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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 92 108 117 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque ... and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 173 173 174 174 176 182 187 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. 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 87 92 108 117 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque ... and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 173 173 174 174 176 182 187 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 188 196 Cleaning 197 2 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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... or special break-in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. In this guide, answers to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of waste, ... BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Try not to such questions are significant steps towards this symbol...
... or special break-in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. In this guide, answers to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of waste, ... BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Try not to such questions are significant steps towards this symbol...
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...has been supplied that are different from the ones that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the...are unique to your vehicle is fitted with features and options that are described in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with sophisticated electronic controls. Failure to this book. Introduction Special instructions For your ...
...has been supplied that are different from the ones that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the...are unique to your vehicle is fitted with features and options that are described in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with sophisticated electronic controls. Failure to this book. Introduction Special instructions For your ...
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...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air 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 ...
...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air 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 ...
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...to clear the windshield of the interior air is more information, refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter. 23 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel ...vents. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 3. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is currently ON or OFF. Passenger airbag indicator...
...to clear the windshield of the interior air is more information, refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter. 23 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel ...vents. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 3. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is currently ON or OFF. Passenger airbag indicator...
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... Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 24 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the fan speed to maintain comfort. 3. Adjust the temperature control to ... after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. ...
... Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 24 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Set the fan speed to maintain comfort. 3. Adjust the temperature control to ... after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has "aired out." • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. ...
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... help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off airflow selection except F automatically in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Recirculation can be engaged manually in the AUTO, F modes. 3. Temperature control: Press to Front passenger sensing...is turned off : Indicates whether the front airbag is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 25 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Use with the recirculated air to activate/deactivate air conditioning. ...
... help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off airflow selection except F automatically in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Recirculation can be engaged manually in the AUTO, F modes. 3. Temperature control: Press to Front passenger sensing...is turned off : Indicates whether the front airbag is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 25 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Use with the recirculated air to activate/deactivate air conditioning. ...
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.... The set point temperatures in Celsius will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside air 9. F through the floor and rear seat floor vents (if 12. Climate Controls 6. Manual override controls: Allows you to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents..., press AUTO. : Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to Rear window defroster in one degree increments. 26 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
.... The set point temperatures in Celsius will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside air 9. F through the floor and rear seat floor vents (if 12. Climate Controls 6. Manual override controls: Allows you to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents..., press AUTO. : Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to Rear window defroster in one degree increments. 26 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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...To reduce humidity build up on top of the instrument panel as well. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. •... For maximum cooling in a collision or sudden stop. . 27 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Select A/C. ...
...To reduce humidity build up on top of the instrument panel as well. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. •... For maximum cooling in a collision or sudden stop. . 27 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Select A/C. ...
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Turn the headlamps on and make sure the retainer pins are fully seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing. 8. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs 1. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the ... plastic base and lock the ring by rotating it clockwise until it locks into position. 5. Remove the bolt (1) from the lamp assembly. 38 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Turn the headlamps on and make sure the retainer pins are fully seated, and install bolt on headlamp housing. 8. Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/cornering lamp bulbs 1. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the ... plastic base and lock the ring by rotating it clockwise until it locks into position. 5. Remove the bolt (1) from the lamp assembly. 38 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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... to align it clockwise. 7. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 8. 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 the retainer pins are fully...
... to align it clockwise. 7. Carefully position the headlamp assembly onto the vehicle. 8. 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 the retainer pins are fully...
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...8226; 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) Displayed when the Traction Control system is not completely closed. These ...Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your dealer for service as soon as possible if these messages occur on ,...
...8226; 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) Displayed when the Traction Control system is not completely closed. These ...Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission sensor • Fuel cap sensor • Seat belt sensor • Park brake • Oil pressure sensor Contact your dealer for service as soon as possible if these messages occur on ,...
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... benefits. A driver's first responsibility is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 67 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Wait until ...in vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. If your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear ashtray Use only soft cups in a collision. The most important thing...To open the storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and toward the front of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in ...
... benefits. A driver's first responsibility is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment. 67 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Wait until ...in vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. If your Ford, Lincoln Mercury dealer to obtain rear ashtray Use only soft cups in a collision. The most important thing...To open the storage compartment, raise the armrest and pull the strap on the seat up and toward the front of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in ...
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... Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for reprogramming. 77 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Insert the new battery. Remove the old battery. Press... the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Locks and Security Replacing the battery The ...
... Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for reprogramming. 77 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Insert the new battery. Remove the old battery. Press... the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Locks and Security Replacing the battery The ...
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...• Push down on the head restraint. 87 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Adjust your head restraint so that it upward. Adjustable head restraints (front seats) Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of... possible behind your vehicle have adjustable head restraints. The front seats in your head. Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event...
...• Push down on the head restraint. 87 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Adjust your head restraint so that it upward. Adjustable head restraints (front seats) Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of... possible behind your vehicle have adjustable head restraints. The front seats in your head. Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is moving. Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 88 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located on the front of the seat cushion. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Turn to adjust lumbar support.
Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is moving. Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward. Lift handle to adjust seatback. 88 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is located on the front of the seat cushion. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Turn to adjust lumbar support.
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Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 89 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 89 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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...After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure you hear the seat latch into place. Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the rear of a sudden stop or collision. 90 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English ...(fus) Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of ...
...After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure you hear the seat latch into place. Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the rear of a sudden stop or collision. 90 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English ...(fus) Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of ...
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For height and weight limits, see the label on the handle and push the floor panel into place. 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Make sure the seatback is down until it latches. Unlock the floor panel with the ... (if equipped). Lift the remote latch release on the left side of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. To open up on the seat cushion. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback will not latch in the upright position. To close the...
For height and weight limits, see the label on the handle and push the floor panel into place. 91 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Make sure the seatback is down until it latches. Unlock the floor panel with the ... (if equipped). Lift the remote latch release on the left side of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. To open up on the seat cushion. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback will not latch in the upright position. To close the...
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... crash situations. During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either none, one, or both front seat occupants in frontal and near-frontal collisions (not rollovers, side 92 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) A collection of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage...
... crash situations. During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either none, one, or both front seat occupants in frontal and near-frontal collisions (not rollovers, side 92 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) A collection of : • Driver and passenger dual-stage...