windshield wipers Mercury Sable 1997 Owner's Manuals

Flash-to-pass
Pull the control toward
you to activate the
flash-to-pass function.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER
Push the control on
the end of the turn
signal control to
activate washer. Push
the control once for a single wipe. Push and hold for
a longer wash cycle.
Turn the dial at end of
the turn signal control
to adjust wiper interval
and speed.
HAZARD FLASHER
Push the control
located on top of the
steering column to
activate four-way
flashers. Push control
again to turn flashers
off.
LOF
OFFS
HI
LOF
OFFS
HI
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²Always dispose of automotive batteries in a
responsible manner. Follow your communities
standards for disposal. Call your local recycling
center to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
CHANGING YOUR AIR FILTER
To replace your air
filter, unclip the two
latches, separate the
housing and remove
the old filter. Wipe the
interior clean before
inserting new air filter.
Lock the two latches.
Do not use oil-impregnated air filters. Filters other
than the ones specified in this owner guide can
cause serious damage. Your warranties may not
apply if your vehicle is damaged because you use
the wrong air filter. Refer toMotorcraft part
numbersin theCapacities and specifications
chapter.
CHECKING AND CHANGING WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when
they seem less effective than usual. Substances such
as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of
wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not clean properly, clean the
windshield and wipers. Use an undiluted windshield
washer solution or a mild detergent, then rinse
thoroughly with clear water. Do not use fuel,
kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents to clean
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indicator lights .......... 6
Vehicle dimensions . 156
Vehicle loading .......... 89
Ventilating your
vehicle ........................ 80
Warning chimes
headlamps on ............ 9
key in ignition ......... 10
safety belt ............... 10
Washer fluid ............ 121
rear window
reservoir ................ 121Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts 109
covers .................... 108
Windows
power windows,
operating ................. 29
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers ............ 21,26
checking and replacing
wiper blades .......... 129
Wrecker towing ....... 112
Index
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