Mercury Sable 2001 User manual

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Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 17

Seating and safety restraints 77

Starting and driving

Starting 113

Driving 118

Roadside emergencies 135

Servicing

Maintenance and care 153

Capacities and specifications 210

Customer assistance 217

Reporting safety defects 230

Index 231

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Contents

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and 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

recommended 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.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper

Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L

Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a

detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to

the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

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

Check fuel cap

Introduction

Headlamp

control

(pg. 17)

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 18)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

Driver air bag

(pg. 96)

Turn signal and

wiper/washer control

(pg. 50)

Parking brake

release

(pg. 120)

Rear window wiper and

washer — wagon only*

(pg. 51)

Trunk release —

sedan only

(pg. 60)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

Electronic sound system

(pg. 29)

Gearshift

(pg. 123)

Climate control system

(pg. 19)

Speed control*

(pg. 47)

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 Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam

headlamps are turned on.

Traction ControlYactive (if equipped)

For more information, refer to the

Driver controls chapter.

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

Instrumentation

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 position and any door is

open. It may also momentarily

illuminate after the engine is started

and all doors are closed.

Check fuel cap

Momentarily illuminates when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

to ensure your bulb is working.

When this light turns on, check the

fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate

the vehicle with the check fuel cap

light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning

light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will

turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending

on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an

improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and

care chapter.

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.

Instrumentation

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