1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
1998 Mercury Sable Manual
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Instrumentation This lamp will come on when the ignition is first turned on, but then should turn off. If the lamp stays on, you should check the coolant level inside the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. THEFT O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the O/D transmission control OFF switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is ABS turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. 9