brake Mercury Sable 1996 s User Guide

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[LG03500(ALL)01/95]
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition to the START position. It
normally goes off shortly after the engine starts
and you release the parking brake. If the light
stays on after you have fully released the
parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system
serviced by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03700(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the
brakes may not be working properly.
Have the brakes checked
immediately. Brake failure may result
in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage.
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[LG03800(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG03900(ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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Speed Control Indicator Light
(If equipped)
[LG08301(ALL)02/95]
This light comes on when the speed control ON
switch is pressed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF switch is pressed or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position.
[LG08351(ALL)02/95]
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Speed control indicator light
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[LG08391(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
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[LG08392(ALL)01/95]
This light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to the START position. It
should go off shortly after the engine starts. If it
stays on longer than five (5) seconds, it indicates
that your anti-lock brake system may not be
working properly. Normal braking is not
affected unless the BRAKE system warning light
also remains on for longer than six (6) seconds.
You should have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your dealer or qualified service
technician to restore the benefits of the anti-lock
feature. SeeAnti-lock brakesin the Index for more
information.
[LG08394(ALL)03/95]
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Anti-lock brake system warning light
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Low Fuel Light (If equipped)
[LG15900(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. The
ignition must be turned to the ON position for
this light to come on. This light will glow
steadily.
[LG16000(ALL)04/95]
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Low fuel light
[LG16100(ALL)02/95]
Rear Lamp Out Indicator (If equipped)
[LG16200(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates that a rear tail lamp or
brakelamp is not functioning. It comes on
momentarily when the ignition is turned to the
START position, then goes out.
[LG16220(ALL)02/95]
This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp
burnout when the light switch is turned to the
parking lamp or headlamp position.
[LG16260(ALL)04/95]
This light will come on to show a brakelamp
burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed.
[LG16280(ALL)02/95]
The light will stay on until the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
[LG16300(ALL)02/95]
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Rear lamp out light
[LG16400(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: The warning light may not work or
you may get a false reading if you use
trailer lights or use improper
replacement bulbs.
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To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.
To change them back to low beam, pull the
lever toward you.
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[IP25300(ALL)03/93]
For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian and fleet vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is
designed to turn the high beam headlamps on,
with a reduced light output and without
illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates
when all of the following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25625(ALL)01/95]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25635(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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[IP25636(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
[IP25637(ALL)01/95]
You may notice that the lights flicker when the
vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal
condition.
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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a
heavy load, you may notice your speed
decreasing even if you have the speed
control set. If the speed drops more
than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is
normal for the automatic speed control
feature to be cancelled. You may need
to use the accelerator pedal to help
your vehicle maintain the selected
speed when driving up steep grades.
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[SC09400(ALL)01/95]
Resetting the Speed Control
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[SC09410(ALL)03/95]
To reset the speed control to alower speed, use
one of the following procedures:
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[SC09415(ALL)03/95]
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows
down to the desired speed.
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[SC09420(ALL)03/95]
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle
attains the desired speed, press the SET
ACCEL switch and release it immediately.
[SC09425(ALL)11/94]
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly
release the COAST switch. Each time you
ªtapº the switch, the set speed will decrease
by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will
cause the set speed to decrease in increments
of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For example, if the
current set speed is 60 mph (96 km/h) 5 taps
of the COAST switch will decrease the
vehicle speed and SET it at 55 mph
(88 km/h).
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[SC09430(ALL)04/95]
If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph
(50 km/h) by any of the above methods, then
you must manually accelerate to a speed over
30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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124 [SC09435(ALL)02/95]To reset the speed control to ahigher speed,use
one of the following procedures:
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[SC09440(ALL)03/95]
q
ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL
switch. Release the switch when the vehicle
has accelerated to the desired speed.
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[SC09445(ALL)03/95]
q
Depress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, press the
SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
[SC09450(ALL)11/94]
q
TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the
SET ACCEL switch. Each time you ªtapº the
switch, the set speed will increase by 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the set
speed to increase in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h). For example, if the current set
speed is 55 mph (88 km/h) 5 taps of the SET
ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle speed
and SET it at 60 mph (96 km/h).
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[SC10900(ALL)03/95]
Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
[SC11000(ALL)04/95]
If you press the brake pedal, speed control is
cancelled. You can return to the set speed by
pressing the RESUME switch, as long as you did
not press the OFF switch. You must be driving
at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC11300(ALL)03/95]
Your vehicle will gradually return to the
previously set speed and then maintain it.
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[SC11315(ALL)03/95]
To Turn Off the Speed Control System
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[SC11325(ALL)04/95]
Press the OFF switch.
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[SC11400(ALL)04/95]
In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Arming, disarming and resetting your
perimeter anti-theft system (If equipped)
from the keyless entry pad
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[FV05750(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional
factory installed anti-theft system, the keyless
entry system will arm it when you use the 7/8
and 9/0 keys to lock the doors, and will disarm
or reset a triggered anti-theft alarm when you
enter in the five digit code to unlock the driver's
door.
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[FV05800(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Doors and the liftgate must be fully
closed for the anti-theft system to arm.
Refer to theAnti-Theft Systemsection
in this chapter for more details.
[FV05850(ALL)04/95]
Autolock (If equipped)
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[FV05900(ALL)02/95]
The Autolock feature is part of your remote
keyless entry system and is enabled at the
factory. With the Autolock feature enabled, all of
the doors will automatically lock when:
[FV05950(ALL)04/95]
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the vehicle doors and liftgate are fully closed
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[FV06001(ALL)02/95]
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the ignition key is turned to the ON position
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[FV06050(ALL)02/95]
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the brake pedal is pressed
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[FV06100(ALL)02/95]
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you shift through (Reverse)
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[FV06150(ALL)08/95]
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one second has elapsed after the brake pedal
is released
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[FV06200(ALL)02/95]
The Autolock feature will repeat when:
[FV06250(ALL)04/95]
q
a door is opened and then all doors and
liftgate are closed
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[FV06300(ALL)02/95]
q
the brake pedal is released
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[FV06400(ALL)02/95]
The doors may not lock automatically at the
correct time if the driver:
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[FV06450(ALL)02/95]
q
shifts through gears without pressing the
brake
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[FV06500(ALL)02/95]
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shifts through gears quickly after starting the
vehicle
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[FV06550(ALL)02/95]
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releases their foot from the brake while
someone has stepped out of the vehicle for a
moment
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[FV06575(ALL)04/95]
You can deactivate the system by using the
buttons for the keyless entry system if you don't
want to use the Autolock feature.
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[FV06600(ALL)02/95]
To deactivate the Autolock system:
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[FV06650(ALL)02/95]
1. Enter your permanent five-digit entry code
(not the user code you may have set).
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[FV06700(ALL)02/95]
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold 7/8.
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[FV06750(ALL)02/95]
3. Within 5 more seconds, press and release
3/4.
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[FV06800(ALL)02/95]
4. Release 7/8.
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[FV06850(ALL)02/95]
To reactivate the Autolock system, simply repeat
the instructions for deactivating the system. By
re-entering the code that deactivates the
Autolock, the keyless entry system reinstates the
Autolock feature.
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[FV06900(ALL)04/95]
You can also deactivate or reactivate the
Autolock feature by this method:
[FV06950(ALL)04/95]
1. Make sure the anti-theft system is not armed
or triggered, ignition is off, and all doors
and liftgate are closed.
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[FV07000(ALL)02/95]
2. Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN.
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[FV07050(ALL)02/95]
3. Press the door power unlock button 3 times.
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[FV07100(ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
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[FV23500(ALL)04/95]
Positive Retention Driver's Side
Floor Mat (If equipped)
[FV23520(ALL)04/95]
Installing the Floor Mat
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[FV23530(ALL)01/95]
Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the
mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention
post from the rear and rotate forward to install.
Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper
operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and
clutch pedal.
[FV23550(ALL)11/94]
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The positive retention floor mat
[FV23560(ALL)04/95]
Removing the Floor Mat
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[FV23570(ALL)01/95]
Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and
rotate rearward to disengage from retention
post.
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[DR03800(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR04001(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while
you move the gearshift from position
to position. If you do not hold the
brake pedal down, your vehicle may
move unexpectedly and injure
someone.
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[DR04050(ALL)03/95]
To operate:
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[DR04101(ALL)01/95]
1. Start the engine.
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[DR04150(ALL)01/95]
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[DR04201(ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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[DR04250(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR04300(ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
[DR04350(ALL)11/94]
2. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
[DR04400(ALL)11/94]
3. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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