1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 140

1997 Mercury Sable Manual

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Maintenance and care • At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or highway. Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes. EXTERIOR LAMPS It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: • Headlamps • High-mount brake lamp • Tail lamps • Brake lamps • Backup lamps • Hazard flashers • Turn signals • License plate lamp • Interior overhead lamps Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. High-mount brake lamp - Sedan To remove the brake lamp: 1. Remove package tray trim, then push attachment toward the rear. 2. Slide brake lamp up and away from the rear window to remove it from the tabs that hold it down. 3. Disconnect bulbs. 140

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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway
or highway.
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be
turned off during these driving modes.
EXTERIOR LAMPS
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
Headlamps
High-mount brake lamp
Tail lamps
Brake lamps
Backup lamps
Hazard flashers
Turn signals
License plate lamp
Interior overhead lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be
replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
High-mount brake lamp - Sedan
To remove the brake lamp:
1. Remove package
tray trim, then push
attachment toward the
rear.
2. Slide brake lamp up
and away from the rear
window to remove it
from the tabs that hold
it down.
3. Disconnect bulbs.
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