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only) 188 196 Cleaning 197 2 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 ... Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 140 150 156 159 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 160 160 164 167 168 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
only) 188 196 Cleaning 197 2 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 ... Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 140 150 156 159 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 160 160 164 167 168 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
Owner's Manual
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... for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Other parties may assist in your vehicle. For a detailed description of Canada. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) In addition, your vehicle is provided to your vehicle when... and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada do not access event ...
... for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Other parties may assist in your vehicle. For a detailed description of Canada. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) In addition, your vehicle is provided to your vehicle when... and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada do not access event ...
Owner's Manual
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... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog ...Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide...
... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog ...Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system (if equipped): If the ABS light stays ABS illuminated or continues to flash or remains on is not charging properly. 11 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START...
... warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Anti-lock brake system (if equipped): If the ABS light stays ABS illuminated or continues to flash or remains on is not charging properly. 11 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START...
Owner's Manual
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... does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Failure to deactivate. 30 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release...
... does not activate the tail lamps and generally may result in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Failure to deactivate. 30 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release...
Owner's Manual
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... time. Function Front park/turn lamp Number of bulbs 2 Trade number 3457 AK (amber) 9007 QL (9007 LL Headlamp 2 optional) Tail lamp/brake 2 3057K Tail lamp/brake lamp (wagon) 2 3057K Rear turn lamp 2 3157AK Rear side marker lamp 2 194 Rear turn lamp (wagon) 2 3456K Backup lamp 2 921...212-2 Ashtray lamp 1 161 Glove box lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are specified in color except where noted. see your dealer. 35 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are clear in the chart below...
... time. Function Front park/turn lamp Number of bulbs 2 Trade number 3457 AK (amber) 9007 QL (9007 LL Headlamp 2 optional) Tail lamp/brake 2 3057K Tail lamp/brake lamp (wagon) 2 3057K Rear turn lamp 2 3157AK Rear side marker lamp 2 194 Rear turn lamp (wagon) 2 3456K Backup lamp 2 921...212-2 Ashtray lamp 1 161 Glove box lamp 1 161 All replacement bulbs are specified in color except where noted. see your dealer. 35 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Lights Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are clear in the chart below...
Owner's Manual
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...lamp into the lamp assembly by rotating it again. Disconnect the light assembly wiring and replace the light assembly. 39 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly - Sedan only To change the ...high-mount brake lamp assembly: 1. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 8. Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure the retainer pins are fully seated...
...lamp into the lamp assembly by rotating it again. Disconnect the light assembly wiring and replace the light assembly. 39 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly - Sedan only To change the ...high-mount brake lamp assembly: 1. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 8. Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure the retainer pins are fully seated...
Owner's Manual
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...mushroom nuts, three push pins and the plastic cover from inside the trunk with three push pins and two plastic mushroom nuts. 43 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Remove the bulb socket by rotating it out of the tail ...Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it clockwise. 7. Lights Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs Sedan The tail lamp, brake lamp, turn signal lamp and backup lamp bulbs are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk....
...mushroom nuts, three push pins and the plastic cover from inside the trunk with three push pins and two plastic mushroom nuts. 43 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Remove the bulb socket by rotating it out of the tail ...Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it clockwise. 7. Lights Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs Sedan The tail lamp, brake lamp, turn signal lamp and backup lamp bulbs are flush with the body to prevent water from entering the trunk....
Owner's Manual
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... from the body side panel. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the body side panel and secure it with two bolts. 44 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Carefully pull the lamp assembly outwards from a hidden snap attachment holding the lamp to release... tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. pull the lamp outwards firmly to the body side panel; Lights Wagon The tail lamp/turn lamp/brake lamp/backup bulbs are located in lamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7.
... from the body side panel. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the body side panel and secure it with two bolts. 44 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Carefully pull the lamp assembly outwards from a hidden snap attachment holding the lamp to release... tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. pull the lamp outwards firmly to the body side panel; Lights Wagon The tail lamp/turn lamp/brake lamp/backup bulbs are located in lamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7.
Owner's Manual
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...above the set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will disengage. • If the vehicle speed decreases to the previously set speed. Each tap will increase ...reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than...
...above the set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will disengage. • If the vehicle speed decreases to the previously set speed. Each tap will increase ...reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control. 51 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than...
Owner's Manual
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...control set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. This will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note...are three ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 52 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways ...
...control set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. This will decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal until you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note...are three ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 52 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways ...
Owner's Manual
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...to Metric. For each one for two to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 63 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ENGINE TEMP 8. This allows you to use the full..., the message center will cycle the display to four seconds. Driver Controls Units (English/Metric) 1. FUEL LEVEL 5. OIL PRESSURE 2. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each of a multiple warning situation, the...
...to Metric. For each one for two to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 63 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ENGINE TEMP 8. This allows you to use the full..., the message center will cycle the display to four seconds. Driver Controls Units (English/Metric) 1. FUEL LEVEL 5. OIL PRESSURE 2. PARK BRAKE STATUS 7. TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) System warnings System warnings alert you acknowledge the warning by displaying each of a multiple warning situation, the...
Owner's Manual
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... temp Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Low brake fluid Warning returns after 10 minutes REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR.... Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed. 64 RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Warning returns after the ignition...
... temp Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Low brake fluid Warning returns after 10 minutes REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR.... Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed. 64 RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be displayed Warning returns after the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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...to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Indicates the transmission is overheating. CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for transmission service as soon as many of the engine oil...as soon as possible. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off...
...to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Indicates the transmission is overheating. CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for transmission service as soon as many of the engine oil...as soon as possible. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off...
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... modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor...(front and rear) • Coin holder slots • Compact disc changer (if equipped) • Tissue holder 66 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped...
... modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor...(front and rear) • Coin holder slots • Compact disc changer (if equipped) • Tissue holder 66 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (SEDANS) Press the remote trunk release control on the handle under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR...and rotate forward to the left of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob. 68 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
... down on the inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (SEDANS) Press the remote trunk release control on the handle under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR...and rotate forward to the left of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob. 68 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
Owner's Manual
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... properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in side collisions when the vehicle is to make sure all the way back. 93 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage..., like infants in rear-facing child seats, this force can kill or injure a child in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. The most severe impacts. This allows your Personal Safety System to reduce the risk of air bag inflation energy. NEVER place a rear-facing ...
... properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in side collisions when the vehicle is to make sure all the way back. 93 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage..., like infants in rear-facing child seats, this force can kill or injure a child in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. The most severe impacts. This allows your Personal Safety System to reduce the risk of air bag inflation energy. NEVER place a rear-facing ...
Owner's Manual
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... Your vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with an energy management retractor must be used any slack in this chapter. 97 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. This mode.... Seat belt systems equipped with energy management retractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. An...
... Your vehicle has a seat belt system equipped with an energy management retractor must be used any slack in this chapter. 97 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The automatic locking mode is automatically pre-locked. This mode.... Seat belt systems equipped with energy management retractors at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of the driver and passengers. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. An...
Owner's Manual
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... 3) Never use a single belt for your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is securely fastened to fasten their safety belts. 102 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) However, if you hear a snap and feel it from the buckle. ...your shoulder and chest. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in your seating position until you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of the safety belt crosses your movement. Make sure the tongue is made ...
... 3) Never use a single belt for your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is securely fastened to fasten their safety belts. 102 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) However, if you hear a snap and feel it from the buckle. ...your shoulder and chest. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in your seating position until you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of the safety belt crosses your movement. Make sure the tongue is made ...
Owner's Manual
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...; After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will flash 4 times per second for you when fully extended. 107 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Manufacturer identification is located at no cost. This assembly can be ...Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Step 3 must be turned on for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must...
...; After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will flash 4 times per second for you when fully extended. 107 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Manufacturer identification is located at no cost. This assembly can be ...Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Step 3 must be turned on for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must...