Mercury Sable 2000, Owner'S Manual

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During Traction Control
y
operation,
the traction control active light will
illuminate, you may hear an electric
motor type of sound coming from
the engine compartment and the
engine will not “rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This
is normal system behavior.
The Traction Control
y
on/off switch, located on the right side of the
instrument cluster, illuminates OFF when the system is turned OFF. The
Traction Control
y
system will revert to the ON position every time the
ignition is turned OFF and ON.
If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction Control
y
system off. This may allow
excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a successful
“rocking” maneuver.
If a system fault is detected the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control
y
on/off switch will not toggle on and off,
and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
•
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•
Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
•
underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
•
high crown in center of road
•
high crosswinds
•
wheels out of alignment
•
loose or worn components in steering linkage
Driving
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