Table Of Contents - Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Check Engine10
Warning And Control Lights10
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Air Bag Readiness11
Safety Belt12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Engine Coolant Level12
Low Washer Fluid13
Door Ajar13
Throttle Control/Transmission13
High Beams13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gage15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Am/Fm Stereo/ Single Cd Sound System16
Autoset16
Speed Sensitive Volume17
Setting The Clock17
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System19
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd19
Radio Frequencies22
Radio Reception Factors23
Cd/Cd Player Care23
Climate Controls24
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System24
Operating Tips25
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather25
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control26
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats28
Rear Window Defroster31
Lights32
Headlamp Control32
Autolamp Control32
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay32
Foglamp Control33
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)33
Panel Dimmer Control34
Aiming The Headlamps34
Flash To Pass34
Vertical Aim Adjustment35
Turn Signal Control36
Bulb Replacement36
Interior Lamps36
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps36
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs37
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs37
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs38
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs38
Replacing Turn Signal Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs39
Replacing Brake And Tail Lamp Bulbs39
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs39
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs40
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs40
Driver Controls41
Multi-Function Lever41
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control41
Changing The Wiper Blades42
Tilt Steering Wheel42
To Adjust The Steering Wheel42
Steering Wheel Adjustment42
Illuminated Visor Mirror43
Storage Compartment43
Clock43
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment43
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)44
Power Windows44
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter44
One Touch Up Or Down45
Window Lock46
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)46
Security Override46
Accessory Delay46
Mirrors47
Power Side View Mirrors47
Fold-Away Mirrors47
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror47
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals48
Speed Control48
Setting Speed Control48
Disengaging Speed Control49
Resuming A Set Speed49
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control50
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control50
Steering Wheel Controls51
Turning Off Speed Control51
Radio Control Features51
Moon Roof52
To Open The Moon Roof52
To Close The Moon Roof52
To Vent52
Homelink Wireless Control System53
Programming53
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming55
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System56
Erasing Homelink Buttons56
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button56
Message Center57
Selectable Features57
Reset57
Info Menu57
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)58
Fuel Used58
Trip Elapsed Drive Time59
Compass Display59
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment59
Setup Menu61
Language61
Units (English/Metric)61
System Check62
System Warnings62
To Reset The Oil Monitoring System To Your Personalized Oil Life %67
Center Console68
Cell Phone Use68
Interior Trunk Control69
Cargo Area Features69
Cargo Net (Wagon)69
Locks And Security70
Keys70
Power Door Locks70
Smart Locks70
Childproof Door Locks71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release71
Remote Entry System73
Unlocking The Doors73
Locking The Doors74
Sounding A Panic Alarm74
Opening The Trunk74
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals75
Activating The Memory Seat Feature75
Replacing The Battery75
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters76
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters76
Illuminated Entry77
Battery Saver77
Keyless Entry System78
Illuminated Exit78
Erasing Personal Code79
Anti-Scan Feature79
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry80
Autolock80
Deactivating/Activating Autolock80
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System81
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure81
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure81
Theft Indicator82
Automatic Arming82
Automatic Disarming83
Replacement Keys83
Programming Spare Keys83
Perimeter Alarm System84
Arming The System85
Disarming The System86
Triggering The Anti-Theft System86
Seating And Safety Restraints87
Adjustable Head Restraints87
Using The Manual Lumbar Support88
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback88
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat89
Adjusting The Front Power Seat90
Heated Seats91
Memory Seats/Sideview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals91
Rear Seats92
Head Restraints92
Split-Folding Rear Seat92
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment93
Safety Restraints94
Personal Safety System94
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?94
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints95
Front Crash Severity Sensor95
Driver's Seat Position Sensor95
Front Passenger Sensing System95
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors96
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners96
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors96
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational96
Safety Belt Precautions97
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts98
Energy Management Feature — Outboard99
Vehicle Sensitive Mode99
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode99
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode100
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode100
Safety Belt Height Adjustment101
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime101
Conditions Of Operation101
Beltminder102
One Time Disable104
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature104
Safety Belt Extension Assembly106
Safety Belt Maintenance106
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)107
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions107
Children And Airbags109
How Does The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?109
Determining If The System Is Operational114
Side Air Bag System114
How Does The Side Air Bag System Work?115
Safety Canopy116
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?117
Safety Restraints For Children119
Disposal Of Air Bags And Air Bag Equipped Vehicles119
Important Child Restraint Precautions119
Children And Safety Belts120
Child Booster Seats120
When Children Should Use Booster Seats120
Types Of Booster Seats121
Safety Seats For Children122
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts122
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats122
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps126
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors128
Tires, Wheels And Loading130
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading130
Treadwear130
Traction Aa A B C130
Temperature A B C131
Glossary Of Tire Terminology131
Tire Information131
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires132
Inspecting Your Tires132
Tire Inflation132
Inflating Your Tires133
Tire Replacement Requirements134
Changing The Tires135
Temporary Spare Tire Information135
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information136
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack138
Tire Change Procedure138
Stowing The Tire And Jack141
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications142
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall142
Information on "P" Type Tires143
Information on "T" Type Tires147
Location Of The Tire Label147
Tire Care147
Tire Wear147
Safety Practices148
Highway Hazards149
Tire And Wheel Alignment149
Tire Rotation149
Snow Tires And Chains151
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer152
Base Curb Weight152
Vehicle Curb Weight152
Payload153
Cargo Weight154
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit157
Trailer Towing158
Preparing To Tow159
Hitches159
Safety Chains159
Trailer Brakes159
Driving While You Tow160
When Towing A Trailer160
Servicing After Towing160
Trailer Towing Tips160
Recreational Towing161
Driving162
Starting162
Positions Of The Ignition162
Starting Your Vehicle162
Important Safety Precautions163
Before Starting The Vehicle163
Starting The Engine165
Using The Engine Block Heater165
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes165
Important Ventilating Information165
Brakes166
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)166
Using Abs166
Abs Warning Lamp166
Traction Control167
Parking Brake167
Steering168
Automatic Transaxle Operation169
Brake-Shift Interlock169
Transmission Operation169
Reverse Sensing System173
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System175
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles175
Basic Operating Principles176
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck176
Emergency Maneuvers177
Awd Systems177
Sand177
Mud And Water178
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain179
Driving On Snow And Ice180
Maintenance And Modifications180
Driving Through Water181
Roadside Emergencies182
Getting Roadside Assistance182
Hazard Flasher Switch183
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch183
Fuses And Relays184
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box185
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color185
Power Distribution Box187
High-Current Fuse188
Jump Starting Your Vehicle191
Preparing Your Vehicle191
Connecting The Jumper Cables192
Jump Starting193
Removing The Jumper Cables194
Wrecker Towing196
Customer Assistance198
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)206
Cleaning207
Washing The Exterior207
Waxing207
Paint Chips207
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers208
Engine208
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts209
Windows And Wiper Blades209
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens210
Interior Trim210
Interior210
Leather Seats211
Underbody211
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products211
Maintenance And Specifications213
Service Recommendations213
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle213
Working With The Engine Off213
Opening The Hood214
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment215
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine215
Windshield Washer Fluid216
Checking The Engine Oil216
Adding Engine Oil218
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations219
Battery220
Engine Coolant222
Checking Engine Coolant222
Adding Engine Coolant223
Recycled Engine Coolant227
Coolant Refill Capacity227
Severe Climates227
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels228
Fuel Information228
Refueling230
Fuel Filler Cap230
When Fueling Your Vehicle230
Choosing The Right Fuel231
Octane Recommendations231
Fuel Quality232
Cleaner Air232
Running Out Of Fuel232
Fuel Filter232
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy233
Measuring Techniques233
Filling The Tank233
Calculating Fuel Economy234
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits234
Habits234
Maintenance235
Epa Window Sticker236
Emission Control System236
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)237
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing238
Power Steering Fluid238
Brake Fluid Reservoir239
Transaxle Fluid239
Low Fluid Level240
High Fluid Level240
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels241
Motorcraft Part Numbers241
Refill Capacities242
Lubricant Specifications245
Engine Data247
Vehicle Dimensions247
Identifying Your Vehicle248
Certification Label248
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)249
Engine Number249
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations250
Accessories251
Index253