1996 Mercury Sable engine

88 [LG14750(ALL)03/95]Low Coolant Light and Chime
(If equipped)
[LG14850(ALL)04/95]
This light indicates that the level of the engine
coolant is low inside the coolant reservoir.
[LG14950(ALL)04/95]
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Low coolant light
[LG15000(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on for a few seconds when
your ignition key is turned to the ON position,
but should turn off when the engine starts. If the
coolant is low, the light will come on and a
single chime will sound. If this light stays on,
check the level of coolant inside the recovery
bottle. For instructions on adding coolant
mixture, seeEngine coolantin the Index.
[LG15150(ALL)03/95]
Low Washer Fluid Light (If equipped)
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[LG15250(ALL)02/95]
This light comes on if the reservoir is less than a
quarter full when you turn on the windshield
washers.
[LG15350(ALL)04/95]
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Low washer fluid light
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99 [IP06025(ALL)03/95]
When in AUTO and weather conditions require
heat, air will be sent to the floor. But a feature is
included in your EATC to prevent blowing cold
air to the floor if the engine coolant is not warm
enough to allow heating. The EATC will direct
the airflow to the windshield at low fan speed.
In 3-1/2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start
to increase and the airflow will change to the
floor area.
[IP06100(ALL)03/95]
When in AUTO and weather conditions require
cooling, the EATC will use outside air or
recirculated air, depending on the temperature
that is selected.
[IP06125(ALL)04/95]
If unusual conditions exist (i.e., window fogging,
etc.), the six manual override buttons allow you
to select special air discharge locations. The fan
speed button allows you to adjust the fan speed
to suit your needs.
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[IP06225(ALL)03/95]
Temperature selection
[IP06325(ALL)04/95]
The TEMP button at the upper left of the
Control is for temperature selection. The
aside
of the TEMP button will increase the set
temperature and the
bside of the TEMP button
will lower the set temperature. Pressing the
button and releasing it will change the set
temperature one degree. Holding either side of
the button in will rapidly change the
temperature setting in one degree increments to
either65ÊF (18ÊC) or 85ÊF (29ÊC).Then, the set
temperature will jump 5ÊF(3ÊC) andstop at
either60ÊF (16ÊC)which is maximum cooling or
90ÊF (32ÊC)which is maximum heating.
[IP06525(ALL)02/95]
The average temperature range used is between
68ÊF (20ÊC) and 78ÊF (26ÊC).Changing the
temperature setting by several degrees outside
this range or overriding to 60Ê or90ÊF (16Ê or
32ÊC) asdescribed above will not speed up the
heating or cooling process.
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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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[SC06210(ALL)01/95]
Tilt Steering
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[SC06400(ALL)04/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering
column/wheel when the vehicle is
moving. You could lose control of the
vehicle and injure someone.
[SC06650(ALL)11/94]
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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[SC06800(ALL)04/95]
To change the position of the steering
column/wheel, pull the release lever on the
column toward you. Tip the steering wheel to
the desired position. Release the lever to lock the
steering wheel in place.
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[SC07400(ALL)03/91]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[SC07500(ALL)03/95]
If your vehicle has speed control, you can
automatically maintain a constant speed at or
above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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[SC07550(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using
the speed control. This will cause the
engine to overspeed.
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[SC07600(ALL)04/95]
Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
approved may cause the speed control to
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191
Driving Your Sable
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[DR00300(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle will have one of the following
types of transaxles:
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[DR00500(ALL)11/94]
q
an automatic overdrive transaxle, or
[DR00510(ALL)02/95]
q
an automatic overdrive transaxle with
Overdrive Off (O/D OFF) switch
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[DR00700(ALL)11/94]
If you are not sure which transaxle your vehicle
has, talk to your dealer.
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[DR00800(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
[DR03510(ALL)04/95]Driving with an Automatic
Overdrive Transaxle (Column
Gearshift without O/D OFF
Switch)
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[DR03600(ALL)04/95]
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides
fully automatic operation in eitherj
(Overdrive) or D (Drive). Driving with the shift
selector inj(Overdrive) gives the best fuel
economy for normal driving conditions. For
manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift
manually.
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[DR03800(ALL)01/95]
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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[DR04001(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while
you move the gearshift from position
to position. If you do not hold the
brake pedal down, your vehicle may
move unexpectedly and injure
someone.
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[DR04050(ALL)03/95]
To operate:
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[DR04101(ALL)01/95]
1. Start the engine.
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[DR04150(ALL)01/95]
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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[DR04201(ALL)01/95]
3. Move the gearshift lever out of P (Park).
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[DR04250(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift
Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the
gearshift from being moved from the P (Park)
position until the brake pedal is depressed. This
feature is active when the ignition is in the ON
position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be
moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR04300(ALL)01/95]
1. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition
key.
[DR04350(ALL)11/94]
2. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise
to the first position (OFF).
[DR04400(ALL)11/94]
3. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift
lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR05100(ALL)01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR05200(ALL)02/95]
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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[DR05250(ALL)01/95]
N (Neutral)
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[DR05275(ALL)01/95]
With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position,
the vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.
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[DR05300(ALL)01/95]
Driving
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[DR05400(ALL)04/95]
When to usej(Overdrive)
[DR05500(ALL)04/95]
j(Overdrive) is the usual driving position for
an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the
same way D (Drive) works, automatically
upshifting or downshifting as the vehicle speeds
or slows.
[DR05600(ALL)04/95]
However,j(Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth
gear Ð an overdrive gear Ð when your vehicle
cruises at a consistent speed for any length of
time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel
economy when you travel at cruising speeds.
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[DR05800(ALL)03/93]
When to use D (Drive)
[DR06000(ALL)04/95]
D (Drive) eliminates the excessive shifting
between third and fourth gears that your vehicle
sometimes does when you are traveling through
hilly terrain inj(Overdrive). It also provides
more engine braking thanj(Overdrive) for
descending hills or city driving.
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[DR06100(ALL)04/95]
When to use 1 (First)
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[DR06200(ALL)11/94]
Use 1 (First) when added engine braking is
desired when descending steep hills.
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[DR06220(ALL)11/94]
The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper
gear to ascend any grade without any need to
shift to 1 (First).
[DR06300(ALL)04/95]
Do not go faster than 38 mph (61 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to D (Drive)
or from 1 (First) toj(Overdrive) at any speed.
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[DR06400(ALL)01/95]
P (Park)
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[DR06500(ALL)11/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
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[DR06600(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
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[DR06625(ALL)03/95]
Always turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Do
not leave your vehicle unattended
while the engine is running.
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[DR06650(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
[DR06700(ALL)11/94]
You can tell a column-mounted gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot move
it without pulling it toward you and rotating it
downward.
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