1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manuals

150 [FV23260(ALL)04/95]
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To raise the seatback:
[FV23325(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback rearward until it is in the
upright position. Push the center of the seat
until you hear it latch.
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2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position
by pushing forward and backward on it.
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RWARNING
If you do not securely latch the
seatback in the upright position, the
seatback or objects could be thrown
forward during a sudden stop or
collision, possibly injuring you or
other passengers.
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151 [FV23375(ALL)11/94]
To lower the rear seatback from the trunk:
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1. Move the release lever on the back of the
rear seatback to the OPEN position.
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2. Fold the seatback forward.
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The seatback release lever in the trunk
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Cleaning the Seats
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[FV23424(ALL)04/95]
Leather and vinyl
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For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning,
wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner
or a mild soap.
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[FV23427(ALL)04/95]
Fabric
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[FV23428(ALL)04/95]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom
or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots
immediately. Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
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NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a
small, hidden area of fabric. If the
fabric's color or texture is adversely
affected by a particular cleaner, do not
use it.
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152
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Positive Retention Driver's Side
Floor Mat (If equipped)
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Installing the Floor Mat
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[FV23530(ALL)01/95]
Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the
mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention
post from the rear and rotate forward to install.
Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper
operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and
clutch pedal.
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The positive retention floor mat
[FV23560(ALL)04/95]
Removing the Floor Mat
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[FV23570(ALL)01/95]
Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and
rotate rearward to disengage from retention
post.
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Mirrors
[FV24800(ALL)04/95]
Side View Mirrors
[FV25200(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle comes with electric adjustable and
heated side view mirrors. The outside rearview
mirror on the right is a convex mirror. This
mirror gives you a wider view of the lanes on
your right and behind you.
[FV25600(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Be careful. The convex outside
rearview mirror on the right makes
objects appear smaller and farther
away than they actually are. Use the
inside rearview mirror (or look
behind you) to determine the actual
size and distance of objects that
appear in the convex mirror.
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The mirror controls on the driver's door
[FV26200(ALL)04/95]
To adjust the side view mirrors
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[FV26900(ALL)01/95]
1. Find the control switch in the driver's door
panel.
[FV27000(ALL)02/95]
2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
selector switch to the right or the left.
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154 [FV27100(ALL)01/89]3. Move the control knob in the direction you
want to move the mirror.
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4. Return the selector switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
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5. To activate the heated feature of the outside
rearview mirror, turn on the rear window
defrost by pushing the R-DEF button on the
instrument panel.
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[FV27275(ALL)01/95]
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror
with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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[FV27300(ALL)01/95]
Sun Visors
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[FV27400(ALL)03/95]
Using the Sun Visors
[FV27500(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle may have special sun visors.
Besides the regular sun visor, you may have a
second sun visor. By using both the regular sun
visor and the second visor, you shield the sun
from both the front and the side of the vehicle
at the same time.
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[FV27600(ALL)03/95]
To block the sun, move the main visor sideways
and flip the second visor down.
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The sun visor
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155 %
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[FV27800(ALL)05/94]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[FV28500(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle has two different kinds of lighted
mirrors. Your vehicle may have one or both of
these lighted mirrors.
[FV28600(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the driver's mirror that is attached to
the visor, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the
amount of light by sliding the switch.
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The mirror on the driver's sun visor
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The mirror on the passenger's sun visor
[FV29100(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the passenger's mirror that is in the
main visor, grasp the lower center portion and
pull the mirror down. Adjust the amount of
light by sliding the switch.
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Console
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[FV29500(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the following features:
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Features of the full console
[FV29650(ALL)04/95]
The release for opening the utility compartment
is on the front of the console, just below the
armrest. Press and release at the ridges, near the
driver's seat, to open. The lid is spring-loaded
and will open automatically.
[FV29675(ALL)04/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with a cellular
phone, press the latch release located on the
driver's-side edge of the lid to access the phone.
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157 [FV29750(ALL)11/94]
To open the cupholder on the full console, press
and release the door on the front of the console.
The door is spring-loaded and will open
automatically.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the column
shift, it has a center seating/stowage console in
the center front seating position. The center
seating/stowage console has the following
features:
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Features of the center seating/stowage console
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To open the storage compartment, raise the
armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and
toward the instrument panel.
[FV29950(ALL)04/95]
The cupholders in the center seating/stowage
console can be removed for cleaning.
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