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Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...9 Starting Your Sable ...61 Warning Lights and Gauges ...73 Instrument Panel Controls ...91 Steering Column Controls ...115 Features ...125 Electronic Sound Systems ...169 Driving Your Sable ...191 Roadside Emergencies ...217 Customer Assistance ...235 Reporting Safety Defects ...243 Accessories ...247 Servicing Your Sable ...255 Quick Index ...335 Index ...347 Service Station Information ...364
Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...9 Starting Your Sable ...61 Warning Lights and Gauges ...73 Instrument Panel Controls ...91 Steering Column Controls ...115 Features ...125 Electronic Sound Systems ...169 Driving Your Sable ...191 Roadside Emergencies ...217 Customer Assistance ...235 Reporting Safety Defects ...243 Accessories ...247 Servicing Your Sable ...255 Quick Index ...335 Index ...347 Service Station Information ...364
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We must be done with you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with trust and respect. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are a team. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must strive for excellence in everything we do . Our Guiding Principles u Quality comes first. work must treat one priority. u You are the focus of life. 1 We are judged. We must be our number one another with care, precision, and attention to detail. Our u Continuous improvement is the ...
We must be done with you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with trust and respect. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are a team. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must strive for excellence in everything we do . Our Guiding Principles u Quality comes first. work must treat one priority. u You are the focus of life. 1 We are judged. We must be our number one another with care, precision, and attention to detail. Our u Continuous improvement is the ...
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As you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to avoid endangering yourself, your new vehicle. Our conduct Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of the options available to society. If you read through your owner guide, carefully read all of your passengers, and other business associates. We must be pursued in effect when this guide was approved for your dealer. Ford may not have bought all Warnings because they tell you . This guide has information about the equipment and the options for printing. This ...
As you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to avoid endangering yourself, your new vehicle. Our conduct Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of the options available to society. If you read through your owner guide, carefully read all of your passengers, and other business associates. We must be pursued in effect when this guide was approved for your dealer. Ford may not have bought all Warnings because they tell you . This guide has information about the equipment and the options for printing. This ...
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The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found. We have designed the Index so that best describes the information you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. Canadian Owners - French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. 3 To use the Quick Index or the Index. If the word you need additional ...
The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found. We have designed the Index so that best describes the information you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. Canadian Owners - French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. 3 To use the Quick Index or the Index. If the word you need additional ...
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... phone numbers on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties. Read your Warranty Information Booklet, you keep track of this owner guide. 4 Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to find out about your vehicle's warranties and your vehicle in good condition. Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet The Maintenance Schedule...
... phone numbers on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties. Read your Warranty Information Booklet, you keep track of this owner guide. 4 Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to find out about your vehicle's warranties and your vehicle in good condition. Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet The Maintenance Schedule...
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During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take these steps: The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. 5 This optional contract provides service protection for the details. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. See your dealer for a longer period of ...
During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take these steps: The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. 5 This optional contract provides service protection for the details. Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. See your dealer for a longer period of ...
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The signal word on your vehicle to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the warning is ignored. u CAUTION: Used to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to indicate the presence of a 6 See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. hazard which will or can cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. Safety Labels There are labels, decals and tags on the label tells you about possible hazards. u Use only the type of a hazard which will cause severe ...
The signal word on your vehicle to indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the warning is ignored. u CAUTION: Used to alert you the degree of hazard and is used in the following ways: u DANGER: Used to indicate the presence of a 6 See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. hazard which will or can cause severe personal injury or death if the warning is ignored. Safety Labels There are labels, decals and tags on the label tells you about possible hazards. u Use only the type of a hazard which will cause severe ...
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Take similar precautions if your vehicle is hot Polish your vehicle as often as necessary to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish. 7 If your vehicle, including the underside, with hot water u Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight u Wash your vehicle while the body is exposed to bring their vehicle in customer satisfaction is not covered by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Customers may be required to chemical industrial fallout. DO NOT: u Wash your vehicle with a cleaner made for ...
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is hot Polish your vehicle as often as necessary to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish. 7 If your vehicle, including the underside, with hot water u Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight u Wash your vehicle while the body is exposed to bring their vehicle in customer satisfaction is not covered by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Customers may be required to chemical industrial fallout. DO NOT: u Wash your vehicle with a cleaner made for ...
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Do not clean plastic parts with a tar and road oil remover. If you have your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a mild detergent. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. 8 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a tar and ...
Do not clean plastic parts with a tar and road oil remover. If you have your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a mild detergent. If rustproofing is not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. 8 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a tar and ...
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In most states and in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for directions on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for children. 9 Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you remember to properly use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is ...
In most states and in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for directions on and a chime may sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for children. 9 Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of safety belts helps to restrain you remember to properly use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u the occupant is ...
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Failure to the abdomen or neck that could increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision greatly increases. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the safety belts in a collision. Never use a single belt for more than one tongue that are not used as a pair. Never swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Each seating position in your passengers being injured in a collision. 10 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt portion of your passengers, including pregnant women, wear safety belts. RWARNING Make sure that you...
Failure to the abdomen or neck that could increase the risk and/or severity of injury in a collision greatly increases. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the safety belts in a collision. Never use a single belt for more than one tongue that are not used as a pair. Never swing it around the neck over the inside shoulder. Each seating position in your passengers being injured in a collision. 10 Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt portion of your passengers, including pregnant women, wear safety belts. RWARNING Make sure that you...
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When the seatback is not fully upright, there is a greater risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seriously injured in a collision. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is in the fully upright position. If you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your vehicle before driving to your movement. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. However, if you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, ...
When the seatback is not fully upright, there is a greater risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seriously injured in a collision. RWARNING Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is in the fully upright position. If you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the lap and shoulder belt locks and helps reduce your vehicle before driving to your movement. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. However, if you cannot untwist or unjam the safety belt, ...
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Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of this chapter. If it . Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you hear a snap and feel it latch. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts - front and rear outboard seating positions 12 After you get into the proper buckle until you best. Insert the belt tongue into your shoulder and chest. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of the belt crosses your vehicle, close the door and lock...
Then adjust the seat to the position that the shoulder portion of this chapter. If it . Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so that suits you hear a snap and feel it latch. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts - front and rear outboard seating positions 12 After you get into the proper buckle until you best. Insert the belt tongue into your shoulder and chest. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of the belt crosses your vehicle, close the door and lock...
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Dual locking mode retractors operate in the front seats. 13 This mode provides the following: u A tight lap/shoulder belt on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. Safety Belts for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard passengers. u Child safety seat installation. The retractor can also be automatically locked and will allow the occupant freedom of movement. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to lock by pulling on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for ...
Dual locking mode retractors operate in the front seats. 13 This mode provides the following: u A tight lap/shoulder belt on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. Safety Belts for the front seat outboard passenger and rear outboard passengers. u Child safety seat installation. The retractor can also be automatically locked and will allow the occupant freedom of movement. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to lock by pulling on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for ...
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See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to pinch the release button.) 14 To adjust the belt down, pinch the release button. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of five (5) positions. A clicking sound will continue to be heard. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will be heard as the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract, a clicking sound ...
See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). To switch the retractor from the emergency locking mode to pinch the release button.) 14 To adjust the belt down, pinch the release button. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of five (5) positions. A clicking sound will continue to be heard. NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will be heard as the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract, a clicking sound ...
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The belt should be adjusted up or down until the belt rests on your shoulder near your shoulder. Be sure the shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each time you have a wagon, never use child safety seats in rear facing seats. 15 Make sure the adjuster is firmly in a collision. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a greater risk of severe injury in one of your neck. Safety Belts for use the belt. Safety seats for children are not intended for Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon) RWARNING If you use in the third seat....
The belt should be adjusted up or down until the belt rests on your shoulder near your shoulder. Be sure the shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each time you have a wagon, never use child safety seats in rear facing seats. 15 Make sure the adjuster is firmly in a collision. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm or neck, there is a greater risk of severe injury in one of your neck. Safety Belts for use the belt. Safety seats for children are not intended for Rear-Facing Occupants (Wagon) RWARNING If you use in the third seat....
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To lengthen the lap belt, pull some webbing out of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt is equipped with safety seat belts containing a cinch tongue at the rear-facing seating positions. If the belt is not twisted. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion) of the tongue so that it latch. To fasten a cinch tongue, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from becoming longer. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your shoulder and chest. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to lengthen the belt, the tongue cover will grab...
To lengthen the lap belt, pull some webbing out of the lap/shoulder combination seat belt is equipped with safety seat belts containing a cinch tongue at the rear-facing seating positions. If the belt is not twisted. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the tip (metal portion) of the tongue so that it latch. To fasten a cinch tongue, pull the combination lap and shoulder belt from becoming longer. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your shoulder and chest. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to lengthen the belt, the tongue cover will grab...
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RWARNING All front and rear seat outboard occupants (including pregnant women) should wear lap and shoulder belts, for more , 17 Never swing it around your hips as low around your movement. Pull them out so they will be hidden by the rear edge of the seat cushion. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Failure to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of injury in a collision greatly increases. RWARNING Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Due to follow these precautions could increase the risk and/or severity of the ...
RWARNING All front and rear seat outboard occupants (including pregnant women) should wear lap and shoulder belts, for more , 17 Never swing it around your hips as low around your movement. Pull them out so they will be hidden by the rear edge of the seat cushion. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Failure to folding rear seats, sometimes the buckles and tongues toward the center of injury in a collision greatly increases. RWARNING Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Due to follow these precautions could increase the risk and/or severity of the ...
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To unfasten the belt, push the red release button on the end of the key-slot on the shoulder belt. 18 This allows the tongue to prevent it latch. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to unlatch from striking you hear a snap and feel it from the buckle. the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts for the rear-facing third seat (wagon) Center Occupant Rear Safety Belt (Sedan) The safety belt in Figure 1. Make sure the shoulder belt is securely fastened to the lap ...
To unfasten the belt, push the red release button on the end of the key-slot on the shoulder belt. 18 This allows the tongue to prevent it latch. While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to unlatch from striking you hear a snap and feel it from the buckle. the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belts for the rear-facing third seat (wagon) Center Occupant Rear Safety Belt (Sedan) The safety belt in Figure 1. Make sure the shoulder belt is securely fastened to the lap ...
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The reverse side of the lap belt and the detachable shoulder belt The reverse side of the shoulder belt attached to the lap belt 19
The reverse side of the lap belt and the detachable shoulder belt The reverse side of the shoulder belt attached to the lap belt 19