Owner's Manual
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... Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 203 205 208 212 219 234 235 236 Accessories Index 241 243 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 203 205 208 212 219 234 235 236 Accessories Index 241 243 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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...place on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle is equipped with ...a full-size tire as soon as possible. 135 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHANGING THE TIRES... If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Only use only. It is smaller than a regular tire and is not recommended and may...
...place on the vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle is equipped with ...a full-size tire as soon as possible. 135 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) CHANGING THE TIRES... If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Only use only. It is smaller than a regular tire and is not recommended and may...
Owner's Manual
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... you picked it up from the payload listed on the tire label in order to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 151 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Look for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR... XXX lb." for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The payload listed on the vehicle, the weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is the maximum...
... you picked it up from the payload listed on the tire label in order to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 151 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Look for "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR... XXX lb." for the vehicle as built by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). The payload listed on the vehicle, the weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is the maximum...
Owner's Manual
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...this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your vehicle. 155 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English ...(fus) Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle will be...
...this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on your vehicle. 155 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English ...(fus) Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle will be...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle with 1400 lbs. (636 kg) of engine you , 4 of cargo and luggage capacity. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading ...1400 lbs. (636 kg) of your friends and all the golf bags? You decide to 35 psi. 156 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) You and your friend home. Metric conversion;... miles). The above calculations also assume that the loads are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. The amount of weight you can safely tow depends on the driver's...
... your vehicle with 1400 lbs. (636 kg) of engine you , 4 of cargo and luggage capacity. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is classified as a light duty towing vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading ...1400 lbs. (636 kg) of your friends and all the golf bags? You decide to 35 psi. 156 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) You and your friend home. Metric conversion;... miles). The above calculations also assume that the loads are available through Ford or Mercury/Lincoln dealers. The amount of weight you can safely tow depends on the driver's...
Owner's Manual
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... much fluid your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Fill your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section. If you drive in the winter months. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34° F [-36°... on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 218 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... much fluid your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Fill your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section. If you drive in the winter months. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34° F [-36°... on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your community's regulations and standards for optimum cooling system and engine protection. 218 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...fuel tank as listed in period). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to increase driving range. When refueling your filling method is consistent. 225 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English... (fus) We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Empty reserve ...
...fuel tank as listed in period). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to increase driving range. When refueling your filling method is consistent. 225 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English... (fus) We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Empty reserve ...
Owner's Manual
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Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 235 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Application Motorcraft High All Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle ...) N/A All vehicles Motorcraft MERCON ATF 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine All Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Engine coolant1 11.0L (11.6 quarts) 10.0L (10.6 quarts) 4.25L (4.5 quarts) Engine oil (includes...
Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 235 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Application Motorcraft High All Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle ...) N/A All vehicles Motorcraft MERCON ATF 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine 3.0L V6 Vulcan engine 3.0L V6 Duratec engine All Capacity Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Engine coolant1 11.0L (11.6 quarts) 10.0L (10.6 quarts) 4.25L (4.5 quarts) Engine oil (includes...
Owner's Manual
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...for automotive use of mobile communications systems - such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are non-Genuine..., equipment, passengers and luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 242 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
...for automotive use of mobile communications systems - such as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are non-Genuine..., equipment, passengers and luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 242 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the system ...85 disarming a triggered system ..86 Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 18 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...232 fluid, checking ...232 fluid, refill capacities ...235 fluid, specification ...237 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170 Auxiliary power point ...47 Axle lubricant specifications ...236 B Battery ...212 acid, treating emergencies ...... ...118 Child safety seats ...121 attaching with tether straps ..125 in front seat ...122 in rear seat ...122, 125 243 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... the system ...85 disarming a triggered system ..86 Audio system (see Radio) ...15, 18 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...232 fluid, checking ...232 fluid, refill capacities ...235 fluid, specification ...237 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170 Auxiliary power point ...47 Axle lubricant specifications ...236 B Battery ...212 acid, treating emergencies ...... ...118 Child safety seats ...121 attaching with tether straps ..125 in front seat ...122 in rear seat ...122, 125 243 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Compass zone/calibration adjustment ...60 Compass Display ...60 Console ...66 Controls power seat ...89 Coolant checking and adding ...214 refill capacities ...218, 235 specifications ...236-237 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...30 Defrost rear window ...28 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ... cleaning ...198 coolant ...214 idle speed control ...212 lubrication specifications ...236-237 refill capacities ...235 service points ...205-206 starting after a collision ...174 Engine block heater ...164 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
...Compass zone/calibration adjustment ...60 Compass Display ...60 Console ...66 Controls power seat ...89 Coolant checking and adding ...214 refill capacities ...218, 235 specifications ...236-237 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...30 Defrost rear window ...28 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ... cleaning ...198 coolant ...214 idle speed control ...212 lubrication specifications ...236-237 refill capacities ...235 service points ...205-206 starting after a collision ...174 Engine block heater ...164 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Safety seats) ..121 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...229 Instrument panel cleaning ...200 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...31 245 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Index Engine oil ...208 checking and adding ...208 dipstick ......237 Exhaust fumes ...164 F Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...219 Floor mats ...68 Fluid capacities ...235 Foglamps ...29 Fuel ...219 calculating fuel economy ...59, 225 cap ...221 capacity ...235 choosing the right fuel ...222 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...227 detergent in ...
...Safety seats) ..121 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...229 Instrument panel cleaning ...200 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...31 245 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Index Engine oil ...208 checking and adding ...208 dipstick ......237 Exhaust fumes ...164 F Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...219 Floor mats ...68 Fluid capacities ...235 Foglamps ...29 Fuel ...219 calculating fuel economy ...59, 225 cap ...221 capacity ...235 choosing the right fuel ...222 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...227 detergent in ...
Owner's Manual
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... distribution box (see Fuses) ...179 Power door locks ...72 Power mirrors ...49 Power point ...47 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...230 fluid, refill capacity ...235 fluid, specifications ...236-237 Power Windows ...48 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... distribution box (see Fuses) ...179 Power door locks ...72 Power mirrors ...49 Power point ...47 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...230 fluid, refill capacity ...235 fluid, specifications ...236-237 Power Windows ...48 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Index Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...235 lubricant specifications ...237 Transmission ...168 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...168 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...232 lubricant specifications ...236 Trunk ...69, 71, 74 remote ... ...45 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...45 checking and adding fluid ...207 liftgate reservoir ...208 replacing wiper blades ...46 Wrecker towing ...187 248 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Index Transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...235 lubricant specifications ...237 Transmission ...168 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...168 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...232 lubricant specifications ...236 Trunk ...69, 71, 74 remote ... ...45 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...45 checking and adding fluid ...207 liftgate reservoir ...208 replacing wiper blades ...46 Wrecker towing ...187 248 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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.... Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Should your vehicle. When you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your battery need to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you and your passengers ... KEEP IT GENUINE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 ...
.... Scheduled Maintenance 9 Keep It Genuine Should your vehicle. When you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your battery need to your vehicle's performance and helps keep you and your passengers ... KEEP IT GENUINE Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can determine the health of your vehicle's battery during any one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. 30 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: ...❑ optimal tire life. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Rotation recommended for wear.
... DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Tires Tire maintenance and replacement selection when necessary are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. 30 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: ...❑ optimal tire life. Make sure all tires and wheels are critical to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Rotation recommended for wear.