1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manuals

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[LG10200(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG10300(ALL)11/94]
The trip odometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven since
the last reset. Press the reset button to return the
trip odometer to zero.
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[LG10320(ALL)02/95]
Tachometer
[LG10340(ALL)02/95]
The tachometer tells you the approximate engine
revolutions per minute (how fast the engine is
running). You may damage the engine if you
drive with the indicator in the red zone.
[LG10350(ALL)02/95]The Optional Cluster
[LG10380(ALL)02/95]
The optional cluster has indicator lights that are
not on the standard cluster. For details about
these lights, read the information below. To
learn about the standard warning lights and
gauges that come on all clusters, seeThe
Standard Clusterearlier in this chapter.
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87 [LG10401(ALL)03/95]
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The optional cluster
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88 [LG14750(ALL)03/95]Low Coolant Light and Chime
(If equipped)
[LG14850(ALL)04/95]
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low inside the coolant reservoir.
[LG14950(ALL)04/95]
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Low coolant light
[LG15000(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on for a few seconds when
your ignition key is turned to the ON position,
but should turn off when the engine starts. If the
coolant is low, the light will come on and a
single chime will sound. If this light stays on,
check the level of coolant inside the recovery
bottle. For instructions on adding coolant
mixture, seeEngine coolantin the Index.
[LG15150(ALL)03/95]
Low Washer Fluid Light (If equipped)
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[LG15250(ALL)02/95]
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
[LG15350(ALL)04/95]
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Low washer fluid light
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Low Fuel Light (If equipped)
[LG15900(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge
indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. The
ignition must be turned to the ON position for
this light to come on. This light will glow
steadily.
[LG16000(ALL)04/95]
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Low fuel light
[LG16100(ALL)02/95]
Rear Lamp Out Indicator (If equipped)
[LG16200(ALL)02/95]
This light indicates that a rear tail lamp or
brakelamp is not functioning. It comes on
momentarily when the ignition is turned to the
START position, then goes out.
[LG16220(ALL)02/95]
This light will come on to show a rear tail lamp
burnout when the light switch is turned to the
parking lamp or headlamp position.
[LG16260(ALL)04/95]
This light will come on to show a brakelamp
burnout only when the brake pedal is pressed.
[LG16280(ALL)02/95]
The light will stay on until the ignition is turned
to the OFF position.
[LG16300(ALL)02/95]
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Rear lamp out light
[LG16400(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: The warning light may not work or
you may get a false reading if you use
trailer lights or use improper
replacement bulbs.
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[LG16700(ALL)04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[LG16800(ALL)11/94]
This light is used when you set the anti-theft
alarm system. SeeAnti-theft systemin the Index.
[LG16825(ALL)02/95]
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Anti-theft alarm light
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[LG16950(ALL)10/94]
Overdrive Off Indicator (If equipped)
[LG16975(ALL)02/95]
This light tells you that the Overdrive Off (O/D
OFF) switch on the gearshift lever has been
pushed. When the light is on, the transaxle will
not shift into overdrive. Depressing the O/D
OFF switch located below the gearshift release
button on the floor gearshift or located on the
end of the column gearshift will return the
vehicle to ªoverdrive onº mode. The transaxle
will be in the ªoverdrive onº mode when the
vehicle is started even if the ªO/D OFFº mode
was selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
[LG17025(ALL)02/95]
If the light does not come on when the O/D
OFF switch is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.
[LG17050(ALL)02/95]
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Overdrive off indicator
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00400(ALL)04/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are in the oval Integrated
Control Panel on the instrument panel.
[IP00410(ALL)04/95]
The controls for the lights and climate control air
registers are also on the instrument panel.
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[IP00420(ALL)03/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone
trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Do
not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as
these may cause scratches.
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[IP00430(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the
gloss (shine) of the upper part of the
instrument panel should be avoided.
The dull finish in this area is to help
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00600(ALL)01/94]
Your vehicle has one of the following climate
control systems:
[IP00900(ALL)02/95]
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Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
[IP01000(ALL)04/95]
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Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) System
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[IP01100(ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle
has, see the diagrams on the following pages.
[IP03150(ALL)11/94]
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
[IP03175(ALL)03/95]
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The knobs that control the manual heating and air
conditioning system
[IP03200(ALL)03/95]
Fan speed knob
[IP03250(ALL)03/95]
The fan speed knob controls the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle. There are four fan
speeds: LO, medium/low (first dot),
medium/high (second dot), and HI.
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