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... 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)
... 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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...to five seconds. spinning the tires can safely pull off the road. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of all four wheels. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require...explosion. This may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. If a tire is more important. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive slowly to have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to the closest...
...to five seconds. spinning the tires can safely pull off the road. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of all four wheels. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may require...explosion. This may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. If a tire is more important. Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. 179 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Drive slowly to have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to the closest...
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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)
Owner's Manual
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.... Note: After having your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. DOT Tire Identification Number for temporary use only ...wheels. 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) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive...
.... Note: After having your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. DOT Tire Identification Number for temporary use only ...wheels. 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) This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of all tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your AWD system. Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction... specified by the equipment provider. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground. If you are using a tow...
... 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) All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Tow your AWD system. Note: If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow the instruction... specified by the equipment provider. Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground. If you are using a tow...
Owner's Manual
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...tire sizes between the front and rear axles but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the 221 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. ... All components of a different size other than the tire provided should never be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in damage which is active all the time and requires no input from conventional vehicles, both on sand, ...
...tire sizes between the front and rear axles but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the 221 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. ... All components of a different size other than the tire provided should never be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Basic operating principles • Drive slower in damage which is active all the time and requires no input from conventional vehicles, both on sand, ...
Owner's Manual
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...which could result in vehicle speed are called for. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on and off to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. This increases traction, enabling you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to protect overheating of...severe operating conditions, the A/C may stall. 223 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you to drive over sand, try to keep all four wheels to a lower gear and drive steadily through water, determine the depth; avoid water...
...which could result in vehicle speed are called for. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on and off to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. This increases traction, enabling you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to protect overheating of...severe operating conditions, the A/C may stall. 223 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you to drive over sand, try to keep all four wheels to a lower gear and drive steadily through water, determine the depth; avoid water...
Owner's Manual
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... hard braking as well. Do not "pump" the brakes. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in order to turnaround because you might roll over 2WD vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. It is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), do stall out, Do not...traction, resulting in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to the Brakes section of the anti-lock brake system. 225 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Refer to avoid excessive...
... hard braking as well. Do not "pump" the brakes. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in order to turnaround because you might roll over 2WD vehicles in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. It is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), do stall out, Do not...traction, resulting in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to the Brakes section of the anti-lock brake system. 225 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore apply the brakes steadily. Refer to avoid excessive...
Owner's Manual
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... 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Not used (spare) All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Not used (spare... Overdrive cancel switch Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Restraint control module AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 232 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... 10A 10A 20A 5A 5A 5A 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A Protected Circuits Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights, Cargo lamps Backlighting, Puddle lamps All wheel drive Memory seat/mirror switches, Memory module FEPS module Analog clock Climate control Not used (spare) All power lock motor feeds, Decklid release Not used (spare... Overdrive cancel switch Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Restraint control module AWD module Steering rotation sensor, FEPS, Rear park assist, Heated seat modules 232 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: •... • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 3. Full-size dissimilar 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,...
... and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: •... • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 3. Full-size dissimilar 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,...
Owner's Manual
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...Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. The rear wheels can be left on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission. Do not tow with a slingbelt. It is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. On AWD vehicles, it...the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 249 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed in ...
...Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. The rear wheels can be left on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission. Do not tow with a slingbelt. It is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. On AWD vehicles, it...the automatic transmission, AWD system or vehicle. 249 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on the ground when towed in ...
Owner's Manual
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booster seats ...167 305 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index A ... light ...147, 153 operation ...141, 149, 151 passenger airbag ...141, 149, 151 side airbag ...148 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...221 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...276 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...208 Anti-theft ...Audio system (see Radio) ...18, 22, 29 Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...298 fluid, specification ...298 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...216 fluid, adding ...294 fluid, checking ...294 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...
booster seats ...167 305 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Index A ... light ...147, 153 operation ...141, 149, 151 passenger airbag ...141, 149, 151 side airbag ...148 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...221 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...276 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...208 Anti-theft ...Audio system (see Radio) ...18, 22, 29 Automatic transaxle fluid, refill capacities ...298 fluid, specification ...298 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...216 fluid, adding ...294 fluid, checking ...294 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ...36 B Battery ...
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... ...272 refill capacities ...298 specifications ...298 Event data recording ...8 Exhaust fumes ...206 F Fail safe cooling ...280 Fluid capacities ...298 Fog lamps ...55 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...221 Fuel ...281 calculating fuel economy ...86, 286 cap ...284 capacity ...298 choosing the right fuel ...285 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates... Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...158 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...292 Instrument panel ...67 cleaning ...263 cluster ...12 lighting up panel and interior ...56 307 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... ...272 refill capacities ...298 specifications ...298 Event data recording ...8 Exhaust fumes ...206 F Fail safe cooling ...280 Fluid capacities ...298 Fog lamps ...55 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...221 Fuel ...281 calculating fuel economy ...86, 286 cap ...284 capacity ...298 choosing the right fuel ...285 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates... Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...158 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...292 Instrument panel ...67 cleaning ...263 cluster ...12 lighting up panel and interior ...56 307 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Tire Warranty 2nd Printing
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...: Tires which could be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on any configuration on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. Note: Your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. Failure to your alignment and balance... tire wear, it is intended for winter driving. It is different in severe winter conditions are marked on at least one sidewall with the letters ''M" and ''S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Before mixing tires of snow tires are not...
...: Tires which could be sure to check the vehicle manufacturer's owner's manual when mixing, matching, or replacing tires on any configuration on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as this notation are marked M/S, M+S or M&S. Note: Your vehicle may negatively affect vehicle handling. Failure to your alignment and balance... tire wear, it is intended for winter driving. It is different in severe winter conditions are marked on at least one sidewall with the letters ''M" and ''S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Before mixing tires of snow tires are not...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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...be found at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Factory Authorized Systems Checks can find them at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. Keep It Genuine The following ... Checks available at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement...
...be found at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Factory Authorized Systems Checks can find them at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership. Keep It Genuine The following ... Checks available at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All-Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement...
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... wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil... drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if...
... wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil... drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Change manual transmission fluid (Escape) Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on page 48) Replace cabin air filter (if...
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... abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑... fluid Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Change manual transmission fluid Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 47).
... abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & CUVs Scheduled Maintenance 41 2009 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & CUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑... fluid Replace automatic transmission fluid filter (except 6F50, AWF-21 and FNR5 transaxles) Change manual transmission fluid Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 47).
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... electronic driver unit, injectors, 11 Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts,... cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints;
... electronic driver unit, injectors, 11 Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive axle housing (including all internal parts,... cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints;
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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... and headlamp operation. two Headlamps, Fog lamps To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down , tilt the steering column to do so. 2009 Mercury Sable | Instrument Panel Do not adjust while driving. This system consists of: Traction control, which helps avoid wheel spin and loss of brightness on available daylight. These features work together...
... and headlamp operation. two Headlamps, Fog lamps To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down , tilt the steering column to do so. 2009 Mercury Sable | Instrument Panel Do not adjust while driving. This system consists of: Traction control, which helps avoid wheel spin and loss of brightness on available daylight. These features work together...
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... also help reduce the risk of the road. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that you keep the adhesive security labels in the right upper corner. 2009 Mercury | Sable Fuel Pump Shut-off -road use the temperature controls 1 or 4 to set their...including: Setting the Clock When SELECT HOURS or SELECT MINS appears in your Owner's Guide which can warn you may have a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle and if your vehicle has a special emissions package, your Owner's Guide. All information contained in your Owner's ...
... also help reduce the risk of the road. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that you keep the adhesive security labels in the right upper corner. 2009 Mercury | Sable Fuel Pump Shut-off -road use the temperature controls 1 or 4 to set their...including: Setting the Clock When SELECT HOURS or SELECT MINS appears in your Owner's Guide which can warn you may have a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle and if your vehicle has a special emissions package, your Owner's Guide. All information contained in your Owner's ...