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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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...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. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...
...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. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) ...driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...
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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...
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... battery is illuminated. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the...
... battery is illuminated. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not charging properly. 11 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the...
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... lamps and generally may result in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 30 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To activate: • the ignition must...
... lamps and generally may result in the OFF or parking lamp position and • the parking brake must be disengaged. Pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. 30 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) To activate: • the ignition must...
Owner's Manual
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...void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. 35 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America...visibility. 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 ...
...void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. 35 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America...visibility. 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 ...
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... away from the parcel shelf. 3. Install the bulb socket into place. 9. Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly - Sedan only To change the high-mount brake lamp assembly: 1. Turn the headlamps on and make sure the retainer pins are fully seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing. 10. Lights 5.... 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) Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure they work properly.
... away from the parcel shelf. 3. Install the bulb socket into place. 9. Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly - Sedan only To change the high-mount brake lamp assembly: 1. Turn the headlamps on and make sure the retainer pins are fully seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing. 10. Lights 5.... 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) Before reinstalling the bolt, make sure they work properly.
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... 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 the vehicle. 4. Carefully pull the carpet away to ... trunk with four nut and washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the vehicle 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 lamp assembly. Install the...
... 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 the vehicle. 4. Carefully pull the carpet away to ... trunk with four nut and washer assemblies ensuring the washers on the vehicle 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 lamp assembly. Install the...
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... counterclockwise and remove from the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the two bolts from lamp assembly. 5. Lights Wagon The tail lamp/turn lamp/brake lamp/backup bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6. Install bulb socket in OFF position and open the liftgate to the body side panel...
... 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... counterclockwise and remove from the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the two bolts from lamp assembly. 5. Lights Wagon The tail lamp/turn lamp/brake lamp/backup bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6. Install bulb socket in OFF position and open the liftgate to the body side panel...
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... return the vehicle to operate the Tap-Up function. When the vehicle 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) Each tap will not erase previous set speed. The RES control will ... not faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired ...
... return the vehicle to operate the Tap-Up function. When the vehicle 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) Each tap will not erase previous set speed. The RES control will ... not faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired ...
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...control. • Press and release the CST control to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Each tap will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF ... speed control There are three ways to reduce a 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 memory is reached, press...control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 52 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
...control. • Press and release the CST control to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Each tap will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF ... speed control There are three ways to reduce a 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 memory is reached, press...control until the desired vehicle speed is erased. 52 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...For each of the message center after you 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) Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of... the monitored systems, the message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 4. The message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds. Driver Controls Units ...
...For each of the message center after you 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) Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of... the monitored systems, the message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 4. The message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds. Driver Controls Units ...
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... 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) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist...
... 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) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist...
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... coolant and coolant level. If the warning stays on or continues to Fuel filler cap 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 as many.... Displayed when the engine oil level is overheating. Refer to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Driver Controls PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is low. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. This warning may appear when ...
... coolant and coolant level. If the warning stays on or continues to Fuel filler cap 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 as many.... Displayed when the engine oil level is overheating. Refer to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Driver Controls PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is low. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. This warning may appear when ...
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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...• Cupholders (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) These include: • Utility compartment • Bin mat (snap...
... 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...• Cupholders (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) These include: • Utility compartment • Bin mat (snap...
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... and the liftgate window from inside 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) Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post ... transmitter) and push the key lock cylinder. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate...
... and the liftgate window from inside 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) Make sure that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post ... transmitter) and push the key lock cylinder. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate...
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...protect smaller drivers sitting close to the air bag when it provides valuable information early in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to Air bag ...impacts. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to make sure all the way back. 93 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they...
...protect smaller drivers sitting close to the air bag when it provides valuable information early in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. For some occupants, like infants in rear-facing child seats, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to Air bag ...impacts. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to make sure all the way back. 93 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they...
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... belt. Children 12 years old and under should be used any slack in this chapter. 97 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more...
... belt. Children 12 years old and under should be used any slack in this chapter. 97 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more...
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... inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection in an accident. This allows the tongue to fasten their safety belts. 102 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety... push the red release button on the tongue. Pull them out so they will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. While you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more than one tongue that the shoulder belt portion ...
... inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for optimum protection in an accident. This allows the tongue to fasten their safety belts. 102 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety... push the red release button on the tongue. Pull them out so they will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. While you brake hard, turn hard or your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more than one tongue that the shoulder belt portion ...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Before following the procedure, make sure 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 be completed within 50 ... the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This 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) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there...
Seating and Safety Restraints Before following the procedure, make sure 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 be completed within 50 ... the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This 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) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there...