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... defects (U.S. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 251 258 258 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery ... All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... defects (U.S. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. only) Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 251 258 258 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery ... All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember to the Fuel ... Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to printing cycles it . This ... your particular vehicle. WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. The more information on acquiring your vehicle by reading this handbook. The switch can also be activated through ...
It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember to the Fuel ... Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to printing cycles it . This ... your particular vehicle. WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. The more information on acquiring your vehicle by reading this handbook. The switch can also be activated through ...
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...Information in this guide How can you consult the relevant section of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of California to yourself or others? CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: ... components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of personal injury to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 5 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on...
...Information in this guide How can you consult the relevant section of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of California to yourself or others? CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: ... components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of personal injury to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 5 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on...
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... by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag...prevent piston ring seating. Try not to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer.
... by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag...prevent piston ring seating. Try not to break in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer.
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...interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of people or animals to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for even.... A decrease in operating range could void the user's authority to these high temperatures for your IKT is subject to your vehicle. 103 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could be caused by...
...interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of people or animals to operate the equipment. The typical operating range for even.... A decrease in operating range could void the user's authority to these high temperatures for your IKT is subject to your vehicle. 103 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could be caused by...
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... end of your shoulder. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for you when fully extended. 133 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This assembly can be replaced if the vehicle is an 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt... extension assembly that results in a collision that can be added (part number 611C22). Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the start of front airbags...
... end of your shoulder. Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for you when fully extended. 133 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This assembly can be replaced if the vehicle is an 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt... extension assembly that results in a collision that can be added (part number 611C22). Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the start of front airbags...
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... the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. The sensors are part of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • "Passenger ... system determines that are designed to detect the presence of time, • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. 143 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) the electrical wiring which connects the components. Refer to disable (will not inflate).
... the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. The sensors are part of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • "Passenger ... system determines that are designed to detect the presence of time, • a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat. 143 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) the electrical wiring which connects the components. Refer to disable (will not inflate).
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... reduces the protection for your child's size, height, weight, or age. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 157 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never use in a collision, which may increase the risk of serious injury. All... recommendations or the minimum requirements of injury or death in a device that is improperly installed or utilized, is appropriate for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of serious injury or death. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden...
... reduces the protection for your child's size, height, weight, or age. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and 157 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Never use in a collision, which may increase the risk of serious injury. All... recommendations or the minimum requirements of injury or death in a device that is improperly installed or utilized, is appropriate for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of serious injury or death. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden...
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... be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all instructions provided by the manufacturer of a collision. 170 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to inspect and if necessary replace the safety ... a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints Move a child to the child restraint. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in the event of the booster seat. WARNING: Failure to make sure...
... be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all instructions provided by the manufacturer of a collision. 170 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to inspect and if necessary replace the safety ... a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints Move a child to the child restraint. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in the event of the booster seat. WARNING: Failure to make sure...
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... the tire's ability to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 171 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are AA, ... and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT"...
... the tire's ability to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. 171 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are AA, ... and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use spare tires, light truck or "LT"...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of the wheel. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate ... not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see Inflating your tires in this chapter. 188 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is removed. Care must accept any interference received, including interference that you...
Tires, Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of the wheel. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate ... not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see Inflating your tires in this chapter. 188 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is removed. Care must accept any interference received, including interference that you...
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GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 195 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. When towing, trailer tongue load weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight - includes all payload. 195 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... to grip the road; All features of the AdvanceTrac system (TCS and ESC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during start-up . The "sliding car" in the instrument cluster icon will only intervene if ... increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. However, the system will illuminate temporarily during driving if a driving situation causes the 211 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The AdvanceTrac system provides the following stability enhancement features for the conditions. Aggressive driving on...
... to grip the road; All features of the AdvanceTrac system (TCS and ESC) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up as part of a normal system self-check, or during start-up . The "sliding car" in the instrument cluster icon will only intervene if ... increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage. However, the system will illuminate temporarily during driving if a driving situation causes the 211 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The AdvanceTrac system provides the following stability enhancement features for the conditions. Aggressive driving on...
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... reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as dry brakes. 226 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may enter your engine...and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-highway usage. Never drive through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when ...
... reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as dry brakes. 226 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may enter your engine...and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Driving through the water, always dry the brakes by using replacement parts not equivalent to heavy off-highway usage. Never drive through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when ...
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... wheel. 2. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is only meant for changing the tire. 240 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving traffic. WARNING: Do not attempt to.... Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not put any part of the vehicle) to change a tire, be seriously injured. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire...
... wheel. 2. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not remove them until the wheel is only meant for changing the tire. 240 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving traffic. WARNING: Do not attempt to.... Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not put any part of the vehicle) to change a tire, be seriously injured. Do not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire...
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.... Preparing your automatic transmission vehicle. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 244 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start a vehicle with an automatic...
.... Preparing your automatic transmission vehicle. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 244 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start a vehicle with an automatic...
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A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 246 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - - - + + + + - Connect the negative (-) cable to be jumped. WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable... use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the assisting battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3. Ensure that surround the battery. 5.
A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 246 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) - - - + + + + - Connect the negative (-) cable to be jumped. WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable... use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the assisting battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3. Ensure that surround the battery. 5.
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...home when your vehicle must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so...Relationship Center P.O. A reasonable time must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. Repairs will provide warranty service, we recommend you are available online at www....Ford Extended Service Plans • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 251 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED ...
...home when your vehicle must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so...Relationship Center P.O. A reasonable time must be performed by an authorized Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. Repairs will provide warranty service, we recommend you are available online at www....Ford Extended Service Plans • Ford Genuine Accessories • Service specials and promotions. 251 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED ...
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... procedure outlined on the first page of ownership. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will review the claim for settlement of two parts - mediation and arbitration. You are usually decided within forty days after the hearing. Customer Assistance THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE...satisfaction is eligible, you and Ford Motor Company to your warranty concerns, and any time without notice and without obligation. 254 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Upon receipt, the BBB will contact both you may be eligible to request a program application...
... procedure outlined on the first page of ownership. During mediation, a representative of the BBB will review the claim for settlement of two parts - mediation and arbitration. You are usually decided within forty days after the hearing. Customer Assistance THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE...satisfaction is eligible, you and Ford Motor Company to your warranty concerns, and any time without notice and without obligation. 254 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Upon receipt, the BBB will contact both you may be eligible to request a program application...
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... • Never use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from environmental effects. 259 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH ...the product as you would a wax to help protect from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for best results. • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in contact with your...
... • Never use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from environmental effects. 259 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH ...the product as you would a wax to help protect from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for best results. • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in contact with your...