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... 48 53 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 65 65 66 69 71 74 79 84 1 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... 48 53 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 65 65 66 69 71 74 79 84 1 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Vary your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance ...drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for service or vehicle end of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited ...Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For...
Vary your Owner's Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) See Engine oil in the Maintenance ...drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for service or vehicle end of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited ...Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For...
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... Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher 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...
... Safety Belt Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher 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...
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... when the speed control is opened. 15 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the indicators ... out bulb. Instrument Cluster more information on . Turns off ; O/D OFF: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is at or near empty (refer to the Driving chapter. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this system, refer...
... when the speed control is opened. 15 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. If the indicators ... out bulb. Instrument Cluster more information on . Turns off ; O/D OFF: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is at or near empty (refer to the Driving chapter. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this system, refer...
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... be in the ignition) and the driver's door is overheating. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 16 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle...
... be in the ignition) and the driver's door is overheating. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 16 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle...
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to reset. 17 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. Press and release the RESET button to select Trip A ...
Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the display (this represents the trip mode). Press the control again to reset. 17 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. Press and release the RESET button to select Trip A ...
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...setting. Use adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the bass setting. increasing your vehicle speed will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 25 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) SEEK, SEEK to scroll through tracks In... folder mode, press within the selected folder. When COMPRESS is ON, the system will not change slightly with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind...
...setting. Use adjust. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to reach the bass setting. increasing your vehicle speed will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 25 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) SEEK, SEEK to scroll through tracks In... folder mode, press within the selected folder. When COMPRESS is ON, the system will not change slightly with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind...
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...the left (L) and right (R) speakers. / to adjust the FADE: Press MENU to begin the search. Radio volume automatically gets louder with vehicle speed to compensate for Press MENU repeatedly to access. FOLDER, FOLDER to reach the balance setting. Entertainment Systems To search for road and wind noise.... In Folder mode, pressing within the selected folder. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to access the previous/next folder (if Press available). 32 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recommended level is1-3; In Track SEEK will scroll only through all tracks on MP3 discs ...
...the left (L) and right (R) speakers. / to adjust the FADE: Press MENU to begin the search. Radio volume automatically gets louder with vehicle speed to compensate for Press MENU repeatedly to access. FOLDER, FOLDER to reach the balance setting. Entertainment Systems To search for road and wind noise.... In Folder mode, pressing within the selected folder. BAL (Balance): Press MENU to access the previous/next folder (if Press available). 32 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Recommended level is1-3; In Track SEEK will scroll only through all tracks on MP3 discs ...
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... seats that will interfere with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put the vehicle's transmission into the normal operating range. 47 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Turn to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not...
... seats that will interfere with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put the vehicle's transmission into the normal operating range. 47 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Turn to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not...
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... airflow mode. Recirculated air: Press to the highest setting. 5. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in 48 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Set the fan speed to activate/deactivate air recirculation in this section for more information. 4. Can be engaged manually in cold weather: . 1. Press system...
... airflow mode. Recirculated air: Press to the highest setting. 5. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in 48 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Set the fan speed to activate/deactivate air recirculation in this section for more information. 4. Can be engaged manually in cold weather: . 1. Press system...
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...temperature control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A/C: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on or off . 15. Front fan speed control: Press to engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 16. Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to... Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. EXT: Press to display outside air to reach the desired temperature. 49 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The recommended vehicle cabin setting is directed. When the ignition switch is turned off ,...
...temperature control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A/C: Press to increase/decrease the temperature on or off . 15. Front fan speed control: Press to engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 16. Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to... Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. EXT: Press to display outside air to reach the desired temperature. 49 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The recommended vehicle cabin setting is directed. When the ignition switch is turned off ,...
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...a small amount of MAX A/C or can be shown in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off . 51 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will be engaged manually in either (panel) or (panel/floor) mode. 7. ... through the air distribution modes listed below. Engages automatically in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. decrease the fan speed. 12. Airflow direction control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. To return to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control...
...a small amount of MAX A/C or can be shown in all airflow selections except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off . 51 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The system will be engaged manually in either (panel) or (panel/floor) mode. 7. ... through the air distribution modes listed below. Engages automatically in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. decrease the fan speed. 12. Airflow direction control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. To return to heat the driver seat. Driver heated seat control...
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...To improve the A/C cool down, drive with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the windshield during humid weather, place position. The system will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove...PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the normal operating range. 52 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on or off...
...To improve the A/C cool down, drive with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on the windshield during humid weather, place position. The system will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove...PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from the highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the normal operating range. 52 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up on or off...
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... R The rear defroster control is turned off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. Adjust the temperature control to the highest speed. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Set the fan to maintain comfort. This may cause damage to the heated... razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of fog and thin ice. Select A/C. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 53 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... R The rear defroster control is turned off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. Adjust the temperature control to the highest speed. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Set the fan to maintain comfort. This may cause damage to the heated... razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of fog and thin ice. Select A/C. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 53 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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rotate towards you to increase the speed of the wipers. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the ... seconds. Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to decrease the speed of the wipers; Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will remain on until the wipers are not frozen to clear...push and hold : the wipers and washer fluid will be sure the wiper blades are turned off. 65 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is dry.
rotate towards you to increase the speed of the wipers. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the ... seconds. Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to decrease the speed of the wipers; Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will remain on until the wipers are not frozen to clear...push and hold : the wipers and washer fluid will be sure the wiper blades are turned off. 65 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is dry.
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... brake pedal with feet on roads that are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you . WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the driver's door (if...adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 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 can be recalled along with memory feature...
... brake pedal with feet on roads that are saved when doing a memory set function and can maintain a set , you . WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Press and hold the rocker control (located on the driver's door (if...adjustable pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 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 can be recalled along with memory feature...
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... indicator instrument cluster will disengage. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 75 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot...
... indicator instrument cluster will disengage. Accelerate to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed. 75 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your foot...
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... and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 76 OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set speed: • Press and hold...
... and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 76 OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set speed: • Press and hold...
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... you turn off speed control There are two ways to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio 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) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control. This ...
... you turn off speed control There are two ways to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio 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) STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET + control. This ...
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...message center next to display a stabilized average. 2. Compass display The compass heading is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to start the timer. 2. For more information refer to reset the timer. Press and hold RESET for future reference. The ...compass reading may also affect compass accuracy. 86 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display a...
...message center next to display a stabilized average. 2. Compass display The compass heading is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to start the timer. 2. For more information refer to reset the timer. Press and hold RESET for future reference. The ...compass reading may also affect compass accuracy. 86 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driver Controls Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display a...