1999 Mercury Sable lock

Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full and mini)
Hood deflectors
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rallye bars
Rear air deflectors
Rear decklid spoilers
Side window air deflectors
Spare tire lock
Step bumpers
Step/sill plates
Tailgate covers
Tailgate lock
Tailgate protector
Tonneau covers
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the
Safety compliance certification label). Consult
your dealer for specific weight information.
Customer assistance
201

Accessory delay ........ 49
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 83
and child
safety seats ............. 85
description .............. 84
disposal .................... 88
indicator light ......... 87
passenger air bag ... 86
Air conditioning
automatic
temperature control
system . 22,23,24,25,27
Anti-theft system . 60,67
arming the system .. 60
disarming a triggered
system ..................... 62
Automatic transaxle. 105
driving
with .......... 107,108,109
Brakes ...................... 101
anti-lock .......... 101,102
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ......... 102
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 141
shift interlock ........ 105
Break-in period ........ 2,3
Cargo area shade ...... 55
Cargo cover ............... 55
Cargo net ................... 54
CD changer. 37,38,39,40
Cellular telephone
(see your Cellular
Phone Guide) ............ 52
Child safety seats
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 94
in rear seat ......... 92,94
tether anchorage
hardware ................. 95
Cleaning
your vehicle
.............. 175
engine
compartment ......... 176
exterior .................. 176
exterior lamps ....... 178
interior ................... 179
plastic parts .......... 178
washing .................. 175
waxing ................... 176
wheels .................... 176
wiper blades .......... 178
Console ...................... 52
Controls
power seat ............... 71
Coolant .................... 145
checking
and adding ............ 143
refill capacities ...... 145
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories
for your
vehicle ..... 198,199,200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 190
Getting assistance
outside the
U.S. and Canada ... 197
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 189
Getting the service
you need ........ 191,192
Ordering additional
owner's literature . 203
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 193
194,195,196
Defrost
rear window ............ 18
Doors
central unlocking .... 50
Index
205

Emission
control system ......... 166
Engine
coolant ................... 143
idle speed control . 149
service points . 137,138
starting after a
collision ................. 118
Engine block heater . 99
Engine oil
checking
and adding ............ 140
dipstick .................. 138
specifications . 138,140
Exhaust fumes .......... 99
Floor mats ................. 52
Fuel
choosing
the right fuel ......... 160
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 166
detergent in fuel ... 161
filling your vehicle
with fuel ......... 157,159
quality .................... 161
running out of fuel 162
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 157
Fuses ................. 119,120
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ................. 162
163,164,165
Gauges ....................... 12
engine coolant
temperature gauge . 14
fuel gauge ................ 15
odometer ................. 14
speedometer ........... 12
tachometer .............. 13
trip odometer .......... 14Hazard flashers ....... 118
Head restraints ......... 70
Headlamps
aiming ............. 173,174
bulb specifications. 172
high beam ............ 6,16
Heating ...................... 18
heating and air
conditioning
system ........... 18,19,21
Hood ........................ 136
Ignition ..................... 184
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 168
Instrument panel ........ 6
cleaning ................. 178
Keyless entry system
autolock ................... 65
keypad ..................... 62
locking and
unlocking doors ...... 64
programming entry
code .................... 63,64
Keys
positions of the
ignition .................... 40
Lamps
autolamp system ..... 17
daytime
running light ........... 16
headlamps ............... 16
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 17
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 17
interior lamps .. 47,172
replacing
bulbs ........ 169,171,172
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 45
Liftgate ...................... 57
remote release ........ 53
Index
206

Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 6
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ........................ 9
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 10
charging system ...... 10
cruise indicator ....... 10
door ajar .................... 7
low coolant ................ 9
low fuel ...................... 8
oil pressure ............. 10
safety belt ................. 7
service engine soon .. 7
speed control .......... 44
turn signal indicator . 6
Locks
childproof ................ 51
Lumbar support,
seats ...................... 72,73
Mirrors ....................... 48
heated ...................... 51
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 50
Moon roof .................. 48
Motorcraft parts ...... 162
Octane rating .......... 161
Overdrive ................. 106
Parking brake .......... 103
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 123
Power door locks ...... 50
Power steering ........ 104
fluid, checking and
adding ............. 146,147
Radio ................ 29,30,31
32,33,34,35,36
Relays ............... 119,125
Remote entry
system ................... 56,58
illuminated entry .... 58locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 57
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 59
replacing the
batteries .................. 59
Roof rack ................. 117
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .. 187
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 204
Safety restraints ........ 80
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 83,179
extension
assembly .................. 82
for children ........ 88,89
lap belt ............... 78,79
warning light and
chime ....................... 82
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ............. 74,75
76,77,78
Seats .......................... 70
child safety seats .... 90
cleaning ................. 179
Servicing your
vehicle ............... 135,136
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 180
Specification chart,
lubricants ................. 183
Speed control ............ 41
Starting your
vehicle .............. 96,97,98
jump
starting .... 129,130,132
preparing to start
your vehicle ....... 66,68
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 46
Tires ........... 153,154,155
Index
207