Mercury 2008 Quick Reference Manual

ESSENTIALINFORMATION HYBRIDOPERATION
Fuel tank capacity: Your vehicle is equipped with a 15 gallon (56.8l) fuel tank This Quick Reference Guide The Mercury Mariner Hybrid
is a whole new kind of SUV
is not intended to replace
octane Recommendations: Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded
that combines electric and
your owner's Guide which
gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 for optimum performance. Using gasoline propulsion without
contains more detailed
gasoline with lower octane ratings may decrease performance. compromise, to provide
information concerning the
breakthrough performance
Tire pressure: Safe operation of your vehicle requires your tires to be features of your vehicle, as
and efficiency. It requires
properly inflated. The recommended inflation pressure is found on the well as important safety
no special fuels and never
Safety Compliance Certification label or Tire label which is located on the warnings designed to help has to be plugged in.
b-pillar or the edge of the driver's door. at least once a month and before reduce the risk of injury to Familiarizing yourself with
long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge. you and your occupants. these unique characteristics
will help ensure optimal
Don't forget the spare. air pressure should be checked when the tires are please read your entire
performance from your
cold. WaRNING: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and owner's Guide carefully as
new vehicle.
you begin learning about
can fail suddenly, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control.
your new vehicle and refer
NoRMal VEHIClE
Unique Service Intervals: please check your owner's Guide for proper
to the appropriate sections opERaTIoN
service intervals. Your vehicle is equipped with a rear air filter that must be
when questions arise.
Starting: Turn the ignition
inspected or replaced at every service interval to avoid damage to the hybrid
key to the STaRT position
system. Special caution is required when servicing brake pads. please refer
while the vehicle is in park
to the owner's Guide and/or Service Manual for information on servicing
all information contained (p). The gas engine will
brake pads. in this Quick Reference turn on, accompanied by
Guide was accurate at the the green "ready indicator"
Fuel pump / High Voltage Shut-off Switches: The fuel pump shut-off switch
light. Your engine may shut
time of duplication. We
is located in the front passenger's footwell, behind a flip-up cover. The high
off shortly after starting,
reserve the right to change
voltage shut-off switch is located in the passenger side of the rear cargo
depending on temperature
features, operation and/or
area, in the jack compartment behind the jack access door. These switches and battery charge level.
functionality of any vehicle
provide added protection by discontinuing fuel to the engine and by shutting This is a natural part
specification at any time.
off power to the high voltage battery in case of an accident. For more of the Mariner Hybrid's
Your Mercury dealer is the
fuel-saving features. The
information, please see your owner's Guide.
best source for the most "ready indicator" light will
Rear Window buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, current information. stay on and you do not need
the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. This noise is to restart the vehicle. Note:
common among a wide range of vehicles and can be eliminated by simply You may notice higher
engine speeds upon start-up.
lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. For detailed operating and
This temporary condition
safety information, please
is normal and necessary
location of Spare Tire and Tools: The spare tire is located under the vehicle,
see your owner's Guide.
to heat up the cabin for
just forward of the rear bumper. The jack and tools are located in the right
occupant comfort.
rear of the cargo area behind an access panel.
Driving: The gas engine
Tire pressure Monitoring System: Using radio-frequency pressure sensors, FoRD MoToR CoMpaNY
automatically starts and
this system monitors tire pressure on all road tires and provides the driver
Customer Relationship stops to provide power when
with a yellow warning light when air needs to be added. Message center
Center it's needed and to save fuel
equipped vehicles provide additional warning messages. The TpMS warning when it's not. While coasting
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light will reset itself (turn off) after the tires are set to specification and at low speeds, coming to a
the vehicle is driven above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. Note: stop or standing, the engine
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normally shuts down and the
outside temperature affects tire pressure. For more information, please see
1-800-392-3673 (FoRD) vehicle operates in electric-
your owner's Guide.
only mode. Conditions that
(TDD for the hearing
Roadside assistance: During your Mercury Mariner Hybrid's limited warranty cause the engine to start up
impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
period, the assurance and support of a 24-hour emergency roadside or remain running include:
assistance program is included. Roadside assistance includes such services www.customersaskford.com • Driver request for
as fuel delivery, tire changes, jump starts, winch outs, help when you're moderate to rapid
acceleration.
locked out of your vehicle, and towing. To receive roadside assistance in the
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
United States, call (800) 241-3673. In Canada (800) 665-2006.
• Vehicle speed above 40
Quick Reference Guide mph (65 km/h).
• ascending a hill.
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transmission are designed Tire Inflation: Keep tires
to deliver the power you properly inflated and only
need at the most efficient use recommended size.
• ECoN mode not selected vehicle. Response during
engine speed. During heavy
Climate Control: Your
(while the climate control acceleration should be
accelerations, your hybrid
hybrid is equipped with an
is on). the same as in the (D)
may reach high engine
ECoN button that offers
Drive position.
speeds (up to 6000 RpM).
• Selection of climate control a more fuel-efficient
This is a characteristic of
defrost mode or defrost / Reverse: (R) Reverse Gear operation of your automatic
the atkinson cycle engine
floor mode. vehicle speed is limited to 22 temperature control
technology helping to
mph (35 km/h). system. When activated,
• Charge level of high voltage
maximize your hybrid's
the ECoN feature allows
battery is low. UNIQUE HYbRID
fuel economy. In prolonged
the engine to shut down at
opERaTING
mountainous driving, you
• Very high or low outside low speeds or when your
CHaRaCTERISTICS
may also see the engine
temperature (to provide vehicle is stopped. If cooler
tachometer changing
system cooling/heating). Your Mercury Mariner temperature is desired, the
without your input. This is
Hybrid, with its new ECoN button can be turned
Stopping: The gas engine intentional and maintains
technology, behaves off, for better interior
may shut off as you come the battery charge level.
differently compared to cooling but lower fuel
to a stop to conserve fuel. You may also notice during
a non-hybrid vehicle. a economy. ECoN mode
Restarting the vehicle is not extended downhill driving
description of the major turns itself off when
required. Simply step on the that your engine continues
differences follows:
you select defrost or
accelerator when you are to run instead of shutting off.
defrost/floor mode.
ready to drive. battery: Your Mercury During this "engine braking,"
Mariner Hybrid is equipped the engine stays on, but it's Driver Habits: aggressive
Transmission operation:
with a high voltage battery not using any fuel. You may driving increases the
Due to the technologically
cooling system in the rear of also hear a slight whine or amount of energy
advanced, electronically
the vehicle. a cool battery whistle when operating your required to move your
controlled Continuously
ensures battery life and vehicle. This is the normal vehicle. In general,
Variable Transaxle (eCVT)
provides the best possible operation of the electric better fuel economy is
you will not feel shift
performance. Your hybrid generator in the achieved with mild to
changes like those of a
high voltage battery may hybrid system. moderate acceleration and
non-hybrid vehicle. Your
periodically recondition deceleration. Moderate
Mercury Mariner Hybrid's
braking: Your hybrid is
itself to ensure maximum braking is particularly
transmission is designed
equipped with standard
efficiency. You may notice important since it allows
to do its work seamlessly. hydraulic braking and
slight changes in drivability you to maximize the
Since your engine speed regenerative braking.
during this process, but it's energy captured by the
is controlled by the Regenerative braking
an important part of your regenerative braking
transmission, it may seem is performed by your within 3 seconds to open the liftgate glass. Ensure that you keep
Mercury Mariner Hybrid's system. Note: Having
elevated at times. This is transmission and it captures
the IKT adhesive security label in a safe place for future reference.
high voltage battery your engine running is not
normal hybrid operation and brake energy and stores it in
optimization features. You always an indication of
helps deliver fuel efficiency the high voltage battery. Replacements are only available through an authorized dealer.
may hear a series of clicks inefficiency – in some
and performance.
from the cargo area when
You may hear a pumping cases it is actually more Center Console Storage:
you first turn the key in the
Neutral: It is not sound when you unlock efficient than driving in
recommended to idle the ignition. This sound is the console containing a tray and an inside bin that can be removed to
or enter the vehicle and a electric mode.
vehicle in (N) Neutral for high voltage contactors
venting sound a few minutes open up space to fit a laptop computer, Mp3 players, CDs or handbags.
additional Tips:
extended periods of time closing to allow you to start
after shutting off the vehicle.
To remove, open the console lid and pull the bin straight up and out from
because this will discharge your hybrid.
This is the hydraulic portion • Do not carry extra loads.
your high voltage battery
of your regenerative the console housing. The sliding tray and inside bin can be hooked on the
In addition, you may hear • be mindful of adding
and decrease fuel economy.
braking system charging
fan noise and a slight external accessories side or rear of the console for extra storage.
also, the engine cannot
and discharging.
tapping sound from the rear that may increase
provide power to the hybrid
as the vent door operates. DRIVING To opTIMIzE aerodynamic drag. Moon Roof (if equipped):
system in N.
This fan may continue to FUEl ECoNoMY
one-touch, express opening feature. press and release the rear portion of the
• observe posted speed
low Gear: (l) low gear operate for short durations
Your fuel economy should limits.
is designed to mimic the after the vehicle has been control located in the overhead console. To stop motion at any time during the
improve throughout your
enhanced engine braking turned off. These noises are • perform all scheduled
hybrid's break-in period. one-touch opening, press the control a second time. To close, press and hold the
available in non-hybrid a customary part of hybrid maintenance.
as with any vehicle, fuel
front portion of the control until the glass stops moving. To open the moon roof
vehicles. on long downhill operation and do not
economy can be significantly
• There is no need to wait
grades, low gear may result require service.
impacted by your driving for your engine to "warm vent position, press and hold the front portion of the control. To close, press and
in high engine speeds to
Engine: The engine speed habits and accessory usage. up." The vehicle is ready
hold the rear portion of the control until the glass stops moving.
provide necessary engine
in your hybrid is not directly For best results, keep in to drive immediately
braking. This is normal
tied to your vehicle speed. mind these tips: after starting.
and will not damage your
Your vehicle's engine and
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
(IKT) and Remote Entry System
features: Your vehicle comes
equipped with two specially 1
programmed Integrated Keyhead
Transmitters (IKTs). IKTs are both a
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programmed ignition key and a remote
keyless entry transmitter. Handle the IKT
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carefully when starting the car to avoid
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accidentally pressing any of the remote
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entry buttons. press once to unlock
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the driver's door. The interior lamps will
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illuminate if the lamp is in the DooR position.
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press twice to unlock all the doors. press
once to lock all the doors. press twice to
SATELLITE COMPATIBLE
confirm all the doors and liftgate are closed. on
the first press of , the parklamps will flash. on
SIX-DISC/MP3 RADIO
the second press within 3 seconds, the horn will chirp
and the turn signal lamps will flash once if all the doors
and the liftgate are closed. press and hold for 1.5
(if equipped)
seconds to activate the panic alarm. press again or
1. loaD 7. CD 13. MENU
turn the key in the ignition to deactivate the panic alarm.
press to load a CD with press to enter CD/Mp3 press repeatedly to
press twice within 3 seconds to activate the car finder
the CD6 system. mode. If a disc is already access the following
feature; your horn will chirp and your turn signal lamps will loaded into the system, features: aUTo pRESET
2. DIRECT
CD/Mp3 play will begin oN/oFF, RDS oN/oFF
flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
press to access a desired
where it ended last. and CoMpRESSIoN
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. press twice radio station, track or
(only available in CD/
Mp3 folder. 8. aM/FM
Mp3 mode).
press to select aM, FM1
3. SCaN
or FM2 frequency band. 14. TUNE
press for a brief
In radio mode,
sampling of radio 9. EJECT
turn to go up or
Your vehicle is equipped with a configurable stations or press to eject a CD.
down the
CD/Mp3 tracks. Select the desired CD
frequency band.
slot by pressing the
4. SHUFFlE
corresponding 15. TEXT
press to play CD/Mp3
memory preset. In Mp3 mode, press
tracks in random order
repeatedly to scroll
when active (on). 10. CloCK
through display
press to set the time.
5. oN/oFF/Vol options. In satellite radio
The display will read SET
The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, press to turn oN or
mode, press and release
TIME. Use the memory
oFF. Turn to increase or to display the artist and
preset numbers to
decrease the volume.
song title.
enter in the desired time,
6. CaT/FolD
hours and minutes. 16. SaT (if equipped)
In category mode, use press to access satellite
11. SoUND
to select from various
radio mode. press
press repeatedly to cycle
music categories. In Mp3 repeatedly to cycle
through sound options.
mode, use to access the
through SaT1, SaT2 and
press SEEK/TRaCK
previous/next folder. In SaT3 modes.
to adjust levels.
satellite radio mode, use
17. aUX
to select from various 12. SEEK/TRaCK
press to access lINE
satellite radio categories. press to access
(auxiliary audio mode).
the next listenable
station or track.
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