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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:

1. World manufacturer identifier

2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System

3. Vehicle line, series, body type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.

Description

Code

6F 6–Speed Automatic Transmission

2009 Sable

(mgo)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

330

Summary of Contents for 2009 Sable

Page 1: ...ntertainment system 46 Navigation system 74 SYNC 74 Climate Controls 75 Manual heating and air conditioning 75 Automatic temperature control 77 Rear window defroster 82 Lights 83 Headlamps 83 Turn signal control 87 Bulb replacement 88 Driver Controls 94 Windshield wiper washer control 94 Steering wheel adjustment 95 Power windows 98 Mirrors 100 Speed control 103 Moon roof 109 Message center 113 Ta...

Page 2: ...ing System TPMS 216 Vehicle loading 222 Trailer towing 227 Recreational towing 230 Driving 231 Starting 231 Brakes 236 Transmission operation 243 Reverse sensing system 247 Roadside Emergencies 255 Getting roadside assistance 255 Hazard flasher switch 256 Fuel pump shut off switch 257 Fuses and relays 257 Changing tires 264 Wheel lug nut torque 271 Jump starting 272 Wrecker towing 277 Table of Con...

Page 3: ...ations and capacities 325 Engine data 328 Accessories 331 Index 333 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligati...

Page 4: ...s This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of...

Page 5: ... the environment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California ...

Page 6: ...n Drive your new vehicle at least 1 000 miles 1 600 km before towing a trailer For more detailed information about towing a trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on o...

Page 7: ...airbag Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Can...

Page 8: ...o the recording modules Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada Cell phone us...

Page 9: ...do so Export unique Non United States Canada vehicle specific information For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those feat...

Page 10: ...Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...olant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...mally the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine ...

Page 13: ...ystem warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in br...

Page 14: ...and Specifications chapter AdvanceTrac威 if equipped Illuminates when the AdvacneTrac威 is active or has been disabled by the driver or as a result of a system failure If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains at start up or while driving the ...

Page 15: ...ctivated Throttle Control Transmission Illuminates when a powertrain or an AWD fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chi...

Page 16: ...re the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Instrument Cluster 16 ...

Page 17: ...inute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Drivers Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys To reset press and release the message center INFO button unt...

Page 18: ...ake a few moments to turn on 2 Press AM FM repeatedly to choose between AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 3 Press to manually go up down the frequency band Press SEEK to search down up the chosen frequency band for the next strongest station To disengage SEEK mode press 4 Once you are tuned to the desired station press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the station PRESET SAVED will appear on the displ...

Page 19: ...d channel press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the channel PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved You can save up to six channels in each six in SAT1 six in SAT2 and six in SAT3 To access your saved channels press the corresponding memory preset The memory preset and the channel name will appear on the display Listening to a CD...

Page 20: ...ou to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the last loaded disc will begin to play Note An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 folder T001 track in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 track and folder structure later in this chapter for further information 3 In CD MP...

Page 21: ...lder Press play pause when a CD MP3 is playing to pause the disc CD PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to resume play 4 For a single CD system press to eject the current disc The display will read CD EJECT For an in dash six CD system press and then select the correct slot number using memory presets 1 6 When ready the system will eject the disc and the display will read REMOVE CD If the...

Page 22: ...t is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tuner Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Also use in menu mode to select various settings In satellite radio mode if equipped ...

Page 23: ...gories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song in the system s memory If yo...

Page 24: ...enu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability AUTOSET Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET Autoset allows yo...

Page 25: ...sitive volume if equipped Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Use to adjust The default setting is off increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level Adjust 1 7 Increasing this setting from 1 lowest setting to 7 highest setting allows the radio volume to automatically cha...

Page 26: ...ith your authorized dealer for availability If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC please refer to the SYNC supplement 5 SEEK In radio mode press to access the previous next strong station In CD mode press to access the previous next CD track In satellite radi...

Page 27: ...isplay If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away press SEEK to begin random play Otherwise random play will begin when the current track is finished playing CD SHUF will appear in the display To disengage press SHUFFLE SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display Note In track mode all tracks on the current disc will shuffle in random order In MP3 folder mode the system will randomly play all tracks...

Page 28: ...d release to display track title artist name and disc title In satellite radio mode if equipped press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title While in TEXT MODE press again to scroll through the current song title artist channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels Press again to stop In CATEGORY mode press...

Page 29: ... listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 16 CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display 17 CD eject Press to eject a CD 18 CD slot Insert a CD label side up in the CD slot 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Entertainment Systems 29 ...

Page 30: ...ces not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tune Disc selector In radio mode press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold...

Page 31: ...ist of available SIRIUS channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playi...

Page 32: ...enu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability AUTOSET Press MENU until the display reads AUTOSET Autoset allows yo...

Page 33: ...tedly to access Press to optimize sound for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS SPEEDVOL Speed sensitive volume if equipped Press MENU to reach the SPEEDVOL setting Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Use to adjust The default setting is off increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level Adjust 1 7 Increasing t...

Page 34: ...tion and further information on the auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability For further information on SYNC refer to the SYNC supplement For further information on the DVD system refer to Family entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 5 SEEK ...

Page 35: ... information 7 SHUFFLE In CD MP3 mode press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display If you wish to engage shuffle mode right away press SEEK to begin random play Otherwise random play will begin when the current track is finished playing CD SHUF will appear in the display To disengage press SHUFFLE again SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display Note In track mode all tra...

Page 36: ...to stop In MP3 mode press and release to display track title artist name and disc title In satellite radio mode if equipped press and release to enter TEXT MODE and display the current song title While in TEXT MODE press again to scroll through the current song title artist channel category and the SIRIUS long channel name Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the next channels Press again to...

Page 37: ...system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Note An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 folder T001 track in the display An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 track in the display Refer to MP3 track and folder structure later in this chapter for further information 18 CD eject To eject a disc from the syste...

Page 38: ...audio system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system supplement Required equipment 1 Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2 An audio extension cable with stereo male 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack...

Page 39: ...istorted at lower listening levels turn the portable music player volume down If the problems persists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting ...

Page 40: ... 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When y...

Page 41: ...tch protection film attached CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio system warranty and servic...

Page 42: ...e consisting of one level of folders The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension and all folders containing MP3 files from F001 folder T001 track to F253 T255 Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation through the disc files Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs it is important to understand how the system will ...

Page 43: ...e antenna clear of snow and ice build up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings bridges tunnels freeway overpasses parking garages dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and r...

Page 44: ...o mode you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the selected channel No action required This message should disappear shortly SAT FAULT Internal module or system failure present If this message does not clear within a short period of t...

Page 45: ...e system is working properly NO TEXT Category information not available Category information not available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from the SIRIUS satellite or SIRIUS tower to the vehicle antenna You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS signal i e tunnel under an overpass dense foliage etc The system is working properly When you...

Page 46: ...nd to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems The DVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs CDs MP3s and is compatible with CD R W CD R and certain CD ROM media Please review this material to become familiar with the FES features and controls as well as the very important safety information Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system two sets of wirele...

Page 47: ... Note The audio from the DVD system will play over all vehicle speakers and can be adjusted by the radio volume control To play a CD in the DVD system The DVD system can play audio CDs CD R and CD R W CD ROM and video CDs To ensure proper disc operation check the disc for finger prints and scratches Clean the disc with a soft cloth wiping from the center to the edge 1 Ensure that the vehicle is on...

Page 48: ...s PLAY on the DVD player 3 The disc will begin to play and the MP3 Audio Disc screen will display and allow you to access the COMPRESSION SHUFFLE SCAN and FOLDER MODE features To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems personal camcorders video cassette recorders etc 1 Ensure that the vehicle i...

Page 49: ...or wireless headphones Refer to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired headphones for further information Black 4 wired headphone output wired headphones not included 1 Press the headphone speaker button on the DVD player or press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the radio at the same time A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control Button to indicate whi...

Page 50: ...the wired headphones in to the headphone jacks on either side of the DVD system Each side is labeled A or B Headphones plugged into jack A will listen to Channel A and headphones plugged into jack B will listen to Channel B 2 Adjust the volume levels using the volume controls on the DVD system To adjust display brightness To decrease increase the brightness level on the display screen press the br...

Page 51: ...AT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX Headphone B can only access DVD and DVD AUX For further information refer to Single play Dual play later in this section 2 Stop Eject Press once to stop and press a second time to eject a disc from the DVD system 3 Reverse Press and release for the previous chapter or track Press and hold to reverse search a DVD Video CD or FES CD in DVD CD mode A B VIDEO VOLUME MEDIA...

Page 52: ...is no video signal detected When a video signal is detected on the auxiliary video input and the display is in the DVD AUX video mode the display will automatically turn on 8 Infrared IR Receiver Transmitter System sensor which reads the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the infrared IR wireless headphones 9 LCD screen The eight inch diagonal screen rotates down to view an...

Page 53: ... A can access any possible media source AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and DVD AUX sources 13 RETURN Press to return to the playing media or to resume playback 14 MENU When playing a DVD press MENU once to enter the DVD disc menu if available and press twice to enter the system set up menu From the set up menu you may select from Angle Aspect Ratio Language...

Page 54: ...e the cursor up down left right When not in a Menu the left and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness 3 DISPLAY Press to access the on screen display of the FES functions and adjustments 4 RETURN Press to return to the previous menu screen 5 ANGLE DVD dependent Press to select the angle to view the scene 6 Channel A B Press to select either A or B headphones and then u...

Page 55: ...system at the same time to perform the same function 13 Numeric Keypad Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific CD MP3 track or DVD chapter to be played 14 C Cancel Press to cancel clear the numeric input i e chapter number 15 MEDIA Press to cycle through the possible media sources AM FM1 FM2 SAT if equipped CD DVD LINE IN if equipped DVD AUX Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources 16...

Page 56: ...s Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit Since all batteries have a limited shelf life replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Entertainment Systems...

Page 57: ...iving and to the road Your FES system is equipped with two sets of battery powered infrared wireless headphones Two AAA batteries are needed to operate the headphones Batteries are included Additional infrared wireless headphones may be purchased for use with the system Also wired headphones may be purchased and plugged in where indicated on the left and right hand sides of the system Refer to Wir...

Page 58: ...ightly press down on top and slide the cover off When replacing the batteries use two new batteries alkaline recommended and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Entertainment Systems 58 ...

Page 59: ...ireless headphones by using the A B selection switch on the ear piece Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level Ensure that the headphones are turned off when not in use After approximately one minute of not being in use no infrared signal is received the wireless headphones will automatically turn off They will also turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature...

Page 60: ...e To listen to the audio on wired headphones not included connect the wired headphones into the headphone jacks on the sides of the DVD system The wired headphone jack for Channel A is located on the left side of the FES and is labeled A Headphones plugged into this headphone jack will hear audio from the audio source selected to be the Channel A source The wired headphone jack for Channel B is lo...

Page 61: ...g to the radio the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel Press the headphone speaker button on the DVD player or navigation radio touch screen The headphone control will now be active and a green light next to the A or B headphone control buttons will illuminate The system can output two different audio sources over th...

Page 62: ...e capable of providing audio to the speakers The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode both headphone channels A B will be connected to FES DISC Menu mode Press MENU once on the DVD system to access the DVD disc menu if available Press MENU twice to access the DV...

Page 63: ...en This is disc dependent You can select from WIDE LETTER BOX or PAN SCAN Once you have made your selection press ENTER to confirm The LCD screen display will immediately change to your selection after the system resumes playback of the DVD The system default is WIDE 16 9 Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output English Spanish French This is disc depe...

Page 64: ... or the ignition is in accessory mode 2 Ensure that the DVD system is on 3 Insert an audio CD into the DVD system label side up 4 The track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION SHUFFLE or SCAN Once you have highlighted the desired track or...

Page 65: ...a more consistent listening level when in CD mode Press to turn the feature on off SHUFFLE Press to hear all tracks on the current MP3 folder in random order Press again to stop SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current MP3 folder Press again to stop FOLDER LIST Press access folder mode and to go to the previous next folder in the MP3 disc MP3 disc quality factors Several factor...

Page 66: ...care when handling and playing CD R and CD RW discs which are more susceptible to damage from heat light and stress than are regular CDs Always insert and remove a disc by holding the disc flat with the playing surface facing down in order to prevent damage to the disc or the player Never insert any object other than a compact disc CD or digital versatile disc DVD into the player as doing so may d...

Page 67: ...t a DVD label side up into the system 4 Use the DVD bezel controls to Press to play or pause a DVD Press to stop or eject a DVD Press and release to go to the previous chapter Press and hold for a fast reverse search Press and release to go to the next chapter Press and hold for a fast forward search Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness or when in menu mode to navigate through the menu...

Page 68: ...t side of your DVD system They can be used to plug in wired headphones or to connect and play auxiliary electronic devices such as game systems personal camcorders video cassette recorders etc On the left side of the system is the Headphone A input jack This headphone will listen to the media selected on the Channel A source When you need to make any adjustments to the media volume etc ensure that...

Page 69: ...o advance to the previous or next DVD chapters Press to play a DVD or to pause the DVD When the radio displays DVD MENU press PLAY on the radio memory preset 6 to play the disc Parental control for the DVD system Your Family Entertainment System FES allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ...

Page 70: ...atted by regions US and Canada systems can only play region 1 DVDs and Mexico systems can only play region 4 DVDs Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions If a playback problem is encountered please ensure that you are using a disc designed for your vehicle The region coding can be found stamped on the disc or on the box and can say region 1 or re...

Page 71: ...ating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Family Entertainment System FES See your dealer Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used chi...

Page 72: ...ser s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accord...

Page 73: ...ts from entering the DVD player compartment Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician Cleaning the liquid crystal display LCD flip down screen Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any ammonia ...

Page 74: ...akers The available sources in FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD DISC and DVD AUX regardless of headphone channel A or B When a disc is inserted into the FES while in Headphone Only Mode both headphone channels A and B will be connected to FES DISC NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation system supplement for further information SYN...

Page 75: ...r vents demisters and floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster and demister vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield To exit select another mode The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging 3 Recirculated air Press to activate deactiva...

Page 76: ...or maximum cooling performance MAX A C During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A C system In the MAX A C mode Adjust the tempera...

Page 77: ...tside air to help reduce window fogging 2 Passenger temperature control Press to increase decrease the airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle 3 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information 4 Recirculated air Press to activate deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle cabin Recirculated ai...

Page 78: ...anually select where airflow is directed To return to full automatic mode press AUTO 11 Front fan speed control Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed 12 EXT Press to display outside temperature Press again to display cabin temperature settings 13 F C Temperature conversions Press to switch temperature display between Fahrenheit and Celsius 14 OFF Outside air is shut out and the clim...

Page 79: ...n for more information 4 DUAL Dual temperature control Press to engage disengage separate passenger side temperature control 5 Passenger heated seat control Press once to activate high heat setting two indicator lights press again to activate low heat setting one indicator light and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapt...

Page 80: ...r through the floor vents Note You may notice a small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster demister and floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window fogging 9 Manual override controls Allows you to manually select where airflow is directed To return to full automatic mode press AUTO 10 Dr...

Page 81: ...ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield For maximum cooling performance MAX A C During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position to continue to receiv...

Page 82: ...of fog and thin ice The ignition must be on to operate the rear window defroster The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear wi...

Page 83: ... is turned to off You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a fixed period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the Autolamp position Autolamps Programmable ex...

Page 84: ...ith the ignition on the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Autolamps when active The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pul...

Page 85: ...L system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control to the full upright posit...

Page 86: ...ely 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen an...

Page 87: ...e line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to turn on the lamps 2009 Sable mgo O...

Page 88: ...ns Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist covers less than 50 of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture usually caused by a lamp water leak are Water puddle inside the lamp Large water droplets drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of una...

Page 89: ...mp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your authorized dealer Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp low beam and high beam bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp ...

Page 90: ...the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open the hood 2 Reach in behind the headlamp assembly to access the bulb sockets and connectors 3 Locate the electrical connector and remove it by releasing the locking tab and pulling it straight down 4 Remove t...

Page 91: ...r Replacing rear stop tail turn signal backup lamp bulbs The stop tail turn signal backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb Note Your vehicle is equipped with a stop tail lamp assembly containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED If replacement is required see your authorized dealer 1 Backup lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Stop tail l...

Page 92: ...ket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing high mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by turning counte...

Page 93: ...og lamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector Install the new bulb in reverse order 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Lights 93 ...

Page 94: ...not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper...

Page 95: ...ering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp Slide on rod feature The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving...

Page 96: ...console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to store a pair of sunglasses Press the release area on the rear edge of the bin door to open the storage compartment The door will open to full open position CLOCK IF EQUIPPED Press and release the button to adjust forward Press and hold to fast forward 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printi...

Page 97: ...nd blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power points are located on the instrument panel and in the center console utility compartment Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not...

Page 98: ...te lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating this will damage the lighter element and socket The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used Note Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty and can result in fire or s...

Page 99: ... The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or ONE TOUCH UP position during a ONE TOUCH DOWN event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP To operate ONE TOUCH UP Pull the switch completely up to the second ...

Page 100: ...stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the right side of the control Press the left side to restore the window controls Accessory delay With accessory delay the radio Family Entertainment DVD Sy...

Page 101: ...le it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare Without microphone With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass...

Page 102: ...l the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass an...

Page 103: ...y feature if equipped The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver s door if equipped with memory feature Refer to Memory seat power mirrors adjustable pedals in the Seatin...

Page 104: ...tarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL Cancel Disengaging...

Page 105: ... small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Pres...

Page 106: ...eviously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite Radio mode if equipped CD LINE IN Auxiliary input jack if equipped SET SET RSM CNCL ON OFF SET SET RSM CNCL ON OFF MUTE MEDIA SEEK VOL...

Page 107: ... the next previous track on the disc In any mode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Press MUTE to mute the volume Navigation system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press again to end a voice command For further information on the Navigation system refer to the Navigation System suppl...

Page 108: ...ection between the phone mode and voice command features For further information on the SYNC system refer to the SYNC supplement Navigation SYNC hands free control feature if equipped Press and hold VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voice command feature Press SEND or END to complete a voice command For further information on the Navigation system SYNC...

Page 109: ...stop the moon roof Bounce back When an obstacle has been detected in the moon roof opening as the moon roof is closing the moon roof will automatically open and stop at a prescribed position Bounce back override To override bounce back function pull and hold the SLIDE switch within two seconds of a bounce back event The closing force will begin to increase each time the moon roof is closed for the...

Page 110: ... 1 1982 A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures i e new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the...

Page 111: ...n is pressed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 4 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is a...

Page 112: ...nds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for t...

Page 113: ...n 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the on position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of ve...

Page 114: ...ons Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display FUEL LEVEL LOW and a single tone when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning message this display and tone will return within 10 minutes DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driv...

Page 115: ...e reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following 1 Press and rel...

Page 116: ...adjustment Compass zone adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 1 Turn ignition to the on position 2 Start the engine 3 Determine your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map 4 Press the SETUP con...

Page 117: ...ompass calibration mode which will display CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE 5 Drive the vehicle in circles up to three times until the message CALIBRATION COMPLETED appears and one of the eight valid headings N NE E SE S SW W NW is displayed 6 Verify that the calibration process has taken place by driving the vehicle in at least one circle confirming that the heading changes accordingly If this happens ...

Page 118: ...itored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report is as follows 1 OIL LIFE 2 CHARGING SYSTEM 3 WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4 DOORS CLOSED 5 TRUNK CLOSED 6 BRAKE SYSTEM 7 TIRE PRESSUR...

Page 119: ...sired press and release the RESET control to reduce the value Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by 10 Note Oil life of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months For example setting oil life to 60 sets the oil life value to 4 500 miles 7 200 km and 108 days Language 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control ...

Page 120: ...splay mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the autolock ON or OFF Autounlock if equipped This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off 1 To disable enable the autounlock feature select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ...

Page 121: ...y will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF ON cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset CLOSE DOOR TO RESET will be displayed Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Fuel level low Warning return...

Page 122: ...system should be inspected immediately Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the park brake is engaged If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible LOW TIRE PRESSURE Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tire...

Page 123: ...played INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Rear sunshade if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear sunshade that covers the rear window of your vehicle To install the shade Pull the shade up and hook the shade into the headliner clips in the rear roof panel To stow the shade Unhook the shade from the hea...

Page 124: ...s lightweight objects in the cargo area Attach the net to the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lb 22 kg in the net WARNING This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driver Controls 124 ...

Page 125: ...authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were issued with a securit...

Page 126: ...cylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the off position in the ignition lock cylinder the bottom edge of the IKT adj...

Page 127: ...keyless entry keypad If both front doors are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h The autol...

Page 128: ...y in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable ...

Page 129: ...ater than 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your v...

Page 130: ...e power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active 6 To enable disable the autounlock feature press the lock control then press the ...

Page 131: ...p followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS Move control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproof lock The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors When the childproof door locks are set...

Page 132: ... the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps WARNING Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transm...

Page 133: ...try Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range ...

Page 134: ...he problem Unlocking the doors two stage unlock 1 Press and release to unlock the driver s door Note The interior lamps will illuminate 2 Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all the doors The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the on position The inside lights will not turn...

Page 135: ...larm The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes Press again or turn the ignition to the on position to deactivate or wait for the alarm to time out in three minutes Note The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position Opening the trunk Press twice within three seconds to open the trunk Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched befo...

Page 136: ... feature To deactivate this feature 1 Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door for five seconds A tone will be heard after 11 2 seconds when the memory store is done continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds 2 Within three seconds press the on the transmitter 3 A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete 4 Repeat this procedure for another tra...

Page 137: ...mmed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter yourself refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section of this chapter Note At least two IKT...

Page 138: ...ll not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable disable the perimeter lamps feature Note Before starting ensure the ignition is in the 1 off position and all vehicle doors are closed You ...

Page 139: ...e ignition the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dim...

Page 140: ...own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 For memory recall feature enter the sixth digit 1 2 to store driver 1 settings or 3 4 to store driver 2 settings Note Pressing 5 6 7 8 or 9 0 keypad numbers as a sixth digit will not recall a driver...

Page 141: ...essed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate Note If the two stage unlocking feature is disabled all doors will unlock for more information regarding two stage unlocking refer to the Unlocking the doors Two stage unlock section earlier in this chapter To unlock all doors enter the factory set code or your personal code then press the 3 4 control within five seconds To...

Page 142: ... the coded IKT but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the engine If a problem occurs turn the ignition off remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine Note Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle Anti theft indicator The anti theft indicator is ...

Page 143: ...o your vehicle only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock coded keys are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store ...

Page 144: ...ond previously coded key into the ignition 5 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least three seconds but no more than 10 seconds 6 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition 7 Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 off position and removing the p...

Page 145: ... Arming the system When armed this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the off position or is removed from the ignition Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter p...

Page 146: ...itter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full rearward toward the rear of the vehicle to ensure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the on position with a valid SecuriLock key or Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps ...

Page 147: ...An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion Head...

Page 148: ...ack can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load To fold the seatback 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Push the head restraint release button and move the head restraint fully down 3 Pull the strap located on the back of the seat to fold the front passenger seatback 4 Without releasing the pull strap push the seatback forward 5 Move the seat as far forward as possib...

Page 149: ...original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to mov...

Page 150: ...than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat ba...

Page 151: ...icator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press the front or rear portion to tilt the seat Driver Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down Driver Press ...

Page 152: ... not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly To operate the heated s...

Page 153: ...l button 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park automatic transmission A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter unlock control and the transmitter is programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad To program th...

Page 154: ...d restraint Push the release button to lower head restraint Split folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space To lower the seatback s from inside the vehicle pull the strap located on the outboard side of the seatback to release it and then fold seatback down 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 154 ...

Page 155: ... the rear seat armrest To access the cup holders rotate armrest into use position To open the storage compartment if equipped pull up on the latch WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System姞 The Personal Safety System威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is de...

Page 156: ...ensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal Safety System威 determined the accident conditions crash severity belt us...

Page 157: ...s when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front WARNING Air bags c...

Page 158: ...occupant s forward momentum This helps reduce the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature front outboard section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System姞 is operational The Personal Safety System威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the ...

Page 159: ...ided WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash ...

Page 160: ...l you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle All restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts While you are fastened in the safety belt the combination lap shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard turn hard or if your vehicle receive...

Page 161: ...lder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this ...

Page 162: ...e should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision U...

Page 163: ...positions The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body at the start of the crash WARNING The driver and front passenger safety belt system including retractors buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags seat mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy威 and safety belt pr...

Page 164: ... remain off Belt Minder姞 The Belt Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensi...

Page 165: ...s been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than...

Page 166: ...ight as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts...

Page 167: ...ent ignition cycle The Belt Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not...

Page 168: ...r the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety be...

Page 169: ...ement to the safety belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim cov...

Page 170: ...he airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not att...

Page 171: ...y back How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of th...

Page 172: ...injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot afte...

Page 173: ...he front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal a...

Page 174: ...ssenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses t...

Page 175: ...operly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the fr...

Page 176: ...ear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in sea...

Page 177: ... If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown...

Page 178: ... the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury i...

Page 179: ...mpact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to furt...

Page 180: ...cts or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy威 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy威 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safet...

Page 181: ...uce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy威 The Safety Canopy威 system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of vehicle A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy威 deployment The same readiness airbag light el...

Page 182: ... to roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner along the entire side of the vehicle In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy威 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy威 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fact ...

Page 183: ...ot illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event S O S Post Cra...

Page 184: ...an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child WARNING All children are shaped differently The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and your pediatrician to m...

Page 185: ...t 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces...

Page 186: ...1 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all childr...

Page 187: ... while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision which may result in serious injury or death WARNING Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision o...

Page 188: ...the proper height age and weight as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for ch...

Page 189: ... rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat When installing a child safety seat with combination lap shoulder belts Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and a...

Page 190: ...n grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 190 ...

Page 191: ...ate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 8 Remove remaining slack from the belt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the sh...

Page 192: ...nts The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your veh...

Page 193: ...y to the anchors shown All the LATCH lower anchors are equally spaced 280 mm 11 inches apart so that a single LATCH child seat can be installed at any rear seating position If two child safety seats are installed using the LATCH lower anchors they must be placed in the outboard seating positions only If three child safety seats are installed you can install two using the LATCH lower anchors by pla...

Page 194: ...ncreases Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats When used in combination either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first provided a proper installation is achieved Attach the tether strap afterward if included with the child seat Refer to Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter Attaching child safe...

Page 195: ... system or both you can attach the top tether strap Perform the following steps to attach a child safety seat to the tether anchor 1 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat For vehicles with adjustable head restraints route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 2 Locate...

Page 196: ...hicle Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection children who have outgrown a typical child seat are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly and wearing an improperly fitted vehicle safety belt could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company ...

Page 197: ...eat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion Can the child sit without slouching Does the lap belt rest low across the hips Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip Types of booster seats There are generally two types of belt positioning booster seats backless and high back Always use booster seats in con...

Page 198: ...d snug across the hips never up across the stomach and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder The drawings below compare the ideal fit center to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child s hips...

Page 199: ...ntenance Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All vehicle safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped ...

Page 200: ... WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly or child restraint system under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 200 ...

Page 201: ...quires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tir...

Page 202: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflat...

Page 203: ...support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires ...

Page 204: ...normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label When weather temperature changes occu...

Page 205: ...n Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or ...

Page 206: ...ead or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load speed inflation pressure etc the tires experience throughout their lives In general ...

Page 207: ...s designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located ...

Page 208: ...nting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the whe...

Page 209: ...are tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignmen...

Page 210: ...ehicles front tires at top of diagram Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 210 ...

Page 211: ...ion on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire s...

Page 212: ...ation pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating...

Page 213: ...dicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under con...

Page 214: ...e sidewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information beyond those of P type tires these differences are described below Note Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities ...

Page 215: ... In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loc...

Page 216: ...ver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a mal...

Page 217: ...located opposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS ...

Page 218: ...d road wheel tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle For additional information refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended Please refer to the f...

Page 219: ...must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPMS malfunction If your tires are proper...

Page 220: ...turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over ...

Page 221: ... tires and chains Use only SAE class S cables or equivalent on the front axle for P215 60R17 equipped vehicles SAE class S chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel house and or body Use of optional spike spider type traction devices or equivalent is also acceptable Do not install tire chains cables or optional traction devices on the rear tires This could cau...

Page 222: ...ional equipment Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment Payload is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may ...

Page 223: ...w much weight the vehicle should carry Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle do not add more cargo even if there is space available Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover Example only 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 223 ...

Page 224: ...wable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW...

Page 225: ...le loss of control and personal injury GCW Gross Combined Weight is the weight of the loaded vehicle GVW plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicles braking system is rated for ope...

Page 226: ... load limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load c...

Page 227: ...igh 220 lb 99 kg the calculation would be 1 400 2 x 220 12 x 100 1 400 440 1 200 240 lb No you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 12 x 45 kg 635 198 540 103 kg You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lb 45 kg cement bags then the load calculation would be 1 400 2 x 220 9...

Page 228: ...hains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic ...

Page 229: ...stem to prevent them from overheating Anticipate stops and brake gradually Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combinati...

Page 230: ...eel Drive AWD vehicles Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly and the rear wheels on the ground This will cause damage to your AWD system If you are using a vehicle transport trailer follow the instru...

Page 231: ... the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures below 20 F 30 C it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speed...

Page 232: ...y precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their pr...

Page 233: ...t Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Starting the engine 1 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start If there is difficulty in turning the key rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely This condition may occur when the front wheels are turned a front wheel is against the curb 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driving 233 ...

Page 234: ...on monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust th...

Page 235: ...your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use Make sure that when in operation the extension cord p...

Page 236: ...ration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Four wheel anti lock brake system ABS Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti lock Braking System ABS This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops...

Page 237: ... the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately Parki...

Page 238: ...applied a chime will sound ADVANCETRAC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING Vehicle modifications involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 system In addition installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere w...

Page 239: ...minates steadily have the system service by an authorized dealer immediately Operating your vehicle with AdvanceTrac威 disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death The AdvanceTrac威 system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations Traction Control TCS which functions to help avoid drive wheel...

Page 240: ...h of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual Traction Control TCS Traction Control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels typically when driving on slippery and or hilly road surfaces by detecting and controlling wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways which may work sepa...

Page 241: ... Taking a turn too fast Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces Changing lanes on a snow rutted road Entering a snow free road from a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels a...

Page 242: ...w seconds when the engine is running It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Some noise is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for low power steering pump fluid level befor...

Page 243: ... 1 Apply the parking brake turn ignition key to off then remove the key 2 Using a screwdriver or similar tool remove the protective cover to the interlock release access hole on the console 3 Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole and press downward while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P Park position and into the N Neutral position 4 Remove the tool and reinstall the ...

Page 244: ...r transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in the vehicle computer This feature is designed to increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle A new vehicle or transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning pro...

Page 245: ...tion to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Drive with Overdrive The n...

Page 246: ...ft strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle acceleration accelerator pedal brake pedal and vehicle speed Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above This will increase engine RPM during engine braking Overdrive Cancel with Grade Assist is designed to provide optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mounta...

Page 247: ...nsing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS WARNING Th...

Page 248: ...turn to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on An RSS control on the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off To turn the RSS off in any gear the ignition must be on An indicator light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned off If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is no...

Page 249: ...d capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level obstruction free and otherwise similar to normal on road driving conditions Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for dr...

Page 250: ...tuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control it may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperatu...

Page 251: ...oid these abrupt inputs AWD Systems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle This increases traction enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily throu...

Page 252: ...it lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas...

Page 253: ... lose control The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Your vehicle has anti lock brakes therefore apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice Note Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on sn...

Page 254: ... that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to he...

Page 255: ... to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be t...

Page 256: ...e assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimb...

Page 257: ...ent reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition the on position 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to the off position 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electric...

Page 258: ...ey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 258 ...

Page 259: ...ay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 30A Smart window motor 2 15A Brake on off switch High mounted brake lamp 3 15A SDARS Bluetooth Family entertainment system FES Rear seat control 4 30A Not used spare 5 10A SPDJB logic power 6 20A Turn signals 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 259 ...

Page 260: ...ed spare 19 25A Moon roof 20 15A OBDII connector 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps License lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn relay 25 10A Demand lamps Interior lamps 26 10A Instrument panel cluster 27 20A Adjustable pedal switch 28 5A Radio Radio start signal 29 5A Instrument panel cluster 30 5A Overdrive cancel switch 31 10A Not used spare 32 10A Not used spare 33 10A Restraint contro...

Page 261: ...r OCS Passenger Airbag Deactivation Indicator PADI 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses WA...

Page 262: ...mp Rating Protected Circuits 1 80A SPDJB power 2 80A SPDJB power 3 30A Front wipers 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 Not used 7 50A Engine cooling fan 8 Not used 9 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS AdvanceTrac pump 10 30A Starter 11 50A Powertrain Control Module PCM relay 12 20A ABS AdvanceTrac valve 13 20A Power point instrument panel 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 262 ...

Page 263: ... vent 24 10A A C clutch relay 25 Not used 26 20A Backup relay 27 15A Fuel relay Fuel pump driver module Fuel pump 28 Not used 29 Not used 30 Not used 31 Not used 32 30A Driver seat motors Memory module 33 20A Ignition switch to SJB 34 Not used 35 40A Front A C blower motor 36 1A Diode One touch start 37 1A Diode Fuel pump 38 10A IVD Yaw rate sensor 39 10A Fuel diode PCM 40 Not used 41 G8VA relay A...

Page 264: ...IRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitorin...

Page 265: ...wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with...

Page 266: ... with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the f...

Page 267: ...he trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack Tire change procedure WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the ...

Page 268: ...ing traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Remove wheel cover if equipped with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground WARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury do not put any...

Page 269: ...all the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 6 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 7 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 8 Install the wheel cover if equipp...

Page 270: ...e spare tire tub 2 Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the VELCRO威 strips 3 Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack in place place the end o...

Page 271: ...disturbance tire rotation changing a flat tire wheel removal etc Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque lb ft N m 1 2 20 UNF 100 135 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners WARNING When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of th...

Page 272: ...ush start capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durabili...

Page 273: ...in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 273 ...

Page 274: ...attery and the carburetor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any f...

Page 275: ... engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 2...

Page 276: ...oster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 276 ...

Page 277: ...ont ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transmission On AWD vehicles it is required that your vehicle ...

Page 278: ...uling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear...

Page 279: ...cle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 280: ... 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identific...

Page 281: ...a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km which...

Page 282: ...ision as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps yo...

Page 283: ...ns are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service ...

Page 284: ...se engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the auth...

Page 285: ...nada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a grou...

Page 286: ...TING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Customer Assistance 286 ...

Page 287: ...vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or luke...

Page 288: ...he instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong strea...

Page 289: ...gine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine ...

Page 290: ... authorized dealer The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when the...

Page 291: ... cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Apply Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 to the w...

Page 292: ...ces have a clear protective coating over the leather To clean use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 11 A In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth To help maintain its resiliency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 or an equi...

Page 293: ...and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100...

Page 294: ...ot work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and r...

Page 295: ...der the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 295 ...

Page 296: ...t reservoir 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 296 ...

Page 297: ... common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protectio...

Page 298: ...olong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level...

Page 299: ...el is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 299 ...

Page 300: ...e oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until it stops To avoid possible oil loss DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and or the eng...

Page 301: ...s are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance fre...

Page 302: ...or with your hands on opposite corners WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If aci...

Page 303: ...ery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information The ...

Page 304: ... scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Au...

Page 305: ...oolant or any orange colored extended life product such as DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon...

Page 306: ... mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine c...

Page 307: ...nt concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you dr...

Page 308: ... Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down causing steering and braking effort to increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re ...

Page 309: ... fire WARNING The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others WARNING If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a co...

Page 310: ...lso be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapors or ...

Page 311: ...iner while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel filler cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwis...

Page 312: ... fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others WARNING If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may...

Page 313: ...Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be co...

Page 314: ...measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance...

Page 315: ... of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calculation 1 Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used Calculation 2 Multiply liters used by 100 then...

Page 316: ...duced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine oil...

Page 317: ...n the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out ...

Page 318: ...rking Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engine displacement Please consult your Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnostics OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine s emission control sy...

Page 319: ...grams to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the Service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if the OBD II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked In this case ...

Page 320: ...he above driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right...

Page 321: ...check drive the vehicle until it is warmed up approximately 20 miles 30 km If your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle o...

Page 322: ...vel Fluid levels above the safe range may result in transmission failure An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the ...

Page 323: ...bers in this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Remove the air filter element from the air ...

Page 324: ...stem For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valv...

Page 325: ...atches Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Automatic transmission fluid 10 0 quarts 9 5L 1 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 2 XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit PTU fluid AWD 5 18 ounces 0 53L Motorcraft SAE 7...

Page 326: ...C930 A and API Certification Mark Engine coolant 11 1 quarts 10 5L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 4 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Power steering fluid Between MAX and MIN on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Windshield washer fluid Top off fluid as needed Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 2009 Sable mgo Owner...

Page 327: ...led maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C930 A and the API Certification mark 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 5 See your author...

Page 328: ...p 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 328 ...

Page 329: ... located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2009 Sable ...

Page 330: ... 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6F 6 Speed Automatic Transmission J 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications ...

Page 331: ...d as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessories Not all accessories are...

Page 332: ... radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other veh...

Page 333: ...244 fluid adding 321 fluid checking 321 Auxiliary input jack Line in 38 B Battery 301 acid treating emergencies 301 jumping a disabled battery 272 maintenance free 301 replacement specifications 324 servicing 301 Belt Minder威 164 Booster seats 197 Brakes 236 anti lock 236 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 237 fluid checking and adding 321 fluid refill capacities 325 fluid specifications 325...

Page 334: ...erature 285 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 283 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 85 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 321 engine oil 298 Driving under special conditions 250 252 sand 251 snow and ice 253 through water 251 254 DVD system 46 E Electronic message center 113 Emergencies roadside jump starting 272 Emission control system 317 Engine 328 cleaning 289 coolant 303 fail saf...

Page 335: ...ating to automotive fuels 309 Fuel pump shut off switch 257 Fuses 257 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 311 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 314 Gauges 16 H Hazard flashers 256 Head restraints 147 154 Headlamps 83 aiming 86 autolamp system 83 bulb specifications 88 daytime running lights 85 flash to pass 85 high beam 84 replacing bulbs 89 turning on and off 83 Heating heating and air conditioning system 75 77 79...

Page 336: ...bricant specifications 325 Lug nuts 271 Lumbar support seats 148 M Message center 113 english metric button 119 system check button 118 warning messages 121 Mirrors 100 102 automatic dimming rearview mirror 101 fold away 102 heated 102 programmable memory 135 side view mirrors power 102 Moon roof 109 Motorcraft parts 293 309 324 N Navigation system 74 O Octane rating 313 Oil see Engine oil 298 Ove...

Page 337: ...162 for children 184 Occupant Classification Sensor 157 warning light and chime 164 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 192 Safety seats for children 188 Safety Compliance Certification Label 329 Satellite Radio Information 43 Seats 147 child safety seats 188 front seats 147 149 heated 79 152 memory seat 135 153 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 141 Servicing your vehicle 294 Setting the clock AM F...

Page 338: ... V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 329 Vehicle loading 222 Ventilating your vehicle 234 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 297 Water Driving through 254 Windows power 98 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 94 checking and adding fluid 297 replacing wiper blades 298 Wrecker towing 277 A Accessory delay 100 AdvanceTrac 238 Air cleaner filter 323 324 Air conditioning 77 79 Airbag supplement...

Page 339: ...ns 325 lubricant specifications 325 parking 237 shift interlock 243 Bulbs 88 C Capacities for refilling fluids 325 Cargo cover 123 Cargo net 124 Cell phone use 8 Changing a tire 264 Child safety seats 188 attaching with tether straps 194 in front seat 189 in rear seat 189 LATCH 192 recommendations 186 Child safety seats booster seats 197 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment 289 instrument pane...

Page 340: ...eaning 289 coolant 303 fail safe cooling 308 idle speed control 301 lubrication specifications 325 refill capacities 325 service points 296 297 starting after a collision 257 Engine block heater 234 Engine oil 298 change oil soon warning message center 298 checking and adding 298 dipstick 298 filter specifications 300 324 recommendations 300 refill capacities 325 specifications 325 Event data reco...

Page 341: ... 79 Homelink wireless control system 110 Hood 295 How to get going 18 I Ignition 231 328 Illuminated visor mirror 95 Infant seats see Safety seats 188 Inspection maintenance I M testing 319 Instrument panel 96 cleaning 291 cluster 12 lighting up panel and interior 85 J Jack 264 positioning 264 storage 264 Jump starting your vehicle 272 K Keyless entry system 140 autolock 127 keypad 140 locking and...

Page 342: ...rdrive 244 P Parking brake 237 Parts see Motorcraft parts 324 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 157 Power adjustable foot pedals 103 Power distribution box see Fuses 261 Power door locks 127 Power mirrors 102 Power point 97 Power steering 242 fluid checking and adding 320 fluid refill capacity 325 fluid specifications 325 Power Windows 98 R Radio 18 22 30 Rear seat entertainment system 46 R...

Page 343: ... 23 AM FM In dash 6 CD 31 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 267 Spark plugs specifications 324 328 Specification chart lubricants 325 Speed control 103 Starting your vehicle 231 233 jump starting 272 Steering wheel controls 106 tilting 95 SYNC 74 T Tilt steering wheel 95 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Roadside Emergencies 264 Tires Wheels and Loading 216 Tires 201 202 264 alignment 209 care 2...

Page 344: ... Vehicle Identification Number VIN 329 Vehicle loading 222 Ventilating your vehicle 234 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 297 Water Driving through 254 Windows power 98 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 94 checking and adding fluid 297 replacing wiper blades 298 Wrecker towing 277 2009 Sable mgo Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Index 344 ...

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