1996 Mercury Sable brake

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 351
Doors
door ajar warning light......... 79
lubricant specifications........ 331
Driving under special conditions
heavy load.............. 209
high speed.............. 290
high water.............. 209
slippery roads............ 207
towing a trailer............ 212
E
Electrical system
fuses................ 304
operating when the engine is off..... 61
relays................ 304
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 61
radio reception............ 176
tuning the radio........... 172
warranty and service information . . . 190
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 172
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 235
battery acid spills........... 218
jump-starting............. 217
towing................ 232
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 205
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 324
emissions warranty.......... 325
Engine
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 68
service points............ 260
starting................ 64
starting after a collision......... 68
storing your vehicle.......... 333
Engine block heater............ 67
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
definition............... 209
location............... 209
H
Hazard flashers............. 118
Headlamps
aiming................ 317
autolamp system........... 108
bulb specification........... 323
checking alignment.......... 314
daytime running lights........ 107
flashing............... 116
high beam.............. 115
replacing bulbs............ 315
turning on and off.......... 106
warning chime............. 79
Head restraints............. 145
Heated mirrors............. 104
Heating
electronic automatic temperature control
system................ 95
manual heating and air conditioning
system................ 93
High beams
indicator light............. 78
operation............... 107
High-mount brakelamp, replacing
the bulb............... 320
Hitch.................. 214
Hood
latch location............. 258
lubrication specifications........ 331
release lever............. 258
Horn.................. 119
Hoses, checking............. 277
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356 Index
Lamps (continued)
high beams.............. 115
illuminated mirrors.......... 155
interior lamps............. 110
map lamps.............. 111
trailer................ 216
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 79
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 83
anti-theft................ 90
brake................. 75
charging system............. 76
door ajar................ 79
engine oil pressure........... 77
high beam............... 78
lamp out................ 89
low fuel................ 89
low washer fluid............ 88
oil pressure............... 77
overdrive off.............. 90
safety belt............... 75
service engine soon........... 80
speed control.............. 83
turn signal indicator........... 82
Load limits
GAWR................ 209
GVWR................ 209
trailer towing............. 212
Lubricant specifications......... 331
Luggage rack.............. 163
Lug nuts
anti-theft............... 230
standard............... 227
tightening sequence.......... 228
Lumbar support pad........... 149
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M
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 255
Master cylinder, brakes......... 299
Methanol in fuel............ 267
MicronHair filter............ 286
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 270
Mirrors
dual electric remote control...... 153
heated................ 104
vanity mirror, illuminated....... 155
Moon roof............... 143
Motorcraft parts............. 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 243
O
Octane rating.............. 265
Odometer
description............... 85
trip odometer............. 86
Oil filter................ 330
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 273
Oil viscosity.............. 273
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 327
Overdrive.............194, 200
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system............. 135
Parking brake
operation.............. 205
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 330
PCV valve, specifications........ 330
Phone, cellular............. 158
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 309
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Index 361
Sun visor................ 154
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 79
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 23
T
Tachometer................ 86
Tell Your Technician booklet....... 236
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 93
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 46
Tilt steering wheel........... 120
Tires
changing............... 221
checking the pressure......... 289
replacing............... 292
rotating............... 291
storing your vehicle.......... 334
tire grades.............. 293
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 212
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck . . 232
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 212
safety chains............. 215
trailer brakes............. 215
trailer lamps............. 216
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 297
fluid, refill capacities......... 329
lubricant specifications........ 331
Trip odometer.............. 86
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 326
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 82
lever................ 115
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