2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11

Instrumentation Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working. Low coolant (if equipped) This lamp will illuminate when the LOW engine coolant inside the reservoir is low. This lamp will come on when COOLANT 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 Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) and SecuriLock௢ passive anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter. THEFT Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position ABS to ensure the circuit is functional. 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 the parking brake released. 11