2002 Mercury Sable engine

A
Accessory delay ..........................45
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................90–91, 94
and child safety seats ..............92
description ..........................91, 94
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ................90, 93, 95
indicator light ...........................93
operation .......................90, 93, 95
passenger air bag .........90, 93, 95
side air bag ................................94
Air cleaner filter .......................180
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................159
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................111
Anti-theft system ........................69
arming the system ....................69
disarming a triggered system ..69
Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 17
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................174
fluid, checking ........................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
fluid, specification ..................185
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................116
Auxiliary power point .................44
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........183
B
Battery .......................................157
acid, treating emergencies .....157
jumping a disabled battery ....135maintenance-free ....................157
replacement, specifications ...180
servicing ..................................157
BeltMinder ...................................85
Brakes ........................................110
anti-lock ...................................111
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................111
fluid, checking and adding ....174
fluid, refill capacities ..............181
fluid, specifications .........183, 185
lubricant specifications ..183, 185
parking ....................................112
shift interlock ..........................113
Bulbs ............................................31
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....181
Cargo area shade ........................56
Cargo cover .................................55
Cargo net .....................................55
CD changer .................................19
CD-single premium ...............15, 17
Cell phone use ............................52
Cellular telephone (see your
Cellular Phone Guide) ................52
Certification Label ....................187
Changing a tire .........................131
Child safety restraints ................97
child safety belts ......................97
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..103
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ......................100, 103
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............144
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instrument panel ....................146
interior .............................146–147
interior trim ............................147
plastic parts ............................145
washing ....................................143
waxing .....................................143
wheels ......................................144
wiper blades ............................146
Compass, electronic ..............45–46
calibration .................................47
set zone adjustment .................46
Console ........................................51
Controls
power seat .................................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............159
refill capacities ................163, 181
specifications ..................183, 185
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................48
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................148
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................174
engine oil .................................154
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........183
Driving under special
conditions ..................................117
through water .........................118E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................135
Emission control system ..........171
Engine ........................................185
cleaning ...................................144
coolant .....................................159
idle speed control ...................157
lubrication specifications ......183,
185
refill capacities ........................181
service points ..................151–152
starting after a collision .........124
Engine block heater .................110
Engine oil ..................................154
checking and adding ..............154
dipstick ....................................154
filter, specifications ........156, 180
recommendations ...................156
refill capacities ........................181
specifications ..................183, 185
Exhaust fumes ..........................110
F
Floor mats ...................................54
Fluid capacities .........................181
Foglamps .....................................26
Fuel ............................................164
calculating fuel economy .......168
cap ...........................................166
capacity ...................................181
choosing the right fuel ...........167
detergent in fuel .....................168
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................164, 166, 169
filter, specifications ........168, 180
fuel pump shut-off switch .....124
improving fuel economy ........168
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................29
Liftgate ........................................54
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........111
speed control ............................51
Load limits .................................118
GAWR ......................................118
GVWR ......................................118
trailer towing ..........................118
Locks
childproof ..................................58
doors ..........................................58
Lubricant specifications ...183, 185
Lumbar support, seats ...............72
M
Mirrors .........................................44
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................45
heated ........................................48
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Moon roof ....................................51
Motorcraft parts ................168, 180
O
Octane rating ............................167
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................154
Overdrive ...................................114
P
Parking brake ............................112
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....180
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................48Power adjustable foot pedals .....48
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................129
Power door locks ........................58
Power point .................................44
Power steering ..........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....173
fluid, refill capacity ................181
fluid, specifications .........183, 185
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................15, 17
Rear window defroster ...............25
Relays ................................125, 131
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................62
locking/unlocking doors ...........58
opening the trunk .....................61
Roof rack .....................................57
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................75, 77–80, 82
Safety restraints ..............75, 77–83
belt minder ...............................85
cleaning the safety belts ..........89
extension assembly ..................88
for adults .............................78–80
for children .........................96–97
lap belt ......................................82
warning light and chime ....84–85
Safety seats for children ............99
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............75
Seats ............................................71
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