Second Generation Ford Probe

Operating Instructions

Interior

1) Turn Signal/Headlamp Control Lever

Includes the following controls:

• Headlamps and Parking Lamps: To turn the parking lamps on, twist the knob at the end of the Turn Signal Lever.

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.

• High Beams: 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 on the Analog Instrument Cluster will illuminate.
• Flashing the Lights: To flash the headlamps, pull the Turn Signal Lever toward you for a moment and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the Headlamp Control Knob is on or off. If the headlamps are retracted when you pull the lever toward you, they will pop up and flash.
• Turn Signals: 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 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 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.

2) Steering Wheel/Drivers Airbag

The steering wheel incorporates the driver's side air bag, as well as the Speed Control System buttons and the horn. To operate the horn, press on either side of the steering wheel face.

3) Hazard Warning Switch

To alert other drivers to hazardous situations, press the Hazard Warning Switch on the top of the steering column down. All the turn signals will flash repeatedly at the same time. The flashers will also operate while the brake pedal is applied. The flashers will work whether your car 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. If the flashers run for longer than two hours while the engine is not running, or if your battery is not fully charged, your battery could be drained.

4) Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Lever

To operate the windshield wipers and washers, the ignition key must be in the ON position.

• Windshield Wipers: The windshield wipers have two speeds. To operate the wipers, push down the Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Lever. 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.
• One-Touch Wiper Switch (If Equipped): For one wiping cycle, push the Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Lever forward and release it while the lever is in the OFF or Interval position.
• Interval Wipers (If Equipped): To set the interval wipers, push down the Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Lever to the first position. Rotate the interval wiper control ring to the frequency of wiper operation you desire.
• Windshield Washer: To clean the windshield, pull the Windshield Wiper/Washer Control Lever toward you. Washer fluid will spray onto the windshield until the lever is released. The Washer Fluid Indicator on the Analog Instrument Cluster will illuminate if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is less then a quarter full.

5) Center Console Air Vents

Air is directed through these vents when the Function Selector on the Climate Control System is switched to VENT.

6) Passenger Air Bag (1994-1997 Vehicles Only)

The Supplemental Restraint System air bag for the right front passenger.

7) Passenger Side Upper Air Vent

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

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) 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 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.

10) Hood Release

Pull to open the hood.

11) Tilt Steering Release Lever (If Equipped)

Allows adjustment of the steering column. To adjust the position of the steering column either up or down, pull the Tilt Steering Release Lever down to unlock the column. Move the steering column up or down until it's at a suitable position. Push the Tilt Steering Release Lever back up to lock the column in place.

12) Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be adjusted. To brighten the instrument panel, spin the dimmer control wheel to the right. To dim, spin the dimmer control wheel to the left.

13) Power Window/Mirror/Door Lock Control Switches (If Equipped)

Includes control switches for both power windows, both power mirrors, and the power door locks.

• Power Windows: 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 or passenger side window by firmly pressing down the depressed end of either the left or right power window rocker switch then releasing. The switch will release when the window has fully opened.
• Power Mirrors: To adjust either the driver side mirror (left) or passenger side mirror (right), move the selector switch to either the L or R position, then push the control switch in the direction you want to move the mirror. Return the selector switch to the middle OFF position to keep the mirror in place.
• Power Door Locks: To unlock both doors, press down on the U side (left, depressed end) of the power door lock rocker switch. To lock both doors, press down on the L side (right, raised end) of the power door lock rocker switch. 

14) Driver Side Upper Air Vent

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