1996 Mercury Sable lock

Index 351
Doors
door ajar warning light......... 79
lubricant specifications........ 331
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 209
high speed.............. 290
high water.............. 209
slippery roads............ 207
towing a trailer............ 212
E
Electrical system
fuses................ 304
operating when the engine is off..... 61
relays................ 304
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 61
radio reception............ 176
tuning the radio........... 172
warranty and service information . . . 190
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 235
battery acid spills........... 218
jump-starting............. 217
towing................ 232
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 205
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 324
emissions warranty.......... 325
Engine
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 68
service points............ 260
starting................ 64
starting after a collision......... 68
storing your vehicle.......... 333
Engine block heater............ 67
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Fuel (continued)
capacity............... 329
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 263
filter, specifications.......... 330
fuel gauge............... 84
octane rating............. 265
running out of fuel.......... 270
storing your vehicle.......... 333
treating emergencies......... 268
Fuel cap
removing.............. 263
replacing............... 265
Fuel filter, specifications......... 330
Fuel gauge................ 84
Fuel pump shut-off switch, starting after a
collision................ 68
Fuse panels
instrument panel........... 305
power distribution box........ 309
Fuses, checking and replacing...... 312
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 263
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 270
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 263
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 84
fuel gauge............... 84
odometer............... 85
speedometer.............. 85
tachometer............... 86
trip odometer............. 86
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
definition.............. 209
location............... 209
Gearshift
column-mounted........... 193
console-mounted........... 199
locking the gearshift.......... 61
shift-lock.............192, 197
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I
Idle
relearning.............. 282
speed................. 66
Ignition
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 34
Instrument cluster........... 73,86
standard................ 73
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..... 110
location of components......... 92
Interval wipers............. 117
J
Jack, positioning............ 226
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 219
disconnecting cables.......... 221
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 130
programming entry code....... 129
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 62
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 323
daytime running light system..... 107
dome lamps............. 111
flashing the lamps.......... 116
hazard flashers............ 118
headlamps.............. 106
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Lamps (continued)
high beams.............. 115
illuminated mirrors.......... 155
interior lamps............. 110
map lamps.............. 111
trailer................ 216
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 79
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 83
anti-theft................ 90
brake................. 75
charging system............. 76
door ajar................ 79
engine oil pressure........... 77
high beam............... 78
lamp out................ 89
low fuel................ 89
low washer fluid............ 88
oil pressure............... 77
overdrive off.............. 90
safety belt............... 75
service engine soon........... 80
speed control.............. 83
turn signal indicator........... 82
Load limits
GAWR................ 209
GVWR................ 209
trailer towing............. 212
Lubricant specifications......... 331
Luggage rack.............. 163
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 230
standard............... 227
tightening sequence.......... 228
Lumbar support pad........... 149
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Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors................ 153
moon roof.............. 143
seats................. 148
windows............... 141
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 202
fluid, checking and adding....... 301
fluid, refill capacity.......... 329
fluid, specifications.......... 331
servicing............... 202
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 172
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 329
Relays................. 304
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 135
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 32
head................. 145
infant................. 32
Roadside assistance........... 235
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 291
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S
Safe driving tips............ 207
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 215
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 209
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...... 14,20
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 20
extension assembly........... 21
for children.............. 32
for infants............... 32
for pregnant women.......... 10
maintenance.............. 22
replacement.............. 22
warning light and chime........ 75
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in rear outboard............ 37
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 146
adjusting the seats, power....... 148
child safety seats............ 34
cleaning upholstery.......... 151
head restraints............ 145
lumbar support............ 149
split-folding rear seat.......149, 165
Service concerns............ 237
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 256
servicing when you tow........ 216
Shift-lock system..........192, 197
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....193, 198
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360 Index
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 191
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 191
Side mirrors, heated........... 104
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 143
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 224
conventional spare.......... 223
finding the spare........... 223
temporary spare........... 222
Spark plugs, specifications........ 330
Specification chart, lubricants....... 331
Speed control
accelerating.............. 122
canceling a set speed......... 124
indicator light............. 83
resetting............... 123
resuming a set speed......... 124
tap up/tap down.........123±124
turning off.............. 124
when towing a trailer.......122, 216
Speedometer............... 85
Starting your vehicle
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 68
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 217
Steering, power............. 202
Steering wheel
horn................. 119
locking................. 61
speed controls............ 120
tilting................ 120
Storage compartments
cargo area.............. 161
cargo net............... 162
center console............. 156
locking storage............ 161
Storing your vehicle........... 332
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