automatic transmission Mercury Sable 2003 s User Guide

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Accessory delay ..........................48
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................91–92, 95
and child safety seats ..............94
description ..........................92, 95
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ................92, 94, 96
indicator light ...........................95
operation .......................92, 94, 96
passenger air bag .........92, 94, 96
side air bag ................................95
Air cleaner filter .......................196
Air conditioning ..........................25
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................172
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................114
Anti-theft system ........................71
arming the system ....................71
disarming a triggered system ..72
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 18
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................190
fluid, checking ........................190
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
fluid, specification ..................200
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................119
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........198
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Battery .......................................170acid, treating emergencies .....170
jumping a disabled battery ....140
maintenance-free ....................170
replacement, specifications ...196
servicing ..................................170
BeltMinder ...................................87
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...................................114
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....189
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
fluid, specifications .........198, 200
lubricant specifications ..198, 200
parking ....................................115
shift interlock ..........................117
Bulbs ............................................34
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....197
Cargo area shade ........................58
Cargo cover .................................57
Cargo net .....................................57
CD changer .................................20
CD-single premium ...............16, 18
Cell phone use ............................55
Certification Label ....................202
Changing a tire .........................136
Child safety restraints ................98
child safety belts ......................98
Child safety seats ......................101
attaching with tether straps ..105
in front seat ............................102
in rear seat ......................102, 105
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............157
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instrument panel ....................159
interior .............................159–160
interior trim ............................160
plastic parts ............................158
washing ....................................156
waxing .....................................156
wheels ......................................157
wiper blades ............................159
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............25
Compass, electronic ....................49
calibration .................................50
set zone adjustment .................49
Console ........................................54
Controls
power seat .................................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............172
refill capacities ................175, 197
specifications ..................198, 200
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................51
Customer Assistance ................127
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................161
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................149
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................153
Getting roadside assistance ...127
Getting the service you need 147
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................154
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................149
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................152D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................29
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .190
engine oil .................................167
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........198
Driving under special
conditions ..................................120
through water .........................121
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................140
Emergency Flashers .................128
Emission control system ..........186
Engine ........................................200
cleaning ...................................157
coolant .....................................172
idle speed control ...................170
lubrication specifications ......198,
200
refill capacities ........................197
service points ..................164–165
starting after a collision .........128
Engine block heater .................113
Engine oil ..................................167
checking and adding ..............167
dipstick ....................................167
filter, specifications ........169, 196
recommendations ...................169
refill capacities ........................197
specifications ..................198, 200
Exhaust fumes ..........................113
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locking/unlocking doors ...........60
opening the trunk .....................63
Roadside assistance ..................127
Roof rack .....................................59
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Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................77, 79–82, 84
Safety defects, reporting ..........155
Safety restraints ..............77, 79–85
belt minder ...............................87
extension assembly ..................90
for adults .............................80–82
for children .........................97–98
lap belt ......................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ....86–87
Safety seats for children ..........101
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................77
Seats ............................................73
child safety seats ....................101
cleaning ...................................159
Servicing your vehicle ..............162
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................136
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................196, 200
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................198, 200
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......112
Starting your vehicle .......109–110,
112
jump starting ..........................140Steering wheel
tilting .........................................46
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................46
Tires ...........................136, 191–193
changing ..........................136–137
checking the pressure ............193
replacing ..................................194
rotating ....................................193
snow tires and chains ............195
tire grades ...............................193
treadwear ................................192
Towing .......................................123
recreational towing .................126
trailer towing ..........................123
wrecker ....................................145
Traction control ........................115
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............197
lubricant specifications ..........200
Transmission .............................117
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................190
lubricant specifications ..........198
Trunk ...............................57, 59–60
remote release ....................56, 63
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................200
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................203
Vehicle loading ..........................121
Ventilating your vehicle ...........113
W
Warning chimes .........................115
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