1996 Mercury Sable tow bar

163 [FV38900(ALL)04/95]
2. Pull the end of the cover toward you and
hook it into the rear molded pockets in the
side trim panels in the rear, inserting the
right side first.
[FV39000(ALL)04/95]
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The cargo cover
[FV39200(ALL)11/94]
Luggage Rack
[FV39300(ALL)02/95]
You can move the rear luggage crossbar on top
of the vehicle to fit the item you need to carry.
The front crossbar does not move.
[FV39400(ALL)10/90]
To adjust the luggage rack:
[FV39500(ALL)02/95]
1. Load your luggage close to the front
crossbar. Do not carry more than 100 pounds
(45 kg) or cause the vehicle to exceed the
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which
is shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
[FV39600(ALL)02/95]
2. Loosen the adjusting levers on the rear
crossbar by pushing them toward the center
of the vehicle.
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164 [FV39700(ALL)10/90]3. Slide the rear crossbar forward to hold your
luggage securely in place.
[FV39800(ALL)02/95]
4. Clamp the adjusting levers again by pulling
them toward the outside of the vehicle.
[FV39825(ALL)00/95]
Make sure that the rear crossbar pins are locked
in slots by pulling forward and back on each of
the outside supports. If the crossbar slides, push
or pull until you hear it click and feel it lock
into position.
[FV39850(ALL)02/95]
5. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to
3/8"), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie
down loops provided. There are three loops
on each outside rail and one at each end of
the cross bars.
[FV39875(ALL)02/95]
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The adjusting levers for the luggage rack
[FV39900(ALL)11/94]
Leave the rear crossbar in its original back
position when you are not using it to hold
luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and
improve fuel economy.
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*
[RE18000(ALL)03/95]
Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle
*
[RE18100(ALL)03/95]
At times, you may want to tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle, such as a recreational
vehicle, a car, or a truck.
*
[RE18200(ALL)03/95]
Before you have your vehicle towed:
*
[RE18300(ALL)03/95]
q
Release the parking brake.
*
[RE18400(ALL)03/95]
q
Move the gearshift to N (Neutral).
[RE18500(ALL)01/95]
q
Turn the key in the ignition to OFF.
*
[RE18600(ALL)03/95]
q
Unlock the steering wheel.
[RE18700(ALL)01/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than
35 mph (56 km/h) or for a distance greater than
50 miles (80 km), unless the drive wheels are
placed on dollies.
*
[RE19000(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to
the bumper when you tow your
vehicle. You could damage the
bumper and cause an accident.
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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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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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