1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manuals

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Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your climate control system
which could block the air intake. The intake
area is located at the bottom of the
windshield, under the hood at the passenger
side rear corner.
[IP09500(ALL)03/95]
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If the air conditioner performs well in MAX
A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that
the MicronAirHfilter (if equipped) needs to
be replaced.
[IP10000(ALL)03/95]
MicronAirHAir Filter (If equipped)
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[IP10100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes
pollen and road dust from outside air before it
is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For
maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Sable.
[IP21650(ALL)04/95]
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side
View Mirrors
[IP21700(ALL)04/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window and activates the heated side
view mirrors.
[IP21900(ALL)04/95]
The button for the rear defroster and heated side
view mirrors is on the instrument panel.
[IP22200(ALL)04/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still
not clear, push the defroster button again. The
defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
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[IP23000(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
[IP23200(ALL)04/95]
Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer (If
equipped)
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The liftgate window wiper and washer switches
[IP23500(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the
bswitch. To turn the liftgate window wiper
off, press the switch again.
[IP23550(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window washer, press the
dswitch. When thedswitch is pressed, it also
turns on the liftgate wiper.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)08/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, use the knob that is to
the left of the steering wheel.
[IP24200(ALL)08/95]
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The knob for the headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps
[IP24500(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the parking lamps, side markers, and
tail lamps, turn the knob to ªPº or the first
position.
[IP24600(ALL)08/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, side
markers, and tail lamps, turn the knob to the
second position.
[IP25200(ALL)03/95]
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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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[IP25300(ALL)03/93]
For more information about how the high beam
headlamps work, seeSteering column controlsin
the Index.
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian and fleet vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
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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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
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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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[IP25636(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
[IP25637(ALL)01/95]
You may notice that the lights flicker when the
vehicle is turned on or off. This is a normal
condition.
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RWARNING
When the Daytime Running Light
(DRL) system is active the tail lamps,
parking lamps and side markers on
your vehicle will not be illuminated.
It is necessary to turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so
may result in a collision, possibly
injuring yourself and others.
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[IP25640(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25650(ALL)04/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these
may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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[IP26600(ALL)02/95]
Setting the Autolamp Delay System
(If equipped)
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[IP26700(ALL)02/95]
The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and
off automatically. You can use the autolamp to:
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[IP26800(ALL)01/95]
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turn on the lamps automatically at night
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[IP26900(ALL)01/95]
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turn off the lamps automatically during
daylight
[IP27000(ALL)11/94]
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keep the lamps on for up to three minutes
after you turn the ignition to the OFF
position.
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The autolamp system on the left side of the instrument
panel
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To set the autolamp:
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[IP27450(ALL)08/95]
1. Make sure the headlamp knob is in the OFF
position. If the switch for the headlamps is
ON, you cancel the autolamp.
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[IP27550(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or start your
vehicle.
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[IP27650(ALL)01/95]
3. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the left of
the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
[IP27750(ALL)02/95]
4. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the stop
to the beginning of the MAX position. The
indicator light will come on.
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[IP27850(ALL)01/95]
5. The autolamp automatically turns the lamps
on and off for you.
[IP27950(ALL)08/95]
Do not put any articles on top of the photocell
that is located in the top right corner of the
instrument panel. This photocell controls the
autolamp. If you cover it, the photocell reacts as
if it is nighttime, and the lamps turn on.
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[IP28050(ALL)01/95]
To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel
back to OFF.
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You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay
on for up to three minutes after you turn your
vehicle off.
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To keep the lamps on after you leave your
vehicle:
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[IP28650(ALL)01/95]
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Turn the thumbwheel as far into the MAX
range as you want.
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The further you move the thumbwheel into
the DELAY area (toward the MAX position),
the longer the lamps will stay on after you
leave your vehicle. Similarly, if you move the
thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY
area, your lamps will stay on only for a
moment after you turn your vehicle off.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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[IP30000(ALL)08/95]
With the light knob in the parking lamps or the
headlamps position, you can brighten or dim the
lights in the instrument panel. To do this, use
the thumbwheel to the left of the steering wheel.
This wheel also turns on the interior lights with
the light switch on or off.
[IP30300(ALL)02/95]
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The thumbwheel that controls the light on the instrument
panel
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To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the
thumbwheel down. To turn on the interior
lights, turn the thumbwheel all the way up. The
interior lights also come on when any side door
or the liftgate is opened.
[IP30925(ALL)03/95]
Dome Lamps
[IP30950(ALL)03/95]
The front dome lamp is located overhead
between the driver and front passenger seats.
However, if your vehicle is equipped with a
power moon roof, the dome lamp is located
behind the moon roof.
[IP30975(ALL)11/94]
In the wagon, the rear dome lamp is located
overhead near the rear seating positions.
[IP31025(ALL)02/95]
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The dome/map lamp
[IP31050(ALL)03/95]
Turn the map lamps on and off with the
switches on the lamp. The dome lamp
illuminates when any door is opened. If either
the driver's or passenger's front door is opened
using the outside door handle, the light will
remain on for 25 seconds after the door has been
shut. If any other door is opened or if either of
the front doors is opened using the inside
handle, the lamp will immediately turn off when
the door is closed.
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