User manual MERCURY SABLE 1996

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introductory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. [. . . ] Storage compartments Your wagon comes with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional storage compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. The locking storage compartment in the rear of the wagon 161 Cargo Net (If equipped) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area of your vehicle. Use all available anchors to restrain the objects or they will not be secured. The cargo net for the wagon Do not put more than 50 pounds (22 kg) in the net. Any ropes or cords that you use must be as strong as the cargo net or strong enough to restrain a 50-pound (22 kg) object. This net is not designed to retain objects during an accident. Cargo Cover (If equipped) You can conceal luggage or cargo in the back of your wagon with the cargo cover. Make sure the cover is right side up, so it unrolls from the top. 162 2. Pull the end of the cover toward you and hook it into the rear molded pockets in the side trim panels in the rear, inserting the right side first. The cargo cover Luggage Rack You can move the rear luggage crossbar on top of the vehicle to fit the item you need to carry. Do not carry more than 100 pounds (45 kg) or cause the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Loosen the adjusting levers on the rear crossbar by pushing them toward the center of the vehicle. 2. 163 3. 4. Slide the rear crossbar forward to hold your luggage securely in place. Clamp the adjusting levers again by pulling them toward the outside of the vehicle. Make sure that the rear crossbar pins are locked in slots by pulling forward and back on each of the outside supports. If the crossbar slides, push or pull until you hear it click and feel it lock into position. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to 3/8"), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie down loops provided. There are three loops on each outside rail and one at each end of the cross bars. The adjusting levers for the luggage rack Leave the rear crossbar in its original back position when you are not using it to hold luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy. 164 The Second Seats Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding second seats. One or both second seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper outboard corner of the seatback. Fold the seatback forward until it rests on the cushion. To raise the seatback: 1. Make sure the seatback is locked in position by pushing forward and backward on it. RWARNING If you do not securely latch the seatback in the upright position, the seatback or objects could be thrown forward during a sudden stop or collision, possibly injuring you or other passengers. 2. 165 The Third Seat The third seat faces the back of the wagon. When the seat is down, the back part of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. Use the handle to fold the floor panel toward the front of the car. Opening the third seat in the rear of the wagon 166 The third seat in a wagon 3. Remove the cargo cover. The cargo cover must be removed or the seatback cannot be locked in the upright position. Lift the remote latch release on the left side of the well and fold the remaining floor panel toward the front of the car until it latches. [. . . ] The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system. A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow the instructions packaged with the product. 333 Cooling system u Protect against freezing temperatures. Battery u Check and recharge as necessary. u Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease. u If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery, disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting. [. . . ]