1996 Mercury Sable ESP

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[SV40201(ALL)02/95]
Horizontal aim adjustment
[SV40250(ALL)04/95]
1. Open the hood and locate the horizontal
indicator and adjusting screw.
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[SV40375(ST)04/95]
2. Use a 4mm wrench to turn the horizontal
adjusting screw until the reference mark on
the reflector extension aligns with the ª0º
reference mark on the horizontal indicator
when viewed from directly above. If the
vehicle has been in an accident requiring the
front end of the vehicle to be repaired, the
horizontal indicator should be recalibrated
by a servicing facility using theTaurus/Sable
Service Manualinstructions.
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[SV40501(ALL)02/95]
Vertical aim adjustment
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[SV40601(ALL)02/95]
1. With the hood open, locate the bubble level
vertical aim indicator. It is visible when
viewed from above and to the rear of the
headlamp.
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[SV40650(ALL)02/95]
2. With the vehicle on a level surface, use a
4mm wrench to turn the vertical aim
adjustment screw (outboard screw) located
on the back of the lamp assembly clockwise
or counterclockwise until the bubble in the
spirit level is centered when viewed from
directly above the bubble.
[SV40725(ALL)04/95]
3. Close the hood.
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[SV40750(ALL)02/95]
If the vehicle is on a downward or upward
slope of not more than1.2Ê, theVHAD's bubble
level can be used to correct for the effects of the
surface slope, provided that the slope is
accurately known.
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[SV40775(ALL)02/95]
Each graduation of the bubble level represents
0.19Ê ofdownward or upward slope. To correct
for the effects of a surface slope, turn the
vertical aim adjustment screw until the bubble is
centered at a position corresponding to the slope
of the surface.
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320 [SV40800(ALL)02/95]Each 0.1 inch difference in surface height
between the front and the rear wheels
corresponds to0.053Ê ofsurface slope; each0.19Ê
of surface slope corresponds to 0.36 inches
difference in surface height between the front
and rear wheels.
[SV40820(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[SV40830(ALL)04/95]
If you have the sedan, your vehicle has a
brakelamp mounted in the rear window, called a
high-mount brakelamp. The wagon has a
high-mount brakelamp on the outside. You may
need to remove this lamp to replace the
brakelamp bulb.
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Parts of the high-mount brakelamp (sedan)
[SV40835(ALL)11/94]
Sedan
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[SV40840(ALL)03/95]
To remove the brakelamp:
[SV40842(ALL)11/94]
1. Remove the package tray trim.
[SV40844(ALL)11/94]
2. Push the attachment toward the rear
window.
[SV40846(ALL)11/94]
3. Slide the brakelamp up and away from the
rear window to remove it from the tabs that
hold it down.
[SV40849(ALL)11/94]
4. Disconnect the bulbs.
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Emission Control System
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[SV41100(ALL)03/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emissions requirements.
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[SV41200(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
It is important for your safety and
the efficient operation of your
vehicle that the engine and exhaust
system operate properly. Exhaust
leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes,
particularly carbon monoxide, into
the passenger compartment. In
addition, malfunctions in the engine
or exhaust system can result in
excessive exhaust system
temperatures. Under extreme
conditions (for example, towing a
trailer up a steep hill on a very hot
day with a malfunctioning engine or
exhaust system), excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire and resulting in
personal injury.
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[SV41300(ALL)01/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emissions control parts continue to work
properly:
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet performed
according to the specified schedule.
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[SV41710(ALL)03/95]
The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet are
required because they are considered essential to
the life and performance of your vehicle and to
its emissions system.
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[SV41720(ALL)03/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine
Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or
Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance
replacements or for the service of components
affecting emissions control, such non-Ford parts
should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It
is the owner's responsibility to determine the
equivalency of such parts. Please consult your
warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV41800(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your
vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emissions system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, which can start a
fire.
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