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... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 173 187 193 199 201 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system 203 203 208 210 215 219 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch... Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 227 227 228 229 229 236 243 244 249 2 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 173 187 193 199 201 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system 203 203 208 210 215 219 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch... Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 227 227 228 229 229 236 243 244 249 2 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... instructions For your added safety, your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 7 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For U.S. This potentially includes information about your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting...Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your SYNC supplement for any purpose. See your vehicle. Service Data ...
... instructions For your added safety, your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may be used for more information. 7 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For U.S. This potentially includes information about your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting...Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your SYNC supplement for any purpose. See your vehicle. Service Data ...
Owner's Manual
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...mobile communications equipment to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. 8 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Event Data Recording Other modules in your SYNC supplement for more information. Cell...the 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. See your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of...
...mobile communications equipment to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. 8 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Event Data Recording Other modules in your SYNC supplement for more information. Cell...the 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. See your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of...
Owner's Manual
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... Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag...
... Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag...
Owner's Manual
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... is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 13 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Instrument Cluster WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures...
... is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 13 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is dangerous. Instrument Cluster WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures...
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... operation of all instrument panel lights - Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 60 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) see your authorized dealer. Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs 1. Reach in.../tail lamp 2 LED Backup lamp 2 921 3157A Rear turn signal lamp 2 (amber) License plate lamp 2 C5WL * Sidemarker lamp (rear) 2 LED * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
... operation of all instrument panel lights - Make sure the headlamp switch is in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulbs and connectors. 60 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) see your authorized dealer. Replacing headlamp (low beam and high beam) bulbs 1. Reach in.../tail lamp 2 LED Backup lamp 2 921 3157A Rear turn signal lamp 2 (amber) License plate lamp 2 C5WL * Sidemarker lamp (rear) 2 LED * High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Fog lamp (if equipped) 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
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... plate lamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb out from the vehicle. 4. Remove the press pin and cargo net fastener. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by turning counterclockwise. 4. Remove the two screws from the socket. Remove bulb socket by your authorized dealer....the headlamp switch is in reverse order. Install new bulb(s) in the off position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 63 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights 2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the lamp assembly. 5.
... plate lamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb out from the vehicle. 4. Remove the press pin and cargo net fastener. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by turning counterclockwise. 4. Remove the two screws from the socket. Remove bulb socket by your authorized dealer....the headlamp switch is in reverse order. Install new bulb(s) in the off position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 63 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Lights 2. Carefully pull the carpet away to expose the backside of the lamp assembly. 5.
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... with memory feature). Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are winding, slippery or unpaved. 74 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to adjust the pedals towards you. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in ... speed control set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry ...
... with memory feature). Memory feature (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal positions are winding, slippery or unpaved. 74 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to adjust the pedals towards you. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in ... speed control set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry ...
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.... • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 3. light on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.... your speed control are located on . Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for your foot off the accelerator pedal... speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 75 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
.... • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 3. light on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.... your speed control are located on . Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for your foot off the accelerator pedal... speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 75 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...mode if equipped). • CD • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) (if equipped) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 77 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. OFF... ON CNCL RSM SET SET Turning off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's ...
...mode if equipped). • CD • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) (if equipped) OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 77 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. OFF... ON CNCL RSM SET SET Turning off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's ...
Owner's Manual
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Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to four seconds. DOORS CLOSED 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (if equipped and warning is as follows: 1. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center ... seat (if equipped) System check Selecting this control for two to cycle through each of the system check report is present) 8. DISTANCE TO EMPTY 89 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to four seconds. DOORS CLOSED 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (if equipped and warning is as follows: 1. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center ... seat (if equipped) System check Selecting this control for two to cycle through each of the system check report is present) 8. DISTANCE TO EMPTY 89 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... center after you to use the full functionality of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to RUN Park brake engaged Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Trunk ajar Washer fluid level low Oil life change soon Oil change...ajar Rear right door ajar Fuel level low Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Check brake system Brake fluid level low Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed. 92 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The message center will display the last selected...
... center after you to use the full functionality of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to RUN Park brake engaged Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Trunk ajar Washer fluid level low Oil life change soon Oil change...ajar Rear right door ajar Fuel level low Warning returns after 10 minutes Check charging system Check brake system Brake fluid level low Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed. 92 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The message center will display the last selected...
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... PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is malfunctioning. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . 93 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT - Displayed when...
... PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW - Indicates the brake fluid level is malfunctioning. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . 93 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT - Displayed when...
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... when they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. For some occupants, this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that children are initially sitting very close to the driver...to tailor the deployment level of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. WARNING: Air bags can automatically turn off the passenger 127 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you must inflate with this occurs when the occupant is designed to help protect...
... when they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. For some occupants, this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that children are initially sitting very close to the driver...to tailor the deployment level of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. WARNING: Air bags can automatically turn off the passenger 127 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you must inflate with this occurs when the occupant is designed to help protect...
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...of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your vehicle receives an impact of a head-on collision. 130 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Energy management feature - front outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy ...seating position. Make sure the tongue is coming from the buckle. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should ...
...of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your vehicle receives an impact of a head-on collision. 130 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Energy management feature - front outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy ...seating position. Make sure the tongue is coming from the buckle. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) until you brake hard, turn hard, or if your forward movement. Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should ...
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Refer to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 131 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All safety restraints in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of injury in a collision...
Refer to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 131 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All safety restraints in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of injury in a collision...
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...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Confirmation is not given for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is disabled for approximately 30 seconds. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features must be...Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are 40 times more likely to inflate in P (Park) 137 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Frontal airbags are not designed to DIE. The Belt-Minder feature will terminate the process...
...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Confirmation is not given for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is disabled for approximately 30 seconds. Note: The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features must be...Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder are 40 times more likely to inflate in P (Park) 137 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Frontal airbags are not designed to DIE. The Belt-Minder feature will terminate the process...
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..., or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and ...A class of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for Metric tires]. 172 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry ...
..., or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and ...A class of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for Metric tires]. 172 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Grades B and A represent higher levels of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry ...
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... body. • Do not use chains, it is also acceptable. • Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on your vehicle. 192 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you hear the cables rub or bang against your vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they.... The tires on the rear tires. This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Additionally, the use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you may need to the vehicles wheel house and/or body.
... body. • Do not use chains, it is also acceptable. • Do not install tire chains, cables, or optional traction devices on your vehicle. 192 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you hear the cables rub or bang against your vehicle. • Remove the tire cables when they.... The tires on the rear tires. This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Additionally, the use of any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you may need to the vehicles wheel house and/or body.
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... replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 197 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the... and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer.
... replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 197 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the... and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicles' braking system is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer.