steering wheel Mercury Sable 2002 s User Guide

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned
regularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on the
windshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. These
may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree
sap, or other organic contamination. To clean these items, please follow
these tips:
•The windshield or rear window may be cleaned with a non-abrasive
cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23),
available from your dealer.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
•Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function properly.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the painted surfaces.
CLEANING SEATS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS
Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. In order to remove
stains and soil, clean with Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner
(E8AZ-19523–AA).
Never saturate the seat covers with any cleaning solution.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the seat where the side air bag is mounted. Such products could
contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side
air bag in a collision. The air bag may not function correctly and not
provide injury reduction benefits.
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description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
Maintenance and Specifications
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child safety seats ......................99
cleaning ...................................146
Servicing your vehicle ..............149
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................132
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................180, 185
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................183, 185
Speed control ..............................48
Starting your vehicle ........107–109
jump starting ..........................135
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................43
T
Tires ...........................131, 176–177
changing ..........................131–132
checking the pressure ............177
replacing ..................................178
rotating ....................................178
snow tires and chains ............179
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ................................176
Towing .......................................120
recreational towing .................123
trailer towing ..........................120
wrecker ....................................141
Traction control ........................112
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
lubricant specifications ..........185Transmission .............................113
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................174
lubricant specifications ..........183
Trunk ...............................55, 57–58
remote release ....................54, 61
Turn signal ..................................29
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................185
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................187
Vehicle loading ..........................118
Ventilating your vehicle ...........110
W
Warning chimes .........................112
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................153
Water, Driving through .............118
Windows
power .........................................44
rear wiper/washer .....................42
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................42
checking and adding fluid .....153
liftgate reservoir .....................154
replacing wiper blades .............43
Wrecker towing .........................141
Index
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