Mercury Sable 1996 Owner's Manuals

354 Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
definition............... 209
location............... 209
H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 317
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 323
checking alignment.......... 314
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 315
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 79
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system................ 95
manual heating and air conditioning
system................ 93
High beams
indicator light............. 78
operation............... 107
High-mount brakelamp, replacing
the bulb............... 320
Hitch.................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 258
lubrication specifications........ 331
release lever............. 258
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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I
Idle
relearning.............. 282
speed................. 66
Ignition
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 34
Instrument cluster........... 73,86
standard................ 73
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..... 110
location of components......... 92
Interval wipers............. 117
J
Jack, positioning............ 226
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 219
disconnecting cables.......... 221
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 130
programming entry code....... 129
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 62
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 323
daytime running light system..... 107
dome lamps............. 111
flashing the lamps.......... 116
hazard flashers............ 118
headlamps.............. 106
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Lamps (continued)
high beams.............. 115
illuminated mirrors.......... 155
interior lamps............. 110
map lamps.............. 111
trailer................ 216
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 79
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 83
anti-theft................ 90
brake................. 75
charging system............. 76
door ajar................ 79
engine oil pressure........... 77
high beam............... 78
lamp out................ 89
low fuel................ 89
low washer fluid............ 88
oil pressure............... 77
overdrive off.............. 90
safety belt............... 75
service engine soon........... 80
speed control.............. 83
turn signal indicator........... 82
Load limits
GAWR................ 209
GVWR................ 209
trailer towing............. 212
Lubricant specifications......... 331
Luggage rack.............. 163
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 230
standard............... 227
tightening sequence.......... 228
Lumbar support pad........... 149
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M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 255
Master cylinder, brakes......... 299
Methanol in fuel............ 267
MicronHair filter............ 286
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 270
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 153
heated................ 104
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 155
Moon roof............... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 243
O
Octane rating.............. 265
Odometer
description............... 85
trip odometer............. 86
Oil filter................ 330
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 273
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 327
Overdrive.............194, 200
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 330
PCV valve, specifications........ 330
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 309
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Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors................ 153
moon roof.............. 143
seats................. 148
windows............... 141
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 202
fluid, checking and adding....... 301
fluid, refill capacity.......... 329
fluid, specifications.......... 331
servicing............... 202
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 172
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 329
Relays................. 304
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 135
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 32
head................. 145
infant................. 32
Roadside assistance........... 235
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 291
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S
Safe driving tips............ 207
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 215
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 209
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...... 14,20
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 20
extension assembly........... 21
for children.............. 32
for infants............... 32
for pregnant women.......... 10
maintenance.............. 22
replacement.............. 22
warning light and chime........ 75
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in rear outboard............ 37
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 146
adjusting the seats, power....... 148
child safety seats............ 34
cleaning upholstery.......... 151
head restraints............ 145
lumbar support............ 149
split-folding rear seat.......149, 165
Service concerns............ 237
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 256
servicing when you tow........ 216
Shift-lock system..........192, 197
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....193, 198
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Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 191
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 191
Side mirrors, heated........... 104
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 143
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 224
conventional spare.......... 223
finding the spare........... 223
temporary spare........... 222
Spark plugs, specifications........ 330
Specification chart, lubricants....... 331
Speed control
accelerating.............. 122
canceling a set speed......... 124
indicator light............. 83
resetting............... 123
resuming a set speed......... 124
tap up/tap down.........123±124
turning off.............. 124
when towing a trailer.......122, 216
Speedometer............... 85
Starting your vehicle
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 68
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 217
Steering, power............. 202
Steering wheel
horn................. 119
locking................. 61
speed controls............ 120
tilting................ 120
Storage compartments
cargo area.............. 161
cargo net............... 162
center console............. 156
locking storage............ 161
Storing your vehicle........... 332
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Sun visor................ 154
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 79
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 23
T
Tachometer................ 86
Tell Your Technician booklet....... 236
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 93
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 46
Tilt steering wheel........... 120
Tires
changing............... 221
checking the pressure......... 289
replacing............... 292
rotating............... 291
storing your vehicle.......... 334
tire grades.............. 293
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 212
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 232
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 212
safety chains............. 215
trailer brakes............. 215
trailer lamps............. 216
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 297
fluid, refill capacities......... 329
lubricant specifications........ 331
Trip odometer.............. 86
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 326
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 82
lever................ 115
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V
Vanity mirror.............. 155
Variable interval wipers......... 117
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control
Information) decal........... 326
Vehicle storage............. 332
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)....... 94,101
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 273
Visor (see Sun visor)........... 154
W
Wagon
cargo cover.............. 162
cargo net............... 162
liftgate window wiper and washer . . . 105
luggage rack............. 163
Warm engine, starting........... 65
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 79
safety belt............... 75
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties, radio............ 190
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir......... 284
reservoir............... 283
warning light.............. 88
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 209
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts........... 230
covers................ 229
lug nuts............... 227
ornaments.............. 225
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Windows
liftgate window............ 159
one-touch down........... 142
power windows, operating...... 141
rear, defrosting............ 104
Windshield, defrosting......... 95,102
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid....... 283
checking and replacing wiper blades . . 285
liftgate reservoir........... 284
low washer fluid light.......... 88
operation.............. 116
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