2009 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 214

Driving If you switch off the AdvanceTrac system the AdvanceTrac "Off" button will illuminate and the sliding car icon will illuminate steadily. Pressing the AdvanceTrac Off button again will turn off the lighted button and the sliding car icon . In R (Reverse), ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. AdvanceTrac with RSC Features "Sliding car" ESC Button functions icon Illuminated Default at start-up during bulb Enabled check Button pressed Illuminated solid Enabled momentarily Button pressed Not illuminated Enabled again after deactivation Traction Control Enabled Disabled Enabled STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the maximum level, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. 214 2009 Sable (mgo) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)