Table Of Contents - Mercury Sable 2003 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introduction5
Warning Symbols6
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Data Recording7
Special Instructions8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary9
Instrument Cluster11
Warning Lights And Chimes11
Service Engine Soon Light11
Check Fuel Cap Light11
Warning And Control Lights11
Brake System Warning Light12
Anti-Lock Brake System Light12
Air Bag Readiness Light12
Safety Belt Light And Chime12
Engine Oil Pressure Light13
Traction Control Active Light13
Speed Control Light13
Check Transaxle Light13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime14
Headlamps On Warning Chime14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Tachometer16
Fuel Gauge16
Entertainment Systems17
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette/Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo Cassette17
Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Player19
Cd Changer21
Radio Frequencies23
Radio Reception Factors23
Cassette/Player Care23
Cd/Cd Player Care24
Climate Controls25
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System25
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System26
Rear Window Defroster29
Cabin Air Filter29
Lights30
Headlamp Control/Autolamp Control30
Foglamp Control30
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)30
Panel Dimmer Control31
High Beams31
Flash To Pass31
Aiming The Headlamps32
Vertical Aim Adjustment32
Turn Signal Control33
Interior Lamps34
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps34
Rear Dome Lamp34
Using The Right Bulbs35
Bulb Replacement35
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs36
To Install The New Bulb38
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Cornering Lamp Bulbs39
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Assembly40
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs40
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Decklid Spoiler41
To Replace The Led Module42
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs43
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs44
Driver Controls46
Multi-Function Lever46
Windshield Wiper46
Windshield Washer46
Tilt Steering Wheel47
Changing The Wiper Blades47
Steering Wheel Adjustment47
Illuminated Visor Mirror48
Auxiliary Power Point48
Power Windows48
Mirrors49
One Touch Down49
Window Lock49
Accessory Delay49
Electronic Compass50
Compass Zone Adjustment50
Compass Calibration Adjustment51
Power Side View Mirrors51
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals52
Speed Control52
Heated Outside Mirrors52
Setting Speed Control53
Disengaging Speed Control53
Resuming A Set Speed53
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control54
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control54
Turning Off Speed Control54
Moon Roof55
Center Console55
Indicator Light55
Cell Phone Use56
Positive Retention Floor Mat56
Interior Trunk Control57
Liftgate57
Cargo Area Features58
Storage Compartment58
Cargo Net58
Cargo Cover58
Rewinding The Shade59
Luggage Rack60
Cargo Utility Hooks60
Locks And Security61
Keys61
Childproof Door Locks61
Interior Luggage Compartment Release61
Remote Entry System62
Unlocking The Doors63
Locking The Doors63
Sounding A Panic Alarm64
Opening The Trunk64
Replacing The Battery (Transmitter)64
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters65
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters65
Illuminated Entry66
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry66
Keyless Entry System67
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps67
Programming A Personal Entry Code67
Erasing Personal Code68
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry68
Autolock68
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System69
Relock69
Theft Indicator70
Automatic Arming70
Automatic Disarming70
Replacement Keys71
Programming Spare Keys71
Perimeter Alarm System72
Triggering The Anti-Theft System73
Seating And Safety Restraints74
Adjustable Head Restraints74
Using The Manual Lumbar Support75
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat75
Rear Seats76
Adjusting The Front Power Seat76
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat76
3Rd Seat77
Safety Restraints78
Personal Safety System78
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints79
Front Crash Severity Sensor79
Driver's Seat Position Sensor79
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners79
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational80
Safety Belt Precautions80
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts81
Energy Management Retractors82
Vehicle Sensitive Mode82
Automatic Locking Mode82
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode83
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode83
Safety Belt Pretensioner84
Safety Belt Usage Sensors85
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment85
Lap Belts85
Adjusting The Center Lap Belt85
Safety Belts For Rear-Facing Occupants86
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime87
Beltminder88
One Time Disable90
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature90
Safety Belt Extension Assembly91
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System92
Safety Belt Maintenance92
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions93
Children And Air Bags95
How Do The Air Bag Supplemental Restraints Work?95
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational96
Side Air Bag System96
Safety Restraints For Children98
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles98
Important Child Restraint Precautions99
Children And Safety Belts99
Child Booster Seats99
When Children Should Use Booster Seats100
Types Of Booster Seats100
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts101
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats102
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts103
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions106
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps106
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors108
Driving110
Starting110
Positions Of The Ignition110
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle110
Important Safety Precautions Before Starting The Vehicle111
Starting The Engine113
Cold Weather Starting113
If The Engine Fails To Start Using The Preceding Instructions114
Using The Engine Block Heater114
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes114
Important Ventilating Information114
Brakes115
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)115
Abs Warning Lamp115
Traction Control116
Parking Brake116
Park Brake Warning Chime116
Steering117
Automatic Transaxle Operation118
Brake-Shift Interlock118
Transmission Operation118
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle119
Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle120
P (Park)120
R (Reverse)121
N (Neutral)121
Overdrive/D (Drive)/1 (First)121
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow121
Driving Through Water122
Vehicle Loading122
Trailer Towing124
Preparing To Tow125
Hitches125
Safety Chains125
Trailer Brakes126
Trailer Lamps126
Driving While You Tow126
Servicing After Towing126
Recreational Towing127
Trailer Towing Tips127
Roadside Emergencies128
Getting Roadside Assistance128
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch129
Hazard Flasher Switch129
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color131
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel131
Fuses And Relays131
Fuses Codes132
Power Distribution Box134
High-Current Fuses Codes135
Relays136
Changing The Tires137
Temporary Spare Tire Information137
Tire Change Procedure138
Jump Starting141
Connecting The Jumper Cables142
Jump Starting Procedure144
Removing The Jumper Cables144
Wrecker Towing146
Customer Assistance148
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)156
Cleaning157
Washing The Exterior157
Waxing157
Paint Chips157
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers158
Engine Cleaning158
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts159
Windows And Wiper Blades160
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens160
Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags160
Interior Cleaning161
Leather Seats161
Underbody161
Interior Trim161
Maintenance And Specifications163
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle163
Opening The Hood164
Working With The Engine Off164
Working With The Engine On164
Engine Compartment Components View165
Windshield Washer Fluid167
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate168
Checking The Engine Oil168
Adding Engine Oil170
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations170
Battery Maintenance171
Checking Engine Coolant173
Adding Engine Coolant174
Recycled Engine Coolant176
Coolant Refill Capacity176
Fuel Information177
Severe Climates177
Fuel Filler Cap180
Choosing The Right Fuel181
Octane Recommendations181
Unleaded Gasoline Engines181
Ffv Engine182
Fuel Quality182
Essentials On Good Fuel Economy183
Running Out Of Fuel183
Fuel Filter183
Filling The Tank184
Calculating Fuel Economy184
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits185
Emission Control System187
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)188
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing188
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid189
Brake Fluid Reservoir190
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid191
Uniform Tire Quality Grading192
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels192
Treadwear193
Traction Aa A B C193
Servicing The Tires194
Temperature A B C194
Checking The Tire Pressure194
Tire Rotation194
Replacing The Tires195
Snow Tires And Chains196
Motorcraft Part Numbers197
Refill Capacities198
Lubricant Specifications199
Engine Data201
Vehicle Dimensions201
Identifying Your Vehicle203
Certification Label203
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)204
Engine Number204
Accessories205
Index208