2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 47

Controls and features POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical 3 accessories such as the radio to 2 operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift 4 1 lever and allows key removal. 5 3. OFF, shuts off the engine without locking the steering wheel. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated with engine off. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on. OFF ON 47