1996 Mercury Sable check engine light

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[SV21100(ALL)03/95]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[SV21200(ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that
used lead-acid batteries be returned to an
authorized recycling facility for disposal.
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[SV21300(ALL)03/95]
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Battery recycling symbol
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[SV21700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and
Wipers
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[SV21800(ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
[SV21900(ALL)11/94]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid
every time you stop for fuel. The reservoir for
washer fluid is located on the passenger's side of
the engine compartment and is highlighted with
a washer symbol.
[SV22205(ALL)11/94]
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The windshield washer fluid reservoir
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[SV31200(ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV31300(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV31400(ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
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[SV31500(ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV31600(ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV31700(ALL)01/95]
3. Then turn the engine off.
[SV31800(ALL)04/95]
3.0L Vulcan engine:
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[SV31900(ALL)03/94]
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which
is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The
fluid level should be between the arrows in
the FULL HOT range, which is marked on
the side of the dipstick, opposite the side
marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the
level is within the FULL HOT range.
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[SV32100(ALL)07/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
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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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352 Index
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 276
checking hoses............ 277
preparing for storage......... 334
recovery reservoir........... 276
refill capacities............ 329
specifications............. 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge,
description............... 84
Engine fan............... 256
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 275
checking and adding......... 274
dipstick............... 274
engine oil pressure warning light..... 77
filter, specifications.......... 330
refill capacities............ 329
specifications............. 331
synthetic oil............. 273
ªbreak-inº oils............. 6
Entry system, keyless.......... 128
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 5
F
Flashers, hazard............. 118
Flashing the lights............ 116
Flat tire................. 221
Floor mats............... 152
Fluid refill capacities........... 329
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 238
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 239
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 5
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 243
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 243
Foreign registration........... 245
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy........ 270
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