1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62

3. 4. Check the oil level when the vehicle is on level ground. 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. 2. 3. 4. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible. Shut off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could result. Let the engine cool. 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. 61