2008 Mercury Sable Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

1 2 Additional Features HomeLink (if equipped) The HomeLink Wireless Control System on the driver's visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three handheld transmitters with a single device. This feature will operate most garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, and home or office lighting. For programming, please consult your Owner's Guide. Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) and Remote Entry System Your vehicle comes equipped with two specially programmed Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). IKTs are both a programmed ignition key and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Handle the IKT carefully when starting the car to avoid accidentally pressing any of the remote entry buttons. Press once to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press twice to unlock all the doors. Press once to lock all the doors. Press twice within three seconds to confirm all the doors and trunk are closed. On the first press of , the turnlamps will flash. On the second press within 3 seconds, the horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps will flash once if all the doors and the trunk are closed. Press and hold for 1.5 seconds to activate the panic alarm. Press again or turn the key in the ignition to deactivate the panic alarm. Press twice within 3 seconds to activate the car finder feature; your horn will chirp and your turn signal lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Press twice within 3 seconds to open the trunk. Ensure that you keep the IKT adhesive security label in a safe place for future reference. The autolock feature will automatically lock all doors when your vehicle is in motion and meets a set of conditions, as described in your Owner's Guide. Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled. You can enable or disable this feature by following the activation or deactivation procedure outlined in your Owner's Guide. Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your Owner's Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise. All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Mercury dealer is the best source for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide. (if equipped) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is in the P (Park) position. Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you or press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you. Essential Information 3 1 2 3 4 Location of Spare Tire and Tools Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire which is smaller than a regular tire and designed for emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle and lug nut wrench are under the cargo cover in the trunk of the vehicle. If your electrical components are not working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. 4 5 5 6 7 6 6 8 10 8 6 9 10 7 Fuses 2008 Mercury | Sable Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. 9 Mercury Sable | Quick Reference Guide Premium/Audiophile In-Dash 6-CD/MP3 Sound System (if equipped) Tune/Disc Selector Press to go up or down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc. Also use in menu mode to select various settings. Climate Control Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Set desired cabin temperature with the 1 or 4 red and blue buttons. Press 1 for driver's side, 4 for passenger's side. Recommended setting is 72°F (22°C) to 75°F (24°C). Dual Control (if equipped) Press 10 DUAL to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Automatic Operation Set desired 1 cabin temperature. Press 2 AUTO button for full automatic operation. The system will automatically adjust airflow temperature, fan speed, airflow direction, A/C and recirculated air, based on the selected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature as soon as possible. Max A/C Operation Automatic operation: Press 2 AUTO button for full automatic operation. Do not override A/C or recirculated air. Set the desired temperature. Override Operation: Select 7 air distribution. Select 8 A/C and 9 recirculated air. Use recirculated air with A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature setting to 60°F (15.5°C). Initially set to highest fan speed 5, then adjust to maintain comfort. Manual Override Operation: Press 1 to set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of the following for personal comfort preferences: 5 fan speed, 7 airflow direction, 8 A/C and 9 recirculated air. Fan speed, A/C and recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTO indicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off the AUTO indicator light. Airflow Direction Control (if equipped) Press 7 repeatedly to select airflow direction. Defogging / Demisting Press 3 to distribute outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. To reduce humidity buildup in the vehicle, do not drive with the Climate Control turned off. Also, do not drive with recirculated air selected unless A/C is operating. Heated Seats (if equipped) Press 6 to cycle through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). Autolock Your vehicle is equipped with an autolock feature. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations For optimum performance use "Regular" unleaded fuel with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as "Regular" with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas. Tire Pressure Safe operation of your Sable requires that your tires be properly inflated. The Mercury recommended inflation pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Safety Compliance Certification Label located near the front door latch on the edge of the driver's door. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a digital or dial-type tire gauge. Don't forget the spare. Air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. one | nine | ten | CD Fast Forward Press to manually advance in a CD track. two | Load Press to begin the CD load sequence. Press and hold to autoload up to 6 CDs. three | CD Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, the CD will begin playing where it last ended. Setting Memory Preset To set a station: Press AM/FM to select frequency band, tune to a station, then press and hold a preset button until the sound returns. Bass / Treble Press MENU until bass or treble settings are displayed; adjust using the SEEK control. Balance / Fade Press MENU until Balance is displayed; press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers using the SEEK control. Press MENU again to display Fade. Press SEEK to adjust audio between the front and rear speakers. Setting the Clock Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press the up/down arrows or SEEK control to adjust the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode. MP3 Track/Folder Mode In Track mode, pressing SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc. In Folder mode, pressing SEEK will scroll only through tracks within a selected folder. Adjustable Pedals Reverse Sensing System (if equipped) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects. The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (2 meters) from the rear bumper with a decrease coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper. When the obstacle is less than 10 inches away, the tone will sound continuously. Roadside Assistance In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Mercury provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. It covers changing a flat tire, jump starts, limited fuel delivery, lock-out assistance, winch out and towing of your vehicle. United States (800) 241-3673 Canada (800) 665-2006 four | On/Off/Volume Control Push to turn the system ON or OFF. Turn to increase or decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" level when the ignition switch is turned back on. five | AM / FM Press to select AM or FM frequency bands. Seek Function Press to access the next/previous strong station or track. | Quick Reference Guide Auxiliary Input Jack Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack located inside the console bin. This allows you to plug and play auxiliary audio devices, including MP3 Players. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system to access. When LINE IN appears in the display, plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. six Rear Window Buffeting When one or both of your rear windows are fully open, you may experience a wind throb or buffeting noise. This is common among all vehicles and can be eliminated simply by lowering a front window two to three inches. Safety Please wear your safety restraints, pay attention to changing road conditions and drive safely. For more safety related information, please consult your Owner's Guide. seven | Scan Function Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. eight | CD Rewind Press to manually reverse in a CD track. *8T5J_19G217_AA* 8T5J 19G217 AA August 2007 | First Printing | Quick Reference Guide Mercury Sable | Litho in U.S.A. Center Console Storage The utility compartment has a clamshell tray and removable divider for flexible storage of MP3 players, CDs or handbags. USB port (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console. This feature allows you to plug in your laptop computer and medial playing devices among other options. For more detailed information, please refer to using your USB port in the SYNC™ supplement. Navigation System (If equipped) Please refer to your Navigation Supplement for more information on the Navigation System. Use extreme caution with any device that may take your attention off the road. Your primary concern is safe operation of your vehicle. Only use non-essential devices when it is safe to do so.