cruise control Mercury Sable 2003 Owner's Manuals

Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Traction Control
active
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Traction Control
is active,
refer to theDrivingchapter for
more information.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated.
Check transaxle:Illuminates when
a transaxle problem has been
detected and shifting may be
restricted. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately.
Securilock
Anti-theft system:
Flashes when the Securilock

Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
CRUISE
Instrument Cluster
12

Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET or RES controls are pressed. It
turns off when the speed control
OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to
the OFF position.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
Push up on the control to raise the
moon roof to the vent position.
Push the front portion of the control
rearward to open the moon roof.
To close, press and hold the front
portion of the control.
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment
•Bin mat (snap-in)
•Cupholders (front and rear)
•Coin holder slots
•Compact disc changer (if equipped)
•Tissue holder
•Rear A/C vent
•Rear ashtray (see your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear
ashtray
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
CRUISE
Driver Controls
54

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
E
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
Index
208