climate control Mercury Sable 2005 Owner's Manuals

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 15
AM/FM stereo cassette 15
AM/FM stereo with CD 18
CD changer 20
Climate Controls 23
Manual heating and air conditioning 23
Automatic temperature control 25
Rear window defroster 28
Lights 29
Headlamps 29
Turn signal control 32
Bulb replacement 34
Driver Controls 45
Windshield wiper/washer control 45
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Power windows 48
Mirrors 49
Speed control 50
Message center 57
Locks and Security 72
Keys 72
Locks 72
Anti-theft system 82
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2.Passenger airbag indicator
light:Indicates whether the
Passenger front air bag is currently
ON or OFF. Refer toFront
passenger sensing systemin the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
3.Air flow selections:Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.
MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
registers to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
A/C:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents to cool
the vehicle.
:Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.
OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can
be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.
4.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
5.Rear defroster control:Press
to activate/deactivate the rear
window defroster. For more
information, refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter.
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OPERATING TIPS
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity buildup within the cabin, do not drive with the
selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.
•To improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for
the first 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
“aired out.”
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•For best cooling results when using the MAX A/C mode, move the
temperature control to full cold and initially set the fan to highest
speed, then adjust the temperature and fan to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1.OFF:Outside air is shut out and
the climate control system is turned
off.
2.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with the
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in the AUTO,F
(defrost) and(floor/defrost)
modes.
3.Passenger airbag off:Indicates whether the front airbag is ON or
OFF. Refer toFront passenger sensing systemin theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter.
4.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air circulation in
cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the
vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the
interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any
airflow selection exceptF
(defrost). Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections.
5.Temperature control:Press to
increase or decrease the
temperature in the cabin.Note:The
recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F
(24°C).
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AUTO
TEMPOFFA/C
PASS
AIRBAG
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6.AUTO:Press to engage full
automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the
temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed,
airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or
cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature.
7.Fan Speed:Press to manually
increase/decrease fan speed. To
return to automatic fan operation,
select AUTO.
8.Manual override controls:
Allows you to change the system
operation. To return to full
automatic control, press AUTO.
9.F
:Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
vents. Can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield.
10.
R(Rear defroster):Press
to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. For more information,
refer toRear window defrosterin this chapter.
11.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
12.
:Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor vents (if
equipped).
13.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers, and the
front and rear seat floor vents.
14.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.
Fahrenheit/Celsius temperature:Press A/C and F
controls at the
same time, to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature. The
set point temperatures in Celsius will be displayed in one degree
increments.
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OPERATING TIPS
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle,do notdrive with the
airflow selector in the OFF position, or with
(recirculated air)
engaged without A/C engaged as well.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•For maximum cooling in the AUTO mode, press AUTO and set to
desired temperature; do not press A/C or
(recirculated air). In
the manual override mode, press
,and A/C, then set the
temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest setting.
•To improve the A/C cool down of the vehicle cabin, drive with the
windows slightly open for the first 2–3 minutes after starting the
vehicle or until the vehicle has“aired out.”
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
•A small LED will illuminate when
the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
Activating the rear window defroster will also activate the heated mirrors
(if equipped). For more information refer toHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver controls chapter.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. The particulate air
filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne
particles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives the
following benefits to customers:
•Improves the customer’s driving comfort by reducing particle
concentration
•Improves the interior compartment cleanliness
•Protects the climate control components from particle deposits
The filter is located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille
on the passenger side of the vehicle.
For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury Dealer.
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Even with the front passenger sensing system, children 12 and
under should be properly restrained in the back seat.
When the front passenger seat is
occupied and the sensing system
has turned off the passenger’s
frontal airbag, thepassenger airbag
offorpass airbag offindicator will
light and stay lit to remind you that
the front passenger frontal airbag is off. When the front passenger seat is
not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the front passenger
frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate), the indicator light will be unlit.
Thepass airbag offindicator light is located next to the climate
controls on the bottom right corner of the center stack of the instrument
panel. To confirm the indicator light is functional, it will momentarily
illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front
passenger’s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. If the child restraint has
been installed and the indicator is not lit, then turn the vehicle off,
remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.
The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate)
the right front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that
a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.
When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be
enabled, the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit to remind you that the
airbag is enabled (may inflate).
If a person of adult-size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
passenger airbag offorpass airbag offindicator is lit, it is possible
that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the
vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full upright
position, sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the
person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have the
person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the
system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s airbag. If the
indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the occupant should be advised
to ride in the rear seat.
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INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............198
instrument panel ....................200
interior .....................................200
interior trim ............................201
plastic parts ............................199
washing ....................................197
waxing .....................................197
wheels ......................................198
wiper blades ............................200
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............25
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................18
AM/FM/Tape ..............................15
Compass
zone/calibration adjustment ....60
Compass Display .........................60
Console ........................................66
Controls
power seat .................................89
Coolant
checking and adding ..............214
refill capacities ................218, 235
specifications ..................236–237
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................202
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................194
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................195
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service you
need .........................................188
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................196The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................191
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................194
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................30
Defrost
rear window ..............................28
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................232
engine oil .................................208
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........236
Driving under special
conditions ..................................172
through water .........................172
E
Electronic message center .........57
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................182
Emergency Flashers .................174
Emission control system ..........228
Engine ........................................237
cleaning ...................................198
coolant .....................................214
idle speed control ...................212
lubrication
specifications ..................236–237
refill capacities ........................235
service points ..................205–206
starting after a collision .........174
Engine block heater .................164
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