2004 Mercury Sable rear view mirror

POWER WINDOWS
When closing the power
windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and
ensure that children and/or pets
are not in the proximity of the
window openings.
Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window.
One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right
side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will automatically
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change from the normal, clear state to the darkened, non-glare state
when bright light (glare) reaches the mirror from behind the vehicle at
night.
Do not block the sensor (1) on the either side of the mirror since this
will impair proper mirror performance (i.e. hangtags, parking stickers,
aftermarket window-tint etc.).
Use the control located on the
mirror to turn the auto-dimming
feature OFF or return it to AUTO. A
LED (2) will light when the mirror
is in AUTO mode. When the
auto-dimming feature is OFF the
mirror will remain in the normal.
clear state.
When the mirror is in AUTO mode it will automatically return to the
normal, clear state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse). This is
to ensure a clear view when backing up.
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. SelectLto adjust the left mirror
orRto adjust the right mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
Heated outside mirrors
(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause
damage to the glass and mirrors.
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Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................182
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................30
J
Jack ............................................157
positioning ...............................157
storage .....................................157
Jump-starting your vehicle ......162
K
Keyless entry system .................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........128
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................34
daytime running light ...............29
fog lamps ...................................29
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........30
instrument panel, dimming .....30
interior lamps .....................32–35
replacing
bulbs ..................34, 36, 38–41, 43
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Liftgate ........................................68
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........133
Load limits .................................140Locks
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...231, 233
Luggage rack ...............................71
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............62
system check button ................63
warning messages .....................63
Mirrors ...................................47–48
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................48
heated ........................................49
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................53
Motorcraft parts ................206, 229
O
Octane rating ............................204
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................190
Overdrive ...................................137
P
Parking brake ............................134
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....229
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................50
Power adjustable foot pedals .....50
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................154
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