weight Mercury Sable 2002 s User Guide

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle’s operation.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Accessories
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octane rating ...................167, 185
quality ......................................167
running out of fuel .................168
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................164
Fuses ..................................125–126
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............166
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................168
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................118
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................118
calculating ...............................118
definition .................................118
driving with a heavy load ......118
location ....................................118
H
Headlamps ...................................26
aiming ........................................28
autolamp system .......................26
bulb specifications ....................31
daytime running lights .............26
flash to pass ..............................27
high beam .................................27
replacing bulbs .........................33
turning on and off ....................26
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................23
Hood ..........................................150I
Ignition ...............................107, 185
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................172
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................146
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................27
J
Jack ............................................131
positioning ...............................131
storage .....................................131
Jump-starting your vehicle ......135
K
Keyless entry system .................64
Keys
positions of the ignition .........107
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................26
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................31
cargo lamps ...............................27
daytime running light ...............26
fog lamps ...................................26
headlamps .................................26
headlamps, flash to pass ..........27
instrument panel, dimming .....27
interior lamps .....................29–32
replacing
bulbs ..................31, 33, 35–38, 40
Index
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