Table Of Contents - Mercury 2008 Sable Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Service Engine Soon10
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Airbag Readiness12
Safety Belt12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Low Fuel13
Speed Control13
O/D Off13
Anti-Theft System13
Gauges14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Audio Systems16
Quick Start — How To Get Going16
Listening To The Radio16
Listening To Satellite Radio17
Listening To A Cd/Mp317
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd20
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd28
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)36
Required Equipment36
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack37
Usb Port38
General Audio Information38
Radio Frequencies38
Radio Reception Factors38
Cd/Cd Player Care39
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure40
Sample Mp3 Structure41
Satellite Radio Information41
Satellite Radio Channels41
Satellite Radio Reception Factors41
Sirius Satellite Radio Service42
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)42
Family Entertainment System44
Quick Start45
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System45
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System46
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System46
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System47
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)48
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones48
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)48
To Adjust Display Brightness49
Dvd Player Controls49
Remote Control52
Battery Replacement55
Wireless Headphones55
To Operate The Headphones58
Wired Headphones59
Operation59
Single Play/Dual Play59
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System61
Menu Mode61
Angle Mode61
Aspect Ratio62
Language62
Subtitles63
Audio Cds63
Playing Mp3 Discs64
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors64
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care65
Playing A Dvd66
Slow Play67
Frame By Frame67
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks67
Audio Displays68
Audio Interaction69
Parental Control For The Dvd System69
General Information70
Macrovision70
Mp370
Safety Information70
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player72
Environmental Extremes72
Temperature Extremes72
Humidity And Moisture Condensation72
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen73
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs73
Compatibility With Aftermarket Audio Systems73
Navigation System73
Sync73
Climate Controls74
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System74
Operating Tips75
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather75
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control76
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats78
Rear Window Defroster81
Lights82
Headlamp Control82
Autolamp Control82
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay82
Fog Lamp Control83
High Beams83
Flash To Pass84
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)84
Panel Dimmer Control84
Aiming The Headlamps85
Vertical Aim Adjustment85
Turn Signal Control86
Interior Lamps86
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps86
Bulb Replacement87
Headlamp Condensation87
Using The Right Bulbs87
Replacing The Interior Bulbs88
Replacing Exterior Bulbs88
Replacing Headlamp (Low Beam And High Beam) Bulbs88
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs89
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb89
Replacing Rear Stop/Tail/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs89
Replacing Brake And Tail Lamp Bulbs90
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs90
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs90
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs91
Driver Controls92
Multi-Function Lever92
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control92
Windshield Wiper Features92
Tilt Steering Wheel93
Illuminated Visor Mirror93
Slide On Rod Feature93
Steering Wheel Adjustment93
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment94
Overhead Console94
Storage Compartment94
Clock94
Center Console95
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)95
Power Windows96
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter96
One Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)97
Rear Window Buffeting97
Window Lock98
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)98
Security Override98
Interior Mirror98
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror99
Exterior Mirrors99
Power Side View Mirrors99
Fold-Away Mirrors100
Heated Outside Mirrors100
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals100
To Adjust Your Mirrors100
Memory Feature101
Setting Speed Control101
Disengaging Speed Control102
Resuming A Set Speed102
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control103
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control103
Turning Off Speed Control104
Steering Wheel Controls104
Radio Control Features104
Navigation System Hands Free Control Feature105
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature106
Moon Roof106
To Open The Moon Roof106
To Close The Moon Roof107
Bounce Back107
Bounce Back Override107
To Vent107
Programming108
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming109
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System110
Erasing Homelink Buttons110
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button110
Message Center111
Selectable Features111
Reset111
Distance To Empty (Dte)111
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)112
Trip Elapsed Drive Time112
Compass Display113
Compass Zone Adjustment113
Compass Calibration Adjustment114
Setup Menu115
System Check115
Oil Life115
Units (English/Metric)116
Autolamp Delay116
Autolock117
Autounlock117
Easy Entry/Exit Seat117
System Warnings117
Interior Trunk Control120
Rear Sunshade120
To Install The Shade120
To Stow The Shade:120
Cargo Area Features121
Cargo Net121
Locks And Security122
Keys122
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter122
Power Door Locks123
Smart Locks124
Autolock Feature124
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature124
Power Door Lock Switch Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure125
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autolock Enable/Disable Procedure125
Autounlock Feature126
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature126
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure126
Childproof Door Locks127
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure127
Interior Luggage Compartment Release128
Remote Entry System129
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock130
Locking The Doors130
Car Finder130
Sounding A Panic Alarm130
Opening The Trunk131
Activating The Memory Feature131
Deactivating The Memory Feature131
Replacing The Battery132
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)132
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)132
Illuminated Entry133
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry133
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry133
Illuminated Exit134
Battery Saver134
Keyless Entry System135
Erasing Personal Code136
Anti-Scan Feature136
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry136
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System137
Anti-Theft Indicator137
Automatic Arming138
Automatic Disarming138
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys138
Programming Spare Keys138
Perimeter Alarm System140
Arming The System140
Disarming The System141
Triggering The Anti-Theft System141
Adjustable Head Restraints142
Seating And Safety Restraints142
Using The Manual Lumbar Support143
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback143
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat144
Adjusting The Front Power Seat145
Heated Seats147
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals148
Rear Seats148
Head Restraints148
Split-Folding Rear Seat149
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment150
Safety Restraints150
Personal Safety System150
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?151
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints151
Front Crash Severity Sensor151
Driver's Seat Position Sensor152
Front Passenger Sensing System152
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors152
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners153
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors153
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational153
Safety Belt Precautions154
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts155
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard155
Vehicle Sensitive Mode156
Automatic Locking Mode156
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode156
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode156
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode157
Safety Belt Height Adjustment157
Safety Belt Pretensioner158
Safety Belt Extension Assembly158
Safety Belt Maintenance158
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime159
Conditions Of Operation159
Belt-Minder159
One Time Disable162
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature162
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)163
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions164
Children And Airbags165
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?166
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit171
Determining If The System Is Operational172
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System172
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?173
Safety Canopy System174
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?175
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles177
Safety Restraints For Children177
Important Child Restraint Precautions178
Children And Safety Belts178
Child Booster Seats178
When Children Should Use Booster Seats179
Types Of Booster Seats180
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts181
Safety Seats For Children182
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats182
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts183
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps186
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors188
Tires, Wheels And Loading190
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading190
Treadwear190
Traction Aa A B C190
Temperature A B C191
Tires191
Glossary Of Tire Terminology191
Inflating Your Tires192
Tire Inflation192
Tire Care194
Inspecting Your Tires194
Tire Wear195
Damage195
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)196
Tire Replacement Requirements196
Safety Practices197
Highway Hazards198
Tire And Wheel Alignment198
Tire Rotation198
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall200
Information on "P" Type Tires200
Information on "T" Type Tires204
Location Of The Tire Label204
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)205
Changing Tires With Tpms206
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)206
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed207
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly207
When Inflating Your Tires209
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure210
Snow Tires And Chains210
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer211
Base Curb Weight211
Vehicle Curb Weight211
Payload212
Tires, Wheels And Loadingexample Only:cargo Weight213
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)213
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)214
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight215
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit215
Trailer Towing217
Preparing To Tow217
Hitches217
Safety Chains217
Trailer Brakes218
Trailer Lamps218
Driving While You Tow218
Servicing After Towing218
Trailer Towing Tips219
Recreational Towing219
Driving221
Starting221
Positions Of The Ignition221
Starting Your Vehicle221
Important Safety Precautions222
Starting The Engine223
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes224
Important Ventilating Information224
Engine Block Heater224
How To Use The Engine Block Heater225
Brakes226
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)226
Using Abs226
Abs Warning Lamp226
Parking Brake227
Advancetrac228
Traction Control230
Steering231
Automatic Transaxle Operation232
Brake-Shift Interlock232
Transmission Operation232
Automatic Transaxle Adaptive Learning233
D (Drive) With Overdrive235
D (Drive) With Overdrive Cancel And Grade Assist235
Reverse Sensing System236
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System238
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles238
Basic Operating Principles238
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement238
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck239
Emergency Maneuvers239
Awd Systems240
Sand240
Mud And Water240
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain241
Driving On Snow And Ice242
Maintenance And Modifications243
Driving Through Water243
Roadside Emergencies244
Getting Roadside Assistance244
Using Roadside Assistance245
Hazard Flasher Switch246
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch246
Fuses And Relays247
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color247
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel248
Power Distribution Box250
High-Current Fuses251
Changing The Tires253
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information254
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle256
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack256
Tire Change Procedure256
Stowing The Tire And Jack259
If You Are Stowing The Flat Tire259
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications260
Jump Starting261
Preparing Your Vehicle261
Connecting The Jumper Cables262
Removing The Jumper Cables264
Wrecker Towing266
Customer Assistance268
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)274
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)275
Cleaning276
Washing The Exterior276
Exterior Chrome276
Waxing277
Paint Chips277
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers277
Engine278
3.5L Engine278
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts278
Windows And Wiper Blades279
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens280
Interior280
Leather Seats281
Underbody281
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products282
Maintenance And Specifications283
Service Recommendations283
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle283
Working With The Engine Off283
Opening The Hood284
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment285
Windshield Washer Fluid286
Changing The Wiper Blades287
Engine Oil287
Checking The Engine Oil287
Adding Engine Oil289
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations289
Battery290
Checking Engine Coolant292
Adding Engine Coolant293
Recycled Engine Coolant296
Coolant Refill Capacity296
Severe Climates296
Fuel Filter297
Fuel Information297
Refueling299
Fuel Filler Cap299
Choosing The Right Fuel300
Octane Recommendations301
Fuel Quality301
Cleaner Air301
Running Out Of Fuel301
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy302
Measuring Techniques302
Filling The Tank302
Calculating Fuel Economy303
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits303
Habits303
Maintenance304
Conditions304
Epa Window Sticker305
Emission Control System305
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)306
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing307
Power Steering Fluid308
Brake Fluid309
Transaxle Fluid309
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid309
Low Fluid Level310
Correct Fluid Level310
High Fluid Level310
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels310
Air Filter311
Changing The Air Filter Element311
Motorcraft Part Numbers312
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities313
Engine Data316
Engine Drivebelt Routing316
Identifying Your Vehicle317
Safety Compliance Certification Label317
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)317
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations318
Accessories319
Index321