Table Of Contents - Mercury 2006 Mountaineer Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Notices6
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Cell Phone Use9
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Optional Instrument Cluster12
Warning And Control Lights12
Service Engine Soon13
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Engine Oil Pressure15
Engine Coolant Temperature15
Low Tire Pressure Warning16
Check Fuel Cap16
Speed Control16
O/D Off16
Advancetrac17
All Wheel Drive (Awd)17
Door Ajar17
Low Fuel17
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime18
Headlamps On Warning Chime18
Turn Signal Warning Chime18
Parking Brake On Warning Chime18
Gauges18
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Odometer19
Trip Odometer19
Tachometer20
Fuel Gauge20
Entertainment Systems21
Audio Systems21
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System21
Accessory Delay21
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd21
Setting The Clock22
Category22
Autoset22
Bass22
Track/Folder Mode23
Compression23
Tuner26
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette With Cd26
Speed Sensitive Volume28
Dolby Noise Reduction28
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd31
Seek34
Play/Pause34
Memory Presets35
Text/Scan35
On/Off/Volume35
General Audio Information36
Radio Frequencies36
Radio Reception Factors36
Cassette/Player Care36
Cd/Cd Player Care37
Satellite Radio Information37
Satellite Radio Reception Factors38
Sirius Satellite Radio Service38
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)39
Navigation System40
Family Entertainment System40
Climate Controls41
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning41
Max A/C41
Operating Tips41
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System43
Fan Speed45
Ext45
Temperature Conversion45
Auxiliary System46
Front Auxiliary Controls46
Auxiliary Passenger Climate Control46
Floor Console Climate Controls47
Rear Window Defroster47
Lights48
Headlamp Control48
Autolamp Control48
Foglamp Control48
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)49
High Beams49
Flash To Pass49
Panel Dimmer Control50
Aiming The Headlamps50
Headlamp Aim Adjustment50
Turn Signal Control51
Interior Lamps52
Dome/Reading Lamps52
Cargo/Reading Lamps52
Bulb Replacement52
Replacing Exterior Bulbs53
Replacing The Interior Bulbs53
Using The Right Bulbs53
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs54
Replacing Front Parking/Turn Signal Bulbs55
Replacing Side-Mounted Turn Signal Bulbs56
Replacing Front/Rear Side Marker Bulbs56
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs56
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs57
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs57
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb58
Driver Controls59
Multi-Function Lever59
Windshield Wiper59
Windshield Washer59
Tilt Steering Column60
Illuminated Visor Mirror60
Steering Wheel Adjustment60
Overhead Console61
Slide On Rod Feature61
Storage Compartment61
Installing A Garage Door Opener62
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)62
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter63
Center Console63
Rear Auxiliary Power Point63
Rear Center Console Features64
Power Windows64
Rear Window Buffeting65
One Touch Down65
Window Lock65
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror66
Exterior Mirrors66
Power Side View Mirrors66
To Adjust Your Mirrors66
Fold-Away Mirrors67
Heated Outside Mirrors67
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals67
Setting Speed Control68
Resuming A Set Speed69
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control69
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control69
Steering Wheel Controls70
Turning Off Speed Control70
Audio Control Features70
In Am, Fm1, Or Fm2 Mode71
In Satellite Radio Mode71
In Tape Mode71
In Cd Mode71
Climate Control Features72
Moon Roof72
To Open The Moon Roof72
To Close The Moon Roof73
Bounce Back73
Bounce Back Override73
Homelink Wireless Control System73
Programming74
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming76
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System76
Erasing Homelink Buttons77
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button77
Standard Message Center77
Selectable Features78
Info Menu78
Odometer/Trip Odometer78
Distance To Empty (Dte)78
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)79
Setup Menu79
System Check80
Units (English/Metric)81
Language81
Autolamp82
Autolock82
Autounlock82
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)83
Oil Life Start Value83
Compass Display83
Compass Zone Adjustment84
Compass Calibration Adjustment85
System Warnings85
Reset89
Instantaneous Fuel Economy91
Fuel Used91
Trip Elapsed Drive Time91
Blank Display92
Awd Lock92
Running Boards96
Easy Entry/Exit Seat96
Tire Monitor Fault102
Tire Sensor Fault102
Brake Fluid Level Low102
Check Headlamp102
Automatic Power Deploy103
Automatic Power Stow103
Manual Power Deploy103
Positive Retention Floor Mat104
Cargo Cover105
Cargo Management System105
7 Passenger Stowage:105
5 Passenger Stowage106
Rear Liftgate106
Luggage Rack107
To Adjust Cross-Bar Position107
Locks And Security108
Keys108
Power Door Locks108
Smart Unlocking Feature108
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature109
Childproof Door Locks110
Remote Entry System110
Two Step Door Unlocking111
One Step Door Unlocking111
Anti-Theft System111
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking112
Locking The Doors/Liftgate112
Opening The Liftgate Window112
Sounding A Panic Alarm112
Activating The Memory Seat Feature113
Deactivating The Memory Seat Feature113
Replacing The Battery113
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters114
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters114
Illuminated Entry115
To Reprogram The Remote Entry Transmitters115
Keyless Entry System116
Programming A Personal Entry Code116
Erasing Personal Code117
Anti-Scan Feature117
Unlocking And Locking The Doors117
Deactivating/Activating Autolock118
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure118
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure119
Message Center Procedure119
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock120
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System121
Anti-Theft Indicator121
Automatic Arming122
Automatic Disarming122
Replacement Keys122
Programming Spare Keys122
Adjustable Head Restraints124
Seating And Safety Restraints124
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat125
Using The Power Lumbar Support126
Adjusting The Front Power Seat126
Memory Seats And Adjustable Pedals128
Using The Manual Lumbar Support129
Heated Seats129
Rear Seats130
Folding Down The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats And Bucket Seats130
Placing The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats In Cargo Mode131
To Place The Seats In The Cargo Mode131
Adjusting The 2Nd Row Seat For E-Z Entry132
To Enter The 3Rd Row Seat132
To Return The Seat To A Seating Position133
Exiting The 3Rd Row133
3Rd Row Folding Seat134
3Rd Row Power Folding Seat134
Safety Restraints136
Personal Safety System136
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?136
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints137
Front Crash Severity Sensor137
Driver's Seat Position Sensor137
Front Passenger Sensing System137
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors138
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners138
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors138
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational139
Safety Restraints Precautions139
Energy Management Feature140
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts141
Vehicle Sensitive Mode141
Automatic Locking Mode142
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode142
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode142
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode143
Safety Belt Pretensioner143
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment144
Second Row Comfort Guide144
Safety Belt Extension Assembly145
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime145
To Adjust The Comfort Guide145
Conditions Of Operation146
Beltminder146
One Time Disable149
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature149
Safety Belt Maintenance151
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)151
Important Srs Precautions152
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag152
Children And Airbags153
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?154
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit159
Determining If The System Is Operational160
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System160
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?161
Safety Canopy System162
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?163
Safety Restraints For Children165
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles165
Important Child Restraint Precautions166
Children And Safety Belts166
Child Booster Seats167
When Children Should Use Booster Seats167
Types Of Booster Seats168
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts169
Safety Seats For Children170
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats170
When Installing A Child Safety Seat170
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps174
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors176
5 Passenger Vehicle177
6 Passenger Vehicle177
7 Passenger Vehicle177
Tires, Wheels And Loading180
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners180
Vehicle Characteristics180
4Wd And Awd Systems180
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles181
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading182
Treadwear182
Traction Aa A B C183
Temperature A B C183
Tires183
Glossary Of Tire Terminology183
Inflating Your Tires184
Tire Inflation184
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall186
Information on "P" Type Tires187
Information on "T" Type Tires191
Location Of The Tire Label191
Tire Care191
Inspecting Your Tires191
Tire Wear192
Damage192
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)193
Tire Replacement Requirements193
Safety Practices194
Highway Hazards194
Tire And Wheel Alignment194
Tire Rotation195
Rear Wheel Drive195
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)196
Changing Tires With Tpms197
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)197
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed198
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly198
When Inflating Your Tires200
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure201
Using Snow Tires And Traction Devices202
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer202
Base Curb Weight202
Vehicle Curb Weight203
Payload203
Cargo Weight204
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)205
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)205
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)205
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)206
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)206
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight206
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight207
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit207
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow209
Trailer Towing209
Preparing To Tow212
Hitches212
Safety Chains213
Trailer Brakes213
Trailer Lamps213
Driving While You Tow214
When Towing A Trailer214
Servicing After Towing214
Trailer Towing Tips214
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat215
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)216
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) 4X2 Vehicles216
Driving217
Starting217
Positions Of The Ignition217
Important Safety Precautions217
Starting The Engine218
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes219
Important Ventilating Information219
Using The Engine Block Heater219
Brakes219
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)220
Abs Warning Lamp220
Parking Brake220
Traction Control/Advancetrac221
Traction Control222
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)223
Roll Stability Control223
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality224
Advancetrac With Rsc Features225
Steering225
To Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System225
Preparing To Drive226
Automatic Transmission Operation227
Brake-Shift Interlock227
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission228
P (Park)229
R (Reverse)229
N (Neutral)229
D (Drive) With Overdrive229
D (Drive) Without Overdrive230
3 (Third)230
2 (Second)230
1 (First)230
Forced Downshifts231
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission231
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow234
Reverse Sensing System234
Normal Operation236
During Normal Operation236
Autolock Operation236
Disabling Awd237
When A Problem Is Detected In The Awd System237
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles237
Basic Operating Principles238
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement238
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck239
Emergency Maneuvers239
Awd Systems240
Sand240
Mud And Water241
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain242
Driving On Snow And Ice243
Maintenance And Modifications243
Driving Through Water244
Roadside Emergencies245
Getting Roadside Assistance245
Using Roadside Assistance246
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch247
Hazard Flasher Switch247
Fuses And Relays248
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color249
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel250
Fuses250
Power Distribution Box253
High-Current Fuses254
Changing The Tires256
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information257
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle259
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools259
Removing The Jack And Tools260
Removing The Spare Tire261
Changing The Spare Tire262
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire265
Re-Stowing The Jack And Tools265
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications266
Jump Starting266
Preparing Your Vehicle267
Connecting The Jumper Cables267
Removing The Jumper Cables270
Wrecker Towing272
Customer Assistance274
At Home274
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)280
Cleaning281
Washing The Exterior281
Waxing281
Exterior Chrome281
Paint Chips282
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers282
Engine283
4.0L Sohc V6 Engine284
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts284
4.6L V8 Engine284
Windows And Wiper Blades284
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens285
Interior Trim285
Interior286
Leather Seats286
Underbody286
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products287
Maintenance And Specifications288
Service Recommendations288
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle288
Working With The Engine Off288
Opening The Hood289
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment290
Windshield Washer Fluid292
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate292
Changing The Wiper Blades293
Engine Oil293
Checking The Engine Oil293
Adding Engine Oil295
Engine Oil Recommendations296
4.6L Engine297
Battery298
Engine Coolant300
Checking Engine Coolant300
Adding Engine Coolant302
Recycled Engine Coolant304
Coolant Refill Capacity304
Severe Climates304
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling305
Fail-Safe Cooling And Engine Oil Overheat Mode305
When Fail-Safe Cooling Mode Is Activated306
Fuel Filter306
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels306
Fuel Information306
Refueling308
Fuel Filler Cap308
When Fueling Your Vehicle309
Choosing The Right Fuel309
Octane Recommendations310
Fuel Quality310
Cleaner Air310
Running Out Of Fuel310
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy311
Measuring Techniques311
Filling The Tank311
Calculating Fuel Economy312
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits312
Habits312
Maintenance313
Conditions313
Epa Window Sticker314
Emission Control System314
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)315
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing316
Power Steering Fluid316
Brake Fluid317
Transmission Fluid317
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid317
Transfer Case Fluid318
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke318
Air Filter319
Changing The Air Filter Element319
Motorcraft Part Numbers319
Refill Capacities321
Lubricant Specifications323
Engine Data326
Vehicle Dimensions326
Identifying Your Vehicle328
Safety Compliance Certification Label328
Vehicle Identification Number328
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations329
Accessories330
Exterior Style330
Interior Style330
Lifestyle330
Index332