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![Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 100 [IP06625(ALL)11/94]Fan speed button
[IP06725(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 100 [IP06625(ALL)11/94]Fan speed button
[IP06725(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-126.png)
100 [IP06625(ALL)11/94]Fan speed button
[IP06725(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC automatically adjusts the fan speed
to the existing conditions. You must press AUTO
for automatic fan speed operation. To control the
fan speed yourself, use the button which will
cancel the automatic fan speed control. The
button is located at the left side of the EATC
control panel. It is marked
H. Press the (-) side
for lower speeds. Press the (+) side for higher
speeds.
[IP06925(ALL)03/95]
When you press the fan speed button, the fan
speed will go to manual control. The display
window will show the word FAN,
Hand a
series of dots along with the selected
temperature and operating function.
[IP07025(ALL)02/95]
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The fan display
[IP07125(ALL)03/95]
You can override the fan speed at any time. If
you use the button to control the fan speed, the
EATC will continue to control the temperature
but you control the fan speed. To return to auto
fan control, press the AUTO button. If you are
operating in one of the override functions (S,
MAX A/C, etc.), automatic fan control will
continue unless you press the fan speed button.
To return to automatic fan control, press the
AUTO button. The EATC will return to
automatic operation. If you want to return to
any override function, press the button for that
function. The fan speed will continue to be
automatically controlled.
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![Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 101
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[IP07225(ALL)01/95]
Manual override buttons
[IP07325(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC an Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 101
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[IP07225(ALL)01/95]
Manual override buttons
[IP07325(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC an](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-127.png)
101
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[IP07225(ALL)01/95]
Manual override buttons
[IP07325(ALL)04/95]
Your EATC has six buttons which allow you to
make special selections. The buttons are located
along the bottom edge of the EATC and allow
you to determine where the air will be
discharged. Pressing any override button
changes the air discharge location only. It does
not affect the ability of the system to control
temperature or the fan speed. Return to fully
automatic operation by pushing the AUTO
button.
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[IP07425(ALL)01/95]
MAX A/C button
[IP07525(ALL)04/95]
The MAX A/C feature allows for faster cooling
because air is drawn from inside the vehicle.
Using inside air causes the fan to sound louder
which is normal for this selection. The display
window will change to indicate MAX A/C and
the airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers. To exit, push AUTO or any of the
other five manual override buttons.
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[IP07625(ALL)01/95]
VENT button
[IP07725(ALL)03/95]
Press this button to select outside air through
the instrument panel registers. The display
window will show the set temperature and
VENT to the lower right of the temperature.
Your EATC will heat the air if the temperature
you have selected is warmer than the outside air
coming into the vehicle. However, the air will
NOT be cooled regardless of the temperature
setting. Airflow will be from the instrument
panel registers.
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![Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 102 [IP07825(ALL)04/95]S(Panel and floor) button
[IP07925(ALL)02/95]
Push this button to get air from the floor and
instrument panel registers at the same time. The
display will show the set temperatu Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 102 [IP07825(ALL)04/95]S(Panel and floor) button
[IP07925(ALL)02/95]
Push this button to get air from the floor and
instrument panel registers at the same time. The
display will show the set temperatu](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-128.png)
102 [IP07825(ALL)04/95]S(Panel and floor) button
[IP07925(ALL)02/95]
Push this button to get air from the floor and
instrument panel registers at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature andS.
Depending on the selected temperature, the air
will be automatically heated or cooled.
[IP08025(ALL)04/95]
R(Floor)
[IP08125(ALL)03/95]
Airflow will be to the floor when theR(floor)
button is pressed. The display window will
show the set temperature andR(floor) to the
right of the temperature. Fan speed will be
automatic unless manually controlled. If you
override the fan speed and wish to return to
automatic fan control, press AUTO. Then, again
selectR(floor) for airflow to the floor.
[IP08225(ALL)04/95]
P(Floor and defrost)
[IP08325(ALL)02/95]
Press this button to get air to the floor and
windshield defrosters at the same time. The
display will show the set temperature andP.If
the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC) and
above, the air will be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This will help to prevent fogging in
humid weather.
[IP08425(ALL)04/95]
VF-DEF (Front defrost)
[IP08525(ALL)02/95]
Press theVF-DEF (front defrost) button to
obtain maximum airflow to the windshield.
Adjust the temperature setting as required for
defrosting. The Display window will show the
temperature setting withVto the right of the
temperature. When the outside temperature is
about50ÊF (10ÊC) andabove, the air will be
dehumidified to remove moisture. This will help
prevent fogging in humid weather.
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![Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 103 [IP08625(ALL)04/95]
OUTSIDE TEMP button
[IP08725(ALL)03/95]
When this button is pressed, the temperature of
the air outside of the vehicle will show in the
display window. If the EATC is off, the Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 103 [IP08625(ALL)04/95]
OUTSIDE TEMP button
[IP08725(ALL)03/95]
When this button is pressed, the temperature of
the air outside of the vehicle will show in the
display window. If the EATC is off, the](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-129.png)
103 [IP08625(ALL)04/95]
OUTSIDE TEMP button
[IP08725(ALL)03/95]
When this button is pressed, the temperature of
the air outside of the vehicle will show in the
display window. If the EATC is off, the display
will go blank after 4 seconds. If the EATC is on,
the outside temperature will be shown until the
OUTSIDE Temp button is pressed a second time
or another override button is pressed.
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[IP08825(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: The outside temperature reading is
most accurate when the vehicle is
moving. Higher readings may be
obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may
not agree with temperatures given on
the radio due to differences in vehicle
and station locations.
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[IP08850(ALL)04/95]
Service
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[IP08875(ALL)04/95]
If your EATC is not operating as described here,
take it to your dealer to have it checked. System
diagnostics are built in which will allow your
dealer to readily identify problems that might
occur.
[IP08925(ALL)04/95]
Operating tips
[IP09025(ALL)04/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your climate control system.
[IP09125(ALL)04/95]
q
In humid weather, selectVF-DEF (front
defrost) before driving. This will help to
prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, switch to any desired
selection.
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[IP09325(ALL)03/95]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intak Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 104
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[IP09325(ALL)03/95]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intak](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-130.png)
104
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[IP09325(ALL)03/95]
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
[IP09425(ALL)04/95]
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your climate control system
which could block the air intake. The intake
area is located at the bottom of the
windshield, under the hood at the passenger
side rear corner.
[IP09500(ALL)03/95]
q
If the air conditioner performs well in MAX
A/C but not in A/C, this may indicate that
the MicronAirHfilter (if equipped) needs to
be replaced.
[IP10000(ALL)03/95]
MicronAirHAir Filter (If equipped)
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[IP10100(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes
pollen and road dust from outside air before it
is directed to the interior of the vehicle. For
maintenance of this filter, seeServicing Your
Sable.
[IP21650(ALL)04/95]
Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side
View Mirrors
[IP21700(ALL)04/95]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window and activates the heated side
view mirrors.
[IP21900(ALL)04/95]
The button for the rear defroster and heated side
view mirrors is on the instrument panel.
[IP22200(ALL)04/95]
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The button that controls the rear window defroster and
heated side view mirrors
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defrost Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 105 [IP22300(ALL)04/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defrost](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-131.png)
105 [IP22300(ALL)04/95]
Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window and side view mirrors before using the
defroster. With the engine running, push the
defrost button. After 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window and mirrors are still
not clear, push the defroster button again. The
defroster will turn off when the ignition key is
turned to the OFF position.
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[IP23000(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
[IP23200(ALL)04/95]
Liftgate Window Wiper and Washer (If
equipped)
[IP23401(ALL)04/95]
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The liftgate window wiper and washer switches
[IP23500(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window wiper, press the
bswitch. To turn the liftgate window wiper
off, press the switch again.
[IP23550(ALL)04/95]
To turn on the liftgate window washer, press the
dswitch. When thedswitch is pressed, it also
turns on the liftgate wiper.
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![Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 141 [FV10825(ALL)04/95]
If the key has been coded, the anti-theft
indicator will come on for two seconds. The key
can then be used to start the vehicle. Repeat
until all spare keys have been coded.
[F Mercury Sable 1996 Owners Manuals 141 [FV10825(ALL)04/95]
If the key has been coded, the anti-theft
indicator will come on for two seconds. The key
can then be used to start the vehicle. Repeat
until all spare keys have been coded.
[F](/manual-img/33/11168/w960_11168-167.png)
141 [FV10825(ALL)04/95]
If the key has been coded, the anti-theft
indicator will come on for two seconds. The key
can then be used to start the vehicle. Repeat
until all spare keys have been coded.
[FV10828(ALL)04/95]
If the key coding failed, the anti-theft indicator
will flash and the vehicle cannot be started with
the new key. Coding failure can be caused by
the following:
[FV10830(ALL)04/95]
q
The new key was not inserted within 15
seconds, or
[FV10832(ALL)04/95]
q
16 keys have already been programmed, or
[FV10835(ALL)04/95]
q
The key does not have an electronic code.
[FV10838(ALL)04/95]
Try the coding procedure again. If it fails again,
see your dealer or a qualified technician.
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[FV10850(ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV10900(ALL)02/95]
Using the Power Windows
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[FV10950(ALL)02/95]
Each door has a power control that opens and
closes the window on that door. The driver's
door has a master control panel that operates all
four windows.
[FV11001(ALL)02/95]
The power windows only operate when the
ignition key is in the ON or ACC position or
when the ignition has been turned from the ON
to the OFF position and/or the key has been
removed and no front doors on the vehicle have
been opened.
[FV11050(ALL)02/95]
The power window controls are illuminated.
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[FV11100(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the
power windows. They may seriously
hurt themselves.
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142 [FV11150(ALL)04/95]
one third page art:0000417-DThe master controls on the driver's door
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[FV11201(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a ªone touch
downº feature. This feature allows the driver to
fully open the driver's window by firmly
pressing the switch and then releasing. The ªone
touch downº feature can be stopped by pressing
the up or down switch again.
[FV11250(ALL)02/95]
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The window controls on the passenger's door
[FV11270(ALL)03/95]
Accessory Delay
[FV11290(ALL)04/95]
The power windows and moon roof (if
equipped) can be operated for 45 seconds after
the ignition has been turned to the OFF position
if the front doors have not been opened.
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