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Table Of Contents - Mercury Sable 2001 Owner's Manual

Mercury sable 2001

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Breaking-In Your Vehicle4

Information About This Guide4

Vehicle Symbol Glossary5

Instrumentation7

Warning Lights And Chimes9

Traction Control Active9

Check Fuel Cap10

Service Engine Soon10

Light Turns On Solid11

Light Is Blinking11

Anti-Theft System12

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)12

Controls And Features12

Check Transaxle13

Speed Control13

Brake System Warning13

Engine Oil Pressure13

Charging System14

Air Bag Readiness14

Safety Belt Warning Chime14

Belt Minder Chime14

Seating And Safety Restraints14

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16

Trip Odometer16

Headlamp Control18

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)18

Foglamp Control19

Panel Dimmer Control19

Autolamp Control19

Rear Window Defroster20

Climate Control System20

Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System20

Fan Speed Control20

Temperature Control Knob21

Operating Tips22

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System24

Turning The Eatc On24

Turning The Eatc Off24

Automatic Operation25

Temperature Selection25

Temperature Conversion26

Manual Override Controls27

Displaying Outside Temperature28

Auxiliary Power Point 12V30

Using Your Audio System30

Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette30

Volume/Power Control31

Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode31

Am/Fm Select In Tape Mode31

Tune Disc Adjust32

Tune Adjust In Radio Mode32

Tune Adjust For Cd Mode32

Seek Function32

Seek Function In Cd Mode33

Scan Function In Radio Mode33

Scan Function In Tape Mode33

Scan Function In Cd Mode33

Bass/Treble Adjust34

Speaker Balance/Fade Adjust34

Inserting A Tape34

Tape/Cd Select34

Tape Direction Select35

Dolby Noise Reduction36

Compression Adjust36

Shuffle Feature36

Setting The Clock36

Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Player37

Setting Memory Preset Stations40

Troubleshooting The Cd Changer45

If Sound Skips45

If Your Changer Does Not Work45

Cleaning Compact Discs45

Cleaning Cassette Player46

Cassette And Cassette Player Care46

Radio Frequency Information46

Radio Reception Factors46

Power Adjustable Foot Pedals47

Traction Control47

Positions Of The Ignition48

To Turn Speed Control On48

To Turn Speed Control Off49

To Set A Speed49

To Set A Higher Set Speed49

To Set A Lower Set Speed50

To Disengage Speed Control50

To Return To A Previously Set Speed51

Indicator Light51

Turn Signal Control51

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls51

Mist Function52

Rear Window Wiper And Washer (Wagon Only)52

Hazard Flasher52

Roadside Emergencies52

Tilt Steering53

Replacing The Interior Bulbs53

Dome Lamps And Map Lamps53

Rear Dome Lamp54

The Dome Lamp Lights When54

Illuminated Visor Mirror55

Wireless Interface Module (Wim) Cell Phone System55

Power Windows57

One Touch Down57

Accessory Delay58

Power Door Locks58

Childproof Door Locks58

Power Side View Mirrors59

To Adjust Your Mirrors59

Heated Outside Mirrors59

Center Console60

Positive Retention Floor Mat60

Trunk Remote Control61

Liftgate (Wagon Only)61

Cargo Area Features62

Storage Compartment62

Cargo Net (Wagon)62

Rewinding The Shade63

Remote Entry System64

Cargo Utility Hooks (Sedan)64

Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate65

Locking The Doors/Liftgate65

Unlocking The Liftgate/Trunk65

Sounding A Panic Alarm66

Illuminated Entry66

Replacing Lost Transmitters66

Programming Remote Transmitters67

To Program The Transmitters Yourself67

Replacing The Battery67

To Replace The Battery68

Perimeter Alarm System68

Arming The System68

Disarming The System69

Triggering The Anti-Theft System70

Keyless Entry System70

The Factory-Set Code Is Located71

Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code71

Erasing Personal Code71

Deactivating/Activating Autolock73

Deactivating/Activating Horn Chirp73

Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System74

Automatic Arming74

Automatic Disarming74

Key Information74

Programming Spare Keys76

Interior Luggage Compartment Release77

Adjustable Head Restraints78

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat78

Adjusting The Front Power Seat79

Using The Manual Lumbar Support80

2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat81

3Rd Seat (Wagon Only)81

To Open Up The Seat81

Safety Restraints82

Personal Safety System82

How Does The Personal Safety System Work?83

Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational83

When Are The Front Air Bags And Pretensioners Deployed?84

Safety Belt Precautions84

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts85

Energy Management Retractors86

Vehicle Sensitive Mode87

Automatic Locking Mode87

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode87

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode88

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode88

Safety Belt Pretensioner89

Safety Belt Usage Sensors89

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment90

Adjusting The Center Lap Belt90

Safety Belts For Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon Only)91

Safety Belt Extension Assembly92

Conditions Of Operation93

One Time Disable95

Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature95

Safety Belt Maintenance96

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System97

How Do The Air Bag Supplemental Restraints Work?98

Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions98

Children And Air Bags100

Determining If The System Is Operational100

Side Air Bag System102

How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?103

Safety Restraints For Children104

Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles104

Important Child Restraint Precautions104

Children And Safety Belts105

Safety Seats For Children106

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats106

When Installing A Child Safety Seat106

Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions110

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps110

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle114

Important Safety Precautions114

Before Starting The Vehicle114

Starting The Engine116

Using The Engine Block Heater117

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes117

Important Ventilating Information118

Abs Warning Lamp120

Parking Brake121

Automatic Transaxle Operation124

Brake-Shift Interlock124

Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle125

Understanding Gearshift Positions126

Vehicle Loading129

Base Curb Weight129

Driving Through Water130

Trailer Towing131

3.0L 2-Valve Vulcan Engine131

3.0L 4-Valve Duratec Engine132

Preparing To Tow132

Safety Chains132

Trailer Brakes133

Trailer Lamps133

Driving While You Tow133

When Towing A Trailer133

Recreational Towing134

All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles134

Luggage Rack135

To Adjust Cross-Bar Position135

Getting Roadside Assistance136

Using Roadside Assistance136

Fuel Delivery136

Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch137

Fuses And Relays139

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color139

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel140

Power Distribution Box142

High-Current Fuses143

Changing The Tires144

Temporary Spare Tire Information144

Tire Change Procedure145

Jump Starting Your Vehicle148

Preparing Your Vehicle148

Connecting The Jumper Cables149

Jump Starting151

Removing The Jumper Cables151

Wrecker Towing153

Maintenance And Care154

Service Recommendations154

To Help You Service Your Vehicle154

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle154

Opening The Hood155

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment156

3.0L V6 Vulcan Engine156

3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine157

Checking The Engine Oil158

Adding Engine Oil159

Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations160

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid161

Windshield Washer Fluid162

Washer Fluid162

Engine Coolant163

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate163

Checking Engine Coolant163

Adding Engine Coolant164

Recycled Engine Coolant166

Coolant Refill Capacity166

Severe Climates167

If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates167

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid168

Transmission Fluid169

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid169

Low Fluid Level170

Correct Fluid Level170

High Fluid Level170

Cabin Air Filter171

Windshield Wiper Blades178

Checking The Wiper Blades178

Changing The Wiper Blades179

To Replace The Wiper Blades179

Rear Window Wiper Blades179

Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading179

Traction Aa A B C180

Temperature A B C180

Servicing Your Tires181

Checking The Tire Pressure181

Tire Rotation181

Replacing The Tires182

Snow Tires And Chains182

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels183

Fuel Filler Cap185

When Fueling Your Vehicle185

Choosing The Right Fuel186

Octane Recommendations186

Fuel Quality186

Running Out Of Fuel187

If You Have Run Out Of Fuel187

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy188

Measuring Techniques188

Filling The Tank188

Calculating Fuel Economy189

Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits189

Epa Window Sticker191

Emission Control System191

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing192

Replacing Exterior Bulbs193

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs194

To Remove The Headlamp Bulb194

To Install The New Bulb195

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Cornering Lamp Bulbs196

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Sedan Only197

Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs — Wagon Only198

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs200

Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs201

Using The Right Bulbs202

Vertical Aim Adjustment204

Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle205

Washing Your Vehicle205

Customer Assistance205

Waxing Your Vehicle206

Repairing Paint Chips206

Cleaning The Wheels207

Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts207

Cleaning Mirrors207

Cleaning The Exterior Lamps207

Cleaning The Engine208

Cleaning The Instrument Panel209

Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens209

Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags209

Woodtone Trim210

Inside Windows210

Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts210

Cleaning Leather Seats210

Capacities And Specifications211

Motorcraft Part Numbers211

Refill Capacities212

Lubricant Specifications213

Identifying Your Vehicle216

Certification Label216

Vehicle Identification Number217

Engine Number217

Ford Extended Service Plan218

Reporting Safety Defects231

Filling Station Information240

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