warning light Mercury Sable 1996 s Owner's Guide

326 [SV41900(ALL)04/95]Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss
of oil pressure, the charging system warning
light, the service engine soon light, or the
temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emissions system is not
working properly.
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[SV42000(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. Changes that cause more
unburned fuel to reach the exhaust system can
increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
*
[SV42100(ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
*
[SV42200(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
*
[SV42300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
%*
[SV42400(ALL)02/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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Index 347
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 83
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 273
Air bag supplemental restraint system
description............... 23
disposal................ 32
driver air bag............. 23
indicator light............. 79
operation............... 28
proper seating............. 24
tone generator............. 31
wearing safety belts........... 23
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
replacing............... 296
Air conditioning
electronic automatic temperature control
system............... 95
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 93
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 135
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 276
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 204
warning light.............. 83
Anti-theft lug nuts and key....... 230
Anti-theft system
triggering.............. 137
warning light.............. 90
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 169
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 108
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Automatic transaxle
driving with...........191, 196
fluid, adding............. 298
fluid, checking............ 297
fluid, refill capacities......... 329
fluid, specification........... 331
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery
acid, treating emergencies....... 218
battery saver............. 113
charging system warning light...... 76
disconnecting............. 282
jumping a disabled battery....... 217
proper disposal, recycling....... 283
replacement, specifications....... 330
servicing............... 282
when storing your vehicle....... 334
Brake fluid
brake warning light........... 75
checking and adding......... 299
specifications............. 331
Brakelamp
high-mount brakelamp........ 320
lamp out warning light......... 89
Brakes
anti-lock............... 204
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light.......... 83
applying the brakes.......... 203
brake warning light........... 75
fluid, checking and adding....... 299
fluid, refill capacities......... 329
fluid, specifications.......... 331
new brake linings............ 5
noise................. 204
parking............... 205
trailer................ 215
when storing your vehicle....... 334
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Brake-shift interlock.........192, 197
Break-in period.............. 5
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 315
high-mount brakelamp........ 320
specifications............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 243
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 244
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 329
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Cargo cover.............. 162
Cargo net............... 162
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Catalytic converter........... 324
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 181
Changing a tire............. 221
Charging system warning light....... 76
Childproof locks............ 125
Child safety restraints........... 32
child safety belts............ 59
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in front seat.............. 37
in rear outboard seat.......... 37
Chime
headlamps on............. 79
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 75
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 59
CD player and discs......... 186
chrome and aluminum parts....... 8
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Doors
door ajar warning light......... 79
lubricant specifications........ 331
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 209
high speed.............. 290
high water.............. 209
slippery roads............ 207
towing a trailer............ 212
E
Electrical system
fuses................ 304
operating when the engine is off..... 61
relays................ 304
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 61
radio reception............ 176
tuning the radio........... 172
warranty and service information . . . 190
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 235
battery acid spills........... 218
jump-starting............. 217
towing................ 232
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 205
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 324
emissions warranty.......... 325
Engine
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 68
service points............ 260
starting................ 64
starting after a collision......... 68
storing your vehicle.......... 333
Engine block heater............ 67
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Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 276
checking hoses............ 277
preparing for storage......... 334
recovery reservoir........... 276
refill capacities............ 329
specifications............. 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 84
Engine fan............... 256
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 275
checking and adding......... 274
dipstick............... 274
engine oil pressure warning light..... 77
filter, specifications.......... 330
refill capacities............ 329
specifications............. 331
synthetic oil............. 273
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
Entry system, keyless.......... 128
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 5
F
Flashers, hazard............. 118
Flashing the lights............ 116
Flat tire................. 221
Floor mats............... 152
Fluid refill capacities........... 329
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 238
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 239
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 5
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 243
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 243
Foreign registration........... 245
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy........ 270
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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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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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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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