the air conditioning system is on or off.

NOTE: Whenever service to the air

conditioning system is required, make

sure the service facility uses a

refrigerant recycling system. These

systems will capture the refrigerant for

reuse. Releasing certain refrigerants

into the atmosphere is hazardous to the

environment.

Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)

(Standard in Canada)

Rear window defroster button

The defroster for the rear window clears frost,

fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside

of the rear window. The rear window defroster

button is located on the lower right of the

instrument panel below the climate control

panel. This button is also used to activate your

heated power mirrors (if equipped).

To defrost the rear window:

1. Clear any snow from the rear window.

2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.

3. Press the rear defrost button. The indicator

light turns on.

The defroster turns off automatically after 15 to

25 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on

the defroster again. It will also automatically

shut off any time the engine is shut off.

NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or

window cleaners with abrasives to

clean the inside of your rear window.

If you do, you may damage the heating

elements that are bonded to the inside

of the rear window and cause damage

to the rear window defroster.

Interior Lights

Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument

Panel

With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the

brightness of the instrument panel lighting can

be adjusted.

To brighten or dim the instrument panel

lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel

as desired.

Dimmer control thumbwheel

The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to

the left of the steering wheel on the instrument

panel.

Dome Lamp

The dome lamp illuminates whenever one of the

front doors is opened and turns off

automatically when the doors are closed. You

may turn the dome lamp on and off while the

doors are closed by using the ON/OFF switch

located 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 the

interior/map lamp control panel located between

the sun visors.

There are two map lamps, one for the driver

and one for the passenger. To turn on the map

lamp, push the button that is next to the lamp.

Push the buttons again to turn the map lamps

off.

Cleaning the Interior Lamps

Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are

plastic and should be cleaned with a mild

detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear

water.

Fog Lamps (If equipped)

The fog lamps only operate when the headlamps

are on low beam. To activate fog lamps, push

the button on the control panel below the

climate controls. An indicator light on the button

will illuminate. Push the button again to turn

the fog lamps off.

Fog lamp button

Radio

For information about the radio in your vehicle,

refer to the Ford Electronic Sound Systems

Operating Guide in this Owner Guide.

Clock Controls on Electronic

Radios

The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For

complete operating instructions, refer to the Ford

Electronic Sound Systems Operating Guide in this

owner guide.

Radio Antenna

The radio antenna is mounted on the rear

passenger side quarter panel of the vehicle. It is

a fixed mast antenna and cannot be retracted.

Steering Column Controls

The controls on the steering column and wheel

are designed to give you easy access to the

controls while you are driving.

The Turn Signal Lever

You can use the turn signal lever on the left side

of the steering column to:

❑operate the headlamps and parking lamps

❑operate the turn signals and cornering lamps

❑turn the high beams on/off

❑flash the lamps

Headlamps and Parking Lamps

To turn the parking lamps or headlamps on,

twist the knob at the end of the turn signal

lever.

FIRST STOP — Turning the knob to the first

stop (g) will turn on the the license plate

lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail

lamps and instrument panel lamps.

SECOND STOP — Turning the knob to the

second stop ( ) will turn on the headlamps,B

license plate lamps, parking lamps, side marker

lamps, tail lamps and instrument panel lamps.

Headlamp control

Daytime Running Light System

(Canadian vehicles only)

In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to

be driven with lights illuminated during daytime

operation. It is for that reason that the daytime

running lights are automatically illuminated

when the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position. The daytime running lights are

switched off under the following conditions:

❑when the headlamps are switched on

❑when the parking brake is applied

❑when the flash-to-pass system is used

RWARNING

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system

will not illuminate the tail lamps and

parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps

at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a

collision.

Raising the Headlamps Manually

If the power headlamp door system becomes

inoperative, your vehicle has a manual retractor

system that allows you to raise the headlamps

manually (the headlamps will not turn on). The

retractors are located under the hood and behind

each headlamp. Remove the cap and turn the

knob. Each headlamp must be raised separately.

Before using the manual retractors to raise your

headlamps, the RETRA fuse must be removed.

Open the main fuse panel. Refer to the

underhood 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, replace

it with a new one of the same rating. If it isn’t

blown or if a new fuse does not solve the

problem, remove it and operate the headlamp

manually.

RWARNING

Always remove the RETRA (20A) fuse

before manually operating a headlamp

retractor or attempting to remove anything

from the headlamp. Failure to remove the

RETRA fuse could cause injury to a hand

or fingers.

RWARNING

When reinstalling the RETRA fuse, make

sure nothing is near the headlamp

retractor. It may move suddenly while the

fuse is being inserted, causing injury to

hands and fingers.

Manual headlamp retractors located behind the headlamps

High Beams and Flashing the Lamps

To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp

control knob to the headlamp ON position and

push the turn signal lever away from you until

it latches. When the high beams are ON, the

high beam indicator light on the instrument

panel comes on.

To turn off the high beams, pull the lever

toward you until it latches. The high beam

indicator light turns off.

Flashing the Lights

To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward

you for a moment and then release it. The

headlamps will flash whether the headlamp

knob is in the on or off position.

Highbeam and flash-to-pass operation

If the headlamps are retracted when you pull

the lever toward you, they will pop up and

flash.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents

or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these

may cause scratches or crack the lamps.

Hazard Flasher

To alert other drivers to hazardous situations,

press the flasher switch on the top of the

steering column. All the turn signals will flash

on and off at the same time. The flashers will

also operate while the brake pedal is applied. To

turn the hazards off, press the switch again.

The flashers work whether your vehicle is

running or not. The flashers will work for up to

two hours when the battery is fully charged and

in good condition. They will not drain the

battery excessively unless they are left on for an

extended period of time.

Turn Signals

Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move

it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding

indicator light in the instrument cluster will

flash.

If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move

the lever back to the center (OFF) position.

For lane changes, move the lever far enough to

signal but not to latch. The lever will return to

the off position when you release it.

Turn signal

Windshield Wipers and Washer

To operate the windshield wipers and washers,

make sure your ignition key is turned to the ON

position.

The windshield wipers have two speeds. To

operate the wipers, pull down the lever on the

right side of your steering column. The first

position is LO (Low) and the second position is

HI (High). To turn the wipers off, return the

lever to the uppermost position.

Windshield wiper control

ONE-TOUCH WIPER CONTROL (If equipped)

— For one wiping cycle, push the lever away

from you and release it with the lever in the

OFF or interval position. The ignition switch

must be in the ON position for this operation.

One touch wiper control

Interval Wipers (If equipped)

In addition to two speed wipers, your vehicle

may have wipers that you can set to operate at

varying intervals. For example, you can set the

interval so they wipe less often when it drizzles

and more often in heavier rain.

Variable interval wiper control

To set the interval wipers, pull the lever down

to the first position. Turn the ring on the lever

to the frequency of wiper operation you desire.

Windshield Washer

To clean the windshield, pull the wiper lever

toward you. Washer fluid sprays until the lever

is released.

Windshield washer/control

Tilt Steering Column

(If equipped)

RWARNING

Never adjust the steering column/wheel

when the vehicle is moving. You could

lose control of the vehicle and injure

someone.

To change the position of the steering

column/wheel, pull the release lever on the

column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to

the desired position. Release the lever to lock the

steering wheel in place.

Tilt steering column

Speed Control (If equipped)

If your vehicle has speed control, you can

automatically maintain a constant speed at or

above 30 mph (50 km/h).

Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or

in Canada the Canadian Radio and

Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

approved may cause the speed control to

malfunction. Therefore, use only properly

installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio

transmitting 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 above

30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator

pedal.

3. Press SET ACC and release it immediately to

set your speed. If you keep this button

depressed, your speed will continue to

increase.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set.

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your

vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed

up, even though the speed control is on. This is

normal.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transaxle, and if your speed

increases above your set speed while

driving in Overdrive on a downhill

grade, you may want to turn the

Overdrive off and use Drive. You may

turn the Overdrive off by pressing the

Overdrive off (O/D OFF) button. This

will reduce vehicle speed. Speed

control cannot reduce the vehicle speed

if it goes above your set speed on a

downhill grade.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a

5-speed manual transaxle, and if your

speed increases above your set speed

while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a

downhill grade, you may want to shift

to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle

speed. Depressing the clutch pedal

cancels speed control, therefore speed

control must be reset by pressing the

SET ACC or RSM switches. Speed

control cannot reduce the vehicle speed

if it goes above your set speed on a

downhill grade.

RWARNING

Do not use the speed control in heavy

traffic or on roads that are winding,

slippery, or unpaved.

Accelerating With the Speed Control

Operating

If you want to speed up momentarily or regain

preset speed on hills when the speed control is

operating, simply accelerate using the accelerator

pedal. Manually accelerating to a higher speed

does not interfere with the speed control; when

you take your foot off the accelerator, the

vehicle returns to the set speed.

You can also speed up by pressing the SET ACC

button. Release the button when the vehicle has

accelerated to the desired speed.

NOTE: If your vehicle has a 5-speed manual

transaxle, you may want to drive in 4

(Fourth) gear in mountainous areas or

at high altitudes to improve speed

control performance.

NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a

heavy load, significant speed drops

may occur. If the speed drops more

than 8 to 14 mph (15-25 km/h) the

automatic speed control will, by

design, be cancelled. You may need to

control your speed manually while

driving up steep grades in order to

maintain the selected speed.

NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic

overdrive transaxle, you may want to

drive with the Overdrive off when

driving in hilly terrain or at high

altitudes. You may turn the Overdrive

off and use Drive by pressing the

Overdrive off (O/D OFF) button. This

will improve speed control

performance.

Resetting the Speed Control

To reset the speed control to a lower speed,

press and hold the CST switch. Let your vehicle

slow down to the desired speed and release the

CST switch.

If you have a 2.0L automatic transaxle vehicle

you may reset the vehicle speed control to a

lower speed by pushing, and then quickly

releasing, the CST switch. Each time you do this,

the set speed will decrease by 1 mph

(1.6 km/h). See in thisTap Up and Tap Down

chapter.

To reset the speed control to a higher speed, you

can follow one of these procedures:

❑Accelerate to the desired speed using the

accelerator pedal, then press the SET ACC

switch and release it immediately.

❑Press and hold the SET ACC switch until the

vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, then

release the switch.

❑Push, and then quickly release, the SET ACC

switch. Each time you do this, the set speed

will increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). (NOTE:

This feature is only available on 2.0L

automatic transaxle vehicles.) See Tap Up and

Tap Down in this chapter.

To Cancel Speed Control

You can cancel the speed control while you are

driving.

Press the brake pedal or clutch pedal (manual

transaxle) slightly. The speed control is

cancelled, but you can reset it by pressing SET

ACC or RSM.

To Turn Off the Speed Control System

Press the OFF switch. The speed control system

is off and will remain off until you press the ON

switch and reset the speed control.

In addition, the speed control is turned off each

time you turn the vehicle off.

Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed

If you press the brake pedal, the clutch pedal

(manual transaxle), or shift the transaxle into N

(Neutral) the speed control is suspended. You

can return to the speed you set by using the

RSM switch.

To resume the speed you had before, you must

be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).

Press and release the RSM switch. Your vehicle

gradually returns to the previously set speed

and then maintains it.

Tap Up and Tap Down (2.0L vehicles with

automatic transaxle only)

Tap Up and Tap Down is a new feature which,

like SET ACC and CST, can be used to either

increase or decrease the set speed. Speed

changes are made in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

increments. Once the speed has been set by

pressing the ON and the SET ACC switches, the

set speed may be increased by 1 mph

(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the SET ACC

button. The set speed can be reduced by 1 mph

(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the CST

button. Multiple taps will cause the set speed to

increase or decrease in increments of 1 mph

(1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set speed

is 60 mph (100 km/h) five taps of the ACC

switch will increase the vehicle speed and SET it

at 65 mph (105 km/h).

Features

Your vehicle has a variety of features designed

for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read

this chapter to find out about standard and

optional features.

Doors

The outside of the door

The inside of the door

If you close the door with the lock button

depressed, the door will remain locked.

Power Door Locks (If equipped)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the

controls to lock the doors are below the inside

door handles on each door. When you close the

doors after you set the door locks, the doors

remain locked. If the power mechanism ever

fails, the manual door locks will override the

power controls.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with power locks

have a safety feature which allows you

to unlock one or both front doors from

either door key lock cylinder. To

unlock the driver’s or passenger door

only, insert the key in the door lock

cylinder and turn to the left

(counterclockwise) to the first position.

To unlock the other door at the same

time, simply continue turning the key

to the left to the second position. Both

doors are locked by turning the key to

the right (clockwise).

Power locks on the driver’s door

Remote Keyless Entry System

(If equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote

keyless entry system. This option will allow you

to open your vehicle using a remote transmitter

from distances of up to 33 feet (10 meters) away.

The remote feature will operate only when the

ignition is in the OFF position.

The transmitter can unlock the driver’s door,

unlock all doors, lock all doors, or activate the

vehicle’s horn and hazard warning lamps for the

panic alarm feature.

By pressing the UNLOCK button on the

transmitter once, you can unlock the driver side

door. Pressing the UNLOCK button a second

time within five seconds of unlocking the

driver’s door will unlock the other doors.

You can lock all your vehicle doors by pressing

the LOCK button. If you press the LOCK button

a second time within five (5) seconds, the horn

will sound briefly to verify that the doors have

been locked.

When the PANIC button is pressed, the horn

will sound and the hazard warning lamps will

flash. This will continue for up to approximately

two minutes and 45 seconds unless it is turned

off by pressing the PANIC button a second time.

The panic mode can also be cancelled by turning

the ignition key to ON or ACC.

Up to four transmitters can be programmed for

your vehicle. Your vehicle comes with two

transmitters. Additional transmitters can be

ordered from your dealer.

Remote keyless entry transmitter

The remote keyless entry system is equipped

with an illuminated entry system. This system is

activated by opening the door.

When the system is activated, the dome lamp

will illuminate, and will stay lit for

approximately 25 seconds. The dome lamp will

shut off when the doors are closed.

Replacing the batteries

The remote entry transmitter is powered by two

coin type three-volt lithium 1616

batteries (included) that should last for several

years of normal use. If you notice a significant

decrease in operating range, the batteries should

be replaced. Replacement batteries can be

purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or

at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

NOTE: The operating range of the remote

entry system can also be affected by

weather conditions (such as very cold

temperatures) or structures around the

vehicle (buildings, other vehicles, radio

and TV towers, etc.). Typical operating

range will allow you to be up to 33

feet (10 meters) away from your

vehicle.

Opening the remote transmitter

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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace

the batteries by twisting a thin coin between the

two halves of the transmitter. DO NOT TAKE

THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER

APART. Carefully remove the old batteries.

When installing the new batteries, be sure to

place the positive (+) side down as marked.

Snap the two halves back together.

Replacement/additional transmitters

In the event a transmitter is lost, return the

remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for

reprogramming of your remote entry system.

This is necessary to prevent unauthorized use of

the lost transmitter.

Additional transmitters may be purchased from

your dealer (remote entry system will work with

up to four transmitters). Follow the same

programming procedure as above.

All transmitters must be programmed (or

reprogrammed) at the same time. If the

programming mode is entered and the

transmitters are not programmed (or

reprogrammed) at the same time, they will not

operate with the system.

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Windows

Operating the Windows Manually

The side windows on your vehicle can be raised

or lowered manually by turning the hand crank

located on each door.

NOTE: If you notice buffeting or pulsation

(wind shock) with either side window

open, you should open the opposite

window slightly to reduce the

condition.

Using the Power Windows (If equipped)

Each door has a power control that opens and

closes the window on that door. The driver’s

door has a master control panel that operates

both windows.

To use your power windows, your ignition

switch must be placed in the ON position. Press

the recessed end of the power window switch to

lower a window, press the raised end of the

switch to raise a window.

NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a “one

touch down” feature. This feature

allows the driver to fully open the

driver’s window by firmly pressing the

switch and then releasing. The switch

will release when the window has

fully opened.

RWARNING

Do not let children play with the power

windows. They may seriously hurt

themselves. Make sure occupants are clear

of the window(s) before closing.

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Master window control on the driver’s door

Moon Roof (If equipped)

The control switch for the sliding moon roof is

on the interior/map lamp control panel located

above the windshield and between the sun

visors. The ignition must be in the ON position

for the moon roof to be operational.

To open the sliding moon roof to the vent

position, push the recessed part of the moon

roof switch until the back of the moon roof tilts

into the vent position. You must release the

switch after opening the vent before pressing it

again to slide the moon roof open. To close,

push the other side of the switch until the moon

roof sets back into place.

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Sliding moon roof control switch

Press the switch until the moon roof is opened

to the desired position. When you release the

switch, the moon roof will stop sliding open. To

close the moon roof, press the other side of the

switch and hold it until the roof is closed to the

desired position.

Seats

RWARNING

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

RWARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a

collision, always drive and ride with your

seatback upright and the lap belt snug

and low across the hips.

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RWARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a

collision, children should always ride with

the seatback upright.

Head Restraints

Head restraints help protect your head and neck

in a collision. The head restraints on your

vehicle are not adjustable.

Manual Seat Adjustments

You can move the front seats forward or

backward or tilt the back of the seat forward or

backward. The driver’s seat also has controls for

lumbar support (if equipped) and side bolster

support (if equipped).

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To move the seat forward or backward:

Manual seat controls for front seats

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To gain access to the rear seat on the driver’s or

passenger’s side:

Seatback release lever for rear seat access

The seatback will return to its set reclined

position when pushed back.

RWARNING

A seatback which is folded forward even

a small degree may not lock properly in

the event of a sudden stop or collision.

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To inflate the driver’s seatback lumbar

support (if equipped) for lower back support, or

to inflate the driver’s seatback side bolster

supports (if equipped):

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Six-Way Power Seat Adjustment

(if equipped)

The six-way power seat control lever is located

on the outermost side of the driver’s seat.

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Mirrors

RWARNING

The side view mirror on the right makes

objects appear smaller and farther away

than they actually are.

Dual-Electric Remote Control Mirrors

(If equipped)

Dual-electric remote control mirrors are

collapsible. The mirror heads can be folded

rearward to prevent damage when using an

automatic car wash.

To adjust the side mirrors:

1. Locate the control switch in the power

control panel on the driver’s door.

2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the

selector switch right or left.

3. Push the control switch in the direction you

want to move the mirror.

4. Return the selector switch to the middle OFF

position to keep the mirror in place.

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How to tune radio stations

There are four ways for you to tune in a

particular station. You can manually locate the

station using the “SCAN/TUNE” button,

“SEEK” the station, “SCAN” to the station or

select the station by using the memory buttons,

which you can set to any desired frequency.

These four methods are described below.

❑Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to manually

tune

You can change the frequency up or down

one increment at a time (FM changes in

increments of 200kHz; AM changes in

increments of 10kHz) by first pressing the

“SCAN/TUNE” button twice (display shows

“TUNE”), then — within approximately five

seconds —pressing and releasing either the

top ( b) or bottom ( a) half of the “SEEK”

button. To change frequencies quickly, press

and hold down either the top or bottom half

of the “SEEK” button.

Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any

allowable broadcast frequency, whether or

not a station is present on that frequency.

(See All About Radio Frequencies in this

section.)

❑Using the “SEEK” function

This feature on your radio allows you to

automatically select listenable stations up or

down the frequency band. Press the top a

half of the “SEEK” button to select the next

listenable station up the frequency band.

Press the bottom bhalf of the button to

select the next listenable station down the

frequency band. By pressing and holding the

button, listenable stations can be passed over

to reach the desired station.

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❑Using the “SCAN/TUNE” button to scan

radio stations

Pressing the “SCAN/TUNE” button once

enters the scan mode (display will indicate

“SCN”). Pushing the top ahalf of the

“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode up

the frequency band, stopping on each

listenable station for approximately five

seconds. Pushing the bottom bhalf of the

“SEEK” button will begin the scan mode

down the frequency band, again stopping on

each listenable station for approximately five

seconds.

To stop the scan mode on the presently

sampled station press the “SCAN/TUNE”

button again.

❑Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons

Your radio is equipped with 5 station

memory buttons. These buttons can be used

to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10

FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2). Follow

the easy steps below to set these buttons to

the desired frequencies.

1. Select a band, then select a frequency.

2. Press one of the memory buttons and hold

the button until the sound returns. That

station is now held in memory on that

button.

3. Follow the two steps above for each station

memory preset button you want to set.

NOTE: If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected,

the clock and station memory preset

buttons (if programmed in auto mode)

will need to be reset.

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❑Using the Automatic Memory Load feature

You can activate the Auto Memory Load

feature by pressing and holding the “AUTO

PRESET” button for approximately three

seconds. Auto Memory Load sets all memory

buttons in AM, FM1 and FM2 sequentially by

seeking out the first five strong stations for

the respective band and storing them in

memory buttons 1-5. (FM2 will store the

second set of strong stations from the FM

band.)

With Auto Memory Store, you can

continually set strong stations into your

memory buttons without losing your existing

memory presets, which is especially handy

while traveling. Your radio will automatically

set your memory buttons to the strong local

stations so you don’t have to continually

manually tune to existing stations.

Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the

“AUTO PRESET” button once. Your radio

will set the first five strong stations of the

band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the

memory buttons. The display will show

“AUTO”, then run through the frequencies,

stopping momentarily on the stations being

set into the memory buttons. The radio is

now in the “AUTO” mode and this display

will show “AUTO” each time a preset is

activated.

NOTE: If there are fewer than five strong

stations in the frequency band, the

remaining unfilled buttons will store

the last strong station detected on the

band.

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After all stations have been filled, the radio

will begin playing the station stored on

memory button 1.

To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode

and return to the manually-set memory

button stations (or those stations set using

Auto Memory Load), simply push the

“AUTO PRESET” button. Display will show

“AUTO” then “OFF”. The next time Auto

Memory Store is activated on that band, the

radio will store the next set of five strong

stations.

Using the “AUDIO” button to adjust the

tone balance and speaker output

❑Increasing or decreasing bass response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until

the display reads “BASS.” Push the “+” side

of the “VOL” button to increase bass (more

“lows”), and push the “-” side to decrease

bass (less “lows”).

❑Increasing or decreasing treble response

Push the “AUDIO” button repeatedly until

the display reads “TREB.” Push the “+” side

of the “VOL” button to increase treble (more

“highs”), and push the “-” side to decrease

treble (less “highs”).

❑Adjusting speaker balance

Balance control allows you to adjust the

sound distribution between the right and left

speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button

repeatedly until the display reads “BAL.”

Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to

shift the sound to the right speakers, and

push the “-” side to shift the sound to the

left speakers.

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❑Adjusting speaker fader

Fade control allows you to adjust the sound

distribution between the front and rear

speakers. Push the “AUDIO” button

repeatedly until the display reads “FADE.”

Push the “+” side of the “VOL” button to

shift the sound to the front speakers, and

push the “-” side to shift the sound to the

rear speakers.

NOTE: Illuminated bars in the display show

relative levels of bass and treble and

positions of speaker balance and fader

functions after adjustments are made,

then revert to volume level set.

Clock operation

When in the radio mode, push the “CLOCK”

button to switch from radio frequency to clock.

Only the clock numerals will be displayed in the

clock mode — there is no A.M./P.M. indication.

When in the clock mode, the time will be

displayed until the button is pushed again.

However, if you retune the radio while it is in

the clock mode, the new radio frequency will be

displayed for approximately ten seconds and

then change back to clock.

When in the CD mode, push the “CLOCK”

button to change the display from elapsed time

mode to track number mode to clock mode. If

the CD track selection is changed when you are

in the clock or elapsed time mode, the new track

number will be displayed for approximately ten

seconds and then revert back to the previous

mode.

To set the clock, simultaneously press the

“CLOCK” button and either the bottom ( b) half

of the “SEEK” button to set hours, or the top

(a) half of the “SEEK” button to set minutes.

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NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc

opening is secured to prevent the

accidental insertion of a second disc.

NOTE: The CD player has heat protection

circuitry to protect the laser diode. If

the temperature of the player reaches

167˚F (75˚C), the heat detection circuit

will shut off the player and “TOO

HOT” will scroll in the display for

approximately five seconds (radio will

resume playing). When the temperature

returns to normal operating range, the

CD player will again be operational.

How to stop and restart the CD player

When a disc is loaded, the unit automatically

enters the play mode and the play indicator a

illuminates. To stop temporarily, press the

“PLAY/STOP” button or the “AM/FM” button.

The stop indicator Xin the display illuminates

and operation returns to the radio mode. To

resume CD play, press the “PLAY/STOP”

button once again.

NOTE: If the ignition key is turned OFF

during play and then is set to the ON

or ACCESSORY position, the CD

player will resume playing in the mode

it was in when ignition was turned off.

Using the “SEEK” feature

The “SEEK” feature allows you to quickly find a

particular selection on the disc.

Press the bottom ( b) half of the “SEEK” button

once to repeat the current playing selection.

Press the top ( a) half of the “SEEK” button to

advance to the next selection.

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NOTE: Always make sure your antenna

(whether you have a power antenna or

a manually adjustable antenna) is fully

extended to the maximum length for

proper reception. If your antenna is not

fully extended, you may experience

signal loss while traveling in fringe

reception areas.

2. Terrain

The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of

the area over which the signal travels may

prevent the FM signal from being noise-free.

Repeated pops and hisses which are heard

during an otherwise clear broadcast can occur

near the station because of the “line of sight”

characteristic of FM radio waves.

If there is a building or large structure between

the antenna and station, some of the signal

“bends” around the building, but certain spots

receive almost no signal. Moving out of the

“shadow” of the structure will allow the station

to return to normal.

When the radio waves are reflected off objects or

structures, the reflected signal cancels the normal

signal, causing the antenna to pick up noise and

distortion. Cancellation effects are most

prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can

become quite severe in hilly terrain and

depressed roadways.

To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono

blend circuit has been incorporated into this

system. This feature automatically switches a

weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,

which improves the quality of reception.

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Several sources of static are normal conditions

on AM frequencies. These can be caused by

power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and

thunderstorms.

Another reception phenomenon is Strong Signal

Capture and Overload. This can occur when

listening to a weak station and when passing

another broadcast tower. The close station may

capture the more distant station, although the

displayed frequency does not change. While

passing the tower, the station may switch back

and forth a few times before returning to the

original station.

When several broadcast towers are present

(common in metropolitan areas) several stations

may overload the receiver, resulting in

considerable station changing, mixing and

distortion.

Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM

and FM bands has been incorporated into this

system to reduce strong signal capture and

overload.

All About Radio Frequencies

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies

AM and FM radio stations may use for their

broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM:

530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM:

87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.

Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given

area. This radio will tune to each of these

frequencies using manual tune and no fine

tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use

other frequencies.

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Some FM radio stations advertise a

“rounded-off” frequency which is not the

frequency they actually broadcast on. For

example, a radio station that is assigned a

frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself “Radio 99”

even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM

broadcast frequency.

Important Warranty and Service

Information

❑Warranty

Your sound system is warranted for three years

or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever

comes first. Consult your vehicle warranty

booklet for further information. Ask your dealer

for a copy of this limited warranty.

❑Service

At Ford Electronics, we stand behind our audio

systems with a comprehensive service and repair

program. If anything should go wrong with

your Ford audio system, return to your dealer

for service. There is a nationwide network of

qualified Ford authorized repair centers to assist

you.

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Upshifting

For normal acceleration, you should upshift at

the following speeds:

For cruising, you should upshift at the following

speeds.

Downshifting

When you slow down or climb a steep hill,

always downshift before the engine starts to lose

power. Downshifting reduces the chance of

stalling and gives your vehicle better acceleration

to increase speed again.

When you drive down steep hills, downshifting

helps you keep a safe speed and helps prevent

unnecessary wear on the brakes.

When you come to a stop, do not downshift

through each gear. Disengage the clutch and use

the brake as necessary. Downshifting through

the gears decreases your vehicle’s fuel economy.

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If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,

apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the

“squeeze” technique — push on the brake pedal

with a steadily increasing force. This allows the

wheels to continue to roll while you are slowing

down, which lets you steer properly.

If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes,

extreme braking can make the wheels lock and

slide, causing you to lose control of the steering.

If the wheels lock, release the brake pedal and

repeat the “squeeze” technique.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake

pedal; you will wear out the linings and increase

your vehicle’s stopping distance. Brake rotor

damage may also eventually occur.

NOTE: If you are driving down a long or

steep hill, shift to a lower gear and do

not apply your brakes continuously. If

you apply your brakes continuously,

they may overheat and become less

effective.

Occasional brake squeal during light to moderate

stops does not affect the function of the brake

system and is normal. However, if the squeal

becomes louder or more frequent, have your

brakes inspected by your dealer or a qualified

service technician.

Anti-lock Brake System (If equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the anti-lock

brake system (ABS), the wheels will not lock and

slide when you press down hard on the brake

pedal. The ABS automatically starts releasing

and reapplying the front brakes independently

and the rear brakes together whenever your

vehicle’s wheels start to lock. When this

happens, you will feel the brake pedal pulsate.

This is an indication that the ABS is working

correctly and is normal.

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ON position, or during a sudden stop, have

your mobile radio dealer inspect the radio

installation. Proper radio installation procedures

to be followed are published by the radio

manufacturer.

Parking Brake

The parking brake should be used whenever

you park your vehicle.

If the service brakes don’t operate while the

vehicle is in motion, you can make an

emergency stop with the parking brake,

however, the stopping distance will be much

greater than normal.

The parking brake lever is located between the

front seats. To set the parking brake, put your

foot on the brake pedal while pulling the

parking brake handle fully and firmly upward.

Parking brake (handbrake)

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4. Check all battery terminals and remove any

excessive corrosion before you attach the

jumper cables.

5. Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles.

Press the DEFROST button. Turn off all

other switches and gauges.

Connecting the jumper cables

1. Connect one end of the first jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal of the discharged

battery. (You can connect either jumper cable

to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you

use the same cable for both positive

terminals.) Most jumper cables have a red

cable and a black cable. The red cable is

generally used for the positive terminals and

the black for the negative ones.

2. Connect the other end of the first cable to

the positive (+) terminal of the booster

battery.

3. Connect one end of the second cable to the

negative (-) terminal of the booster battery

— NOT to the discharged battery.

4. Connect the other end of the second cable to

a good metallic surface on the engine or

frame of the disabled vehicle.

RWARNING

Do not connect the end of the second

cable to the negative (-) terminal of the

battery to be jumped. A spark may cause

an explosion of the gases that surround

the battery.

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