1997 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141

steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort. Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more than five seconds if the engine is running. This can damage the power steering pump. Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on which type of transaxle your vehicle has. You may be familiar with the term "transmission." We use transaxle because it is a more accurate term for vehicles that have front-wheel drive. 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 highest gear is Overdrive. 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. 138