Owner's Manual
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... on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will be displayed Check engine 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) RIGHT REAR...
... on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will be displayed Check engine 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) RIGHT REAR...
Owner's Manual
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... system should be inspected immediately. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to come on or continues to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Indicates the transmission is engaged. Check the fuel filler cap for an extended period of the...
... system should be inspected immediately. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to come on or continues to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-...2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Indicates the transmission is engaged. Check the fuel filler cap for an extended period of the...
Owner's Manual
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...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) These include: ...in the Driving chapter. These messages indicate improper operation of console features. DATA ERR. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety ... Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • ...
...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) These include: ...in the Driving chapter. These messages indicate improper operation of console features. DATA ERR. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety ... Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • ...
Owner's Manual
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... a recreational vehicle). It is recommended to tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is... check your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a trip to insufficient lubrication. These guidelines are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your transmission is 50 miles (80 km). 159 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable ...
... a recreational vehicle). It is recommended to tow your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is... check your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a trip to insufficient lubrication. These guidelines are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your transmission is 50 miles (80 km). 159 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable ...
Owner's Manual
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... is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 182 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus... before you attach the battery cables. Do not attempt to push-start capability; As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the transmission. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Check all other moving parts. 4.
... is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 182 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus... before you attach the battery cables. Do not attempt to push-start capability; As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the transmission. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Check all other moving parts. 4.
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with other vehicles. 227 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or...• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas ... items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle.
...8226; Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with other vehicles. 227 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or...• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas ... items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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seek service from your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. If the fluid levels are replaced. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your dealer immediately. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and ...running. 5. However, the fluid level should be turned off for an extended period at high speeds, in the filler tube. 232 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Allow sufficient time for the location of the dipstick. 6. ...
seek service from your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. If the fluid levels are replaced. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your dealer immediately. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and ...running. 5. However, the fluid level should be turned off for an extended period at high speeds, in the filler tube. 232 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Allow sufficient time for the location of the dipstick. 6. ...
Owner's Manual
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... CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING technician. DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING temperature (66°C-77°C [150°... may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 233 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Use of fluid used ...
... CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING technician. DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING temperature (66°C-77°C [150°... may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 233 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Use of fluid used ...
Owner's Manual
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... WSS -M97B51-A1 MERCON WSB-M8B16-A2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is of the correct type. Check the container to determine the correct service interval. 236 1 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle...
... WSS -M97B51-A1 MERCON WSB-M8B16-A2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is of the correct type. Check the container to determine the correct service interval. 236 1 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...212 jumping... 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)
... 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 ...212 jumping... 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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...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 ...232 engine oil ...208 Doors lubricant specifications ...236 Driving under special conditions... 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)
...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 ...232 engine oil ...208 Doors lubricant specifications ...236 Driving under special conditions... 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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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 release ...68, 76 Turn signal ...32 V ..., Driving through ...172 Windows power ...48 rear wiper/washer ...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 release ...68, 76 Turn signal ...32 V ..., Driving through ...172 Windows power ...48 rear wiper/washer ...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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...if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. This can help identify any potential issue before there ...Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect...
...if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. This can help identify any potential issue before there ...Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE...75,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. ...
...cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE...75,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego ...equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ ...
...-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego ...equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter ... arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles...
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter ... arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles...
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... miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 ...filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As...
... miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 ...filter (if equipped) Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As...