1996 Mercury Sable roof

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Moon Roof (If equipped)
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You can use the moon roof in your vehicle in
two ways. Move it back to open the glass panel,
or you can move it up to ventilate the vehicle.
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The moon roof will only operate when the
ignition is in the ON or ACC position or when
the key has been removed from the ignition and
no doors have been opened.
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The map lamps and the switches for the moon roof
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The roof console SLIDE switch is used to open
and close the moon roof.
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Press the AUTO portion of the switch and the
roof will fully open automatically. Press the
switch again during the opening cycle and the
roof will stop at that location.
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To close the moon roof, press and hold the front
portion of the switch. At the fully closed
position, the motor automatically turns off.
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The roof console TILT switch is used to tilt the
moon roof.
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To tilt the moon roof into vent position from the
closed position, press the UP portion of the
switch.
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To close from vent position, press and hold the
DN portion of the switch.
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Do not let children play with the
moon roof. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
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Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers
of the moon roof with a clean cloth will help
keep the moon roof working properly.
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The moon roof
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can
manually open or close to block the sun when
the glass panel is shut.
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To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward
the front of the vehicle. The shade automatically
opens and locks when the moon roof is opened.
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Use only soft cups in the cupholder.
Hard objects can injure you in a
collision.
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Cellular Phone (If equipped)
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For information about the cellular phone in your
vehicle, refer to theCellular Phone User's Manual
provided with your phone. For further questions
about your cellular phone, contact the Ford
Cellular System at 1-800-367-3013 (U.S.). In
Canada, please contact your dealer.
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NOTE: It is recommended that you fold your
cellular phone antenna down onto the
back glass before entering a car wash.
[FV30400(ALL)04/95]Ashtrays
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The ashtray can be converted to a storage
compartment for small objects by removing the
plastic heatproof liner.
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NOTE: The heatproof plastic liner must be in
position for use as an ashtray.
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Trunk
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Opening the Trunk Manually
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To open the trunk from the outside, turn the key
to the right until the trunk opens.
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Remove the key before you close and lock the
lid. Shut the trunk lid completely.
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Index 349
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 197
Break-in period.............. 5
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 315
high-mount brakelamp........ 320
specifications............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 243
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 244
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 329
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Cargo cover.............. 162
Cargo net............... 162
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Catalytic converter........... 324
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 181
Changing a tire............. 221
Charging system warning light....... 76
Childproof locks............ 125
Child safety restraints........... 32
child safety belts............ 59
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in front seat.............. 37
in rear outboard seat.......... 37
Chime
headlamps on............. 79
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 75
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 59
CD player and discs......... 186
chrome and aluminum parts....... 8
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350 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
engine compartment.......... 263
exterior................ 7
headlamps.............. 108
instrument panel............ 91
mirrors................ 154
plastic parts.............. 8
polishing................ 7
rustproofing.............. 8
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 108
washing................ 7
wheels................ 296
windows............... 105
Clock.................. 114
Cold engine starting............ 65
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 181
Console, description........... 156
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 276
drain and flush............ 281
preparing for storage......... 334
refill capacities............ 281
specifications............. 331
temperature gauge........... 84
Cooling fan............... 256
Cruise control (see Speed control)..... 120
Cupholder(s).............. 157
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 238
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 238
D
Daytime running light system...... 107
Defrost
rear window and side view mirrors. . . 104
windshield............ 95,102
Dispute Settlement Board........ 239
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Index 357
M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 255
Master cylinder, brakes......... 299
Methanol in fuel............ 267
MicronHair filter............ 286
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 270
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 153
heated................ 104
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 155
Moon roof............... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 243
O
Octane rating.............. 265
Odometer
description............... 85
trip odometer............. 86
Oil filter................ 330
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 273
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 327
Overdrive.............194, 200
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 330
PCV valve, specifications........ 330
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 309
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358 Index
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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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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