1996 Mercury Sable service reset

68
*
[ST11000(ALL)03/95]
For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
*
[ST11100(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged (cheater) adapters. You
can be injured by an electrical shock
if you use an ungrounded
connection.
%
*
[ST11200(ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
*
[ST11300(ALL)04/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
*
[ST11400(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
[ST11500(ALL)03/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. If you have asedan, the switch is
on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk
liner. If you have awagon, it is behind the
service panel on the right side of the cargo area.
File:fcsts.ex
Update:Wed Dec 20 09:34:24 1995

70
*
[ST11800(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset
the switch or try to start your vehicle.
You could injure yourself or others.
Have all the passengers get out of
the vehicle and call the local fire
department or a towing service.
*
[ST11900(ALL)03/95]
If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
*
[ST11950(ALL)04/95]
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
*
[ST12000(ALL)03/95]
2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
*
[ST12050(ALL)01/95]
3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button on the fuel pump shut-off
switch down.
*
[ST12100(ALL)03/95]
4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
*
[ST12150(ALL)03/95]
5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
*
[ST12200(ALL)03/95]
6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
*
[ST12225(ALL)01/95]
Pushing
*
[ST12250(ALL)11/94]
Vehicles with automatic transaxles cannot be
started by pushing. Follow the directions under
If Your Vehicle Needs a Jump-Startin theRoadside
EmergenciesChapter.
File:fcsts.ex
Update:Wed Dec 20 09:34:24 1995

232
*
[RE15050(ALL)02/95]
If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
*
[RE15100(ALL)04/95]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
*
[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
*
[RE15250(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
%
*
[RE16400(ALL)03/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE16500(ALL)08/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center. Your
Sable should be towed from the front unless
conditions do not allow it. It is recommended
that your vehicle be towed with wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
File:fcres.ex
Update:Tue Aug 8 11:02:29 1995

327 %
*
[SV42405(ALL)03/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
*
[SV42410(ALL)03/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
*
[SV42420(ALL)03/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
*
[SV42430(ALL)04/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If any steps are interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
*
[SV42440(ALL)03/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
[SV42445(ALL)04/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
*
[SV42450(ALL)04/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
File:fcsvs.ex
Update:Wed Dec 20 09:36:55 1995