Mercury 1997 Sable User manual

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 4

Controls and features 13

Seating and safety restraints 48

Starting and driving

Starting 76

Driving 81

Roadside emergencies 96

Servicing

Maintenance and care 114

Capacities and specifications 151

Reporting safety defects 162

Index 163

Contents

ICONS

Indicates a warning.

Read the following

section on Warnings

for a full explanation of

them.

Indicates that vehicle

information related to

recycling and other

environmental

concerns will follow.

We must all play our part in protecting the

environment. Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication

materials are significant steps towards this aim.

WARNINGS

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and

prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and

its equipment?

In this owner’s guide, answers to such questions are

contained in comments highlighted by the warning

triangle symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your

vehicle. Simply avoid driving too briskly during the

first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving. Vary speeds

frequently. This is necessary to give the moving

parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes

for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles).

From 1,600 km (1,000 miles) onwards you can

gradually increase the performance of your vehicle

up to the permitted maximum speeds.

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Introduction

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at

the time of printing. Ford may change the contents

without notice and without incurring obligation.

Introduction

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SEEK

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A/C

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A/C

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FUEL DOOR>

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON LOW

COOLANT THEFT

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120

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MPH km/h

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BRAKE

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CRUISE

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ABS

O/D

OFF REAR

LAMP

OUT

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FUEL RECOMMENDED

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Fuel gauge

(pg. 12)

Headlamp control

(pg. 13)

Engine coolant

temperature gauge

(pg. 11) Speedometer

(pg. 10)

Tachometer

(pg. 11)

Driver

air bag

(pg. 60)

Cruise

control*

(pg. 22)

Turn signal/wiper

washer control

(pg. 25)

Parking brake

release

(pg. 82)

Remote

trunk release*

(pg. 34)

Instrumentation

* if equipped

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BAL

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REW

EJECT

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TAPE SIDE

TAPE

R-DEF

TUNE

SEEK

SCAN

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A/C

MAX

A/C

VENT

VOL

PUSH-ON

FM 12

AMC

BL RF

Electronic sound system;

refer to Audio Guide

(pg. 21)

Climate

control

(pg. 14)

Gearshift

(floor-mounted shown)

(pg. 83)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES

Standard instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Turn signal

Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal

or the hazard lights are

turned on.

High beams

Illuminates when the

headlamp high beams

are on.

CRUISE

RPMx1000

FUEL DOOR>

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

40 50 60 70

100

110

80 100 120

140

160

180

P R N DD 1

MPH km/h

0122

00013

BRAKE

ABS

+–

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

THEFT

LOW

COOLANT O/D

OFF

FUEL DOOR>

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON THEFT

40 50 60 70 80

100

120

100

140

180

P R N D 2 1

MPH km/h

0000

00000

BRAKE

LOW

COOLANT

+–

110

CRUISE

RPMx1000

ABS

O/D

OFF

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FUEL RECOMMENDED

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Instrumentation

Safety belt

Illuminates when the

ignition is switched on

to remind you to fasten

your safety belts. For

more information, refer to Using the safety

restraints properly in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the

ignition switch is in the

ON or START position

and any door is open.

Service engine soon

This light illuminates

when the engine’s

Emission Control

System requires

service. It will also

illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON

position and the engine is off.

Low fuel

If the fuel gauge

reaches approximately

1/16th of a tank, this

lamp will illuminate.

The ignition must be turned on for this lamp to

illuminate.

Low coolant (if equipped)

This lamp will

illuminate when the

engine coolant inside

the reservoir is low.

This lamp will come on

when the ignition is first turned on, but then should

turn off. If the lamp stays on and a chime sounds,

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

LOW

COOLANT

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Instrumentation

you should check the coolant level inside the

reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see

Engine coolant in the index.

Anti-theft alarm light (if equipped)

This light is used when

you set the anti-theft

alarm system. See

Anti-theft system in

the index.

O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the

transaxle control

switch (TCS) has been

pushed. When the light

is on, the transaxle does not shift into overdrive. If

the light does not come on when the TCS is

depressed or if the light flashes when you are

driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is

turned on and the

engine is off. If the

light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs

to be serviced.

Cruise control (if equipped)

This light comes on

when the cruise control

ON button is pressed.

It turns off when the

cruise control OFF

button is pressed or when the ignition is turned to

the OFF position.

THEFT

O/D

OFF

ABS

CRUISE

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Instrumentation

Brake system warning

Extinguishes when the

parking brake is

released. Illumination

after releasing the

parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

Engine oil pressure

When the oil pressure

is below the normal

operating range, this

lamp will illuminate.

The engine oil level being too high or too low could

cause this lamp to illuminate. This lamp will come

on when the ignition is first turned on but then

should turn off. If the lamp stays on, continued

operation will cause severe engine damage.

Charging system

Briefly illuminates

when the ignition is

turned on and the

engine is off. The light

also illuminates when the battery is not charging

properly, requiring electrical system service.

Air bag readiness

Briefly illuminates

when the ignition is

turned on and the

engine is off. If the

light fails to illuminate, continue to flash or remains

on, have the system serviced immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is

off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

BRAKE

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Instrumentation

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the

OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Low coolant chime

Sounds when the engine coolant in the coolant

reservoir is low.

Safety belt warning chime

For information on the safety belt warning chime,

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning

chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Speedometer

Indicates the current

vehicle speed.

40 50 60 70

100

110

80 100 120

140

160

180

P R N DD 1

MPH km/h

0000

00000

40 50 60 70 80

100

120

100

140

180

P R N D 2 1

MPH km/h

0000

00000

110

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Instrumentation

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