tow Mercury Sable 1996 s Owner's Guide

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[FV12000(ALL)04/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the
DN portion of the switch.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the
moon roof. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
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[FV12200(ALL)01/95]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
[FV12300(ALL)11/94]
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The moon roof
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[FV12400(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
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[FV12500(ALL)01/95]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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[FV12600(ALL)01/95]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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To open the cupholder on the full console, press
and release the door on the front of the console.
The door is spring-loaded and will open
automatically.
[FV29875(ALL)04/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the column
shift, it has a center seating/stowage console in
the center front seating position. The center
seating/stowage console has the following
features:
[FV29900(ALL)04/95]
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Features of the center seating/stowage console
[FV29925(ALL)04/95]
To open the storage compartment, raise the
armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and
toward the instrument panel.
[FV29950(ALL)04/95]
The cupholders in the center seating/stowage
console can be removed for cleaning.
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2. Pull the end of the cover toward you and
hook it into the rear molded pockets in the
side trim panels in the rear, inserting the
right side first.
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The cargo cover
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Luggage Rack
[FV39300(ALL)02/95]
You can move the rear luggage crossbar on top
of the vehicle to fit the item you need to carry.
The front crossbar does not move.
[FV39400(ALL)10/90]
To adjust the luggage rack:
[FV39500(ALL)02/95]
1. Load your luggage close to the front
crossbar. Do not carry more than 100 pounds
(45 kg) or cause the vehicle to exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which
is shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
[FV39600(ALL)02/95]
2. Loosen the adjusting levers on the rear
crossbar by pushing them toward the center
of the vehicle.
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164 [FV39700(ALL)10/90]3. Slide the rear crossbar forward to hold your
luggage securely in place.
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4. Clamp the adjusting levers again by pulling
them toward the outside of the vehicle.
[FV39825(ALL)00/95]
Make sure that the rear crossbar pins are locked
in slots by pulling forward and back on each of
the outside supports. If the crossbar slides, push
or pull until you hear it click and feel it lock
into position.
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5. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to
3/8"), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie
down loops provided. There are three loops
on each outside rail and one at each end of
the cross bars.
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The adjusting levers for the luggage rack
[FV39900(ALL)11/94]
Leave the rear crossbar in its original back
position when you are not using it to hold
luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and
improve fuel economy.
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166 [FV40800(ALL)11/94]The Third Seat
[FV40900(ALL)04/95]
The third seat faces the back of the wagon. For
height and weight limits, see the label on the
seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back
part of your wagon has a flat surface for
carrying cargo.
[FV41000(ALL)03/92]
To open up the seat:
[FV41100(ALL)04/95]
1. Unlock the floor panel with the key.
[FV41200(ALL)11/94]
2. Use the handle to fold the floor panel
toward the front of the car.
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Opening the third seat in the rear of the wagon
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The third seat in a wagon
[FV41350(ALL)04/95]
3.Remove the cargo cover.The cargo cover
must be removed or the seatback cannot be
locked in the upright position.
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4. Lift the remote latch release on the left side
of the well and fold the remaining floor
panel toward the front of the car until it
latches. Make sure the seatback is locked in
the upright position by pushing forward and
backward on it.
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168 [FV41500(ALL)03/92]To close the seat:
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1. Ensure that the third row safety belts are
fully stowed, and belts located in notches.
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2. Lift the remote latch release and push the
seat down until it latches.
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3. Pull up on the handle and push the floor
panel into place.
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RWARNING
Be sure to keep the floor panel
closed and locked at all times. If you
do not, unattended children could
possibly become trapped inside. In
addition, loose items could be
thrown around in a collision and
possibly injure someone.
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4. Insert loaded disc magazine into changer
unit with the arrow on top of the disc
magazine pointing toward the changer
(Figure 4). Make sure magazine is fully
inserted into changer.
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Figure 4
[AS29950(ALL)02/95]
5. Close unit by sliding changer panel door to
the rear (sedan) or front (wagon).
[AS30001(ALL)02/95]
The Compact Disc Changer unit is now ready to
play using the controls of your audio system.
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[AS30050(ALL)02/95]
How to Operate the Ford 6-CD Changer
Using the Controls on the Radio
[AS30101(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford 6-CD
Changer System, you can operate it through the
controls of your audio system.
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[AS30150(ALL)02/95]
Several of the controls on the radio operate in
the same manner in CD mode as they do in
radio or cassette mode: turning the power on,
volume control and adjusting the bass, treble,
speaker balance or fade.
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[AS30201(ALL)02/95]
How to begin CD Changer play
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[AS30250(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to operate the
Compact Disc Changer.
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When to use 1 (First)
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[DR06200(ALL)11/94]
Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is
desired when descending steep hills.
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[DR06220(ALL)11/94]
The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper
gear to ascend any grade without any need to
shift to 1 (First).
[DR06300(ALL)04/95]
Do not go faster than 38 mph (61 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive)
or from 1 (First) toj(Overdrive) at any speed.
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P (Park)
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[DR06500(ALL)11/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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[DR06600(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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[DR06625(ALL)03/95]
Always turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Do
not leave your vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
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[DR06650(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
[DR06700(ALL)11/94]
You can tell a column-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move
it without pulling it toward you and rotating it
downward.
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[DR21000(ALL)03/95]
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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[DR21200(ALL)01/95]
High water
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[DR21300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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[DR21400(ALL)04/94]
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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[DR21500(ALL)01/95]
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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[DR21600(ALL)03/95]
Driving With a Heavy Load
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[DR21700(ALL)01/95]
There are limits to the amount of weight your
vehicle can carry or tow. The total weight of
your vehicle, plus the weight of the passengers
and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight
that your vehicle carries over the front axle and
rear axle should never be more than the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective
axle.
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[DR21800(ALL)01/95]
You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on
the left front door lock facing or on the door
latch post pillar.
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