warning Mercury Sable 1996 s Workshop Manual

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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83 [LG08251(ALL)11/94]
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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86 %
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[LG10200(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG10300(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
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[LG10320(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG10340(ALL)02/95]
The tachometer tells you the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (how fast the engine is
running). You may damage the engine if you
drive with the indicator in the red zone.
[LG10350(ALL)02/95]The Optional Cluster
[LG10380(ALL)02/95]
The optional cluster has indicator lights that are
not on the standard cluster. For details about
these lights, read the information below. To
learn about the standard warning lights and
gauges that come on all clusters, seeThe
Standard Clusterearlier in this chapter.
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89 [LG15800(ALL)04/95]
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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[IP25638(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When the Daytime Running Light
(DRL) system is active the tail lamps,
parking lamps and side markers on
your vehicle will not be illuminated.
It is necessary to turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so
may result in a collision, possibly
injuring yourself and others.
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[IP25640(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25650(ALL)04/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP26600(ALL)02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System
(If equipped)
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[IP26700(ALL)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP26800(ALL)01/95]
q
turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP26900(ALL)01/95]
q
turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
[IP27000(ALL)11/94]
q
keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the ignition to the OFF
position.
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118consult your nearest Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer.
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[SC05300(ALL)01/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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[SC05350(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
In freezing weather, warm up the
windshield with the defroster before
you use the washer fluid. If you do
not do this, the washer solution may
freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. This may result in a
collision, possibly injuring you and
others.
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[SC05500(ALL)04/95]
For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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[SC05520(ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
[SC05540(ALL)05/89]
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Using the hazard flasher switch
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[SC05560(ALL)03/95]
The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or
passing your vehicle.
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[SC05590(ALL)03/95]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery can be drained.
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[SC05600(ALL)01/95]
Horn
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[SC05800(ALL)04/95]
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
[SC06000(ALL)02/95]
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The horn on the steering wheel
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[SC06210(ALL)01/95]
Tilt Steering
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[SC06400(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering
column/wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the
vehicle and injure someone.
[SC06650(ALL)11/94]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[SC06800(ALL)04/95]
To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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[SC07400(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[SC07500(ALL)03/95]
If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC07550(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
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[SC07600(ALL)04/95]
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
approved may cause the speed control to
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122 [SC09011(ALL)02/95]NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving inj(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle
speed (or, turnj[Overdrive] off by
depressing the O/D OFF switch on the
gearshift lever). The speed control
cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it
goes above your set speed on a
downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the gearshift inj
(Overdrive), or resume as soon as
practical.
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[SC09100(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
To keep control of your vehicle, do
not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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[SC09200(ALL)03/95]
Accelerating With the Speed Control
Operating
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[SC09300(ALL)03/95]
You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
[SC09340(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: When driving in hilly terrain, at high
altitudes, or when pulling a trailer, you
may want to drive in D (Drive) (or
turnj[Overdrive] off by depressing
the O/D OFF switch). This will
improve speed control performance.
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135
lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door or the liftgate is open
or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps
warning you that a door or the liftgate is open.
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[FV08100(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV08151(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system
personal alarm, press the PANIC button. This
will honk the horn and flash the lights for
approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button again
from the transmitter or by turning the ignition
to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV08200(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or
PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the vehicle's interior lights for 25
seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the
ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
[FV08251(ALL)04/95]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS
DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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[FV08300(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
with Remote Entry
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[FV08351(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically
arm the factory installed Anti-Theft System when
the doors are locked, and automatically disarm it
when the doors are unlocked. The remote will
also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed
on a programmed remote entry transmitter) if it
was triggered.
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