air condition Mercury Sable 1996 Owner's Manuals

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[SR18450(ALL)03/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the
instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. When you turn the
ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and
then turn off. This indicates that the system is
operating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the
air bag system is not required.
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[SR18475(ALL)03/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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[SR18501(ALL)03/95]
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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[SR18525(ALL)03/95]
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or it will not light immediately after ignition
is turned on,
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[SR18550(ALL)03/95]
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
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[SR18575(ALL)03/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag
system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System may not function
properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR18601(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or
modify the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System; tampering could
cause activation of the system and
increase the risk of personal injury.
DO NOT REPLACE OR
OTHERWISE TAMPER WITH THE
AIR BAG FUSES. For servicing of
the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System, see your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[ST13300(ALL)03/95]
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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[IP00500(ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00600(ALL)01/94]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
[IP00900(ALL)02/95]
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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01000(ALL)04/95]
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) System
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[IP01100(ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
[IP03150(ALL)11/94]
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP03175(ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0000698-E
The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
[IP03200(ALL)03/95]
Fan speed knob
[IP03250(ALL)03/95]
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot),
medium/high (second dot), and HI.
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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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[IP09325(ALL)03/95]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your climate control system
which could block the air intake. The intake
area is located at the bottom of the
windshield, under the hood at the passenger
side rear corner.
[IP09500(ALL)03/95]
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If the air conditioner performs well in MAX
A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that
the MicronAirHfilter (if equipped) needs to
be replaced.
[IP10000(ALL)03/95]
MicronAirHAir Filter (If equipped)
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[IP10100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes
pollen and road dust from outside air before it
is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For
maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Sable.
[IP21650(ALL)04/95]
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side
View Mirrors
[IP21700(ALL)04/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window and activates the heated side
view mirrors.
[IP21900(ALL)04/95]
The button for the rear defroster and heated side
view mirrors is on the instrument panel.
[IP22200(ALL)04/95]
one inch art:0000651-E
The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
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[IP00500(ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00600(ALL)01/94]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
[IP00900(ALL)02/95]
q
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01000(ALL)04/95]
q
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) System
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[IP01100(ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
[IP03150(ALL)11/94]
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP03175(ALL)03/95]
one third page art:0000698-E
The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
[IP03200(ALL)03/95]
Fan speed knob
[IP03250(ALL)03/95]
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot),
medium/high (second dot), and HI.
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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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[IP09325(ALL)03/95]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your climate control system
which could block the air intake. The intake
area is located at the bottom of the
windshield, under the hood at the passenger
side rear corner.
[IP09500(ALL)03/95]
q
If the air conditioner performs well in MAX
A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that
the MicronAirHfilter (if equipped) needs to
be replaced.
[IP10000(ALL)03/95]
MicronAirHAir Filter (If equipped)
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[IP10100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes
pollen and road dust from outside air before it
is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For
maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Sable.
[IP21650(ALL)04/95]
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side
View Mirrors
[IP21700(ALL)04/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window and activates the heated side
view mirrors.
[IP21900(ALL)04/95]
The button for the rear defroster and heated side
view mirrors is on the instrument panel.
[IP22200(ALL)04/95]
one inch art:0000651-E
The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
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[SV01900(ALL)03/95]
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If you must work with the engine running,
avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that
could get caught in moving parts. Take
appropriate precautions with long hair.
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[SV02000(ALL)01/95]
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed
space with the engine running, unless you are
sure you have enough ventilation.
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[SV02100(ALL)01/95]
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Never get under a vehicle while it is
supported by a jack only. If you must work
under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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[SV02200(ALL)01/95]
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking
materials away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
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[SV02250(ALL)03/95]
If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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[SV02550(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine off:
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[SV02600(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02625(ALL)03/95]
2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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[SV02650(ALL)03/95]
3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02700(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV02800(ALL)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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[SV02825(ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV13526(ALL)04/95]
2. Then, every time you buy fuel, fill the tank
completely and write down the number of
miles (kilometers) that you have driven and
the number of gallons (liters) of fuel that
you buy.
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[SV13530(ALL)04/95]
Keep a record for at least a month. This will
give you a more accurate estimate than
figuring the fuel economy based on only one
or two readings.
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[SV13535(ALL)04/95]
3. Divide the total number of miles that you
have driven by the total number of gallons
that your vehicle has used. In metric,
multiply the number of liters used by 100
and divide the answer by the number of
kilometers traveled. This will give you the
number of liters used per 100 km.
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[SV13540(ALL)01/95]
Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy
Estimates
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[SV13545(ALL)03/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and thus are estimates which may not reflect the
actual conditions you experience or your style of
driving. In addition to your individual driving
habits, optional equipment such as air
conditioning can have substantial effects on fuel
economy. Other factors that may affect fuel
economy include vehicle load and tire inflation
pressure. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not
a guarantee that you will achieve the fuel
economy shown.
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[SV13555(ALL)03/95]
Improving Fuel Economy
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[SV13561(ALL)02/95]
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
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