2004 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 68

Driver Controls INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY) You can open and close the liftgate and the liftgate window from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, unlock the liftgate (with the key, the power door locks or the remote entry transmitter) and push the key lock cylinder. • To open the liftgate, unlock the liftgate and pull up on the handle under the license plate lamp shield. To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, press the lock button down on the inside of the liftgate, use the key, the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob. The liftgate and liftgate window should be closed before driving your vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate lift cylinders and attaching hardware. CARGO AREA FEATURES Storage compartment (Wagon) Your vehicle comes equipped with a storage compartment in the floor of the cargo area. An additional compartment is in the rear trim panel on the right. Always put the load you are carrying as far forward as possible. 68 2004 Sable (sab) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)