Mercury 2009 Mariner Hybrid Quick Reference Manual

ESSENTIALINFORMATION HYBRIDOPERATION
Fuel Type and Tank Capacity: Your fuel tank has a capacity of 15 gallons (56.8l). This Quick Reference Guide The Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Your vehicle is designed to use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of is a whole new kind of SUV
is not intended to replace
87. Do not use gasoline labeled as "Regular" in high altitude areas that are sold with that combines electric and
your owner's Guide which
octane ratings less than 87. Do not use E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum gasoline propulsion without
contains more detailed
of 85% ethanol.
compromise, to provide
information concerning the
Tire pressure: Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to breakthrough performance
features of your vehicle, as
the recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification and efficiency. It requires
well as important safety
label or Tire label located on the b-pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Check no special fuels and never
your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips (including spare). warnings designed to help has to be plugged in.
as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire pressure
reduce the risk of injury to Familiarizing yourself with
Monitoring System (TpMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light
you and your occupants. these unique characteristics
when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Improperly inflated
please read your entire will help ensure optimal
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of
performance from your
vehicle control. Refer to the Tires, Wheels and loading chapter in your owner's owner's Guide carefully as
new vehicle.
Guide for more details and safety information. you begin learning about
your new vehicle and refer
Unique Service Intervals: please check your owner's Guide for proper service NoRMal VEHIClE
intervals. Your vehicle is equipped with a rear air filter that must be inspected or to the appropriate sections opERaTIoN
replaced at every service interval to avoid damage to the hybrid system. Special when questions arise.
Starting: Turn the ignition
caution is required when servicing brake pads. please refer to the owner's Guide
on while the vehicle is in
and/or Service Manual for information on servicing brake pads.
park (p). The gas engine
Fuel pump/High Voltage Shut-off Switches: The fuel pump shut-off switch is
all information contained will turn on, accompanied by
located in the front passenger's footwell, behind a flip-up cover. The high voltage
in this Quick Reference the green "ready indicator"
shut-off switch is located in the passenger side of the rear cargo area, in the
Guide was accurate at the light. Your engine may shut
jack compartment behind the jack access door. These switches provide added
off shortly after starting,
protection by discontinuing fuel to the engine and by shutting off power to the time of duplication. We
depending on temperature
high voltage battery in case of an accident. For more information, please see your reserve the right to change
and battery charge level.
owner's Guide. features, operation and/or
This is a natural part
S.o.S. post Crash alert System: Your vehicle is equipped with the S.o.S. post Crash functionality of any vehicle
of the Mariner Hybrid's
alert system. This system provides audible and visual alarms in the event of a specification at any time.
fuel-saving features. The
crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt
Your Mercury dealer is the
"ready indicator" light will
pretensioners. The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound. To deactivate
best source for the most stay on and you do not need
the system, press the hazard flasher control , or you can press the button
on your remote transmitter. current information. to restart the vehicle. Note:
You may notice higher
location of spare tire : If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake
engine speeds upon start-up.
heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
This temporary condition
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle is equipped For detailed operating and
is normal and necessary
with a temporary spare tire located under the vehicle, just forward of the rear safety information, please
to heat up the cabin for
bumper. The temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and should be see your owner's Guide.
occupant comfort.
replaced as soon as possible. The jack and tools are located in the right rear cargo
area, behind an access panel. For complete details on how to change your tire, refer
Driving: The gas engine
to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your owner's Guide.
automatically starts and
FoRD MoToR CoMpaNY
Easy Fuel™ 'no cap' fuel system: Your vehicle has a 'no cap' fuel system which allows stops to provide power when
you to simply open the fuel filler door, insert the nozzle and start fueling. The Easy Customer Relationship it's needed and to save fuel
Fuel™ System is self-sealing and therefore protected against dust, dirt, water, snow
Center when it's not. While coasting
and ice. If you need to fill your fuel tank with a portable fuel container, use the fuel
at low speeds, coming to a
funnel which is located inside the rear passenger side cargo compartment access p.o. box 6248
stop or standing, the engine
door. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system and fill the tank with fuel
normally shuts down and the
from the container. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra Dearborn, MI 48121
vehicle operates in electric-
funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer. Do not use aftermarket
1-800-392-3673 (FoRD) only mode. Conditions that
funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel™ system and may cause damage.
cause the engine to start up
Roadside assistance: Your new Mercury Mariner Hybrid comes with the assurance (TDD for the hearing
or remain running include:
and support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance. Roadside assistance impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
includes such services as: lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery jump • Driver request for
starts, changing a flat tire, towing, and winch out. To receive roadside assistance www.customersaskford.com moderate to rapid
in the United States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 1 (800) 665-2006. For acceleration.
more information on coverage period and details of service, refer to the roadside
May 2008
assistance information. • Vehicle speed above 40
First printing
mph (65 km/h).
Quick Reference Guide
• ascending a hill.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid
• ECoN mode not selected
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(while the climate control
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is on).
speeds (up to 6000 RpM). fuel economy. ECoN mode
This is a characteristic of turns itself off when
the atkinson cycle engine you select defrost or
• Selection of climate control Reverse: (R) Reverse Gear
technology helping to defrost/floor mode.
defrost mode or defrost/ vehicle speed is limited to 22
maximize your hybrid's
Driver Habits: aggressive
floor mode. mph (35 km/h).
fuel economy. In prolonged
driving increases the
mountainous driving, you
• Charge level of high voltage UNIQUE HYbRID amount of energy
may also see the engine
battery is low. opERaTING required to move your
tachometer changing
CHaRaCTERISTICS vehicle. In general,
• Very high or low outside
without your input. This is
better fuel economy is
temperature (to provide Your Mercury Mariner
intentional and maintains
achieved with mild to
system cooling/heating). Hybrid, with its new
the battery charge level.
moderate acceleration and
technology, behaves
You may also notice during
Stopping: The gas engine deceleration. Moderate
differently compared to
extended downhill driving
may shut off as you come braking is particularly
a non-hybrid vehicle. a that your engine continues
to a stop to conserve fuel. important since it allows
description of the major to run instead of shutting off.
Restarting the vehicle is not you to maximize the
differences follows: During this "engine braking,"
required. Simply step on the energy captured by the
the engine stays on, but it's
accelerator when you are battery: Your Mercury regenerative braking
not using any fuel. You may
ready to drive. Mariner Hybrid is equipped system. Note: Having
also hear a slight whine or
with a high voltage battery your engine running is not
Transmission operation: whistle when operating your
cooling system in the rear of
always an indication of
Due to the technologically vehicle. This is the normal
the vehicle. a cool battery
inefficiency – in some
advanced, electronically operation of the electric
ensures battery life and
cases it is actually more
controlled Continuously generator in the
provides the best possible
efficient than driving in
Variable Transaxle (eCVT) hybrid system.
performance. Your hybrid
electric mode.
you will not feel shift
high voltage battery may
braking: Your hybrid is
changes like those of a additional Tips:
periodically recondition
equipped with standard
non-hybrid vehicle. Your
itself to ensure maximum
hydraulic braking and • Do not carry extra loads.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid's
efficiency. You may notice
regenerative braking.
transmission is designed • be mindful of adding
slight changes in drivability
Regenerative braking
to do its work seamlessly. external accessories
during this process, but it's
is performed by your
Since your engine speed that may increase
an important part of your
transmission and it captures
is controlled by the aerodynamic drag.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid's
brake energy and stores it in
transmission, it may seem
high voltage battery the high voltage battery.
• observe posted
elevated at times. This is
optimization features. You
speed limits.
normal hybrid operation and DRIVING To opTIMIzE
may hear a series of clicks
helps deliver fuel efficiency FUEl ECoNoMY • perform all scheduled
from the cargo area when
the adhesive security labels in a safe place for future reference.
and performance. maintenance.
you first turn the key in the Your fuel economy should
Neutral: It is not ignition. This sound is the improve throughout your • There is no need to wait Replacements are only available through an authorized dealer.
recommended to idle the high voltage contactors hybrid's break-in period. for your engine to "warm
vehicle in (N) Neutral for closing to allow you to start as with any vehicle, fuel up." The vehicle is ready SYNC (if equipped):
extended periods of time your hybrid. economy can be significantly to drive immediately
SYNC – a hands-free communications and entertainment
because this will discharge impacted by your driving after starting.
In addition, you may hear
system with special phone and media features. For more information,
your high voltage battery habits and accessory usage.
fan noise and a slight
and decrease fuel economy. For best results, keep in
tapping sound from the rear please refer to the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC section in the
also, the engine cannot mind these tips:
as the vent door operates.
Navigation Supplement. please also feel free to visit
provide power to the hybrid
This fan may continue to
Tire Inflation: Keep tires
system in N. www.SyncMyRide.com.
operate for short durations
properly inflated and only
low Gear: (l) low gear after the vehicle has been
use recommended size.
Moon Roof (if equipped):
is designed to mimic the turned off. These noises are
Climate Control: Your hybrid
enhanced engine braking a customary part of hybrid
one-touch, express opening, closing and venting feature. To open, press and
is equipped with an ECoN
available in non-hybrid operation and do not
button that offers a more release the rear portion of the control located in the overhead console. To stop
vehicles. on long downhill require service.
fuel-efficient operation of
grades, low gear may result motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control a second
Engine: The engine speed your automatic temperature
in high engine speeds to
in your hybrid is not directly control system. When time. To close, press and release the front portion of the control until the glass
provide necessary engine
tied to your vehicle speed. activated, the ECoN feature
braking. This is normal stops moving. To open the moon roof to the vent position, press the front portion
Your vehicle's engine and allows the engine to shut
and will not damage your
of the control. To close, press and hold the rear portion of the control until the
transmission are designed down at low speeds or when
vehicle. Response during
to deliver the power you your vehicle is stopped.
acceleration should be glass stops moving.
need at the most efficient
If cooler temperature is
the same as in the (D)
engine speed. During heavy
desired, the ECoN button
Drive position.
accelerations, your hybrid
can be turned off, for better
may reach high engine
interior cooling but lower
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
(IKT) and Remote Entry System
Features: Your vehicle comes 1
equipped with two programmed
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
2
(IKTs) which are both a programmed
ignition key and a remote keyless entry
3
transmitter. Handle the IKT carefully
4
when starting the car to avoid accidentally
5
pressing any of the remote entry buttons.
press once to unlock the driver's door.
6
The interior lamps will illuminate. press 7
twice to unlock all the doors, the liftgate and
liftgate glass. press once to lock all the doors.
SATELLITE COMPATIBLE
If all doors and the liftgate are closed, the turn
lamps will flash.
SIX-DISC/MP3 RADIO
press twice to confirm all the doors and liftgate
are closed and locked. The doors will lock again, the
(if equipped)
horn will chirp once. press to activate the panic
1. loaD 8. EJECT display, press oK and then
alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash.
To load a CD into the To eject a CD from the system, press /
press again or turn the ignition on to deactivate the
system, press loaD. When press EJECT and select the further options of SaVE SoNG,
prompted, select the desired desired slot (1-6) using the DElETE SoNG, DElETE
panic alarm. press twice within three seconds to open
slot (1-6) using the memory memory presets. press and all SoNGS and ENablE/
the liftgate glass. Car finder: press twice within three
presets and, when prompted, hold EJECT to auto eject all DISablE alerts. For more
seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. insert the CD into the loaded discs. information on these
system. press and hold loaD features, please refer to
9. CloCK
It is recommended to use this method to locate your vehicle,
to autoload up to six discs. your owner's Guide.
press to set the time. The
rather than using the panic alarm. Note: Ensure that you keep Insert the discs, one at a time,
display will read SET TIME. 13.
when prompted.
Use the memory presets 0-9 In radio mode, turn to go up/
2. DIRECT to enter in the desired time, down the frequency band
press DIRECT and then, using hours and minutes. The clock in individual increments. If
the memory presets (0-9), will then start from that time. your vehicle is equipped with
Your vehicle may be equipped with enter in the numbers of the SYNC and/or satellite radio,
10. SoUND
desired station, track, Mp3 you may need to press oK to
press repeatedly to access
folder (if available) or satellite confirm menu selections.
settings for: bass, Treble,
channel (if activated).
Fade, balance, Speed 14.
3. compensated volume (if press repeatedly to
press to access special phone equipped) and all SEaTS access lINE IN (auxiliary
features with SYNC. Refer to (occupancy mode, if audio mode), or SYNC
your SYNC supplement for equipped). When (if equipped).
more information. the desired selection
15.
The moon roof is equipped with an automatic,
appears in the display,
4. SCaN press repeatedly to
press SEEK/TRaCK
press for a brief sampling cycle through SaT1,
to make adjustments.
of radio stations or CD/Mp3 SaT2 and SaT3 modes.
tracks. press again to stop. 11. SEEK/TRaCK SIRIUS
press to access the subscription-based satellite
5. oN/oFF/Vol
previous/next strong radio radio service that broadcasts
press to turn on or off. Turn
station, satellite channel (if music, sports, news and
to increase or decrease
equipped) or CD track. entertainment programming.
the volume.
For more information and
12. MENU
6. CD
a complete list of SIRIUS
press repeatedly to cycle
press to enter CD/Mp3 mode.
satellite radio channels, visit
through various menu options
If a disc is already loaded into
www.sirius.com in the United
such as: aUTopRESET, RDS
the system, CD/Mp3 play will
States, www.sirius-canada.ca
oN/oFF and SaTEllITE
begin where it ended last.
in Canada, or call SIRIUS
RaDIo MENU (if satellite radio
7. aM/FM 1–888–539–7474.
is active). When SaTEllITE
press repeatedly to select aM,
RaDIo MENU appears in the
FM1 or FM2 frequency band.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
to cycle through
TUNE/oK
aUX
SIRIUS
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