1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 9

1997 Mercury Sable Manual

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Instrumentation Brake system warning Extinguishes when the ! P parking brake is released. Illumination BRAKE after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Engine oil pressure When the oil pressure is below the normal operating range, this lamp will illuminate. The engine oil level being too high or too low could cause this lamp to illuminate. This lamp will come on when the ignition is first turned on but then should turn off. If the lamp stays on, continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light fails to illuminate, continue to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened. 9

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Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the
parking brake is
released. Illumination
after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.
Engine oil pressure
When the oil pressure
is below the normal
operating range, this
lamp will illuminate.
The engine oil level being too high or too low could
cause this lamp to illuminate. This lamp will come
on when the ignition is first turned on but then
should turn off. If the lamp stays on, continued
operation will cause severe engine damage.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates
when the ignition is
turned on and the
engine is off. The light
also illuminates when the battery is not charging
properly, requiring electrical system service.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates
when the ignition is
turned on and the
engine is off. If the
light fails to illuminate, continue to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced immediately.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are on, the ignition is
off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
P
!
BRAKE
Instrumentation
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