Mercury Sable (2009 year). Instruction — part 5

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.

Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers

and washer fluid will be activated
for up to ten seconds.

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.

Note: Do 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
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)

When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

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TILT STEERING WHEEL

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull down and hold the steering
wheel release control.

2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.

3. Pull the steering wheel release
control up. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering 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 it back
towards the windshield.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or similar
sized objects. Press the button to
open the storage compartment.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead 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 the full open position.

CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Press and release the button to
adjust forward.

Press and hold to fast forward.

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CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:

1. Cupholders

2. Utility compartment with coin
holder, a clamshell tray, audio input
jack, USB port and power point

3. Rear power point, vent and (if
equipped) a cupholder

4. Pen holder

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and 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 use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a
fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
• do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is

not running,

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• do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and

other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.

Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.

A third rear auxiliary power point is
located on the rear of the center
console. The power point is
accessible from the rear seat.

Cigar/Cigarette 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 serious injury.

POWER WINDOWS

WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power windows. They may

seriously injure themselves.

WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or

pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.

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Press and pull the window switches
to open and close windows.
• Push down (to the first detent)

and hold the switch to open.

• Pull up (to the first detent) and

hold the switch to close.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This
noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately
2–3 inches (5–8 cm).

One touch up or down (Driver’s window only)

This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully without
holding the control down.

To operate one touch down:
• Press the switch completely down

to the second detent and release
quickly. 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
cycle, 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 detent and release
quickly. The window will close
fully. Momentarily press the
switch to any position to stop the
window operation.

If the switch is pressed and held to
the normal open or one touch down position during a one touch up
cycle, the window will stop. If, after 1/2 second the switch is still held,
the window will perform a normal open or one touch down.

AUTO

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Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)

When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the
window is moving upward, the window will automatically reverse
direction and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignition
is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back,
the window will move down until the bounce-back position is reached.

Security Override

To override a bounce-back condition, within two seconds after the
window reaches the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up
and the window will travel up with no bounce-back or pinch
protection. If the switch is released before the window is fully closed,
the window will 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, power windows, and moon roof (if
equipped) operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned from on to off or until one of the front doors are opened.

INTERIOR MIRROR

The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE.

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.

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Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror

Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) state
when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects
bright light from behind the vehicle, 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 of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS

Power side view mirrors

WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in
motion.

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To adjust your mirrors:

1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

Fold-away mirrors

Pull 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 and mirrors.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.

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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)

The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.

Press and hold the rocker control
(located on the instrument panel) to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
• Press the top of the control to

adjust the pedals away from you.

• Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you.

WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.

Memory 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 Seating and Safety
Restraints chapter.

SPEED CONTROL

With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

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Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release
it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET + control and
release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.

5. The indicator

light on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily 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 the speed control will not erase previous set speed.

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

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Resuming a set speed

Press the RSM control and release
it. This will automatically return the
vehicle to the previously set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher
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-Up
function. Press and release this
control to increase the vehicle set
speed in 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. Press and release this
control to decrease the vehicle
set speed in small amounts by
1 mph (1.6 km/h).

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

SET

SET

RSM

CNCL

ON

OFF

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• Depress the brake pedal or press

CNCL (Cancel) until the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press
the SET + control.

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:
• Depress the brake pedal or press

CNCL (Cancel). This will not
erase your vehicle’s previously 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

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In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode:
• Press SEEK to access the

next/previous strong station.

In Satellite radio mode (if
equipped):
• Press and release SEEK to access

the next/previous preset.

• Press and hold SEEK to fast

advance through subscribed
channels in the current category.

In CD mode:
• Press SEEK to listen to 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 supplement.

MUTE

MEDIA

SEEK

VOL

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SYNC system hands free control
feature (if equipped)

Press

briefly to use the voice

command feature. You will hear a
tone and LISTENING will appear in
the radio display. Press and
hold

to exit voice command.

Press

activate phone mode or

answer a phone call. Press and
hold

to end call or exit phone

mode.

Press OK to confirm your selection 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 system,
refer to the Navigation System and SYNC supplements.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

The moon roof control is located on the overhead console.

WARNING: Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt

themselves.

The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express
opening and closing feature. To stop motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

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To open the moon roof: Press and
release the SLIDE control, the moon
roof will open automatically. Press
the switch again to stop the moon
roof.

WARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that
it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are

not in the proximity of the moon roof opening.

To close the moon roof: Pull and release the SLIDE control, the moon
roof will close automatically. Press the switch again to 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 first three closing cycles, with bounce-back active. For example:
Bounce-back can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon
roof or seals

To vent the moon roof: Press and release the TILT control, the moon
roof will move to the vent position automatically from any moon roof
position. Press the switch again to stop the moon roof. Pull and hold the
TILT control to close the moon roof.

The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be instructionly opened
or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward
the front of the vehicle.

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