Mercury Sable 2001 Owner's Manuals

A
Accessory delay ..........................57
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ............96±97, 101
and child safety seats ..............99
description ........................97, 101
disposal ....................................103
driver air bag ............97, 100, 102
indicator light .....................13, 99
operation ...................97, 100, 102
passenger air bag .....97, 100, 102
side air bag ..............................101
Air cleaner filter .......................210
Air conditioning ..........................19
automatic temperature
control system ..........................23
Air filter, cabin ..........................170
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................162
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................118±119
Anti-theft system ........................67
arming the system ....................67
disarming a triggered system ..68
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........29
Automatic transaxle .................123
driving with .............................125
fluid, adding ............................168
fluid, checking ........................168
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specification ..................213
Auxiliary power point .................29
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........212B
Battery .......................................175
acid, treating emergencies .....175
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....147
maintenance-free ....................175
replacement, specifications ...210
servicing ..................................175
Belt minder .................................92
Brakes ........................................118
anti-lock ...........................118±119
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........11, 119
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacities ..............211
fluid, specifications .........212±213
lubricant specifications ..212±213
parking ....................................120
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............46
shift interlock ..........................123
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....211
Cargo area shade ........................62
Cargo cover .................................61
Cargo net .....................................61
CD changer .................................42
Cellular telephone
Wireless Interface Module .......54
Certification Label ....................215
Child safety restraints ..............104
child safety belts ....................104
Index
231

Child safety seats ......................105
attaching with tether straps ..109
in front seat ............................106
in rear seat ......................106, 109
LATCH .....................................111
Cleaning your vehicle ...............204
engine compartment ..............207
exterior ....................................205
exterior lamps .........................206
instrument cluster lens ..........208
instrument panel ....................208
interior .............................208±209
mirrors .....................................206
plastic parts ............................206
safety belts ..............................209
washing ....................................204
waxing .....................................205
wheels ......................................206
windows ..................................209
wiper blades ............................206
woodtone trim ........................209
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock ......................................35, 41
Console ........................................59
Controls
power seat .................................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............162
refill capacities ................165, 211
specifications ..................212±213
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................135
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................225
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................217Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............224
Getting roadside assistance ...135
Getting the
service you need ....................217
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................228
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................220
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............223
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................17
Defrost
rear window ..............................19
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................168
engine oil .................................157
Doors
door ajar warning .......................9
lubricant specifications ..........212
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................129
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................147
Emission control system ..........190
Engine ........................................213
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........9
cleaning ...................................207
coolant .....................................162
Index
232

idle speed control ...................175
lubrication
specifications ..................212±213
refill capacities ........................211
service points ..................155±156
starting after a collision .........136
Engine block heater .................116
Engine oil ..................................157
checking and adding ..............157
dipstick ....................................157
filter, specifications ........159, 210
recommendations ...................159
refill capacities ........................211
specifications ..................212±213
Exhaust fumes ..........................116
F
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................211
Foglamps .....................................18
Fuel ............................................182
calculating fuel economy .......187
cap .......................................9, 184
capacity ...................................211
choosing the right fuel ...........185
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................190
detergent in fuel .....................186
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................182, 184, 187
filter, specifications ........186, 210
fuel pump shut-off switch .....136
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........187
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................185, 213
quality ......................................185
running out of fuel .................186safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................182
Fuses ..................................138±139
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 184
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................187
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................14
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....128
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............128
calculating ...............................128
definition .................................128
driving with a heavy load ......128
location ....................................128
H
Hazard flashers .........................136
Head restraints ...........................77
Headlamps ...................................17
aiming ..............................202±203
autolamp system .......................18
bulb specifications ..................201
daytime running lights .............17
flash to pass ..............................17
Index
233

high beam .............................8, 17
replacing bulbs .......................193
turning on and off ....................17
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................19
heating and
air conditioning system ............19
Hood ..........................................154
I
Ignition .................................47, 213
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................105
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................191
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................208
cluster ..................................8, 208
lighting up
panel and interior .....................18
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................143
positioning ...............................143
storage .....................................143
Jump-starting your vehicle ......147
K
Keyless entry system .................69
autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................69
locking and unlocking doors ....71
programming entry code .........70
Keys .......................................73, 75
key in ignition chime ...............13positions of the ignition ...........47
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................201
cargo lamps ...............................18
daytime running light ...............17
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........17
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .............52±53, 201
replacing
bulbs ........192±193, 195±197, 200
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................50
Liftgate ..................................60, 64
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................13
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 119
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................12
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ......................................9
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam ...................................8
low coolant ................................11
low fuel ......................................11
oil pressure ...............................12
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon ....................9
speed control ............................50
traction control active ................8
turn signal indicator ...................8
Load limits .................................128
Index
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GAWR ......................................128
GVWR ......................................128
trailer towing ..........................128
Locks
autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................57
Lubricant specifications ...212±213
Lumbar support, seats ...............79
M
Mirrors .........................................54
cleaning ...................................206
heated ........................................58
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ................186, 210
O
Octane rating ............................185
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................157
Overdrive ...................................124
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................65
Parking brake ............................120
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....210
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............46
Power adjustable foot pedals .....46
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................141Power door locks ........................57
Power steering ..........................122
fluid, checking and adding ....167
fluid, refill capacity ................211
fluid, specifications .........212±213
R
Radio ............................................29
Relays ................................138, 143
Remote entry system ...........63, 65
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........64
opening the trunk .....................64
panic alarm ...............................65
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................65
replacing the batteries .............66
Roof rack ...................................134
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............13, 81, 83±87, 89
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ..............81, 83±90
belt minder ...............................92
cleaning the safety belts ..95, 209
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................84±87
for children .....................103±104
lap belt ......................................89
warning light
and chime ........................9, 13, 92
Safety seats for children ..........105
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............81
Seats ............................................77
Index
235

child safety seats ....................105
cleaning ...........................208±209
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...................73, 75
Servicing your vehicle ..............153
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................210, 213
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................212±213
Speed control ..............................47
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........113, 115
jump starting ..........................147
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................52
T
Tachometer .................................14
Tires ...........................143, 178±180
changing ..........................143±144
checking the pressure ............180
replacing ..................................181
rotating ....................................180
snow tires and chains ............181
tire grades ...............................179
treadwear ................................179
Towing .......................................130
recreational towing .................133
trailer towing ..........................130
wrecker ....................................152
Traction control ..................46, 121
active light ..................................8
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............123
fluid, refill capacities ..............211lubricant specifications ..........213
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................168
lubricant specifications ..........212
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk .........................61, 63±64, 76
remote release ..........................60
Turn signal ..............................8, 50
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................213
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................216
Vehicle loading ..........................128
Ventilating your vehicle ...........117
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................161
Water, Driving through .............129
Windows
power .........................................56
rear wiper/washer .....................51
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....161
checking and cleaning ....177±178
liftgate reservoir .....................162
operation ...................................50
replacing wiper blades ...........178
Wrecker towing .........................152
Index
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Item Information
Required fuel Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Fuel tank capacity 68.1L (18 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (including filter
change)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine4.25L (4.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Engine oil capacity (including filter
change)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine5.2L (5.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to Certification Label located
on driver's side door panel. Inflate
temporary spare to 414 kPa (60
psi).
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity (3.0L V6 Vulcan
engine)
111.0L (11.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine)
110.0L (10.6 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L
V6 Vulcan engineKeep in FULL range on dipstick.
Power steering fluid capacity-3.0L
DOHC V6 Duratec engineFill to line on reservoir.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(4F50N)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
212.8L (13.5 quarts) Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(4F50N)-3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
2
12.7L (13.4 quarts) Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
Automatic transaxle capacity
(AX4S)-3.0L V6 Vulcan engine
211.6L (12.2. quarts) Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
Filling station information
239

1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
240