wiper fluid Mercury Sable 2002 Owner's Manuals

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification ESR-M17P5–A.
Refer toLubricant specifications
in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5°C
(40°F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result
in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or
accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.
Maintenance and Specifications
194

instrument panel ....................146
interior .............................146–147
interior trim ............................147
plastic parts ............................145
washing ....................................143
waxing .....................................143
wheels ......................................144
wiper blades ............................146
Compass, electronic ..............45–46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................46
Console ........................................51
Controls
power seat .................................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............159
refill capacities ................163, 181
specifications ..................183, 185
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................48
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................148
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................174
engine oil .................................154
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........183
Driving under special
conditions ..................................117
through water .........................118E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................135
Emission control system ..........171
Engine ........................................185
cleaning ...................................144
coolant .....................................159
idle speed control ...................157
lubrication specifications ......183,
185
refill capacities ........................181
service points ..................151–152
starting after a collision .........124
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................154
checking and adding ..............154
dipstick ....................................154
filter, specifications ........156, 180
recommendations ...................156
refill capacities ........................181
specifications ..................183, 185
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................181
Foglamps .....................................26
Fuel ............................................164
calculating fuel economy .......168
cap ...........................................166
capacity ...................................181
choosing the right fuel ...........167
detergent in fuel .....................168
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................164, 166, 169
filter, specifications ........168, 180
fuel pump shut-off switch .....124
improving fuel economy ........168
Index
236

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
239