Table Of Contents - Mercury Mariner 2008 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Cell Phone Use8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System Light14
Airbag Readiness Light14
Safety Belt Light14
Engine Oil Pressure Light14
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light15
Low Fuel Light15
O/D Off Light15
Throttle Control/Powertrain Light15
Door Ajar Light16
Turn Signal Light16
Headlamps On Warning Chime16
Parking Brake On Chime16
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Odometer18
Tachometer18
Trip Odometer18
Fuel Gauge18
Entertainment Systems19
Audio Systems19
Accessory Delay19
Single Cd System20
Eject20
Memory Presets20
Clock20
Treble21
Balance21
Speed Compensated Volume21
All Seats (Occupancy Mode)21
Category22
Save Song22
Delete Song22
Enable Alert/Disable Alerts22
Auto Preset On/Off23
Rds On/Off23
To Change Categories23
Compression23
Aux24
Sat (Satellite Radio)24
Seek/Track24
Am/Fm24
On/Off/Vol (Volume)25
Shuffle25
Scan26
Direct26
Load26
To Auto Load Up To 6 Discs27
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)27
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack28
Auxiliary Input Jack Troubleshooting28
General Audio Information29
Radio Frequencies29
Radio Reception Factors29
Cd/Cd Player Care29
Satellite Radio Information31
Satellite Radio Channels31
Satellite Radio Reception Factors31
Sirius Satellite Radio Service31
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)32
Navigation System33
Climate Controls34
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System34
Outside Temperature35
Climate Controls: Operating Tips36
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode36
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather36
Dual Automatic Temperature Control37
Dual Automatic Temperature Control: Operating Tips39
Rear Window Defroster40
Lights41
Headlamp Control41
Autolamp Control41
Autolamp Delay System42
Fog Lamp Control42
High Beams43
Flash To Pass43
Panel Dimmer Control43
Aiming The Headlamp44
Vertical Aim Adjustment44
Interior Lamps45
Turn Signal Control45
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps45
Cargo And Dome Lamp46
Interior Lighting Battery Saver46
Bulb Replacement47
Headlamp Condensation47
Using The Right Bulbs47
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs48
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs48
Replacing Sidemarker Bulbs49
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs49
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs50
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs51
Driver Controls52
Multi-Function Lever52
Windshield Wiper52
Windshield Washer52
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls53
Tilt Steering Wheel53
Steering Wheel Adjustment53
Illuminated Visor Mirror54
Overhead Console54
Storage Compartment54
Center Console54
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)56
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter56
Power Windows57
Rear Window Buffeting57
One Touch Down (Auto)57
Window Lock58
Interior Mirror58
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror58
Electronic Compass59
Compass Zone Adjustment59
Exterior Mirrors60
Compass Calibration Adjustment60
Power Side View Mirrors60
Fold-Away Mirrors61
Heated Outside Mirrors61
Setting Speed Control61
Disengaging Speed Control62
Resuming A Set Speed62
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Turning Off Speed Control64
Steering Wheel Controls64
Radio Control Features64
Moon Roof65
Message Center66
Selectable Features66
Reset66
Info Menu66
Odometer/Trip Odometer67
Distance To Empty (Dte)67
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)67
Instantaneous Fuel Economy68
Setup Menu68
Reset To English (If In Another Language)68
System Check69
Oil Life69
Units (English/Metric)70
Autolamp Delay70
Autolock70
Autounlock70
Language71
Compass Zone/Compass Calibration71
System Warnings71
System Warnings Table72
Liftgate73
Cargo Area Features74
Cargo Shade74
Cargo Management System75
Luggage Rack75
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position76
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) From The Roof Rack Side Rails76
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped) To The Roof Rack Side Rails77
Locks And Security78
Keys78
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)79
Power Door Locks80
Door Key Unlocking/Locking80
Deactivating/Activating Autolock80
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure81
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure81
Message Center Procedure82
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock82
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure82
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure83
Smart Unlocking Feature83
Childproof Door Locks84
Remote Entry System84
Two Step Door Unlocking85
One Step Door Unlocking85
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking86
Locking The Doors86
Car Finder86
Sounding A Panic Alarm86
To Replace The Battery87
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)87
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)87
Illuminated Entry88
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry88
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry88
Keyless Entry System89
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code90
Erasing Personal Code90
Anti-Scan Feature90
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry91
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System91
Anti-Theft Indicator92
Automatic Arming92
Automatic Disarming92
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys92
Programming Spare Keys93
Front Seats95
Adjustable Head Restraints95
Seating And Safety Restraints95
Seating95
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat96
Using The Manual Lumbar Support97
Adjusting The Front Power Seat97
Heated Seats99
Rear Seats Head Restraints99
Folding Down Rear Seats100
Returning The Rear Seats To Upright Position102
To Remove The Rear Cushion104
To Install The Rear Cushion104
Personal Safety System104
Safety Restraints104
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints105
Front Crash Severity Sensor105
Driver's Seat Position Sensor106
Front Passenger Sensing System106
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors107
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners107
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors107
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational107
Safety Restraints Precautions108
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts109
Energy Management Feature109
Vehicle Sensitive Mode109
Automatic Locking Mode110
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode111
Safety Belt Height Adjustment111
Safety Belt Pretensioner112
Safety Belt Extension Assembly112
Safety Belt Maintenance112
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime113
Belt-Minder113
Reasons Most Often Given For Not Wearing Safety Belts115
One-Time Disable116
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature116
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Features117
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)118
Important Srs Precautions118
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag119
Children And Airbags120
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?120
The Srs Consists Of...121
Front Passenger Sensing System Info122
The Indicator Lamp Will Illuminate For A Short Period Of Time When...123
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit126
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational127
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System127
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?128
Safety Canopy System130
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?131
Safety Restraints For Children133
Important Child Restraint Precautions133
Children And Safety Belts134
Child Booster Seats134
When Children Should Use Booster Seats134
Types Of Booster Seats135
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts136
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats137
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts138
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps141
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments For Child Seat Anchors142
Your Vehicle Has Latch Anchors For Child Seat Installation At The Following Locations...143
Tires, Wheels And Loading145
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners145
Vehicle Characteristics146
4Wd And Awd Systems146
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles147
Uniform Tire Quality Grading148
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A148
Treadwear148
Traction Aa A B C148
Tire Information148
Temperature A B C149
Tires Information149
Glossary Of Tire Terminology149
Tire Inflation150
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure151
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)151
Tire Care152
Inspecting Your Tires152
Tire Wear153
Damage153
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)154
Tire Replacement Requirements154
Tires: Safety Practices155
Highway Hazards156
Tire And Wheel Alignment156
Tire Rotation156
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)157
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)157
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall158
Information on "P" Type Tires158
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires161
Information on "T" Type Tires162
Location Of The Tire Label162
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)163
Changing Tires With Tpms164
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)164
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed165
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly165
When Inflating Your Tires167
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure167
Snow Tires And Cables168
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer169
Payload169
Base Curb Weight169
Vehicle Curb Weight169
Cargo Weight171
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)171
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)171
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)171
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)172
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)172
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)172
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight173
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight173
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit173
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles175
Trailer Towing175
Preparing To Tow177
Hitches177
Safety Chains177
Trailer Brakes177
Trailer Lamps178
Driving While You Tow178
Servicing After Towing178
Trailer Towing Tips178
Recreational Towing179
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat179
2Wd Vehicles With Automatic Transaxles180
4Wd Vehicles With Automatic Transaxles180
2Wd And 4Wd Vehicles With Manual Transaxles180
Driving181
Starting181
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle181
Safety Precautions Before Starting The Engine182
Starting The Engine184
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes184
Important Ventilating Information184
Engine Block Heater185
Brakes186
How To Use The Engine Block Heater186
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)187
Using Abs187
Abs Warning Lamp187
Parking Brake188
Advancetrac (Electronic Stability Control) With Roll Stability Control (Rsc)189
Traction Control189
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)190
Roll Stability Control (Rsc)190
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality191
Advancetrac With Rsc Features Table192
Steering193
Preparing To Drive194
Automatic Transmission Operation194
Brake-Shift Interlock194
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle196
Understanding The Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle196
P (Park)197
R (Reverse)197
N (Neutral)197
D (Overdrive)198
Drive (O/D Off Switch Pressed)198
2 (Second)198
Reverse Sensing System199
1 (First)199
Forced Downshifts199
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow199
For Wheel Drive (2Wd) System201
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles201
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement202
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck203
Emergency Maneuvers203
Sand204
Mud And Water204
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain205
Driving On Snow And Ice206
Maintenance And Modifications207
Driving Through Water207
Roadside Emergencies208
Getting Roadside Assistance208
Using Roadside Assistance209
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty209
Hazard Flasher Control210
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch211
Fuses And Relays211
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color212
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel212
Fuses Codes Table213
Power Distribution Box215
Codes Of High-Current Fuses Table216
Changing Flat Tire218
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information219
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle220
Removing The Jack And Tools221
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether222
Tire Change Procedure223
Stowing The Jack And Tools226
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire226
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications228
Jump Starting229
Connecting The Jumper Cables230
Jump Starting Steps231
Removing The Jumper Cables232
Wrecker Towing234
Emergency Towing235
Customer Assistance236
Getting The Services You Need236
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)242
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)243
Cleaning244
Washing The Exterior244
Exterior Chrome244
Waxing245
Paint Chips245
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers245
Engine Cleaning246
Dohc V6 Duratec Engine247
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts247
Windows And Wiper Blades247
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens Cleaning248
Interior Cleaning249
Leather Seats Cleaning249
Underbody Cleaning250
Maintenance And Specifications252
Service Recommendations252
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle252
Working With The Engine On252
Opening The Hood253
Engine Compartment Components254
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine255
Windshield Washer Fluid256
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate256
Changing The Wiper Blades257
Changing Rear Window Wiper Blade258
Checking The Engine Oil258
2.3L I4 Engine - Checking Oil259
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine - Checking Oil259
Adding Engine Oil260
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations261
Battery Maintenance262
Checking Engine Coolant264
Adding Engine Coolant265
Recycled Engine Coolant267
Coolant Refill Capacity268
Severe Climates268
If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates268
If You Drive In Extremely Cold Climates (Less Than –34°F [–36°C ])268
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (2.3L I4 Engine Only)269
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works269
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated269
Fuel Filter270
Fuel Information270
Refueling272
Fuel Filler Cap272
Choosing The Right Fuel273
Octane Recommendations274
Fuel Quality274
Cleaner Air274
Running Out Of Fuel274
If You Have Run Out Of Fuel275
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy275
Fuel Measuring Techiques275
Filling The Tank275
Calculating Fuel Economy276
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits276
Epa Window Sticker278
Emission Control System278
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)279
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing280
Brake Fluid281
Transmission Fluid281
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid281
Low Fluid Level282
Correct Fluid Level282
High Fluid Level282
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels283
Air Filter283
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities283
Motorcraft Part Numbers Table285
Engine Data288
Engine Drivebelt Routing288
Identifying Your Vehicle289
Safety Compliance Certification Label289
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)289
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations290
Accessories291
Exterior Style291
Interior Style291
Lifestyle291
Peace Of Mind292
Index293