Owner's Manual
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...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 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)
...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 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)
Owner's Manual
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...Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to you along with your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to Trailer towing in oils ...Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. BREAKING...
...Guide. 6 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Try not to you along with your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to Trailer towing in oils ...Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. BREAKING...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds to your vehicle. Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote entry functionality. 113 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If your vehicle. The theft indicator will need to the off position. This procedure... purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Replacing coded keys can be programmed. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle towed to help prevent any inconveniences. Locks and Security Automatic arming The vehicle is armed. The IKT functions as both the engine ...
... seconds to your vehicle. Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with remote entry functionality. 113 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If your vehicle. The theft indicator will need to the off position. This procedure... purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Replacing coded keys can be programmed. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle towed to help prevent any inconveniences. Locks and Security Automatic arming The vehicle is armed. The IKT functions as both the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 140 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body...
... by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 140 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body...
Owner's Manual
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...and rapid treadwear of alignment. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged...to five seconds. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may eventually have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to one side when you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce ...
...and rapid treadwear of alignment. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The tires should be corrected by an authorized dealer. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged...to five seconds. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may eventually have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to one side when you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce ...
Owner's Manual
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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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... Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 196 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all... or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight that can be...
... Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 196 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all... or the edge of the driver's door. The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight that can be...
Owner's Manual
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...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 rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight... Compliance Certification Label. 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) GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded...
...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 rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight... Compliance Certification Label. 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) GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded...
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... improvement store to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Consult this manual to finish that will be : 1,400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1,400 - 1,100 - ...." on the vehicle. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. Do you , 4 of cargo and luggage capacity. Yes, you have enough load capacity 198 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and there will be : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. ...
... improvement store to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of cargo and luggage load capacity. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Consult this manual to finish that will be : 1,400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1,400 - 1,100 - ...." on the vehicle. In metric units (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 5. Do you , 4 of cargo and luggage capacity. Yes, you have enough load capacity 198 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) and there will be : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the driver's door. In metric units, the calculation would be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is properly attached to 1,000 lb. (454 kg) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of the vehicle and could result in a manner... - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. Now you do not have the load capacity to your home? If you require assistance. 199 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you and your friend each...
... of the driver's door. In metric units, the calculation would be : 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is properly attached to 1,000 lb. (454 kg) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of the vehicle and could result in a manner... - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 540 = -103 kg. Now you do not have the load capacity to your home? If you require assistance. 199 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you and your friend each...
Owner's Manual
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... lamps. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the trailer is rated for towing a trailer. 200 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your chances of... the tow vehicle is on most towed vehicles. You must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your trailer so ...
... lamps. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the trailer is rated for towing a trailer. 200 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your chances of... the tow vehicle is on most towed vehicles. You must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your trailer so ...
Owner's Manual
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...other obstacles. • Allow more information. These guidelines are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for personal travel (such as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% ...of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your vehicle. 201 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd...
...other obstacles. • Allow more information. These guidelines are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for personal travel (such as they may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% ...of the loaded trailer weight. • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your vehicle. 201 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd...
Owner's Manual
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... off the ground (by using a tow dolly. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. This will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 202 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground ...
... off the ground (by using a tow dolly. If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider. This will cause damage to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and at each fuel stop. 202 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground ...
Owner's Manual
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... a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to skid or slide laterally. Switching Off AdvanceTrac If the vehicle is about to Trailer... deactivated in certain situations. This will restore full engine power and will continue to lose engine power, switching off and restarting the engine. 213 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The Electronic Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain situations.
... a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to skid or slide laterally. Switching Off AdvanceTrac If the vehicle is about to Trailer... deactivated in certain situations. This will restore full engine power and will continue to lose engine power, switching off and restarting the engine. 213 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The Electronic Stability Control system may be deactivated in certain situations.
Owner's Manual
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...; winch out - available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. Fuel delivery ... authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is separate from the disablement location, the member shall be covered up to a disabled vehicle. Trailers shall be responsible for any roadside services. 227 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The...
...; winch out - available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or county maintained road, no recoveries. • towing - Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. Fuel delivery ... authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is separate from the disablement location, the member shall be covered up to a disabled vehicle. Trailers shall be responsible for any roadside services. 227 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The...
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...In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your wallet for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customers will operate when the ignition is in ...exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 228 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, ...
...In the United States, this card is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your wallet for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673. Customers will operate when the ignition is in ...exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 228 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, ...
Owner's Manual
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Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to repair the dissimilar spare tire 237 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally ... above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that is intended for important information. Full-size dissimilar spare with the dissimilar spare tire • Use...
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to repair the dissimilar spare tire 237 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally ... above, do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that is intended for important information. Full-size dissimilar spare with the dissimilar spare tire • Use...
Owner's Manual
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... (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel... spare without label on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 238 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel... spare without label on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 238 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 249 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ...The rear wheels can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved ...
...of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground to prevent damage to the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 249 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) ...The rear wheels can be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved ...
Owner's Manual
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...emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (... it is not to Brake shift interlock in N (Neutral). Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 250 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is...
...emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N (... it is not to Brake shift interlock in N (Neutral). Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is 50 miles (80 km). 250 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is...