1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manuals

112 [IP31075(ALL)11/94]
quarter page art:0001377-AThe dome lamp
[IP31100(ALL)03/95]
The dome lamp will stay illuminated if the
switch is pushed to the ON position. The dome
lamp will stay off if the switch is pushed to the
OFF position. When the switch is positioned to
the door/middle position, the dome lamp will
come on when either of the front doors or the
liftgate (wagon) is opened.
[IP31125(ALL)03/95]
The rear dome lamp also illuminates when the
liftgate is opened and goes off when it is closed.
[IP31150(ALL)11/94]
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The map lamps on the moon roof console
[IP31175(ALL)11/94]
Turn each map lamp on the moon roof console
on and off with the switch near that lamp.
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113 [IP31200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP31300(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are
plastic and should be cleaned with a mild
detergent diluted in water. Rinse them with clear
water.
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[IP31400(ALL)01/95]
Battery Saver
[IP31500(ALL)11/94]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the interior lights
after 40 minutes.
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[IP31600(ALL)02/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a
door is not completely closed. Battery voltage to
these lamps will be restored when the outside
front door handles are lifted, the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened,
or the ignition key is turned to the ON position.
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114
[IP32600(ALL)02/95]
Clock
[IP33200(ALL)03/95]
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The digital clock
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[IP33750(ALL)01/95]
1. To set the hour, press and hold the hour
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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[IP33850(ALL)01/95]
2. To set the minutes, press and hold the
minute button. When the desired minute
appears, release the button.
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73
Warning Lights and
Gauges
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[LG00500(ALL)05/92]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
one of the following clusters:
[LG00800(ALL)02/95]
q
Standard cluster
[LG00900(ALL)02/95]
q
Optional cluster
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[LG01100(ALL)05/94]
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle
has, check the diagrams on the following pages.
[LG02050(ALL)03/95]The Standard Cluster
[LG02075(ALL)02/95]
The following warning lights and gauges are on
the standard cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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74 [LG02101(ALL)03/95]
full page art:0000663-GThe standard cluster
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75
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[LG02400(ALL)01/95]
Indicator Lights and Chimes
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[LG02500(ALL)04/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG02510(ALL)01/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. The following conditions
will take place:
[LG02550(ALL)02/95]
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If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when
the key is turned to the ON position, the
light will activate for 1 minute and the chime
will sound for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[LG02600(ALL)03/95]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled while the
light is on or the chime is sounding, both the
light and the chime will turn off.
[LG02650(ALL)02/95]
q
If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the
key is turned to the ON position, the light
will turn on for a short period, but the chime
will not activate.
[LG02700(ALL)02/95]
one inch art:0000107-B
Safety belt warning light
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[LG02900(ALL)03/95]
Brake System Warning Light
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[LG03000(ALL)03/95]
The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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76 [LG03300(ALL)02/95]
one inch art:0000108-DBrake system warning light
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[LG03500(ALL)01/95]
This light comes on when the parking brake is
set, or if it is not set, it comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition to the START position. It
normally goes off shortly after the engine starts
and you release the parking brake. If the light
stays on after you have fully released the
parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system
serviced by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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[LG03700(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the
brakes may not be working properly.
Have the brakes checked
immediately. Brake failure may result
in serious personal injury or vehicle
damage.
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[LG03800(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG03900(ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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77 [LG04000(ALL)02/95]
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Charging system light
[LG04300(ALL)11/94]
This light comes on every time you turn your
ignition key to the ON or START position. The
light should go off when the engine starts and
the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG04400(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG04800(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG04900(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not
the oil level. However, if the engine's oil level is
low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light
should come on every time the ignition key is
turned to the ON or START position, and
should turn off after the engine is running.
[LG04950(ALL)02/95]
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Engine oil pressure warning light
[LG05100(ALL)11/94]
If the light stays on or turns on when the engine
is running, the engine has lost oil pressure and
continued operation will cause severe engine
damage.
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