Owner's Manual
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... window defroster 74 74 76 81 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 82 82 86 87 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 92 92 93 96 98 101 106 111 1 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... window defroster 74 74 76 81 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 82 82 86 87 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 92 92 93 96 98 101 106 111 1 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Locks Anti-theft system 122 122 123 137 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 142 142 150 163 177 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 190 190 192 205 211 217 219 Driving... pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 244 244 246 246 247 253 260 261 266 2 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Keys Locks Anti-theft system 122 122 123 137 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 142 142 150 163 177 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 190 190 192 205 211 217 219 Driving... pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 244 244 246 246 247 253 260 261 266 2 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... Trailer towing in this respect is highlighted in . Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Vary your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of waste, cleaning and lubrication... information on your vehicle When you along with the tree symbol. Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of what is covered and what is not covered by the warning...
... Trailer towing in this respect is highlighted in . Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Vary your Owner's Guide. 5 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of waste, cleaning and lubrication... information on your vehicle When you along with the tree symbol. Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of what is covered and what is not covered by the warning...
Owner's Manual
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...if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how ... potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to court order or where required by law enforcement, 6 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To access this information, special equipment must be placed in personal injury. Failure to...
...if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as : • how ... potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to court order or where required by law enforcement, 6 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To access this information, special equipment must be placed in personal injury. Failure to...
Owner's Manual
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... to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer...
... to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this system, refer...
Owner's Manual
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... visor must be retracted before moving . This will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. Move the steering wheel up . ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the rod for additional sunlight coverage. Driver Controls TILT STEERING... WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving it back towards the side window and extend it rearward for increased sunlight coverage. Rotate the visor towards the windshield. 93 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
... visor must be retracted before moving . This will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. Move the steering wheel up . ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the rod for additional sunlight coverage. Driver Controls TILT STEERING... WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving it back towards the side window and extend it rearward for increased sunlight coverage. Rotate the visor towards the windshield. 93 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press the ON control and release it. 2. The adjustment allows for your foot on the steering wheel for approximately 2.8 inches (71 mm) of the control to the desired speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 101 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accelerate to adjust the pedals towards you...
.... Press the ON control and release it. 2. The adjustment allows for your foot on the steering wheel for approximately 2.8 inches (71 mm) of the control to the desired speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 101 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accelerate to adjust the pedals towards you...
Owner's Manual
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... equipped). • CD • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) (if equipped) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 104 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford... strongly recommends that drivers use steering wheel controls and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is erased. Only use extreme caution when using any device that ...
... equipped). • CD • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) (if equipped) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 104 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford... strongly recommends that drivers use steering wheel controls and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is erased. Only use extreme caution when using any device that ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Indicates the brake fluid level is not maintaining proper voltage. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 119 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the park brake is malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire Pressure ...Monitoring System is engaged. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. TRUNK...
.... Indicates the brake fluid level is not maintaining proper voltage. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 119 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the park brake is malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire Pressure ...Monitoring System is engaged. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. TRUNK...
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.../CHANGE OIL SOON. To reduce the risk of injuries, the sunshade must be equipped with a rear sunshade that covers the rear window of the steering wheel. To stow the shade: Unhook the shade from the headliner clips in the rear roof panel and let the shade roll back into the headliner...
.../CHANGE OIL SOON. To reduce the risk of injuries, the sunshade must be equipped with a rear sunshade that covers the rear window of the steering wheel. To stow the shade: Unhook the shade from the headliner clips in the rear roof panel and let the shade roll back into the headliner...
Owner's Manual
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Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where ... 100. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 190 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...
Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where ... 100. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 190 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...
Owner's Manual
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...tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for Metric tires]. TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's ... carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for a tire that is based on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this tire is established for Metric tires]. 191 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. The temperature grade for Metric tires]. TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's ... carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for a tire that is based on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this tire is established for Metric tires]. 191 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 192 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. Recommended inflation pressure: The cold... or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. Use the recommended cold inflation...
...recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 192 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Under-inflation or over-inflation may be inaccurate. Recommended inflation pressure: The cold... or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Tires, Wheels and Loading Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. Use the recommended cold inflation...
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..., meaning they are not hot from driving and it is less than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control... Inflation Pressure is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of 1 psi (7 kPa) in heat buildup and internal damage to be significantly under-inflated. 193 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
..., meaning they are not hot from driving and it is less than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. Tires, Wheels and Loading Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control... Inflation Pressure is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of 1 psi (7 kPa) in heat buildup and internal damage to be significantly under-inflated. 193 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation pressure than the other signs of the valve. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section for cracking, cuts, bruises and other tires. TIRE CARE Inspecting your safety, tires that may be wedged in the tread grooves. It is... case it needs to be used because they are more likely to go up and the air pressure inside to blow out or fail. 194 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. If internal damage to the tire is normal for each tire, ...
...description): Store and maintain at a higher inflation pressure than the other signs of the valve. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information section for cracking, cuts, bruises and other tires. TIRE CARE Inspecting your safety, tires that may be wedged in the tread grooves. It is... case it needs to be used because they are more likely to go up and the air pressure inside to blow out or fail. 194 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. If internal damage to the tire is normal for each tire, ...
Owner's Manual
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... or sidewall). You should be damaged during off-road use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to aging even if it has not been used. 195 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... or sidewall). You should be damaged during off-road use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires, Wheels and Loading Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to aging even if it has not been used. 195 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...of your Ford dealer. If this information is located on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 196 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to place standardized information on the sidewall of the tire...either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could result in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code ...
...of your Ford dealer. If this information is located on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 196 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to place standardized information on the sidewall of the tire...either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which could result in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code ...
Owner's Manual
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...pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are replaced on the sidewall of your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits •...Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 197 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety practices Driving habits have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with your Tire ...
...pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be used in the wheels (originally installed on your vehicle) are replaced on the sidewall of your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits •...Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road 197 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety practices Driving habits have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with your Tire ...
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... an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Wheel misalignment in the scheduled maintenance information that you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire... vehicle is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 198 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). Tire and...
... an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Wheel misalignment in the scheduled maintenance information that you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire... vehicle is more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 198 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Do not run over 35 mph (56 km/h). Tire and...
Owner's Manual
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...Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from the road tires and wheels. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to ... spare tire and/or wheel that may mean it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used for service on the sidewall of a tire size, load index and speed rating. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 200 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (...
...Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association). 2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from the road tires and wheels. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to the vehicle requirements. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to ... spare tire and/or wheel that may mean it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used for service on the sidewall of a tire size, load index and speed rating. In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 200 2008 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide (...
