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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
Owner's Manual
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... possible. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, should never sit on the edge of the seat, stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel, or lean over with their faces near the glove compartment when the vehicle is equipped with their backs against the seatback and use child or ...
... possible. Front passengers, especially children and small adults, should never sit on the edge of the seat, stand near the glove compartment of the instrument panel, or lean over with their faces near the glove compartment when the vehicle is equipped with their backs against the seatback and use child or ...
Owner's Manual
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... proper mounting of equipment in the front seat of this vehicle, please refer to inflate. For additional important safety information on the steering wheel and instrument panel, or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to Ford's brochure...
... proper mounting of equipment in the front seat of this vehicle, please refer to inflate. For additional important safety information on the steering wheel and instrument panel, or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to Ford's brochure...
Owner's Manual
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... of the steering wheel. Both air bags are designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of the instrument panel ledge above the glove compartment. The air bag system is located in the center of sight until they are activated. The driver air bag is...
... of the steering wheel. Both air bags are designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of the instrument panel ledge above the glove compartment. The air bag system is located in the center of sight until they are activated. The driver air bag is...
Owner's Manual
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... seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using forward-facing child seats in the front seat, always move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Safety Seats for Children Use a safety seat that is recommended for that seating position, and make sure the tongue is securely fastened in...
... seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using forward-facing child seats in the front seat, always move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Safety Seats for Children Use a safety seat that is recommended for that seating position, and make sure the tongue is securely fastened in...
Owner's Manual
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... for more details. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) before you start the engine.
... for more details. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) before you start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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... or any abrasive cleaner to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 91 Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Instrument Panel Controls The main controls for the lights and climate control air registers are in this area is...as these may cause scratches. The dull finish in the oval Integrated Control Panel on the instrument panel. NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The controls for the climate control system, clock, and...
... or any abrasive cleaner to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. 91 Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. Instrument Panel Controls The main controls for the lights and climate control air registers are in this area is...as these may cause scratches. The dull finish in the oval Integrated Control Panel on the instrument panel. NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The controls for the climate control system, clock, and...
Owner's Manual
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...or ventilating. VENT VENT brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear floor ducts. S (Panel and floor) This brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers. It can be from the instrument panel registers. Function selector knob The function selector knob controls airflow... to cool the vehicle. A/C A/C uses outside air is from the instrument panel registers. The airflow will be used for faster cooling but not as economical. The airflow will be used for ...
...or ventilating. VENT VENT brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers and the front and rear floor ducts. S (Panel and floor) This brings in outside air through the instrument panel registers. It can be from the instrument panel registers. Function selector knob The function selector knob controls airflow... to cool the vehicle. A/C A/C uses outside air is from the instrument panel registers. The airflow will be used for faster cooling but not as economical. The airflow will be used for ...
Owner's Manual
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... outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. The EATC feature will operate only when the ignition is located at the center of the instrument panel in the Integrated Control Panel and will maintain the temperature you to clear ice or fog from cool (blue range) to the ON position. It also allows you...
... outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. The EATC feature will operate only when the ignition is located at the center of the instrument panel in the Integrated Control Panel and will maintain the temperature you to clear ice or fog from cool (blue range) to the ON position. It also allows you...
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... buttons Your EATC has six buttons which is normal for faster cooling because air is warmer than the outside air through the instrument panel registers. It does not affect the ability of the temperature. The display window will be cooled regardless of the EATC and allow... VENT button Press this selection. The display window will change to select outside air coming into the vehicle. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the temperature setting. MAX A/C button The MAX A/C feature allows for this ...
... buttons Your EATC has six buttons which is normal for faster cooling because air is warmer than the outside air through the instrument panel registers. It does not affect the ability of the temperature. The display window will be cooled regardless of the EATC and allow... VENT button Press this selection. The display window will change to select outside air coming into the vehicle. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. The buttons are located along the bottom edge of the temperature setting. MAX A/C button The MAX A/C feature allows for this ...
Owner's Manual
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... the set temperature and S. Fan speed will show the temperature setting with V to the right of the temperature. S (Panel and floor) button Push this button to get air from the floor and instrument panel registers at the same time. The display will be dehumidified to prevent fogging in humid weather. 102 This will...
... the set temperature and S. Fan speed will show the temperature setting with V to the right of the temperature. S (Panel and floor) button Push this button to get air from the floor and instrument panel registers at the same time. The display will be dehumidified to prevent fogging in humid weather. 102 This will...
Owner's Manual
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... side view mirrors. Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View Mirrors The defroster for the rear defroster and heated side view mirrors is on the instrument panel. u Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from both the inside and outside air before it is located at the bottom of the windshield, under the... for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the air u If the air conditioner performs well in A/C, this filter, see Servicing Your Sable. intake area of this may have an air filter that the MicronAir filter (if equipped) needs to the back seat area.
... side view mirrors. Rear Window Defroster and Heated Side View Mirrors The defroster for the rear defroster and heated side view mirrors is on the instrument panel. u Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from both the inside and outside air before it is located at the bottom of the windshield, under the... for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the air u If the air conditioner performs well in A/C, this filter, see Servicing Your Sable. intake area of this may have an air filter that the MicronAir filter (if equipped) needs to the back seat area.
Owner's Manual
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... is designed to -pass mode during nighttime driving. The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: u The vehicle is in the instrument panel. u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with a reduced light output and without illuminating the...
... is designed to -pass mode during nighttime driving. The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: u The vehicle is in the instrument panel. u The headlamp system is "running." u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. NOTE: If you have a vehicle with a reduced light output and without illuminating the...
Owner's Manual
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... the OFF position. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the beginning of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The indicator light will come on . If you . 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the ...stop to the left side of the instrument panel. Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is nighttime, and the lamps turn ...the autolamp off for the headlamps is in the top right corner of the instrument panel To set the autolamp: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 109 The autolamp system on the left...
... the OFF position. Find the autolamp thumbwheel to the beginning of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. The indicator light will come on . If you . 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the autolamp thumbwheel past the ...stop to the left side of the instrument panel. Do not put any articles on top of the photocell that is nighttime, and the lamps turn ...the autolamp off for the headlamps is in the top right corner of the instrument panel To set the autolamp: 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 109 The autolamp system on the left...
Owner's Manual
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...on only for up to the left of the steering wheel. This wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light switch on the instrument panel 110 u The further you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on after you want. Lighting Up ...the Interior and Instrument Panel With the light knob in the instrument panel. You can brighten or dim the lights in the parking lamps or the headlamps position, you turn your vehicle off. To...
...on only for up to the left of the steering wheel. This wheel also turns on the interior lights with the light switch on the instrument panel 110 u The further you move the thumbwheel only slightly into the DELAY area, your lamps will stay on after you want. Lighting Up ...the Interior and Instrument Panel With the light knob in the instrument panel. You can brighten or dim the lights in the parking lamps or the headlamps position, you turn your vehicle off. To...
Owner's Manual
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... interior lights, turn off with a power moon roof, the dome lamp is opened. The dome lamp illuminates when any door is opened . To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the thumbwheel down.
... interior lights, turn off with a power moon roof, the dome lamp is opened. The dome lamp illuminates when any door is opened . To dim the instrument panel lights, rotate the thumbwheel down.
Owner's Manual
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... of the warning lights and gauges alert you are on the following sections detail what each of the lights listed are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster. Warning Lights and Gauges In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are optional. The following pages...
... of the warning lights and gauges alert you are on the following sections detail what each of the lights listed are grouped together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster. Warning Lights and Gauges In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are optional. The following pages...
Owner's Manual
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... from undesirable windshield reflection. 91 NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. Instrument Panel Controls The main controls for the lights and climate control air registers are in this area is to clean either the lens or ...the woodtone trim as these may cause scratches. Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. The controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are also ...
... from undesirable windshield reflection. 91 NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. Instrument Panel Controls The main controls for the lights and climate control air registers are in this area is to clean either the lens or ...the woodtone trim as these may cause scratches. Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. The controls for the climate control system, clock, and radio are also ...
Owner's Manual
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...the fan will not operate. It can be used for maximum heating. The airflow is noisier than A/C. A/C A/C uses outside air through the instrument panel registers. It can be used for faster cooling but not as economical. R (Floor) This allows for heating or ventilating. The airflow will be... from the front and rear floor ducts. 94 S (Panel and floor) This brings in outside air is quieter that MAX A/C, but is from the instrument panel registers. VENT VENT brings in outside air to cool the vehicle. Function selector knob The ...
...the fan will not operate. It can be used for maximum heating. The airflow is noisier than A/C. A/C A/C uses outside air through the instrument panel registers. It can be used for faster cooling but not as economical. R (Floor) This allows for heating or ventilating. The airflow will be... from the front and rear floor ducts. 94 S (Panel and floor) This brings in outside air is quieter that MAX A/C, but is from the instrument panel registers. VENT VENT brings in outside air to cool the vehicle. Function selector knob The ...
Owner's Manual
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... your comfort. Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel in the Integrated Control Panel and will maintain the temperature you to override the automatic operation with manual override buttons. 95 It can be used for heating or...
... your comfort. Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System The control for your Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) is located at the center of the instrument panel in the Integrated Control Panel and will maintain the temperature you to override the automatic operation with manual override buttons. 95 It can be used for heating or...