1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 305

Adding engine coolant RWARNING Be careful when adding engine coolant. Do not put engine coolant or antifreeze in the container for the windshield washer fluid. If sprayed to clean the glass, engine coolant or antifreeze could make it difficult to see through the windshield. RWARNING Never remove the pressure cap while the engine is running or hot to avoid personal injury that can be caused by escaping steam or engine coolant. 1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool. Even when the engine is cool, be careful when you remove the cap. When the engine is cold, wrap a thick cloth around the cap and turn it slowly counterclockwise to relieve pressure. Step back while the pressure releases. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn and remove cap. Stand away from the reservoir opening. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may even splash out. 2. 3. 4. 5. 278