engine Mercury Sable 2001 Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement ABOUT THIS SUPPLEMENT
This booklet supplements your ªOwner Guideº and is part of the owners
portfolio. It describes the operation of your flexible fuel vehicle (FFV)
and how it differs from an unle

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Climate conditions and other factors play a large part in deciding how to
start the engine. Read all the starting instructions carefully, so youll be
aware of these fa

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting procedure
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your Vehicle.
2. Turn the key to START until the engine starts, then release the key.
Do not press down on the accele

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions
1. Press the accelerator pedal 1/3 to 1/2 of the way to floor and hold.
2. Turn the key to START position.
3. When the engine starts, rele

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement 1. Fuel gauge
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge
3. Turn signal indicator
4. Trip odometer
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer
7. Trip odometer reset control
8. Tachometer
9. Warning/indicator lights
WARNING

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement driving, engine RPM, transmission range, trip distance and the total
distance your vehicle has been driven.
Refer to your ªOwner Guideº for more information regarding the warning
lights and gauges f

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement 4.Fuel railÐ Material changes are made for ªalcohol fuel compatibility.º
5.Engine block heaterÐ If equipped, is used to assist in cold start
below ±23ÉC (±10ÉF).
6.PCM processorÐ Calibration

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement REFUELING
Use only fuels which meet the type specified for the calibration number
printed on the calibration decal. Use of other fuels may cause powertrain
damage as well as loss of vehicle performanc

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement Winter blends may contain up to 30% unleaded gasoline (25% plus the
denaturant) to enhance cold engine starts. Severely cold weather may
require additional measures for reliable starting. This supplem

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Mercury Sable 2001  Flex Fuel Vehicle Supplement Use of a specific oil is mandatory for proper operation of flexible fueled
engines throughout the warranty period and for validation of the
extended service agreement.
Oil change intervals must be mai