Table Of Contents - Mercury Sable 2000 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Icons2
Introduction2
Warnings3
Breaking-In Your Vehicle3
Information About This Guide3
Vehicle Symbol Glossary4
Instrumentation6
Speed Control7
Climate Control7
Warning Lights And Chimes8
Turn Signal8
High Beams8
Traction Control Active (If Equipped)8
Safety Belt9
Door Ajar9
Service Engine Soon9
Light Turns On Solid9
Low Fuel10
Low Coolant (If Equipped)10
Light Is Blinking10
Anti-Theft System (If Equipped)11
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) (If Equipped)11
Check Transaxle11
Speed Control (If Equipped)11
Brake System Warning12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Charging System12
Air Bag Readiness12
Gauges13
Safety Belt Warning Chime13
Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime13
Headlamps On Warning Chime13
Tachometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Fuel Gauge15
Controls And Features16
Headlamp Control16
Flash To Pass16
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)17
Panel Dimmer Control17
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)17
Rear Window Defroster18
Climate Control System18
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)18
Fan Speed Control18
Temperature Control Knob19
Mode Selector Control19
Operating Tips20
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System22
Turning The Eatc On22
Turning The Eatc Off23
Automatic Operation23
Temperature Selection23
Temperature Conversion24
Fan Speed24
Manual Override Controls25
Displaying Outside Temperature27
Auxiliary Power Point28
Using Your Audio System28
Am/Fm Stereo28
Volume/Power Control29
Am/Fm Select29
Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode29
Tune Adjust29
Tune Adjust In Radio Mode30
Seek Function30
Seek Function In Radio Mode30
Scan Function In Radio Mode30
Bass/Treble Adjust31
Speaker Balance/Fade Adjust31
Setting The Clock31
Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette32
Inserting A Tape36
Tape/Cd Select36
Rewind36
Fast Forward36
Tape Direction Select37
Dolby Noise Reduction37
Compression Adjust37
Shuffle Feature37
Cd Changer (If Equipped)38
Troubleshooting The Cd Changer (If Equipped)40
If Sound Skips40
If Your Changer Does Not Work40
Cleaning Compact Discs41
Cd And Cd Changer Care41
Cleaning Cassette Player (If Equipped)41
Cassette And Cassette Player Care41
Radio Reception Factors42
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)42
Traction Control43
Positions Of The Ignition43
To Turn Speed Control Off44
To Set A Speed44
To Set A Higher Set Speed45
To Set A Lower Set Speed45
To Disengage Speed Control45
To Return To A Previously Set Speed46
Indicator Light46
Turn Signal Control46
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls46
Mist Function47
Rear Window Wiper And Washer (Wagon Only)47
Hazard Flasher47
Tilt Steering48
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps48
Rear Dome Lamp (If Equipped)49
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)50
Moon Roof (If Equipped)50
Wireless Interface Module (Wim) Cell Phone System50
Power Windows52
One Touch Down52
Window Lock53
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)53
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)53
Childproof Door Locks53
Power Side View Mirrors54
Heated Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)54
To Adjust Your Mirrors54
Center Console55
Positive Retention Floor Mat55
Trunk Remote Control56
Liftgate (Wagon Only)56
Cargo Area Features57
Storage Compartment57
Cargo Net (If Equipped) (Wagon)57
Cargo Cover (If Equipped)57
Rewinding The Shade58
Cargo Utility Hooks (Sedan)59
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)59
Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate59
Locking The Doors/Liftgate60
Unlocking The Liftgate/Trunk60
Illuminated Entry61
The Inside Lights Will Not Turn Off If61
Replacing Lost Transmitters61
Programming Remote Transmitters61
To Program The Transmitters Yourself62
Replacing The Battery62
To Replace The Battery63
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)63
Arming The System63
Disarming The System65
Triggering The Anti-Theft System65
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)66
The Factory-Set Code Is Located66
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code66
Erasing Personal Code67
Unlocking The Doors And Releasing The Trunk With The Keyless Entry System67
Autolock68
Deactivating/Activating Autolock68
Deactivating/Activating Horn Chirp69
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System69
Theft Indicator70
Procedure To Program Spare Securilock Keys To Your Vehicle70
Interior Luggage Compartment Release (If Equipped)71
Adjustable Head Restraints73
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat73
Seating And Safety Restraints73
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)74
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)75
Rear Seats76
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)76
3Rd Seat (Wagon Only)76
To Open Up The Seat77
Safety Restraints78
Personal Safety System78
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?78
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational79
When Are The Front Air Bags And Pretensioners Deployed?80
Safety Belt Precautions80
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts81
Energy Management Retractors82
Vehicle Sensitive Mode82
Automatic Locking Mode83
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode83
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode83
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode84
Safety Belt Pretensioner84
Safety Belt Usage Sensors85
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment85
Adjusting The Lap Belt86
Safety Belts For Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon Only)86
Safety Belt Extension Assembly88
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime88
Conditions Of Operation88
Belt Minder (If Equipped)89
One Time Disable91
Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature91
Safety Belt Maintenance92
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System93
How Do The Air Bag Supplemental Restraints Work?93
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions94
Children And Air Bags95
Determining If The System Is Operational96
Side Air Bag System (If Equipped)97
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?98
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles99
Safety Restraints For Children99
Important Child Restraint Precautions99
Children And Safety Belts100
Safety Seats For Children101
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats101
When Installing A Child Safety Seat101
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions105
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps105
Starting107
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle107
Important Safety Precautions107
Starting The Engine109
Using The Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)110
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes110
Important Ventilating Information111
Driving112
Brakes112
Abs Warning Lamp113
Using Abs113
Parking Brake114
Steering116
Automatic Transaxle Operation117
Brake-Shift Interlock117
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle118
Understanding Gearshift Positions119
When To Use D (Drive)121
Vehicle Loading122
Base Curb Weight122
Payload122
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)122
Driving Through Water123
Maximum Trailer Weight123
Trailer Weight Range123
Trailer Towing124
Preparing To Tow126
Hitches126
Safety Chains126
Trailer Brakes126
Driving While You Tow127
Servicing After Towing127
Trailer Towing Tips127
All Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles128
Luggage Rack (If Equipped)128
Roadside Emergencies129
Getting Roadside Assistance129
Using Roadside Assistance129
Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch130
Fuses And Relays132
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color132
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel133
Fuses Codes133
Power Distribution Box135
High-Current Fuses136
Relays137
Changing The Tires137
Tire Change Procedure138
Jump Starting Your Vehicle141
Preparing Your Vehicle141
Connecting The Jumper Cables142
Jump Starting144
Removing The Jumper Cables144
Wrecker Towing146
Maintenance And Care147
Service Recommendations147
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle147
Working With The Engine Off147
Opening The Hood148
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment149
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine150
Checking The Engine Oil151
Adding Engine Oil152
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations153
Brake Fluid154
Checking And Adding Brake Fluid154
Windshield Washer Fluid155
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid155
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate (If Equipped)156
Checking Engine Coolant156
Adding Engine Coolant158
Recycled Engine Coolant159
Coolant Refill Capacity160
Severe Climates160
If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates160
Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid161
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid162
Low Fluid Level163
Correct Fluid Level163
High Fluid Level164
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels164
Cabin Air Filter (If Equipped)165
Battery170
Windshield Wiper Blades172
Checking The Wiper Blades172
Changing The Wiper Blades173
To Replace The Wiper Blades173
Rear Window Wiper Blades173
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading173
Treadwear174
Traction Aa A B C174
Temperature A B C174
Servicing Your Tires175
Checking The Tire Pressure175
Tire Rotation175
Replacing The Tires176
Snow Tires And Chains176
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels177
Fuel Filler Cap179
Choosing The Right Fuel180
Octane Recommendations180
Fuel Quality181
Cleaner Air181
Running Out Of Fuel181
Fuel Filter182
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy182
Measuring Techniques182
Filling The Tank182
Calculating Fuel Economy183
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits183
Habits183
Maintenance184
Conditions184
Epa Window Sticker185
Emission Control System185
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing186
Replacing Exterior Bulbs187
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs188
To Remove The Headlamp Bulb188
To Install The New Bulb189
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Cornering Lamp Bulbs190
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs191
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs192
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn Signal/Backup Lamp Bulbs192
Wagon193
Replacing The Interior Bulbs194
Using The Right Bulbs194
Aiming The Headlamps196
Vertical Aim Adjustment196
Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle197
Washing Your Vehicle198
Waxing Your Vehicle198
Repairing Paint Chips199
Cleaning The Wheels199
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts199
Underbody199
Cleaning The Exterior Lamps200
Cleaning The Wiper Blades, Windshield And Rear Window200
Cleaning The Engine200
Cleaning The Instrument Panel202
Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens202
Cleaning Seats Equipped With Side Air Bags202
Woodtone Trim202
Cleaning And Maintaining The Safety Belts203
Cleaning Leather Seats (If Equipped)203
Cleaning The Interior Fabric203
Capacities And Specifications204
Motorcraft Part Numbers204
Refill Capacities205
Lubricant Specifications206
Engine Data207
Identifying Your Vehicle209
Certification Label209
Vehicle Identification Number210
Engine Number210
Customer Assistance211
Ford Extended Service Plan211
Getting The Service You Need211
Oral Presentations216
Making A Decision216
To Request A Dsb Brochure/Application216
Ford Car Care Products For Your Vehicle218
Rear Decklid Spoilers221
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature222
Reporting Safety Defects223
Index224
Filling Station Information231