Mercury 1996 Sable User manual

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Table of Contents

Introductory Information ............................... 1

Safety Restraints .............................................. 9

Starting Your Sable ....................................... 61

Warning Lights and Gauges ....................... 73

Instrument Panel Controls .......................... 91

Steering Column Controls ........................ 115

Features .......................................................... 125

Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 169

Driving Your Sable ..................................... 191

Roadside Emergencies ................................ 217

Customer Assistance ................................... 235

Reporting Safety Defects ...................... 243

Accessories .................................................... 247

Servicing Your Sable .................................. 255

Quick Index .................................................. 335

Index ............................................................... 347

Service Station Information ...................... 364

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Introductory Information

*[IN00300(ALL)04/95] Ford’s Commitment to You

*[IN00400(ALL)04/95] At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the

continuous commitment to achieve the best

result possible. It is dedication to learning what

you want, determination to develop the right

concept, and execution of that concept with care,

precision, and attention to detail. In short,

excellence means being the standard by which

others are judged.

*[IN00500(ALL)04/95] Our Guiding Principles

*[IN00600(ALL)04/95] ❑Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the

quality of our products and services must be

our number one priority.

*[IN00700(ALL)04/95] ❑You are the focus of everything we do. Our

work must be done with you in mind,

providing better products and services than

our competition.

*[IN00750(ALL)04/95] ❑Continuous improvement is essential to our

success. We must strive for excellence in

everything we do: in our products — in their

safety and value — and in our services, our

human relations, our competitiveness, and

our profitability.

*[IN00800(ALL)04/95] ❑Employee involvement is our way of life.

We are a team. We must treat one another

with trust and respect.

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*[IN00900(ALL)04/95] ❑Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

must maintain mutually beneficial

relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our

other business associates.

*[IN01000(ALL)04/95] ❑Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct

worldwide must be pursued in a manner that

is socially responsible and commands respect

for its integrity and for its positive

contributions to society.

*[IN01100(ALL)04/95] Things to Know About Using

This Guide

*[IN01200(ALL)04/95] Congratulations on the purchase of your new

vehicle. This guide has information about the

equipment and the options for your new vehicle.

You may not have bought all of the options

available to you. If you do not know which

information applies to your vehicle, talk to your

dealer.

*[IN01300(ALL)04/95] This guide describes equipment and gives

specifications for equipment that was in effect

when this guide was approved for printing. Ford

may discontinue models or change specifications

or design without any notice and without

incurring obligation.

*[IN01400(ALL)04/95] As you read through your owner guide,

carefully read all Warnings because they tell you

how to avoid endangering yourself, your

passengers, and other people.

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*[IN01500(ALL)04/95] Finding Information in This Guide

*[IN01600(ALL)04/95] After you have read this guide once, you will

probably return to it when you have a specific

question or need additional information. To help

you find specific information quickly, you can

use the Quick Index or the Index.

*[IN01700(ALL)04/95] The Quick Index at the end of the book

provides a page number following each item

which indicates where detailed information can

be found.

*[IN01900(ALL)04/95] To use the Index, turn to the back of the book

and search in the alphabetical listing for the

word that best describes the information you

need. If the word you chose is not listed, think

of other related words and look them up. We

have designed the Index so that you can find

information under a technical term.

%*[IN02000(ALL)04/95] Canadian Owners — French Version

*[IN02100(ALL)04/95] French Owner Guides can be obtained from your

dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of

Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box

1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.

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*[IN02400(ALL)04/95] Your Maintenance Schedule and

Record Booklet

*[IN02500(ALL)03/95] The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists

the services that are most important for keeping

your vehicle in good condition. A record log is

also provided to help you keep track of all

services performed.

%*[IN02600(ALL)01/95] About the Warranties

*[IN02700(ALL)04/95] Your vehicle is covered by three types of

warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty,Extended

Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions

Warranties.

%*[IN03100(ALL)03/95] Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully

to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and

your basic rights and responsibilities.

*[IN03300(ALL)03/95] If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you

can get a new one free of charge. Contact any

Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the

addresses and phone numbers on the first page

of this owner guide.

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%*[IN04000(ALL)01/95] Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan

*[IN04100(ALL)01/94] If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can

buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your

vehicle. This optional contract provides service

protection for a longer period of time than the

basic warranty that comes with your vehicle.

*[IN04200(ALL)01/95] You do not have to buy this option when you

buy your vehicle. However, your option to

purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs

out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your

dealer for more details about the Ford Extended

Service Plan.

*[IN04250(ALL)01/95] If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not

take advantage of the Ford Extended Service

Plan at the time of purchase, you may still be

eligible. See your dealer for the details.

%*[IN06000(ALL)01/95] Breaking Your Vehicle In

*[IN06100(ALL)03/95] Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or

break-in period during the first 1,000 miles

(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in

period, you need to pay careful attention to how

you drive your vehicle.

%*[IN06300(ALL)01/95] ❑Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle

has new brake linings, you should take these

steps:

*[IN06400(ALL)01/95] — Watch traffic carefully so that you can

anticipate when to stop.

*[IN06500(ALL)01/95] — Begin braking well in advance.

*[IN06600(ALL)01/95] — Apply the brakes gradually.

*[IN06700(ALL)01/95] The break-in period for new brake linings

lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or

1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.

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%*[IN06800(ALL)01/95] ❑Use only the type of engine oil that Ford

recommends. See Engine oil recommendations

in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”

oils.

[IN06810(ALL)04/95] Safety Labels

[IN06820(ALL)04/95] There are labels, decals and tags on your vehicle

to alert you about possible hazards. The signal

word on the label tells you the degree of hazard

and is used in the following ways:

[IN06830(ALL)04/95] ❑DANGER: Used to indicate the presence of a

hazard which will cause severe personal

injury or death if the warning is ignored.

[IN06840(ALL)04/95] ❑WARNING: Used to indicate the presence of

a hazard which can cause severe personal

injury or death if the warning is ignored.

[IN06850(ALL)04/95] ❑CAUTION: Used to indicate the presence of a

hazard which will or can cause minor

personal injury or property damage if the

warning is ignored.

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%*[IN06900(ALL)04/95] Cleaning the Outside of Your

Vehicle

*[IN07001(ALL)04/95] Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage

the paint, especially in hot weather. Wash your

vehicle as often as necessary to keep it clean.

*[IN07101(ALL)04/95] Take similar precautions if your vehicle is

exposed to chemical industrial fallout.

*[IN07201(ALL)08/95] Paint damage resulting from fallout is not

related to a defect in paint materials or

workmanship and therefore is not covered by

warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual

improvement in customer satisfaction is a high

priority. For this reason, Ford has authorized its

dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner, the

surfaces of new vehicles damaged by

environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000

miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes

first. Customers may be required to bring their

vehicle in for inspection by a Ford

representative.

%*[IN07301(ALL)04/95] Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle

[IN07401(ALL)03/95] Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the

underside, with a cleaner made for washing cars.

If your vehicle has clear-coat, make sure that the

cleaner is recommended for clear-coat.

*[IN07501(ALL)04/95] DO NOT:

*[IN07601(ALL)04/95] ❑Wash your vehicle with hot water

*[IN07701(ALL)04/95] ❑Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct

sunlight

*[IN07801(ALL)04/95] ❑Wash your vehicle while the body is hot

*[IN07901(ALL)04/95] Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits

and protect the finish.

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