cooling Mercury Sable 1997 Owner's Manuals

Mode selector control
Controls the direction
of the airflow to the
inside of the vehicle.
²MAX A/C - Uses recirculated air to cool the
vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier
than A/C. The air conditioning compressor will
operate in this mode.
²A/C - Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
²VENT - Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers.
²OFF - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate.
²
(Panel and floor) - Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel registers and the
front and rear floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
²
(Floor) - Allows for maximum heating. The
airflow is from the front and rear floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts and the windshield
defroster ducts. The air conditioning compressor
will operate in this mode.
²
(Front defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be
used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
Temperature control knob
Turn the dial to the
desired mix of warm
(red) and cool (blue)
air.
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
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To turn on the EATC
Press AUTO or any of
the six manual override
buttons along the
bottom of the control.
The control will
operate only when the
ignition is turned to the
ON position.
To turn off the EATC
Press OFF. When the
system is off, the
display window will be
blank (dark).
Automatic operation
Press AUTO and select the desired temperature.
The system will automatically determine fan speed
and airflow location. Fan speed remains automatic
unless you press FAN. The selected temperature will
be shown on the display.
Temperature selection
TEMP will increase or
decrease the set
temperature. Pressing
TEMP will change the
temperature one
degree in either
direction. Pressing and
holding TEMP will
rapidly change the temperature (in one degree
increments) in either direction until either 18ÉC
(65ÉF) or 29ÉC (85ÉF). The temperature will then
jump ±15ÉC (5ÉF) and stop at either 16ÉC (60ÉF)
which is maximum cooling or 32ÉC (90ÉF) which is
maximum heating.
TEMP
—+OFFAUTOTEMPOUT
SIDEA/C MAXF-DEF
R-DEFVENT
AUTO
AUTO F—+
TEMP
—+OFFAUTOTEMPOUT
SIDEA/C MAXF-DEF
R-DEFVENT
OFF
—+
TEMP
—+OFFAUTOTEMPOUT
SIDEA/C MAXF-DEF
R-DEF
AUTO
VENT
TEMP
F—+
—+
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Driving while you tow
Do not drive faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with any
weight on the trailer while towing on a hot day or in
hilly country.
Cruise control may shut off if you are towing on
long, steep grades.
When towing a trailer:
²Use 2 (Second) (if equipped) or 1 (First) when
towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate
excessive downshifting and upshifting for
optimum fuel economy and transaxle cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle
will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to
theService Guidefor more information.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an
area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the
vehicle trailer combination. When turning, drive
slightly beyond the normal turning point so the
trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
²Allow more room for stopping with a trailer
attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should be 10±15% of
the loaded trailer weight.
²After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles),
thoroughly check your hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in
hot weather, place the gearshift in P (Park) and
increase idle speed. This aids engine cooling and
air conditioner efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel
chocks under the trailer's wheels.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 40A* Rear defroster
8 30A* Thermactor air
pump
9 40A* Engine cooling
fans
10 20A* Fuel pump
11 40A* Blower motor
12 - Not used
13 40A* Anti-lock brake
module
14 - Not used
15 15A** Daytime
running lamps
16 10A** Air bag
diagnostic
monitor
17 20A** Radio, amplifier,
CD changer
18 30A** Anti-lock brake
module
19 15A** Horn
20 15A** Park lamps
21 - Not used
22 30A** Headlamps
23 - Blower motor
24 - Intermittent
wiper control
25 - Wiper relay
26 30A** Alternator
27 - Not used
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine
compartment for easy location.
²As possible, we design parts that can be replaced
without tools.
²We provide you with a ªService Guideº which
makes tracking routine service for your vehicle
easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your
dealership can provide necessary parts and service.
Check your ªWarranty Information Bookletº to find
out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and
service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft
parts are designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions when servicing your vehicle
Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing
your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for
your safety:
²Do not work on a hot engine.
The cooling fan is automatic and may come
on at any time. Always disconnect the
negative terminal of the battery before working
near the fan.
²If you must work with the engine running, avoid
wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts. Take precautions with
long hair.
²Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running
in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you
have enough ventilation.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise to
the first stop.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to press the cap down, turn
it counterclockwise and remove it.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid
E2FZ-19549±AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8±B)
or an equivalent premium engine coolant that meets
Ford specification ESE-M97B44±A. Ford Premium
Engine Coolant is an optimized formula that will
protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in
Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles).
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine cooling system. The use of an improper
coolant may void your warranty of your vehicle's
engine cooling system.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant
produced by Ford-approved processes. Not all
coolant recycling processes produce coolant which
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44±A, and use of
such coolant may harm engine and cooling system
components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
regulations and standards for recycling and disposing
of automotive fluids.
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling
system can hold, refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than a liter (quart)
of engine coolant per month.
Severe winter climate
If you drive in extremely cold climates [less than
±36ÉC (±34ÉF)], it may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart
on the coolant container to ensure the coolant
concentration in your vehicle is such that the
coolant will not freeze at the temperature level in
which you drive during winter months. Never
increase the engine coolant concentration above
60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and
water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme
climates.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING
FLUID
Check the power
steering fluid at least
twice a year. If adding
fluid is necessary, use
only MercontAT F
power steering fluid.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches
normal operating temperature (the engine coolant
gauge will be near the center of the NORMAL band).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel
left and right several times.
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Component Part number
Passenger
compartment air filter
(if equipped)FP-6
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-152
Spark plug AWSF-32F
REFILL CAPACITIES
3.0L Vulcan engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 11.0 (11.6)
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 4.25 (4.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.8 (13.5)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4SMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 11.6 (12.2)
Windshield
washer
fluid -
FrontUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateAll
Wagon2.7 (90 oz.)
2.1 (70 oz.)
3.0L Duratec engine
Fluid Ford Part
NameVehicle
TypeCapacity
Brake
fluidHigh
performance
DOT 3
brake fluidAll Fill to line
in reservoir
Engine
coolantPremium
cooling
system fluidAll 10.0 (10.6)
Engine oil
(with
filter
change)Motocraft
motor oil
5W30 super
premiumAll 5.2 (5.5)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 60.6 (16.0
gallons)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Automatic
transaxle
- AX4NMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll 12.7 (13.4)
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FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord
Part
NumberFord
Specification
Automatic
transaxleXT-2-QDX Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FMERCONt
Engine oil
(Gasoline
engines)XO-
5W30-QSPMotorcraft
5W30
super
premiumWSS-
M2C153-F and
API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity
jointsE43Z-
19590-ACV joint
grease -
high
temp.ESP-
M1C207-A
Engine
coolantE2FZ-
19549-AAFord
premium
cooling
system
fluidESE-
M97B44-A
Power
steering
pump
reservoirXT-2-QDX Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FMERCONt
ENGINE DATA
Engine data
Engine 3.0L SOHC V6 3.0L DOHC V6
Cubic inches 182 183
Horsepower 145 @ 5250 rpm 200 @ 5750 rpm
Torque 170 @ 3250 rpm 200 @ 4500 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
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