Mercury Sable 1998, Owner'S Manual

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This lamp will come on when the ignition is first
turned on, but then should turn off. If the lamp
stays on, you should check the coolant level inside
the reservoir. For instructions on adding coolant, see
Engine coolant
in the
Maintenance and care
chapter.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer to Anti-theft
system in the Controls
and features
chapter.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the
transmission control
switch has been
pushed. When the light
is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive.
If the light does not come on when the transmission
control switch is depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)
Momentarily illuminates
when the ignition is
turned on and the
engine is off. If the
light does not illuminate momentarily at start up,
remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to
be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock
brake system is disabled and normal braking is still
effective unless the brake warning light also remains
illuminated with parking brake released.
THEFT
O/D
OFF
ABS
Instrumentation
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