1996 Mercury Sable steering

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Table of ContentsIntroductory Information ...............................1
Safety Restraints ..............................................9
Starting Your Sable .......................................61
Warning Lights and Gauges .......................73
Instrument Panel Controls ..........................91
Steering Column Controls ........................115
Features ..........................................................125
Electronic Sound Systems .........................169
Driving Your Sable .....................................191
Roadside Emergencies ................................217
Customer Assistance ...................................235
Reporting Safety Defects ......................243
Accessories ....................................................247
Servicing Your Sable ..................................255
Quick Index ..................................................335
Index ...............................................................347
Service Station Information ......................364
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RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount
equipment on or near the air bag
module covers (identified by the
letters ªSRSº) on the steering wheel
and instrument panel, or in front seat
areas that may come in contact with a
deploying air bag, because any such
objects could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to
inflate. Failure to follow this
instruction may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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For further information about the proper
mounting of equipment in the front seat of this
vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled
Some Important Information About Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint Systemwhich can be
obtained by calling Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356.
Ask for brochure FPS-8602.
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For additional important safety information on
the proper use of seat belts, child seats, and
infant seats, please read the other sections of this
part of the Owner Guide, especially sections
entitledSafety Belts for ChildrenandSafety Seats
for Children.
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How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System Operates
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of the Driver and Passenger air bags,
impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a
readiness light and tone, and the electrical
wiring which connects the components.
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The driver air bag is in the center of the steering
wheel. The front passenger seat air bag is
located in the center of the instrument panel
ledge above the glove compartment. Both air
bags are designed to stay out of sight until they
are activated.
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The location of air bags and warning labels
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If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the
severity of the impact and activate the air bags if
necessary. The air bag system is designed to
deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions
more severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of
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Starting Your Sable
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift for all vehicles with an automatic
transaxle.
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The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P
(Park) to move the key to the LOCK position.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
your steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transaxle gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing the key from the
ignition will be the same for both the column-
and console-mounted gearshifts.
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position.
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4. Remove the key.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate
the steering wheel slightly because it may be
binding.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF (-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you
do not flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
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For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position
for more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If
the engine does not start within five (5)
seconds on the first try, turn the key to the
OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the
starter stops, then try again.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter or flood the engine.
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After you start the engine, let it idle for a few
seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and
put the gearshift lever in gear. Release the
parking brake. Slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the knob that is to
the left of the steering wheel.
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The knob for the headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps
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To turn on the parking lamps, side markers, and
tail lamps, turn the knob to ªPº or the first
position.
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, turn the knob to the
second position.
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Turning on the high beams
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To change your headlamps from low to high
beam, push the turn signal lever away from you.
To change them back to low beam, pull the
lever toward you.
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For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian and fleet vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is
designed to turn the high beam headlamps on,
with a reduced light output and without
illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates
when all of the following conditions are met:
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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NOTE: If you have a vehicle with an
automatic lighting system, the DRL
system is active until the automatic
system turns on the headlamps.
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NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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You may notice that the lights flicker when the
vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal
condition.
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