2000-2005 Mercury Sable Service & Repair Manual

Before driving Introduction 2 Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 16 Seating and safety restraints 74 Starting and driving Starting 108 Driving 113 Roadside emergencies 130 Servicing Maintenance and care 148 Capacities and specifications 205 Customer assistance 212 Reporting safety defects 224 Index 225 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company Contents 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

A ON OFF + – 0 1 2 20 40 60 80 100 120 20 60 140 180 P R N D 2 1 MPH km/h 000000 000 0 E F C H FUEL DOOR > THEFT LOW COOLANT Parking brake release (pg. 115) Headlamp control (pg. 16) Panel dimmer (pg. 17) Driver air bag (pg. 94) Trunk release — sedan only (pg. 57) Rear window wiper and washer — wagon only* (pg. 48) Turn signal and wiper/washer control (pg. 47) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) * if equipped Instrumentation 6

VOL PUSH ON AM FM H M EJ TAPE BASS TREB BAL FADE SCAN REW FF R COMP OFF A/C MAX A/C SHUFFLE SIDE 1-2 CD SEEK TUNE DISC 1-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 SET+ RES CST- P ! BRAKE CRUISE RPMx1000 ABS 3 4 5 6 7 Climate control system (pg. 18) Gearshift (pg. 118) Electronic sound system (pg. 28) Auxiliary power point (pg. 27) Speed control (pg. 44) Instrumentation 7

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 ControlY active (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system 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 Controly event. For more information, refer to the Driving chapter. P ! BRAKE + – CRUISE RPMx1000 ABS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 40 60 80 100 120 20 60 140 180 P R N D D 1 MPH km/h 000000 000 0 E F C H FUEL DOOR > THEFT LOW COOLANT Instrumentation 8

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 9

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 10

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