engine Mercury Sable 1996 s User Guide

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[ST12300(ALL)02/95]
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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[ST12400(ALL)02/95]
Carbon monoxide, although colorless and
odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Take
precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
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[ST12500(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Never idle the engine in closed areas.
Never sit in a parked or stopped
vehicle for more than a short period
of time with the engine running.
Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon
monoxide, may build up. These
fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
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[ST12600(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
If you ever smell exhaust fumes of
any kind inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect and fix your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if
you smell exhaust fumes. These
fumes are harmful and could kill
you.
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[ST12700(ALL)01/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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your vehicle is raised for service
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST13000(ALL)01/95]
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[ST13200(ALL)01/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
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If the engine is idling while you are stopped in
an open area for long periods of time, open the
windows at least one inch (2.5 cm). Also, adjust
the heating or air conditioning to bring in
outside air.
[ST13600(ALL)03/95]
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If you use the heater, set the fan speed on
either medium or HI with the select knob on
eitherR(floor) or VENT.
[ST13900(ALL)03/95]
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If you use the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on either medium or HI with the select
knob on A/C. (Do not use MAX A/C.)
[ST14000(ALL)03/95]
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If you use the automatic temperature control,
set the fan speed on medium or high and
press theS(panel and floor) orR(floor)
manual override button. (Do not use AUTO
or MAX A/C.)
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When in AUTO and weather conditions require
heat, air will be sent to the floor. But a feature is
included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold
air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm
enough to allow heating. The EATC will direct
the airflow to the windshield at low fan speed.
In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start
to increase and the airflow will change to the
floor area.
[IP06100(ALL)03/95]
When in AUTO and weather conditions require
cooling, the EATC will use outside air or
recirculated air, depending on the temperature
that is selected.
[IP06125(ALL)04/95]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,
etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you
to select special air discharge locations. The fan
speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed
to suit your needs.
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[IP06225(ALL)03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP06325(ALL)04/95]
The TEMP button at the upper left of the
Control is for temperature selection. The
aside
of the TEMP button will increase the set
temperature and the
bside of the TEMP button
will lower the set temperature. Pressing the
button and releasing it will change the set
temperature one degree. Holding either side of
the button in will rapidly change the
temperature setting in one degree increments to
either65ÊF (18ÊC) or 85ÊF (29ÊC).Then, the set
temperature will jump 5ÊF(3ÊC) andstop at
either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is maximum cooling or
90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
[IP06525(ALL)02/95]
The average temperature range used is between
68ÊF (20ÊC) and 78ÊF (26ÊC).Changing the
temperature setting by several degrees outside
this range or overriding to 60Ê or90ÊF (16Ê or
32ÊC) asdescribed above will not speed up the
heating or cooling process.
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still
not clear, push the defroster button again. The
defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
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[IP23000(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
[IP23200(ALL)04/95]
Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer (If
equipped)
[IP23401(ALL)04/95]
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The liftgate window wiper and washer switches
[IP23500(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the
bswitch. To turn the liftgate window wiper
off, press the switch again.
[IP23550(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window washer, press the
dswitch. When thedswitch is pressed, it also
turns on the liftgate wiper.
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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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Charging system light
[LG04300(ALL)11/94]
This light comes on every time you turn your
ignition key to the ON or START position. The
light should go off when the engine starts and
the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG04400(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG04800(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG04900(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if the engine's oil level is
low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time the ignition key is
turned to the ON or START position, and
should turn off after the engine is running.
[LG04950(ALL)02/95]
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Engine oil pressure warning light
[LG05100(ALL)11/94]
If the light stays on or turns on when the engine
is running, the engine has lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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If you lose engine oil pressure:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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2. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do
not stop the engine as soon as safely
possible, severe engine damage could result.
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3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil in this Owner Guide. (SeeEngine oilin
the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
[LG05500(ALL)11/94]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary to bring it to the full level before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill.
Do not operate the engine if the light is on,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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[LG06200(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG06300(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG06350(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with Daylight
Running Lamps (DRL), the high beam light will
not come on when you flash the lights.
[LG06400(ALL)02/95]
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High beam light
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RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
[LG07650(ALL)11/94]
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Air bag readiness light
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[LG07700(ALL)11/94]
Service Engine Soon Warning Light
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[LG07750(ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Service Engine
Soon light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG07775(ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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Service engine soon light
[LG07825(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to ON, but should turn off when the engine
starts. If the light does not come on when you
turn the ignition to ON or if it comes on and
stays on when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
[LG07851(ALL)04/95]
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic converter. Avoid heavy
acceleration and have your vehicle serviced at
the first opportunity. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed in.
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[LG07875(ALL)03/95]
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
[LG07900(ALL)03/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel
begins to misfire. In this case, the Service Engine
Soon Warning Light may turn on and will then
set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the
engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel
was being consumed. After refueling, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive
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82warm up cycles without a misfire condition
occurring. A warm up cycle consists of engine
start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
[LG07925(ALL)03/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Service
Engine Soon Warning Light will turn off as soon
as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary
to have the engine serviced.
[LG07951(ALL)11/94]
Under certain conditions, the Service Engine
Soon light may come on if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. If the Service Engine Soon
light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap
is not properly installed, pull off the road as
soon as it is safely possible and turn off the
engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making
sure it is properly seated.
[LG08001(ALL)02/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up
cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the
Service Engine Soon warning light should turn
off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine restart, have your vehicle serviced by
your dealer or a qualified technician.
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[LG08051(ALL)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[LG08102(ALL)04/95]
The turn signal arrow will flash to indicate the
direction in which you are going to be turning.
[LG08150(ALL)04/95]
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