key Mercury Sable 2002 Owner's Manuals

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 15
Entertainment Systems 18
AM/FM stereo cassette 18
AM/FM stereo with CD 24
CD changer 30
Climate Controls 35
Manual heating and air conditioning 35
Electronic automatic temperature control 38
Lights 46
Headlamps 46
Turn signal control 49
Bulb replacement 51
Driver Controls 62
Windshield wiper/washer control 62
Steering wheel adjustment 64
Power windows 65
Mirrors 66
Speed control (Cruise control) 69
Locks and Security 80
Keys 80
Locks 80
Anti-theft system 81
Table of Contents
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Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed
from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is
opened.
Park brake warning chime
Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the
transaxle is not in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The chime will shut off when
the parking brake is disengaged.
GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal operating
temperature, the needle remains
within the normal area (the area
between the“H”and“C”). If it
enters the red section, the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off
the engine immediately and let the
engine cool. Refer toEngine
coolantin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly.
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Instrument Cluster
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Rear dome lamp (if equipped)
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened with the
control in the middle position.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
•the lamp control is moved to the passenger side position.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
•Headlamps
•Tail lamps
•Brakelamps
•High-mount brakelamp
•Turn signal lamps
•Backup lamps
•License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
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•To open the liftgate window,
unlock the liftgate (with the key,
the power door locks or the
remote entry key fob) and push
the key lock cylinder.
•To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate and pull up on the handle
under the license plate lamp
shield.
To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down
on the inside of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the
remote entry key fob.
The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving your
vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylinders
and attaching hardware.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Storage compartment
Your vehicle comes equipped with a
storage compartment in the floor of
the cargo area. An additional
compartment is in the rear trim
panel on the right. Always put the
load you are carrying as far forward
as possible.
Cargo net (if equipped) (Wagon)
The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided. Do not
put more than 22 kg (50 lbs.) in the
net.
This net is not designed to
restrain objects during a
collision.
Driver Controls
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.
Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T”shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The“T”shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors,
trunk and liftgate without a key.
The remote entry features only operate with the vehicle in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) and the ignition in the, ACC, OFF or ON positions.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors/liftgate
Press this control to unlock the
driver’s door. The lamps will
illuminate with the ignition OFF.
Press the control a second time
within three seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate (wagons).
Locking the doors/liftgate
Press this control to lock all doors
and liftgate (wagons).
To confirm all doors are closed and
locked, press the control a second
time within three seconds. The
doors will lock again and the horn
will chirp.
If any of the doors or liftgate
(wagons) are ajar, the horn will
make two quick chirps, reminding
you to properly close all doors.
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1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the transmitter near the
key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE
FRONT PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER APART.
2. Place the positive (+) side of new
battery in the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the
transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back
together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter to
become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should
operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost transmitters
If a remote transmitter has been lost
and you would like to remove it
from the vehicle’s memory, or you
would like to purchase additional
remote transmitters and have them
programmed to your vehicle:
•Takeallyour vehicle’s
transmitters to your dealer for
programming, or
•Perform the programming
procedure yourself.
Programming remote transmitters
It is necessary to haveall(maximum of four—original and/or new) of
your remote transmitters available prior to beginning this procedure.
To program the transmitters yourself:
•Place the key in the ignition and
turn from 2 (LOCK) to 3 (OFF)
and cycle between 3 (OFF) and 4
(ON) eight times in rapid
succession (within 10 seconds)
with the eighth turn ending in the
4 (ON) position. The doors will
lock/unlock to confirm that programming mode has been entered.
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4
1 2
5
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1. Turn the ignition key to RUN, then press the power door UNLOCK
control button 3 times.
2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, then press the power door UNLOCK
control button 3 times.
3. Turn the ignition key to RUN, within five seconds press the power
door UNLOCK control button 2 times.
The user should receive twohorn chirpsto indicate the system had
been altered.
Note:Puddle lamps cannot be deactivated, only the head, park, and tail
lamps will be deactivated/activated.
•Turn ignition to OFF to exit.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
With the keyless entry keypad, you
can:
•lock or unlock the vehicle doors
and liftgate (wagons) without using the key.
•open the trunk.
•arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system (if equipped).
See alsoRemote entry systemandPerimeter alarm systemin this
chapter for more information.
Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless
entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry
code.
The factory-set code is located:
•On the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment,
•On the inner side of the passenger compartment fuse box, or
•At your dealer.
When using the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of each button in
order to ensure a good activation.
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Programming your own personal entry code
1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed).
2. Press the 1/2 control within five
seconds of step 1.
3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.
Enter each digit within five seconds
of the previous one. The power door
locks should cycle (lock/unlock) to
confirm your personal code is
accepted.
Do not set a code that includes three of the same number or presents
them in sequential order; these types of codes are easier to figure out.
Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the
dealership gave you. You can use either code to unlock your vehicle. If a
second personal code is entered, the module will erase the first personal
code in favor of the new code.
To exit, press 7/8 and 9/0 simultaneously or allow more than 5 seconds
to elapse since a button press occurred and the 5 digit keycode will be
programmed.
If you wish to erase your personal code, use the following instructions:
Erasing personal code
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press 1/2 within five seconds of
step 1 and release.
3. Press the 1/2 control and hold for
2 seconds to erase the customer
programmed keycode, within five
seconds of step 2.
The system will now only respond
to the factory-set code.
Unlocking the doors and releasing the trunk with the keyless entry
system
The driver’s door must be unlocked before any other. If more than five
seconds pass between pressing numbers, enter the code again. The
system has shut down if the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry
system does not work, use the key or remote entry transmitter(s).
1. To unlock the driver’s door, enter one of the two codes. After pressing
the fifth number, the driver’s door unlocks.
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