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...system 96 96 97 111 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 117 117 125 139 154 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 173 187 193 199 201 Driving ...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)
...system 96 96 97 111 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 117 117 125 139 154 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 173 187 193 199 201 Driving ...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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...continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Vary your speed frequently in . See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag ...may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more information on oil usage. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle ...
...continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Vary your speed frequently in . See Engine oil in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Introduction PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag ...may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may prevent piston ring seating. For more information on oil usage. Drive your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in . SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle ...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...Driving chapter for more information. If the light does not turn or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For 14 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will sound when there is a... to fasten your authorized dealer as soon as a result of a system failure). If the light remains at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ...
...Driving chapter for more information. If the light does not turn or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For 14 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will sound when there is a... to fasten your authorized dealer as soon as a result of a system failure). If the light remains at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be a malfunction with the electrical system or a related component. Instrument Cluster Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ...
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...of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as...the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is engaged. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is opened. 15 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. refer to the Driving ...
...of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as...the ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver's door is engaged. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is opened. 15 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. refer to the Driving ...
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DISTANCE TO EMPTY 89 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this control for two to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. TRUNK CLOSED 6. The sequence of the system check report is present) 8. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (if equipped and warning is...
DISTANCE TO EMPTY 89 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this control for two to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. TRUNK CLOSED 6. The sequence of the system check report is present) 8. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (if equipped and warning is...
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... acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. 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 required DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the driver... of the message center after the ignition key is turned from the reset. • They will not reappear until a condition is not completely closed. 92 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... acknowledge the warning by displaying each one for several seconds. 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 required DRIVER DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the driver... of the message center after the ignition key is turned from the reset. • They will not reappear until a condition is not completely closed. 92 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... - Displayed when the electrical system is not completely closed . 93 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to come on or continues to Inflating your spare tire is not completely closed . If the warning stays on , contact...
... - Displayed when the electrical system is not completely closed . 93 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to come on or continues to Inflating your spare tire is not completely closed . If the warning stays on , contact...
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They do not apply 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) U.S. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of...
They do not apply 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) U.S. The grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of...
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... a heavier maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. 172 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can...
... a heavier maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. 172 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TIRES Tires are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can...
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... than the others, use of all tires to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 173 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). You are seated. Remember that ...
... than the others, use of all tires to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Ford recommends the use a tire gauge to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 173 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). You are seated. Remember that ...
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... loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 174 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be...
... loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer's maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be significantly under-inflated. 174 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be...
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...of the front and rear inflation pressure as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. If internal damage to the tire is normal for description): Store and maintain at the higher of damage or excessive wear. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure.... than the other objects embedded that are more likely to blow out or fail. 175 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check the sidewalls to make necessary repairs. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced.
...of the front and rear inflation pressure as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. If internal damage to the tire is normal for description): Store and maintain at the higher of damage or excessive wear. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure.... than the other objects embedded that are more likely to blow out or fail. 175 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check the sidewalls to make necessary repairs. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced.
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... after six years regardless of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to aging even if it has not been used. 176 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such as weather, storage conditions, and ...conditions of use is worn out and must be replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread...
... after six years regardless of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to aging even if it has not been used. 176 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Damage Periodically inspect the tire treads and sidewalls for damage (such as weather, storage conditions, and ...conditions of use is worn out and must be replaced more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread...
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... standardized information on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your vehicle, which is used for traceability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 177 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The next two...
... standardized information on these labels then you have questions regarding tire replacement, contact your vehicle, which is used for traceability. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 177 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The next two...
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...minimum of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 178 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The... use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be replaced as a pair. If the beads do the...
...minimum of 12 ft. (3.66 m) away from the tire wheel assembly. For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 178 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The... use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may be replaced as a pair. If the beads do the...
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... pull off the road. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that you may require alignment of your tires. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your safety is more important. Have...rear suspension (if equipped) may eventually have the vehicle inspected. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). If a tire is stuck in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If your speed...
... pull off the road. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that you may require alignment of your tires. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your safety is more important. Have...rear suspension (if equipped) may eventually have the vehicle inspected. A tire can tear the tire and cause an explosion. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). If a tire is stuck in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If your speed...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 180 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 180 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... the vehicle requirements. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of the tire and also provides a U.S. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in case of a recall. 181 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD...
... the vehicle requirements. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of the tire and also provides a U.S. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in case of a recall. 181 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD...
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... at different conditions for your Owner's Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. The tires on all tires because it is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in conditions. The ratings... pressure. The definitions of height to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. You may operate at which gives the tire's ratio of these items are listed in the following chart. 182 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) P: Indicates...
... at different conditions for your Owner's Guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer. The tires on all tires because it is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in conditions. The ratings... pressure. The definitions of height to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. You may operate at which gives the tire's ratio of these items are listed in the following chart. 182 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) P: Indicates...