Mercury Sable 2000 User manual

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 16

Seating and safety restraints 73

Starting and driving

Starting 107

Driving 112

Roadside emergencies 129

Servicing

Maintenance and care 147

Capacities and specifications 204

Customer assistance 211

Reporting safety defects 223

Index 224

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Contents

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Engine exhaust, some if its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the

following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related

to recycling and other

environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the

authorized disposal of waste

cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards

protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child

safety restraints. Refer to Seating

and safety restraints for more

information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide

contains information on this subject.

Please refer to the Index to locate

the appropriate section which will

provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal

injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its

equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. 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.

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

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Tether

Anchorage

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based Traction Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

Power Windows

Front/Rear Power Window Lockout

Introduction

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant Engine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter Jack

Introduction

OFF

+–

100

120

60 140

180

P R N D 2 1

MPH km/h

000000

0000

FUEL DOOR >

THEFT

LOW

COOLANT

Parking brake

release

(pg. 114)

Headlamp

control

(pg. 16)

Panel dimmer

(pg. 17)

Driver air bag

(pg. 93)

Trunk release —

sedan only

(pg. 56)

Rear window wiper and

washer — wagon only*

(pg. 47)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 46)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

VOL

PUSH ON

EJ TAPE

BASS

TREB

BAL

FADE

SCAN

REW FF

COMP

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

SHUFFLE

SIDE 1-2

SEEK

TUNE

DISC 1-6 1 234 56

SET+

RES

CST-

BRAKE

CRUISE

RPMx1000

ABS

Climate control

system

(pg. 18)

Gearshift

(pg. 117)

Electronic sound system

(pg. 28)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 28)

Speed control

(pg. 43)

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right

turn signal or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or both of the

indicators stay on continuously or

flash faster, check for a burned-out

turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care

chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to ON. It also

illuminates when the Traction

Controlysystem begins applying

and releasing the brakes and

adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will

be lit for the duration of the Traction Controlyevent.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

BRAKE

+–

CRUISE

RPMx1000

ABS

100

120

60 140

180

P R N D D 1

MPH km/h

000000

0000

FUEL DOOR >

THEFT

LOW

COOLANT

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Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to remind you to fasten your safety

belts. For more information, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints

chapter.

Door ajar

Illuminates when the ignition is in

the ON or START position and any

door is open.

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a

computer that monitors the engine’s

emission control system. This

system is commonly known as the

On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet

government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the

service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to

the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is

started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be

malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern

being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require

towing.

What you should do if the light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate.

Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run

poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

Instrumentation

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely

tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank

with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly

installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles

without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the

light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine

startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle

service is required.

If the light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.

You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and

deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a

low fuel condition indicated on the

fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in

this chapter for more information).

When refueling, after the light

comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the

advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must

be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also

illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON

position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

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

LOW

COOLANT

Instrumentation

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