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Table Of Contents - Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual

Mercury 2001 mountaineer owner's guide

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Table Of Contents1

Breaking-In Your Vehicle3

Special Notices3

Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow3

Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance3

Vehicle Symbol Glossary4

Instrumentation6

Warning Lights And Chimes8

What You Should Do If The Check Engine Light Illuminates8

Light Is Blinking9

Check Fuel Cap9

Air Bag Readiness10

Brake System Warning10

Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)10

Anti-Theft System11

Charging System11

Four Wheel Drive Low12

Four Wheel Drive High12

Speed Control13

Safety Belt Warning Chime13

Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Warning Chime13

Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime13

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14

Trip Odometer15

Battery Voltage Gauge16

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge16

Message Center17

Selectable Features17

English/Metric Display17

Operating The Message Center During System Check19

Oil Change Reset20

Controls And Features21

Headlamp Control21

Foglamp Control21

Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)21

Panel Dimmer Control22

Flash To Pass22

Climate Control System22

Fan Speed Control22

Mode Selector Control23

Operating Tips24

To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather Conditions25

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Eatc) System26

Turning The Eatc On26

Turning The Eatc Off26

Automatic Operation26

Temperature Selection27

Temperature Conversion28

Manual Override Controls28

To Aid In Defogging And Demisting30

Rear Console Climate Controls31

Rear Window Defroster33

Reverse Sensing System33

Using Your Audio System36

Am/Fm Stereo Cassette36

Volume/Power Control36

Am/Fm Select In Radio Mode37

Am/Fm Select In Tape Mode37

Scan Function38

Scan Function In Radio Mode38

Radio Station Memory Preset38

Setting Memory Preset Stations38

Treble Adjust39

Speaker Balance Adjust39

Speaker Fade Adjust39

Automatic Music Search40

Tape Direction Select40

Dolby Noise Reduction41

Setting The Clock41

Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd43

Tune Adjust In Radio Mode44

Tune Adjust For Cd Changer45

Seek Function45

Seek Function In Tape Mode45

Seek Function In Radio Mode45

Seek Function For Cd Or Cd Changer46

Autoset Memory Preset47

Starting Autoset Memory Preset47

Tape/Cd Select49

Compression Adjust51

Shuffle Feature51

Rear Seat Controls53

Adjusting The Volume54

Turning The Speakers On And Off55

Using Headphones55

Memory Preset Control56

Mach Audio System With Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single Cd57

Seek Function For Cd Changer60

Radio Data System (Rds) Feature67

Rds Traffic Announcement67

Rds Select Program Type68

Troubleshooting The Cd Changer75

If Sound Skips75

Cleaning Compact Discs75

Cd And Cd Changer Care75

Cleaning Cassette Player76

Cassette And Cassette Player Care76

Radio Frequency Information76

Radio Reception Factors76

Turn Signal Control77

Positions Of The Ignition77

To Turn Speed Control On78

To Turn Speed Control Off78

To Set A Speed79

To Set A Higher Set Speed79

To Set A Lower Set Speed80

To Disengage Speed Control80

To Return To A Previously Set Speed81

Indicator Light81

Tilt Steering Wheel82

Hazard Flasher82

Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls82

Speed Dependent Wipers83

Rear Window Wiper And Washer83

Steering Wheel Controls84

Radio Control Features84

Overhead Console85

Storage Compartment85

Installing A Garage Door Opener85

To Open The Moon Roof86

To Close The Moon Roof86

Electronic Compass/Temperature Display87

Outside Air Temperature87

Compass Zone Adjustment88

Compass Calibration Adjustment89

Homelink Universal Transceiver With Travelnote89

Canadian Programming90

To Program Your Hand-Held Transmitters91

Operating The Homelink Universal Transceiver91

Rolling Code Programming91

Erasing Homelink Buttons92

Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button92

Operating Travelnote93

To Record A Message93

To Play A Message93

Autolamp Delay System94

To Delete A Message94

Setting Autolamp94

Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror95

Power Windows95

One Touch Down96

Power Door Locks96

Childproof Door Locks97

Power Side View Mirrors97

To Adjust Your Mirrors97

Heated Outside Mirrors98

Fold-Away Mirrors98

Center Console98

Auxiliary Power Point99

Rear Console Features99

Center Armrest/Rear Cupholder100

Positive Retention Floor Mat100

Rear Liftgate100

To Install The Shade101

Rewinding The Shade101

Remote Entry System102

Unlocking The Doors103

Locking The Doors103

Sounding A Panic Alarm103

Memory Seat Feature104

Replacing The Battery105

Replacing Lost Transmitters105

Programming Remote Transmitters106

Illuminated Entry106

Keyless Entry System107

Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code107

Erasing Personal Code108

Unlocking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System108

Locking The Doors With The Keyless Entry System108

Deactivating Autolock109

Passive Anti-Theft System110

Automatic Arming110

Automatic Disarming110

Key Information110

Programming Spare Keys112

Adjustable Head Restraints113

Adjusting The Front Manual Seat113

Seating And Safety Restraints113

Adjusting The Front Power Seat114

Using The Manual Lumbar Support116

Folding Rear Seats116

Safety Restraints117

Safety Restraints Precautions117

To Return The Seat To The Upright Position117

Energy Management Feature118

Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts119

Vehicle Sensitive Mode120

Automatic Locking Mode120

When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode120

How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode120

How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode121

Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment122

Safety Belt Extension Assembly122

Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime123

Conditions Of Operation123

One Time Disable125

Deactivating/Activating The Belt Minder Feature125

Safety Belt Maintenance126

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)127

Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions128

Children And Air Bags129

How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?130

Determining If The System Is Operational131

Side Air Bag System132

How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?133

Safety Restraints For Children135

Important Child Restraint Precautions135

Children And Safety Belts135

Safety Seats For Children136

Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats136

When Installing A Child Safety Seat137

Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps140

Preparing To Start Your Vehicle143

Important Safety Precautions144

Before Starting The Vehicle144

Starting The Engine145

Using The Engine Block Heater146

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes146

Important Ventilating Information147

Abs Warning Lamp149

Parking Brake150

Air Suspension System151

Preparing To Drive Your Vehicle152

Automatic Transmission Operation153

Brake-Shift Interlock153

Driving With A 4–Speed Automatic Transmission154

Understanding Gearshift Positions154

Forced Downshifts156

Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission156

Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation159

Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System159

Positions Of The Control-Trac System160

Using The Control-Trac System161

Shifting Between 4Wd Auto And 4Wd High161

Shifting From 4Wd Auto Or 4Wd High To 4Wd Low161

Shifting From 4Wd Low To 4Wd Auto Or 4Wd High162

Driving Off-Road With 4Wd162

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck162

Mud And Water163

Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain163

Driving On Snow And Ice164

Driving Off-Road With Awd165

Traction-Lok Axle167

Vehicle Loading167

Base Curb Weight167

Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow169

Driving Through Water170

4X2 Automatic Transmission171

4X4 And Awd Automatic Transmission171

Preparing To Tow172

Trailer Brakes172

Safety Chains172

Trailer Lamps173

Using A Step Bumper173

Driving While You Tow173

Servicing After Towing173

Trailer Towing Tips174

Launching Or Retrieving A Boat174

Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)174

Luggage Rack175

To Adjust Cross-Bar Position175

Roadside Emergencies176

Using Roadside Assistance176

Resetting The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch178

Fuses And Relays179

Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color179

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel180

Power Distribution Box183

High-Current Fuses184

Changing The Tires186

Spare Tire Information186

Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools186

Removing The Spare Tire186

Stowing The Spare Tire187

Tire Change Procedure187

Jump Starting Your Vehicle190

Preparing Your Vehicle191

Connecting The Jumper Cables191

Jump Starting194

Removing The Jumper Cables194

Wrecker Towing197

Maintenance And Care198

Service Recommendations198

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle198

Working With The Engine Off198

Opening The Hood199

Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment200

4.0L Sohc V6 Engine200

5.0L V8 Engine201

Checking The Engine Oil201

Adding Engine Oil203

Engine Oil Recommendations204

Engine Oil Filter Recommendation205

Checking And Adding Brake Fluid205

Windshield Washer Fluid206

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid206

Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate207

Checking Engine Coolant207

Adding Engine Coolant209

Recycled Engine Coolant210

Coolant Refill Capacity211

Severe Climates211

If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates211

Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid212

Transmission Fluid213

Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid213

Low Fluid Level214

Correct Fluid Level214

High Fluid Level215

Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels215

Checking And Adding Transfer Case Fluid216

Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke216

Windshield Wiper Blades219

Checking The Wiper Blades219

Rear Window Wiper Blades220

Changing The Wiper Blades220

Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading220

Traction Aa A B C221

Temperature A B C221

Servicing Your Tires222

Checking The Tire Pressure222

Tire Rotation222

Replacing The Tires223

Snow Tires And Chains224

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels224

Choosing The Right Fuel226

Octane Recommendations227

Fuel Quality227

Running Out Of Fuel228

Fuel Filler Cap228

When Fueling Your Vehicle228

Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy229

Measuring Techniques229

Filling The Tank229

Calculating Fuel Economy230

Epa Window Sticker232

Emission Control System232

Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing234

Replacing Exterior Bulbs234

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs235

To Remove The Headlamp Bulb235

To Install The New Bulb235

Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs236

Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs237

Replacing Foglamp Bulbs237

Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs238

Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs238

Using The Right Bulbs239

Aiming The Headlamps240

Cleaning And Caring For Your Vehicle240

Washing Your Vehicle240

Waxing Your Vehicle241

Repairing Paint Chips241

Cleaning The Engine241

Cleaning The Wheels242

Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts243

Cleaning The Exterior Lamps243

Cleaning The Wiper Blades, Windshield And Rear Window243

Cleaning The Instrument Panel244

Cleaning The Instrument Cluster Lens244

Cleaning The Overhead Console244

Cleaning The Interior Fabric244

Cleaning Leather Seats245

Woodtone Trim245

Inside Windows245

Cleaning Mirrors245

Capacities And Specifications246

Motorcraft Part Numbers246

Refill Capacities247

Lubricant Specifications249

Vehicle Dimensions252

Identifying Your Vehicle254

Certification Label254

Vehicle Identification Number254

Engine Number254

Customer Assistance255

Reporting Safety Defects267

Filling Station Information279

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