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... fluid level. power steering fluid level. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. air pressure in spare tire. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information and clean body and door drain...
... fluid level. power steering fluid level. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. air pressure in spare tire. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information and clean body and door drain...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... enough to cause expensive repairs. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may illuminate when a problem exists...that may cause the Service engine soon warning light to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to come on. Continued driving with one of your vehicle's functions.
... enough to cause expensive repairs. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may illuminate when a problem exists...that may cause the Service engine soon warning light to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to come on. Continued driving with one of your vehicle's functions.
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... the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. 5. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through the instrument panel registers to defrost the rear window. 23 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) May reduce undesirable odors from the instrument panel register vents only. : Distributes outside... volume of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 3. This mode maximizes the airflow and as it is re-cooling the interior air, it is shut out and the fan will not operate. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes...
... the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. 5. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air through the instrument panel registers to defrost the rear window. 23 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) May reduce undesirable odors from the instrument panel register vents only. : Distributes outside... volume of the airflow in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 3. This mode maximizes the airflow and as it is re-cooling the interior air, it is shut out and the fan will not operate. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel and floor vents. : Distributes...
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...1. Press AUTO for modes except the system to select the temperature. OFF: Outside air is selected to cool down the interior of the vehicle. When activated, recirculates air in all (Defrost). May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the... interior of the vehicle. Refer to disengage. Passenger airbag off automatically when Floor, Floor/Defrost ... chapter. The display window indicates the selected temperature. 25 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...1. Press AUTO for modes except the system to select the temperature. OFF: Outside air is selected to cool down the interior of the vehicle. When activated, recirculates air in all (Defrost). May also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the... interior of the vehicle. Refer to disengage. Passenger airbag off automatically when Floor, Floor/Defrost ... chapter. The display window indicates the selected temperature. 25 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. This may be covered by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from the inside of the vehicle. For more information refer to Heated outside mirrors in the ...mirrors (if equipped). The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 28 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. This may be covered by reducing particle concentration • Improves the interior compartment cleanliness • Protects the climate control components from the inside of the vehicle. For more information refer to Heated outside mirrors in the ...mirrors (if equipped). The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers: • Improves the customer's driving comfort by your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 28 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... does not activate with your headlamps at dusk or during headlamp and parklamp operation. High beams Push the lever toward you to turn on the interior lamps. 30 A 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights • the headlamp control is set to activate.
... does not activate with your headlamps at dusk or during headlamp and parklamp operation. High beams Push the lever toward you to turn on the interior lamps. 30 A 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights • the headlamp control is set to activate.
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INTERIOR LAMPS REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS Check the operation of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a 4 mm wrench, turn ...the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up ). The horizontal edge of all bulbs frequently. 32 2004 Sable...
INTERIOR LAMPS REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS Check the operation of the brighter light should touch the horizontal reference line. 6. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a 4 mm wrench, turn ...the adjuster either clockwise (to adjust down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up ). The horizontal edge of all bulbs frequently. 32 2004 Sable...
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Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs Trade number 3157AK 194 3456K 921 3156K 168 Rear turn lamp 2 Rear side marker lamp 2 Rear turn lamp (wagon) 2 ... bulbs are clear in color except where noted. see your dealer. Lights Function Number of all instrument panel lights - To replace all bulbs frequently. 35 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs Trade number 3157AK 194 3456K 921 3156K 168 Rear turn lamp 2 Rear side marker lamp 2 Rear turn lamp (wagon) 2 ... bulbs are clear in color except where noted. see your dealer. Lights Function Number of all instrument panel lights - To replace all bulbs frequently. 35 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...the liftgate and the liftgate window from inside of the cargo area. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. 68 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The liftgate and liftgate window should be opened from outside the vehicle. An ...(WAGON ONLY) You can open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull up on the handle under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware. It cannot...
...the liftgate and the liftgate window from inside of the cargo area. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. 68 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The liftgate and liftgate window should be opened from outside the vehicle. An ...(WAGON ONLY) You can open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull up on the handle under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware. It cannot...
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Adults are advised to confirm the procedure is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 73 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition back to the 3 (OFF) position. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) ...one long chirp) if autolock was deactivated or chirp twice then honk (two short and one door will chirp twice if autolock was activated. 7. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is complete. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. Note: The horn will not automatically set separately...
Adults are advised to confirm the procedure is equipped with the operation and location of the release handle. 73 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition back to the 3 (OFF) position. Turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) ...one long chirp) if autolock was deactivated or chirp twice then honk (two short and one door will chirp twice if autolock was activated. 7. INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is complete. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. Note: The horn will not automatically set separately...
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... keys and remote transmitters out of people or animals to ambient light. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. The ...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 74 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Operation is composed of Industry Canada. On hot days, the temperature in ...
... keys and remote transmitters out of people or animals to ambient light. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk or vehicle interior can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Children should be located either on the trunk lid. The ...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 74 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Operation is composed of Industry Canada. On hot days, the temperature in ...
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...If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with an illuminated entry feature. Note: The interior lamps will not work. Press doors and the liftgate (wagon). and release again within three seconds to unlock all vehicle doors, • open ... your vehicle. The remote entry system comes with you to the 3 (OFF) position. 75 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to unlock the driver's door. The battery saver...
...If there is a problem with the remote entry system make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with an illuminated entry feature. Note: The interior lamps will not work. Press doors and the liftgate (wagon). and release again within three seconds to unlock all vehicle doors, • open ... your vehicle. The remote entry system comes with you to the 3 (OFF) position. 75 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to unlock the driver's door. The battery saver...
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... in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. If any of the doors or liftgate (wagon) are closed and locked. Press again or turn off the interior lamps (if they were on) and arm the anti-theft system. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of 30 seconds. To replace the battery... the Press parklamps will flash once. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 76 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... in the 1 (ACCESSORY), 2 (LOCK) or 3 (OFF) position. If any of the doors or liftgate (wagon) are closed and locked. Press again or turn off the interior lamps (if they were on) and arm the anti-theft system. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of 30 seconds. To replace the battery... the Press parklamps will flash once. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 76 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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The doors will illuminate: • Puddle lamps (if equipped) 78 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to confirm that the programming mode has been ... 8. The doors will not turn off position for the illuminated entry system to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to the 4 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed...
The doors will illuminate: • Puddle lamps (if equipped) 78 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to confirm that the programming mode has been ... 8. The doors will not turn off position for the illuminated entry system to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to the 4 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed...
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... Do not set a second personal code it will unlock. 2. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; Note: The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will erase your own personal entry code: 1. Enter your own 5-digit personal entry code. You can ... five numbers in the glove box, is available from your personal keycode has been programmed to lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode. 80 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1 • 2 ...
... Do not set a second personal code it will unlock. 2. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; Note: The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will erase your own personal entry code: 1. Enter your own 5-digit personal entry code. You can ... five numbers in the glove box, is available from your personal keycode has been programmed to lock all vehicle doors and end programming mode. 80 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: To exit programming mode, either wait 5 seconds after pressing 1 • 2 ...
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... • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle's speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph). 81 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. Press and hold the 1...enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will illuminate. You do not need to erase the customer programmed codes. Locks and Security Erasing personal...
... • you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle's speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph). 81 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other. Press and hold the 1...enter the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver's door will illuminate. You do not need to erase the customer programmed codes. Locks and Security Erasing personal...
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...Personal Safety System. The air bag supplemental restraints are designed to deploy, and air bags do not deploy. Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Air bags alone cannot protect as well as a supplement to Side air bag system later in cases where the Personal... Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and 107 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the safety belts. They are intended as air bags plus safety belts...
...Personal Safety System. The air bag supplemental restraints are designed to deploy, and air bags do not deploy. Seating and Safety Restraints Failure to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Air bags alone cannot protect as well as a supplement to Side air bag system later in cases where the Personal... Safety System has determined the occupant conditions and 107 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the safety belts. They are intended as air bags plus safety belts...
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... do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a vacuum cleaner. 182 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Be sure to replace wiper blades when they may cause damage to remove decals...8226; The windshield, rear windows and side windows may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a dry cloth...
... do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a vacuum cleaner. 182 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Be sure to replace wiper blades when they may cause damage to remove decals...8226; The windshield, rear windows and side windows may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a dry cloth...
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...household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish. If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by wiping with a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use the ...Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 183 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) UNDERBODY Flush the ...
...household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish. If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by wiping with a dry, soft, clean cloth. • Do not use the ...Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 183 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) UNDERBODY Flush the ...