User manual MERCURY SABLE 1997

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 114 151 162 163 76 81 96 2 4 13 48 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. [. . . ] Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. TRANSAXLE Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle's brake lamps may not be operating properly. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column gearshift without O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully (Overdrive) or D automatic operation in either (Drive). Driving with the shift selector in gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 84 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the shift selector in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. If your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of the gearshift to move the gearshift from P (Park). 85 Driving Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevent the front wheels from rotating. P P R N D D 1 RND21 R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). P P R N D D 1 RND21 86 Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. P P R N D D 1 RND21 (Overdrive -- column shift without O/D OFF switch) or D (Overdrive -- column or console mounted gearshift with O/D off switch) The overdrive position PRNDD1 is the normal driving P RND21 position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way as D (Drive) or D (Overdrive -- with the O/D OFF switch not depressed) works, but shifts to a fourth gear -- an overdrive gear -- when your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for any length of time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds. If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped). 87 Driving If the O/D OFF indicator light (if equipped) is flashing on and off when the vehicle is started or does not come on when the O/D OFF switch is pressed, it means there is a malfunction in your transaxle's electronic system. Contact your dealer as soon as possible or damage to the transaxle may occur. When to use D (Drive) or press the O/D OFF switch (if equipped) D (Drive) eliminates PRNDD1 the needless shifting P RND21 back and forth between third and fourth gears that your vehicle may do when driving on hilly terrain. [. . . ] Cleaning the built-in child seat (if equipped) Clean the built-in child seat with mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning products because they may weaken the safety belt webbing or damage the vinyl parts of the seat. The child seat liner is removable and may be machine-washed and air dried. 150 Capacities and specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS 3. 0L Vulcan engine Component Part number Air filter FA-1630 Fuel filter FG-800-A Battery (standard) BXT-58R Battery (optional) BXT-36R Fuel filter FG-800-A Passenger FP-6 compartment air filter (if equipped) Oil filter FL-400-S PCV valve EV-228 Spark plug* AWSF-32PP** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug and gap information. ** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. [. . . ]