maintenance Mercury Sable 1996 Owner's Manuals

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Your Maintenance Schedule and
Record Booklet
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TheMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet lists
the services that are most important for keeping
your vehicle in good condition. A record log is
also provided to help you keep track of all
services performed.
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About the Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by three types of
warranties:Basic Vehicle Warranty,Extended
Warrantieson certain parts, andEmissions
Warranties.
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Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully
to find out about your vehicle's warranties and
your basic rights and responsibilities.
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If you lose yourWarranty Information Booklet,you
can get a new one free of charge. Contact any
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the
addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this owner guide.
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RWARNING
The use of the safety belt extension
assembly, in the wagon rear-facing
seat will affect the performance of
the safety belts and increase the risk
of personal injury.
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RWARNING
Use only extensions manufactured by
the same supplier as the safety belt.
Manufacturer identification is located
at the end of the webbing on the
label. Also, use the safety belt
extension only if the safety belt is
too short for you when fully
extended. Do not use extension to
change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso. Failure to follow
these instructions will affect the
performance of the safety belts and
increase the risk of personal injury.
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Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SR07970(ALL)04/95]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to
make sure that they work properly and are not
damaged.
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[SR07980(ALL)04/95]
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors,
buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), child safety seat tether
bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after any
collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision
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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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A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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or it will not light immediately after ignition
is turned on,
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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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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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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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58 [SR28850(ALL)04/95]To stow the built-in child seat:
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1. Return the child seat cushion to the upright
position.
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2. Press firmly in the center and top of the
child seat to place it in the stowed position.
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3. Reattach the flap on the child seat to the top
of the seatback.
[SR29000(ALL)03/95]
The seat can now be used by an adult or the
seatback can be folded down.
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NOTE: The seatback cannot be folded down
unless the child seat is fully stowed.
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Inspection after a collision
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RWARNING
All built-in child restraints, including
seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches,
interlocks, and attaching hardware
should be inspected by a qualified
Dealer technician after any collision.
If the child seat was in use during a
collision, Ford recommends replacing
it. However, if the collision was
minor and a qualified technician
finds that the child restraints do not
show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to
be replaced. Built-in child seats not
in use during a collision should also
be inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
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Built-in child seat maintenance
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Regularly inspect the lap and shoulder belts
system of your child seat. See your Ford dealer
if the shoulder belt webbing is frayed, or if the
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
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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.
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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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Increasing or decreasing treble response
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Press the right (
a) side of the ªTREBº
button to increase treble (more ªhighsº);
press the left (
b) side of the ªTREBº button
to decrease treble (less ªhighsº).
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Adjusting speaker balance
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Balance control allows you to adjust the
sound distribution between the right and left
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªBALº button to shift the sound to the right
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the left speakers. The display
will show ªBALº and a dot indicating the
balance position.
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Adjusting speaker fader
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Fade control allows you to adjust the sound
distribution between the front and rear
speakers. Press the right (
a) side of the
ªFADEº button to shift the sound to the front
speakers, and press the left (
b) side to shift
the sound to the rear speakers. The display
will show ªFADEº and a dot indicating the
fade position.
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Using the Power Antenna (If equipped)
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The power antenna will automatically rise when
your radio is turned on and the ignition is in the
ON or ACC position. It will lower when either
the radio or the ignition is turned off.
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Power antenna maintenance and care
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Never drive your vehicle through a car wash
with the power antenna mast extended. This
can cause damage to the antenna mast, which
is not covered under warranty. Turn off your
radio and/or the vehicle. This will
automatically retract the antenna.
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Connecting the trailer's lights
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Do not connect a trailer's lighting system
wiring directly to your vehicle's lighting system
wiring.To get the proper equipment for
hooking up your trailer's lights, see your local
trailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Be sure to
follow their instructions carefully.
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[DR29800(ALL)01/95]
If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you
may cause damage to the vehicle's lighting system.
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Driving While You Tow
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Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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When you tow in steep hills, move the
automatic transaxle to 1 (First) (vehicles without
O/D OFF switch) or 2 (Second) (vehicles with
O/D OFF switch) when descending. This will
give more engine braking on downgrades. The
automatic transaxle will automatically downshift
to the proper gear on upgrades.
[DR30200(ALL)04/95]
If you tow in Overdrive while riding through
hilly country, your vehicle may frequently shift
between Overdrive and Third gears. To prevent
your vehicle from shifting too much, move the
gearshift to D (Drive) (column shift without
O/D OFF switch) or push the O/D OFF switch
(column or console shift). This will also give
better braking going down hills.
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If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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Servicing Your Vehicle When You Tow
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If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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To receive roadside assistance in the United
States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call
1-800-665-2006).
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Should you need to arrange for roadside
assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will
reimburse the reasonable cost. To obtain
information about reimbursement call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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If You Have a Service Problem
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Ford Motor Company has authorized Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships that can service
your vehicle for you. This chapter tells you how
to get service or maintenance for your vehicle.
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Tell Your TechnicianBooklet
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At Ford, we want to make your dealership
service experience as easy and pleasant as
possible. That is why we have developed the
Tell Your Technicianbooklet. This easy-to-use
booklet provides a means for you to describe
your service needs to your dealership service
advisor. This results in more complete repair
order instructions between you and dealership
personnel.
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To obtain a copy of theTell Your Technician
booklet, please contact your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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The key factor in providing a fast, accurate
diagnosis of a service need is a detailed
description of the problem. That is why each
section of the booklet follows a structured
sequence, beginning with a description of the
symptoms and concluding with when the
problem started to occur and how often. There is
also a list of vehicle sounds (noises) that are
often associated with vehicle malfunctions.
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How it works
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In the event that your vehicle needs to be
serviced, take a moment and fill out one of our
Tell Your Technicianbooklets, and return it to the
service advisor at the time of your next service
visit. This booklet will help both you and your
dealership service department identify
ªsymptomº descriptions that are commonly used
to describe service needs. This will help ensure
that you have provided your dealership service
department with sufficient information to resolve
your service need in a timely manner.
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Service/Maintenance Concerns (U.S. or
Canada)
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Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your
selling dealer who wants to ensure your
continued satisfaction. You may, however, take
your vehicle to any authorized Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer. In most cases, your
dealer will be able to resolve your concern.
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If you are not satisfied with the service you
received from your dealership's service
department, talk to the service manager at the
dealership, or if you still are not satisfied, talk to
the owner or general manager of the dealership.
In most cases, you will have your concern
resolved at this level.
[HS01000(ALL)02/95]
If you are away from home when your vehicle
needs to be serviced, or if you need more help
than the dealer gave you, contact the Ford
Customer Assistance Center to find an
authorized dealership that may be able to help.
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