User manual FORD PROBE-1996

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introductory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting Your Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Your vehicle has one of two types of transaxles: u a manual five-speed overdrive u an automatic four-speed overdrive Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle Putting Your Vehicle in Gear The automatic transaxle on your vehicle is an electrically controlled four speed. The Overdrive position is reflected by D in the shift selector indicator. The automatic transaxle uses the conventional selector lever, and an Overdrive OFF button. All normal driving is done with the selector in the D position. 147 Automatic shift lever Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a console-mounted shift selector lever. You must step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and then push in the thumb button to move the shift selector lever to the position you choose. RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 148 NOTE: If the shift selector lever will not move with the key on and the brake pedal depressed refer to Shift lock system in the Index. Once the gearshift is secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Backing Up With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse). Driving When to use Overdrive (D with Overdrive activated) Overdrive is the usual driving position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way Drive (Overdrive OFF) works, automatically upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds or slows. However, Overdrive also shifts into a fourth gear -- an overdrive gear -- when your vehicle cruises at a consistent speed for any length of time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds. Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrain. If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving on hilly roads, select Drive (Overdrive OFF) by cancelling Overdrive as outlined below. 149 Cancelling Overdrive The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) button is located on the gearshift. The Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) light is located in the instrument cluster. The O/D OFF light is not illuminated during normal vehicle operation. This allows the transaxle to upshift and downshift from 1st through 4th gears. When the O/D OFF button is pressed, Overdrive is cancelled and the O/D OFF light in the instrument cluster illuminates. When the O/D OFF light is illuminated, the transaxle will upshift and downshift from 1st through 3rd gears. Overdrive OFF indicator light To return the transaxle to normal operation (1st through 4th gears) press the O/D OFF button again. The O/D OFF button may be used to cancel Overdrive any time the vehicle is being driven. Each time your vehicle is started, the Overdrive system will automatically be in the normal "overdrive on" mode and the light will not be illuminated. 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. [. . . ] Remote entry system replacement/additional transmitters. Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints) adult. Safety information relating to automotive fuels . Safety restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) cleaning the safety belts . [. . . ]