First Generation Ford Probe

Operating Instructions

Interior

Additional:

• Overhead Console

1) Headlamp Control Knob/Fog Lamp Switch

Headlamps/Parking Lamps: To control the headlamps and parking lamps, twist the outer/larger ring of the knob forward.

First Stop-Turning the knob to the first stop will turn on the license plate lamps, parking side marker lamps, tail lamps, and instrument panel lamps.

Second Stop-Turning the knob to the second stop will turn on the headlamps, tail lamps, and instrument panel lamps.

Third Stop-Must push the outer ring inward and twist forward to engage third stop. Turning the knob to the third stop will turn off all lights, but keep the headlamps in the raised position.

Fog Lamps (If Equipped): To turn the fog lamps on, turn the inner/smaller knob forward. When on, an indicator light on the knob will illuminate. To turn off, turn the knob backward to the original position. Note: The fog lamps will only activate when the headlamps are on low beam. If the headlamps are off or on high beam, the fog lamps will not activate.

2) Turn Signal/High Beam Switch

To turn on the right turn signal, push the Turn Signal Lever up until it latches. The Right Turn Signal Indicator on the Analog Instrument Panel or Electronic Instrument Cluster will flash. To turn on the left turn signal, push the Turn Signal Lever down until it latches. The Left Turn Signal Indicator on the Analog Instrument Panel or Electronic Instrument Cluster will flash. Usually, the turn signals turn off automatically after you turn your vehicle. If the turn signal indicator continues to flash after you have made the turn, push the lever back to off. To indicate a lane change to the right, push the Turn Signal Lever up slightly without latching and hold it in position. To indicate a lane change to the left, push the Turn Signal Lever down slightly without latching and hold it in position. The lever will return to the off position when you release it.

 

To turn on the high beams, pull the lever back toward you until it latches, and release. The High Beam indicator on the Analog Instrument Panel or Electronic Instrument Cluster will illuminate. To turn off, pull the lever back toward you again until it latches, and release.

3) Steering Wheel

To operate the horn, press on either side of the steering wheel face.

4) Hazard Warning Flasher Button

The Hazard Warning Flasher System serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme caution in approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle. When activated, all the turn signals will flash repeatedly at the same time. The flasher can be used with the ignition switch in any position. The flashers will also operate in this mode with the brake pedal depressed.

5) Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons (If Equipped)

Push the button to activate the Rear Window Wiper. Press and hold the smaller inner button to spray the rear window with washer fluid. Push the main button again to deactivate the Rear Window Wiper.

6) Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Knob

Standard Wiper Control: Twist the knob forward to activate the Windshield Wipers.

First Stop-Turning the knob to the first stop will turn the Windshield Wipers on in low speed.

Second Stop-Turning the knob to the second stop will turn the Windshield Wipers on in high speed.

 

Press the button on the end inward, toward the instrument cluster, to activate the Windshield Washer. Washer fluid will spray onto the windshield until the button is released.

Interval Wiper Control (If Equipped): Twist the outer, larger knob forward to activate the Windshield Wipers.

First Stop-Turning the knob to the first stop will turn the Windshield Wipers on in interval speed. When in Interval mode, rotate the inner, smaller knob to thefrequency of wiper operation you desire.

Second Stop-Turning the knob to the second stop will turn the Windshield Wipers on in low speed.

Third Stop-Turning the knob to the third stop will turn the Windshield Wipers on in high speed.

 

Press the inner, smaller knob inward, toward the instrument cluster, to activate the Windshield Washer. Washer fluid will spray onto the windshield until the button is released.

To activate the One Touch Mist Function, push down the lever on the control knob to rotate the knob backwards, and then release. The Windshield Wipers will cycle once.

7) Center Console Air Vents

Air is directed through these vents when the Function Selector on the Climate Control System or the Temperature Controls is switched to PANEL or HI-LO.

8) Glove Compartment

The Glove Compartment is a lockable storage area. Pull the latch to open the compartment. To lock the Glove Compartment, insert the vehicle's ignition key into the compartment's key cylinder and rotate clockwise. To unlock the Glove Compartment, insert the vehicle's ignition key and rotate counter-clockwise.

9) Passenger Lap Air Vent

Air is directed through this vent when the Function Selector on the Climate Control System is switched to Panel.

10) Ash Tray

To open the Ash Tray, press the button on the lower left of the Ash Tray. To remove the Ash Tray for cleaning, simply pull up on the lid and the assembly will come away from the panel.

 

To operate the lighter, push it all the way in. When it is ready for use, it will pop back to its normal position. The lighter only operates with the ignition in the ON position.

11) Parking Brake Handle

The parking brake is used to offer additional braking support while the vehicle is parked. It can also be used to make an emergency stop if the standard brake system fails to operate. To set the parking brake, put your foot on the brake pedal while pulling the Parking Brake Handle fully and firmly upward. When the parking brake is applied, the Brake System Light on the Analog Instrument Panel or Electronic Instrument Cluster will illuminate. To release the parking brake, lift up slightly on the Parking Brake Handle then press and hold down the button at the end of the handle. Move the handle to the fully lowered position.

12) Driver Lap Air Vent

Air is directed through this vent when the Function Selector on the Climate Control System is switched to Panel.

13) Tilt Steering Column Release Lever

To adjust the angle of the instrument cluster and steering wheel, pull down on the lever to release the lock. With the lever down, move the instrument cluster and steering wheel to the desired position, and return the lever to the up position to lock it in the set position.

14) Power Window Switches (If Equipped)

The driver side power window control unit offers access to both the driver side window and the passenger side window. To use the power windows, the ignition must be turned to the ON position. To lower a window press the down side (depressed end) of either the left or right power window rocker switch for the driver side window (left) or passenger side window (right). To raise a window press the upper side (raised end) of either the left or right power window rocker switch for the driver side window (left) or passenger side window (right).

 

Note: The vehicle is equipped with a One-Touch Down feature. This features allows you to fully open the driver side window by firmly pressing down the depressed end of the left power window rocker switch then releasing. The switch will release when the window has fully opened.

 

To prevent the passenger side power window switch from operating the passenger side window, press down the Lock button below the power window switches on the driver's side. When locked, the passenger side window can only be controlled using the driver side window controls. To unlock the passenger side window controls, press the Lock button again.

15) Hood Release

Pull to open the hood.

16) Power Door Lock Switches (If Equipped)

To unlock both doors, press the Unlock button on the door handle. To lock both doors, press the Lock button on the door handle.

17) Drive Side Upper Air Vent

Air is directed through these vents when the Function Selector on the Climate Control System or the Temperature Controls is switched to PANEL or HI-LO.

18) Rear Window Defroster Button (If Equipped)

Press to activate the Rear Window Defroster. The Rear Window Defroster clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window. An indicator light on the button will illuminate when the rear defroster is on. Press the button again to turn off. The Rear Window Defroster will automatically shut off 15-25 minutes after activation if not manually shut off first.