1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 216

If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed: u The radio is not on. u The disc magazine is not fully seated in changer. u Moisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit. If this occurs, remove the CD magazine and wait approximately an hour until the moisture evaporates. If the sound skips: u Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs. CD Error Messages Your system is equipped to diagnose certain problems you may experience. The displayed error codes are: NO then CD - Empty slot or magazine, mechanical error, disc(s) unreadable, or mechanism focus error. Check all discs in the magazine for scratches and proper insertion. If problem persists, refer problem to qualified personnel for service. NO then DJ - CD Changer not connected or not communicating to audio system. Refer problem to qualified personnel for service. TOO then HOT - The changer's internal temperature is above 140˚F (60˚C). Allow the player to cool before operating. 189