User manual MERCURY SABLE 1997

[. . . ] Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 114 151 162 163 76 81 96 2 4 13 48 1 Introduction ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation of them. Indicates that vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. [. . . ] Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the 83 Driving accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes, because it could damage the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column gearshift without O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully (Overdrive) or D automatic operation in either (Drive). Driving with the shift selector in gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control start in 1 (First) and then shift manually. To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift out of P (Park). Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from position to position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 84 Driving Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle (column or console gearshift with O/D off switch) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the shift selector in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control start in 1 (First) and then shift manually. If your vehicle is equipped with a console mounted gearshift, you must press the thumb button on the side of the gearshift to move the gearshift from P (Park). 85 Driving Understanding gearshift positions P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevent the front wheels from rotating. P P R N D D 1 RND21 R (Reverse) With the gearshift in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. You should always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). P P R N D D 1 RND21 86 Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. P P R N D D 1 RND21 (Overdrive -- column shift without O/D OFF switch) or D (Overdrive -- column or console mounted gearshift with O/D off switch) The overdrive position PRNDD1 is the normal driving P RND21 position for an automatic overdrive transaxle. It works the same way as D (Drive) or D (Overdrive -- with the O/D OFF switch not depressed) works, but shifts to a fourth gear -- an overdrive gear -- when your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for any length of time. This fourth gear will increase your fuel economy when you travel at cruising speeds. Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrains. [. . . ] 59 Safety seats for children attaching with tether straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 70 automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . . 67 tether anchorage hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Seats adjusting the seat, manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]