1996 Mercury Sable seats

148 %
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[FV21900(ALL)02/95]
Power Seats (If equipped)
[FV22000(ALL)02/95]
If your vehicle has power seats, you can adjust
the driver's seat in several directions. You can
raise or lower the whole front seat, move the
seat forward or backward and tilt the front and
back of the seat up or down. If your vehicle is
equipped with power lumbar support, the
lumbar switch also lets you inflate a pad on the
seatback.
[FV22200(ALL)02/95]
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The seat controls on the driver's seat
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Inflating the lumbar support (If equipped)
[FV22950(ALL)04/89]
To inflate the pads, press and hold the front of
the switch. To deflate the pads, press and hold
the back of the switch.
[FV23000(ALL)11/94]
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The seat controls for the lumbar support on the driver's
seat
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[FV23100(ALL)11/94]
Using the Split-Folding Rear Seat
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[FV23125(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding rear
seats. One or both rear seatbacks can be folded
down to provide additional cargo space.
[FV23150(ALL)04/95]
Detach the shoulder belt from the lap belt in the
center rear seating position before folding down
the passenger side of the rear seat.
[FV23175(ALL)11/94]
To lower the rear seatback from inside the
vehicle:
[FV23225(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback.
[FV23250(ALL)02/95]
2. Grasp the pull tab and fold the seatback
forward until it rests on the cushion.
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To lower the rear seatback from the trunk:
[FV23390(ALL)11/94]
1. Move the release lever on the back of the
rear seatback to the OPEN position.
[FV23420(ALL)11/94]
2. Fold the seatback forward.
[FV23421(ALL)04/95]
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The seatback release lever in the trunk
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[FV23422(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Seats
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[FV23424(ALL)04/95]
Leather and vinyl
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[FV23426(ALL)04/95]
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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[FV23429(ALL)04/95]
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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The Second Seats
[FV40100(ALL)11/94]
Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding
second seats. One or both second seatbacks can
be folded down to provide additional cargo
space.
[FV40200(ALL)02/95]
To lower the seatback:
[FV40300(ALL)02/95]
1. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback.
[FV40400(ALL)02/95]
2. Fold the seatback forward until it rests on
the cushion.
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[FV40500(ALL)11/94]
To raise the seatback:
[FV40700(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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[FV40750(ALL)11/94]
2. Make sure the seatback is locked in position
by pushing forward and backward on it.
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[FV40775(ALL)11/94]
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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Index 349
Brake-shift interlock.........192, 197
Break-in period.............. 5
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps.............. 315
high-mount brakelamp........ 320
specifications............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 243
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 244
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 329
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Cargo cover.............. 162
Cargo net............... 162
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Catalytic converter........... 324
CD player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 181
Changing a tire............. 221
Charging system warning light....... 76
Childproof locks............ 125
Child safety restraints........... 32
child safety belts............ 59
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in front seat.............. 37
in rear outboard seat.......... 37
Chime
headlamps on............. 79
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 75
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 59
CD player and discs......... 186
chrome and aluminum parts....... 8
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Index 355
I
Idle
relearning.............. 282
speed................. 66
Ignition
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 34
Instrument cluster........... 73,86
standard................ 73
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..... 110
location of components......... 92
Interval wipers............. 117
J
Jack, positioning............ 226
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 219
disconnecting cables.......... 221
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 130
programming entry code....... 129
Keys
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 62
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 323
daytime running light system..... 107
dome lamps............. 111
flashing the lamps.......... 116
hazard flashers............ 118
headlamps.............. 106
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358 Index
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 149
mirrors................ 153
moon roof.............. 143
seats................. 148
windows............... 141
Power steering
dipstick............... 301
driving with power steering...... 202
fluid, checking and adding....... 301
fluid, refill capacity.......... 329
fluid, specifications.......... 331
servicing............... 202
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 172
Rear window
defroster............... 104
washer................ 105
washer reservoir........... 284
Refill capacities for fluids........ 329
Relays................. 304
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the
anti-theft system.......... 135
locking/unlocking doors........ 134
panic alarm.............. 135
replacement/additional transmitters . . . 137
replacing the batteries......... 136
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult.................. 9
child.................. 32
head................. 145
infant................. 32
Roadside assistance........... 235
Roadside emergencies.......... 217
Roof rack................ 163
Rotating the tires............ 291
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Index 359
S
Safe driving tips............ 207
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 215
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 209
Safety defects, reporting......... 243
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 268
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...... 14,20
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
center front lap belt........... 20
extension assembly........... 21
for children.............. 32
for infants............... 32
for pregnant women.......... 10
maintenance.............. 22
replacement.............. 22
warning light and chime........ 75
Safety seats for children
and air bags.............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor).... 13
in rear outboard............ 37
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual....... 146
adjusting the seats, power....... 148
child safety seats............ 34
cleaning upholstery.......... 151
head restraints............ 145
lumbar support............ 149
split-folding rear seat.......149, 165
Service concerns............ 237
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 256
servicing when you tow........ 216
Shift-lock system..........192, 197
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....193, 198
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