Mercury Sable 2000 User Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 16
Seating and safety restraints 73
Starting and driving
Starting 107
Driving 112
Roadside emergencies 129
Servicing
Maintenance and care 147
Capacities and specifications 204
Customer assistance 211
Reporting safety defects 223
Index 224
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Mercury Sable 2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Sable 2000
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Explains various warning lights and their meanings on the instrument panel.

Controls and features

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Seating and safety restraints

Personal Safety System

Introduces the Personal Safety System, its components, and operation.

Safety belt precautions

Provides crucial safety advice regarding seat belt usage and child safety.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Explains the function and components of the vehicle's airbag system.

Starting

STARTING THE ENGINE

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the vehicle's engine.

Driving

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

Explains ABS operation, noises, and warning light behavior.

TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

Roadside emergencies

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintenance and care

ENGINE OIL

BRAKE FLUID

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY

Capacities and specifications

REFILL CAPACITIES

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS