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Ford Mariner Hybrid 2009 Owner's Manual

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AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3
2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) USB port Satellite radio information Navigation system SYNC Climate Controls Dual automatic temperature control Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing Driving Starting Brakes Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch...
  • Page 3 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it. For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com •...
  • Page 5 Introduction Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment.
  • Page 6 Introduction Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. HYBRID OPERATION The Hybrid is a whole new kind of SUV that combines electric and gasoline propulsion without compromise, to provide breakthrough performance and efficiency.
  • Page 7 Introduction Transmission Operation: Due to the technologically advanced, electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT) you will not feel shift changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle. Your Hybrid’s transmission is designed to do its work seamlessly. Since your engine speed is controlled by the transmission, it may seem elevated at times.
  • Page 8 Introduction Engine: The engine speed in your hybrid is not directly tied to your vehicle speed. Your vehicle’s engine and transmission are designed to deliver the power you need at the most efficient engine speed. During heavy accelerations, your hybrid may reach high engine speeds (up to 6000 RPM).
  • Page 9 Introduction The “ECON” mode turns itself off when you select defrost or defrost/floor mode, although on cold days, you may still experience engine shut-down while in defrost or defrost/floor mode. Drive Habits: Aggressive driving increases the amount of energy required to move your vehicle. In general, better fuel economy is achieved with mild to moderate acceleration and deceleration.
  • Page 10 Introduction Frequently asked questions Question Answer What are the series of clicks from The high voltage battery is the cargo area when I first turn electrically isolated from the rest the key in the ignition? of the vehicle when the key is OFF.
  • Page 11 Introduction Question Answer Why does my engine stay ON In order to ensure that the climate when it’s extremely cold outside? control system can begin heating the cabin and/or defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it, the engine coolant temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot.
  • Page 12 Introduction Question Answer How far can I go in Electric Drive Running out of gas is not if I run out of gas? recommended. However, you may be able to go about one mile, driving at 30 mph (48 km/h), if the battery has a normal state of charge.
  • Page 13 Introduction Question Answer What is the purpose of the ECON ECON mode may provide button? improved fuel economy by preventing the gasoline engine from running for the sole purpose of providing air conditioning. When the engine turns off, the A/C compressor does not operate and warm air may come out of the vents.
  • Page 14 • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...
  • Page 15 Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs.
  • Page 16 Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Airbag - Side Anchor Child Seat Tether Brake System Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -...
  • Page 17 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Power Window Lockout Front/Rear Child Safety Door Interior Luggage Lock/Unlock Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking, Flames, Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid...

  • Page 18: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work.
  • Page 19 Instrument Cluster WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the on position...
  • Page 20 Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. Master vehicle electrical hazard warning lamp: Indicates Hybrid component fault/failure that will cause the vehicle to shutdown or...
  • Page 21 Instrument Cluster WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. AdvanceTrac /Traction Control™: Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac /Traction Control™ is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.
  • Page 22 Instrument Cluster Throttle control/Powertrain: Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on.

  • Page 23: Gauges

    Instrument Cluster GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Battery gauge: Provides information about the vehicle’s energy usage. • ASSIST — Battery provides extra power to boost the vehicle’s acceleration. • CHARGE — Storing extra energy in the battery when coasting or slowing down.
  • Page 24 Instrument Cluster Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To reset, press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP A mode appears in the display. Press the control again to select the TRIP B feature. Press and hold the RESET button to reset. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

  • Page 25: Entertainment Systems

    WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 26 Entertainment Systems AM/FM Radio / VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn the radio on/off. Turn the knob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition is turned back on.
  • Page 27 Entertainment Systems To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use SEEK/TRACK toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate;...
  • Page 28 Entertainment Systems To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted.
  • Page 29 Entertainment Systems DIRECT: In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons (0–9) of the desired folder.
  • Page 30 Entertainment Systems TUNE/OK: Turn the knob to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite station. DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel.
  • Page 31 Entertainment Systems CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to toggle between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.
  • Page 32 Entertainment Systems • DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED. Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO SONGS.

  • Page 33: Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)

    Auxiliary input jack (Line in) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.

  • Page 34: Auxiliary Input Jack

    Entertainment Systems Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity.

  • Page 35: Usb Port

    USB port (if equipped) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle.
  • Page 36 Entertainment Systems Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port located on the instrument panel. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation system...
  • Page 37 CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.
  • Page 38 Entertainment Systems CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels.

  • Page 39: Satellite Radio Information

    Entertainment Systems Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3 discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various .mp3 files may be present, (files with .mp3 extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be .mp3 played.
  • Page 40 Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.
  • Page 41 Entertainment Systems Radio Display Condition Action Required ACQUIRING Radio requires more No action required. than two seconds to This message should produce audio for the disappear shortly. selected channel. SAT FAULT Internal module or If this message does system failure not clear within a short present.

  • Page 42: Navigation System

    Entertainment Systems Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Category information Category information not available. not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO SIGNAL Loss of signal from You are in a location the SIRIUS satellite or that is blocking the SIRIUS tower to the SIRIUS signal (i.e.,...

  • Page 43: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increase/decrease the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle.
  • Page 44 Climate Controls Defrost/Floor: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. On days where the outside temperature is approximately freezing or higher, the engine will run continuously in this mode.
  • Page 45 Climate Controls 12. ECON: Press to activate/deactivate economy air conditioning operation. ECON mode may provide improved fuel economy by allowing the gasoline engine to shut down even if air conditioning is requested. When the gas engine turns off, the A/C compressor does not operate to cool the cabin and comfort may be reduced.

  • Page 46: Rear Window Defroster

    Climate Controls For maximum cooling performance: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Make sure ECON mode is deactivated. • Manual operation: 1.
  • Page 47 Climate Controls Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

  • Page 48: Lights

    Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control.
  • Page 49 Lights Autolamp delay system (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned off. The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory, but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 seconds): 1.
  • Page 50 Lights High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: •...
  • Page 51 Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.

  • Page 52: Turn Signal Control

    Lights 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge of high intensity light towards the right. If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted.
  • Page 53 Lights The dome lamp control has three positions: • OFF: In this position, the lamp will not illuminate when the doors are open or when attempting to turn the dome lamp on by fully rotating the dimmer control located on the instrument panel. •...

  • Page 54: Bulb Replacement

    Lights Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, cupholders, the console bin and the console tray with a choice of seven colors. The ambient lighting control switch is located on the floor console. To activate, press and release the control switch to cycle through the seven color choices plus the off state.
  • Page 55 Lights Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E”...
  • Page 56 Lights Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Reach over the front bolster. 4. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it straight out. 5.
  • Page 57 Lights Replacing side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Push the lamp rearward and pull the front edge of the lamp outward to remove it from the fender. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb socket.
  • Page 58 Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position. 2. Depress the lever and carefully pry the license plate lamp assembly (located above the license plate) from the liftgate. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly.
  • Page 59 Lights 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the off position. 2.

  • Page 60: Driver Controls

    Driver Controls MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: •...

  • Page 61: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Driver Controls Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 2 — Normal speed operation of rear wiper. INT 1 — Intermittent operation of rear wiper. OFF —...
  • Page 62 Driver Controls ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. ELECTRONIC COMPASS The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW in the center stack display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna.
  • Page 63 Driver Controls 4. Press the SETUP control to select the Update Zone function and display the current ZONE XX in the center stack display. 5. Continue to press the RESET control until the correct zone appears in the center stack display. 6.
  • Page 64 Driver Controls CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of console features. These include: 1. Cupholders 2. Utility compartment console lid has a CD holder, a business card holder and two pen holders. The utility compartment has a removable bin with coin holder slots, a sliding tray, a cell phone holder and CD holders...
  • Page 65 Driver Controls The sliding tray and inside bin can be hooked on the side or rear of the console for extra storage. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
  • Page 66 Driver Controls Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used.

  • Page 67: Power Windows

    Driver Controls tab. It will also cause the power point to overload due to powering multiple devices that can reach beyond the 150W load limit. The power point can switch to a fault mode when it is overloaded, overheated, or shorted. For overloading and shorting conditions, unplug your device and turn the ignition key off then on.
  • Page 68 Driver Controls One touch down (AUTO) Allows the driver’s window to open fully without holding the control down. Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window will open fully. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation.

  • Page 69: Mirrors

    Driver Controls Without microphone With microphone The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.

  • Page 70: Speed Control

    Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated.
  • Page 71 Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control and release it.
  • Page 72 Driver Controls Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Increasing speed while using speed control There are three ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.
  • Page 73 Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Press the speed control OFF control. •...
  • Page 74 Driver Controls In Radio mode: • Press to access the next/previous preset station. In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In Satellite radio mode: • Press to advance through preset channels. In any mode: •...

  • Page 75: Moon Roof

    Driver Controls SYNC system hands free control feature (if equipped) Press briefly to use the voice command feature. You will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display. Press and hold to exit voice command. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call.
  • Page 76 Driver Controls To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, opening, closing and venting feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time.

  • Page 77: Message Center

    Driver Controls The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the vehicle. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until either front door is opened.
  • Page 78 Driver Controls Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.
  • Page 79 Driver Controls Instantaneous fuel economy (if equipped) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy. This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows , one or no bars illuminated.
  • Page 80 Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for four seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored.
  • Page 81 Driver Controls Note: Oil life start value of 100% equals 10,000 miles [16,000 km] or 12 months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life start value to 6,000 miles (10,000 km) and 219 days. Units (English/Metric) 1.
  • Page 82 Driver Controls 1. To disable/enable the autounlock feature, select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF. Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed.
  • Page 83 Driver Controls Warnings Status Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Rear left door ajar Rear right door ajar Stop safely now Warning returns after 10 minutes if condition still exists High engine temperature High motor temperature Park brake engaged XXX miles (km) to E fuel level Liftgate/Glass ajar...
  • Page 84 Driver Controls HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE — Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Engine coolant temperature warning lamp will illuminate indicating coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant level.
  • Page 85 Driver Controls LOW TIRE PRESSURE — Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT — Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning.
  • Page 86 Driver Controls WARNING: Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out.
  • Page 87 Driver Controls LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with a roof rack. The maximum load for the roof rack is 100 lb (45 kg), evenly distributed on the cross-bars. If it is not possible to evenly distribute the load, position it in the center or as far forward on the cross-bars as possible.
  • Page 88 Driver Controls 2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of the rail. 3. Use a long, flat object to depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar. 4. Slide the cross-bar assembly off the end of the rail. To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails: 1.
  • Page 89 Driver Controls 4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 90: Locks And Security

    Locks and Security KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start.
  • Page 91 Locks and Security Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of your vehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into the ignition cylinder, place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT...

  • Page 92: Locks

    Locks and Security POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. All other doors will remain locked.
  • Page 93 Locks and Security Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.
  • Page 94 Locks and Security Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the vehicle’s message center, refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);...
  • Page 95 Locks and Security 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position. 4.
  • Page 96 Locks and Security CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door.
  • Page 97 Locks and Security The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely lock all the vehicle doors. • remotely open the power liftgate glass. • activate the personal alarm. • operate the illuminated entry feature. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position.
  • Page 98 Locks and Security Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and holding both buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking.
  • Page 99 Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring in order to remove the battery cover. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board.
  • Page 100 Locks and Security Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: •...
  • Page 101 Locks and Security You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. Note: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (off) position and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.
  • Page 102 Locks and Security Programming your own personal entry code To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5–digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other.

  • Page 103: Anti-Theft System

    Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
  • Page 104 Locks and Security Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent.
  • Page 105 Locks and Security If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed.
  • Page 106 Locks and Security 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

  • Page 107: Seating And Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints FRONT SEATS Notes: WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 108 Seating and Safety Restraints To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint. 3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint.
  • Page 109 Seating and Safety Restraints To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position. 2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint.
  • Page 110 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 111 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
  • Page 112 Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater.
  • Page 113 Seating and Safety Restraints REAR SEATS Head restraints The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.
  • Page 114 Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Place the head restraint under the front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 115 Seating and Safety Restraints Attach the safety belt web snap button to the quarter trim panel snap button. This will ensure that safety belt does not get caught by staying out of the seat back folding path. 5. To release seatback, pull the seatback release lever (on top of seat) toward the front seat.
  • Page 116 Seating and Safety Restraints Returning the rear seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback up and into upright position making sure seatback locks into place and the red seat unlatched indicator on release paddle is not visible. 2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are...
  • Page 117 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Remove the head restraint stored under the front set and return it to the original position on the seatback. Failure to do so could result in personal injury. 3. Unsnap the safety belt webbing from the quarter trim panel. To remove the rear cushion 1.

  • Page 118: Safety Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
  • Page 119 Seating and Safety Restraints longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal, and in side collisions and rollovers. Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts.
  • Page 120 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag. The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations.
  • Page 121 Seating and Safety Restraints Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required.
  • Page 122 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
  • Page 123 Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
  • Page 124 Seating and Safety Restraints Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions.
  • Page 125 Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this feature) must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still...
  • Page 126 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners activate during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts in such a way that they fit more snugly against the body.
  • Page 127 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is not The safety belt warning light buckled before the ignition illuminates 1 minute and the warning...
  • Page 128 Seating and Safety Restraints Both the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder feature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the Belt-Minder warnings have expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder feature.
  • Page 129 I’m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. Belts are uncomfortable Your Ford safety belts are designed to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible;...
  • Page 130 Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given... Consider... The people I’m with don’t Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 wear belts times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. I have an airbag Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts.
  • Page 131 Seating and Safety Restraints The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the off position •...

  • Page 132: Airbags

    Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
  • Page 133 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. To properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
  • Page 134 Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 135 Seating and Safety Restraints The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic.
  • Page 136 Seating and Safety Restraints The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors). WARNING: Several air bag system components get hot after inflation.
  • Page 137 Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if: • the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled. The front passenger sensing system uses a passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off.
  • Page 138 Seating and Safety Restraints • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.
  • Page 139 Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below.
  • Page 140 If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance chapter of this Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 141 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the status of the system.
  • Page 142 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See an authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided.
  • Page 143 Seating and Safety Restraints The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.
  • Page 144 Seating and Safety Restraints Safety Canopy system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 145 Seating and Safety Restraints How does the Safety Canopy system work? The design and development of the Safety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group.
  • Page 146 Seating and Safety Restraints The Safety Canopy is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events.

  • Page 147: Child Restraints

    Seating and Safety Restraints • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.
  • Page 148 Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 149 Seating and Safety Restraints • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U.S. and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg).
  • Page 150 Seating and Safety Restraints WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the way back.
  • Page 151 Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and properly installed in the vehicle.
  • Page 152 Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter.
  • Page 153 Seating and Safety Restraints When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
  • Page 154 Seating and Safety Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until...
  • Page 155 There should be no more than one inch (2.5 cm) of movement for proper installation. 11. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) to make certain the child restraint is properly installed.
  • Page 156 Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps and Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children in this chapter for more information.
  • Page 157 Seating and Safety Restraints manufacturer’s instructions permit use with the anchor spacing stated. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. WARNING: The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center.
  • Page 158 Seating and Safety Restraints The rear seating positions of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap anchors located behind the seats on the roof panel in the cargo area. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.
  • Page 159 To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv)
  • Page 160 Seating and Safety Restraints Booster seats position a child so that vehicle lap/shoulder safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion, while minimizing slouching.
  • Page 161 Seating and Safety Restraints Types of booster seats There are generally two types of belt-positioning booster seats: backless and high back. Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap/shoulder belt. • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield.
  • Page 162 Seating and Safety Restraints Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder.
  • Page 163 Refer to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

  • Page 164: Tires, Wheels And Loading

    Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed...
  • Page 165 Tires, Wheels and Loading VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD Systems (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system. With the 4WD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.

  • Page 166: Tire Information

    Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.
  • Page 167 Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ⁄...
  • Page 168 Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.

  • Page 169: Tire Inflation

    Ford Motor Company. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.
  • Page 170 Tires, Wheels and Loading The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
  • Page 171 Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs.
  • Page 172 Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of tread wear.
  • Page 173 B-Pillar or edge of the driver’s door. If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford dealer. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 174 The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company may affect the operation of your Tire Pressure Monitoring System. If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your replacement tire might be incompatible with your TPMS, or some component of the TPMS may be damaged.
  • Page 175 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment.
  • Page 176 Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
  • Page 177 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The definitions of these items are listed below. (Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.) 1.
  • Page 178 Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) 81 mph (130 km/h) 87 mph (140 km/h) 99 mph (159 km/h) 106 mph (171 km/h) 112 mph (180 km/h) 118 mph (190 km/h)
  • Page 179 Tires, Wheels and Loading 11. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 180 Tires, Wheels and Loading Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires “LT” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1.
  • Page 181 Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example.

  • Page 182: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
  • Page 183 Tires, Wheels and Loading following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure.
  • Page 184 Tires, Wheels and Loading To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you when your tires need air.
  • Page 185 Tires, Wheels and Loading Low Tire Pressure Possible Customer Action Required Warning Light cause Flashing Warning Spare tire in Your temporary spare tire is in use. Light Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality. For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary...

  • Page 186: Vehicle Loading

    SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
  • Page 187 Tires, Wheels and Loading your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’s Tire Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label: Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment.
  • Page 188 Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) –...
  • Page 189 Tires, Wheels and Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
  • Page 190 Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
  • Page 191 Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
  • Page 192 Tires, Wheels and Loading • A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years.

  • Page 193: Trailer Towing

    Tires, Wheels and Loading TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow option package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
  • Page 194 Tires, Wheels and Loading GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum GCWR - lb Range - lb (kg) frontal area of (kg) trailer - ft 2.5L 4880 (2214) 1000 (454) 24 (2.2) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1000 ft. (300 meters) elevation.
  • Page 195 Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
  • Page 196 Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle’s tail lamps. This can cause damage to your vehicle’s electrical system.

  • Page 197: Recreational Towing

    Tires, Wheels and Loading • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

  • Page 198: Driving

    Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the vehicle is not running. 3. On— all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate.
  • Page 199 Driving Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked.
  • Page 200 Driving 3. Turn the key to 3 (on) without turning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the vehicle 1.
  • Page 201 Driving Note: After starting the vehicle, the engine may stop running to conserve fuel after it is warmed-up and the high voltage battery is sufficiently charged. Note: If the vehicle does not start, put the gearshift lever into P (Park), turn the ignition off, then attempt to start the vehicle again.
  • Page 202 Driving WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations for proper and safe operation: • For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

  • Page 203: Brakes

    Driving How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean them, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine block heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of energy per hour.
  • Page 204 Driving Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.
  • Page 205 Driving Regenerative braking does not take the place of the standard friction brakes; it only assists them. Regenerative braking has also been designed to interact with the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Regenerative braking is disabled when the ABS is activated or the battery is fully charged. Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 206 Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC ) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING: Vehicle modifications involving braking system, aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the the...
  • Page 207 Driving WARNING: If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac with RSC system, the sliding car icon will illuminate steadily. Verify that the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not manually disabled (push the AdvanceTrac with RSC “Off “ button located on the center of the instrument panel). If the sliding car icon still illuminates steadily, have the system service by an authorized dealer immediately.

  • Page 208: Traction Control™/Advancetrac

    Driving When AdvanceTrac with RSC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may notice a rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off. When an event occurs that activates AdvanceTrac with RSC you may experience the following: •...
  • Page 209 Driving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directional stability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severely or avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes to one or more of the wheels individually and, if necessary, reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally.
  • Page 210 Driving Switching Off AdvanceTrac with RSC If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. This will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle.
  • Page 211 Driving If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull.

  • Page 212: Transmission Operation

    Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the on position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brake lamps are not operating properly.
  • Page 213 Driving WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Understanding the gearshift positions of the electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning.
  • Page 214 Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to roll; hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

  • Page 215: Reverse Sensing System

    Driving REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain angular or moving objects.
  • Page 216 Driving The RSS detects obstacles up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases.
  • Page 217 Driving FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligent 4WD System that continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the power distribution between the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 218 Driving If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, and ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.
  • Page 219 Driving WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers •...
  • Page 220 Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”...
  • Page 221 Driving Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up or straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills.
  • Page 222 Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover).
  • Page 223 Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially when the depth is not known. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

  • Page 224: Roadside Emergencies

    Roadside Emergencies ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: •...
  • Page 225 Assistance, call 1-800-241-3673. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S.

  • Page 226: Hazard Flasher Switch

    Roadside Emergencies HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash.
  • Page 227 Roadside Emergencies The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger’s footwell, behind a flip-up cover. The high voltage shut-off switch is located in the cargo area on the passenger side of the vehicle in the jack compartment, behind the jack access door.

  • Page 228: Fuses And Relays

    Roadside Emergencies If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the fuel pump shut-off or try to start your vehicle; you could injure yourself or others. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle...
  • Page 229 Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover. Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove.
  • Page 230 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Protected Circuits Location Rating Moon roof Keypad illumination, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB Turn signals, Stop lamps Low beam headlamps (left) Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights Backlighting Four wheel drive 7.5A Power mirror switch Not used (spare) FCIM (radio buttons), Satellite radio, Front display module...
  • Page 231 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Protected Circuits Location Rating Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Not used (spare) Four wheel drive, EPAS (steering), 110V inverter module, Park aid module PATS transceiver Climate control Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio) Radio, Radio amplifier (navigation) Front power point Driver/passenger door lock switches, Moon roof, Auto...

  • Page 232: Power Distribution Box

    Roadside Emergencies Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the low voltage (underhood) battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the low voltage (underhood) battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
  • Page 233 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Protected Circuits Location Rating 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power, PCM relay, Transmission control module, Canister vent — Not used 15A* Liftgate latch Traction battery control module 50A** Brake control module 30A** Front wipers —...
  • Page 234 Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Protected Circuits Location Rating 10A* PCM (non-mil-malfunction indicator lamp) 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensor, PCM (mil-on — malfunction indicator lamp) 15A* PCM power — Cooling fan 1 relay — Electric vacuum pump mechanical relay —...
  • Page 235 Roadside Emergencies Auxiliary relay box The relay box is located in the engine compartment on the radiator support bracket. Fuse/Relay Fuse amp Description location rating Relay — Electric vacuum pump (solid state) — Not used — Not used — Not used Vacuum pump monitor —...

  • Page 236: Changing Tires

    Roadside Emergencies CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating and tread design.
  • Page 237 Roadside Emergencies and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that...
  • Page 238 Roadside Emergencies The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability •...
  • Page 239 Roadside Emergencies Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located in the right rear of the cargo area behind an access panel. To remove jack from vehicle: 1. Release the thumbscrew on the bracket. 2. Release the retention clip on the upper part of the jack bracket.
  • Page 240 Roadside Emergencies Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped) 1. Insert the lug wrench through the access hole in the rear bumper. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack.
  • Page 241 Roadside Emergencies 6. If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Use the attached fastener strap (2) to tie the tether end to the winch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or...
  • Page 242 Roadside Emergencies 2. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front View shown from rear of front tire. Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt.
  • Page 243 Roadside Emergencies • Rear View shown from forward of rear tire. Position the jack directly below the stud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to the guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground.
  • Page 244 Roadside Emergencies Never use the differentials as a jacking point. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire.

  • Page 245: Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire

    Roadside Emergencies Reinstall the jack and tools in the cargo area. To replace the jack in the vehicle, • guide the jack bottom first in the trim opening and position in the bracket (3), • secure the retention clip on the upper part of the jack (2), and •...

  • Page 246: Wheel Lug Nut Torque

    Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m M12 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 247 Roadside Emergencies WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel.

  • Page 248: Jump Starting

    Roadside Emergencies JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY) WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted.
  • Page 249 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.
  • Page 250 Roadside Emergencies 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system.
  • Page 251 Roadside Emergencies Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
  • Page 252 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

  • Page 253: Wrecker Towing

    It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground.
  • Page 254 Roadside Emergencies Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.

  • Page 255: Customer Assistance

    A reasonable time must be allowed to perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford.
  • Page 256 • The name of the authorized dealer and city where located • The vehicle’s current odometer reading In some states, you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states.
  • Page 257 In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126...
  • Page 258 THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined on the first page of the Customer Assistance section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program.
  • Page 259 (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
  • Page 260 Customer Assistance If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.

  • Page 261: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv)

  • Page 262: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)

    Customer Assistance To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

  • Page 263: Cleaning

    Cleaning WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid.
  • Page 264 Cleaning • After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer, or an equivalent quality product.
  • Page 265 Cleaning ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
  • Page 266 Cleaning PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42).
  • Page 267 Cleaning INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A) on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.
  • Page 268 Cleaning • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101). • If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
  • Page 269 Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle.

  • Page 270: Maintenance And Specifications

    Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide to find out which parts and services are covered.
  • Page 271 Maintenance and Specifications 1. High voltage connector shield 2. Service Disconnect 3. High voltage battery case Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3.

  • Page 272: Engine Compartment

    Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille.
  • Page 273 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing.
  • Page 274 Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. Turn the blade at a right angle to the arm. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm and pull the blade away from the arm to remove it.

  • Page 275: Engine Oil

    Maintenance and Specifications Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. To replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with one hand close to the arm/blade joint and pull it as far away from the glass as possible.
  • Page 276 Maintenance and Specifications 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes/lines, the oil level is acceptable.
  • Page 277 Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.

  • Page 278: Battery

    The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the O-rings are not replaced. Ford production and Motorcraft replacement oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced.
  • Page 279 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.

  • Page 280: Engine Coolant And Motor/Electronics Coolant

    Maintenance and Specifications 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned.
  • Page 281 Maintenance and Specifications Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water, which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C).
  • Page 282 Maintenance and Specifications Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant The M/E coolant reservoir is located behind the engine coolant reservoir. Refer to the following engine coolant sections for all information, instructions and warnings related to cooling systems. The two systems use the same coolant and operate similarly, with the Motor and Electronics system generally operating at a lower temperature...
  • Page 283 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with the factory-filled coolant. Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine...
  • Page 284 Maintenance and Specifications • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant.
  • Page 285 Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.

  • Page 286: Fuel Information

    Maintenance and Specifications If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.
  • Page 287 Maintenance and Specifications Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury.
  • Page 288 Maintenance and Specifications Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; •...
  • Page 289 Maintenance and Specifications If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message comes on, the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed. The inlet may have stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing. At the next opportunity, safely pull off the road, turn off the engine, open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening.
  • Page 290 Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality, per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components.
  • Page 291 Maintenance and Specifications • Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8L) may be required. • The Service engine soon indicator may come on.
  • Page 292 Maintenance and Specifications 2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel™ system. 3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container. 4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to dispose of the funnel.
  • Page 293 Maintenance and Specifications • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in miles or kilometers).
  • Page 294 Maintenance and Specifications • Minimize A/C and defroster usage. Selecting defrost, or defrost/floor mode on the climate control system will force the engine to run continuously, which reduces fuel economy. Selecting AUTO will typically force the engine to run continuously, unless ECON is selected.
  • Page 295 If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
  • Page 296 Maintenance and Specifications WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working.
  • Page 297 Maintenance and Specifications If the Service engine soon indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent, continued driving with the Service engine soon indicator on can result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs.
  • Page 298 Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Check fluid levels with the ignition in the RUN position. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and “MAX” lines are within the normal operating range;...
  • Page 299 Maintenance and Specifications 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, turn the key to the ACCESSORY position but do not start the engine. Turn the wheel to the left to gain access to the check plug. 4.
  • Page 300 Maintenance and Specifications 6. Be sure the engine has been stopped for at least 3 minutes before performing the fluid level check. 7. The fluid level should be within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the plug threads. 8. Replace the check plug. Adjusting eCVT fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used.

  • Page 301: Air Filter(S)

    Maintenance and Specifications AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
  • Page 302 Maintenance and Specifications HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FILTER (REAR A/C) MAINTENANCE The high voltage battery has a dedicated A/C cooling system which includes an air filter. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for air filter. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed.

  • Page 303: Part Numbers

    PCV valve. Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not used.

  • Page 304: Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities

    Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 305 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)
  • Page 306 Maintenance and Specifications 2009 Mariner Hybrid (mhv) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)

  • Page 307: Engine Data

    Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine 2.5L I4 engine Cubic inches Required fuel 87 octane Firing order 1-3-4-2 Ignition system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm) Compression ratio 12.3:1 Engine drivebelt routing • 2.5L I4 Engine HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA High Voltage Battery Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride...
  • Page 308 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s...
  • Page 309 Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6.

  • Page 310: Accessories

    GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Mercury Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle.
  • Page 311 Accessories Peace of mind Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label).

  • Page 312: Scheduled Maintenance Guide

    Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Quality Care Center has factory trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. They are committed to meeting your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction.
  • Page 313 Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair.
  • Page 314 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Get the most from your service and maintenance visits There are a lot of reasons why visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership for all your service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great.
  • Page 315 With factory-trained technicians, and one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer. WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
  • Page 316 In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running right.

  • Page 317: Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer-performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service Web site. You’ll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The Web site location is: www.genuineservice.com.
  • Page 318 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 20,000 miles (32,000 km) Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires EALER ALIDATION Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor/electronics cooling system and hoses...
  • Page 319 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 50,000 miles (80,000 km) Change engine oil and replace oil filter EALER ALIDATION Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter, replace if necessary RO#: P&A C ILEAGE...
  • Page 320 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 80,000 miles (128,000 km) Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires EALER ALIDATION Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor/electronics cooling system and hoses...
  • Page 321 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 110,000 miles (176,000 km) Change engine oil and replace oil filter EALER ALIDATION Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter, replace if necessary RO#: P&A C ILEAGE...

  • Page 322: Special Operating Conditions And Log

    Scheduled Maintenance Guide 140,000 miles (224,000 km) Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Rotate tires EALER ALIDATION Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake Inspect engine and Motor/electronics cooling system and hoses...
  • Page 323 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for Long Distances as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Vehicle or Livery. This operating condition is for Extensive Maximum A/C or Heater Operation with engine on in the above listed usage. Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or Change engine oil and replace filter 200 hours of engine operation...
  • Page 324 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Special Operating Conditions Log EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER...
  • Page 325 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Special Operating Conditions Log EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER ALIDATION EALER ALIDATION RO#: P&A C RO#: P&A C ILEAGE ILEAGE EALER...
  • Page 326 Scheduled Maintenance Guide MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) (whichever comes first) - change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant and motor/electrical coolant. After initial change - change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) Current mileage goes here =>...
  • Page 327 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Current mileage goes here => Dealer Stamp Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Today’s date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change =>...

  • Page 328: Index

    Index Axle lubricant specifications ..304 Accessory delay ......68 refill capacities ......304 AdvanceTrac ......206 Air cleaner filter ....301–303 Air conditioning Battery ........278 automatic temperature acid, treating emergencies ..278 control system ......43 jumping a disabled battery ..248 Airbag supplemental restraint maintenance-free ....278 system ......132, 141, 144 replacement, specifications ...303 and child safety seats ....134...
  • Page 329 Cruise control Engine oil ........275 (see Speed control) ....70 checking and adding ....275 Customer Assistance ....224 dipstick ........275 Ford Extended Service Plan ...259 filter, specifications ..277, 303 Getting assistance outside recommendations ....277 the U.S. and Canada ....260 refill capacities ......304 Getting roadside assistance ...224...
  • Page 330 Index Foglamps ........49 bulb specifications ....55 daytime running lights .....50 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles flash to pass ......50 driving off road .......217 preparing to drive your high beam .........50 vehicle ........211 replacing bulbs ......56 Fuel ..........286 turning on and off ....48 calculating fuel economy ..78, 292 Heating cap ...........288...
  • Page 331 Index fold away ........70 heated ........70 side view mirrors (power) ..69 Lamps bulb replacement Moon roof ........75 specifications chart ....55 Motorcraft parts ..269, 286, 303 daytime running light ....50 fog lamps ........49 headlamps .........48 headlamps, flash to pass ..50 Navigation system .......42 instrument panel, dimming ..51 interior lamps ....52–53, 55 replacing bulbs ......56...
  • Page 332 Index Remote entry system ...96–97 Normal Scheduled illuminated entry ....100 Maintenance and Log .....317 locking/unlocking doors ..97–98 Special Operating opening the trunk .....98 Conditions .......322 panic alarm .......98 What Maintenance Schedule replacement/additional Should You Follow? ....315 transmitters .......99 Seats ..........107 replacing the batteries .....98 child safety seats ....152 Reverse sensing system ...215...
  • Page 333 Index Tires ........166–168 alignment ........175 care ..........171 USB port ........35 changing ......239, 241 checking the pressure ....171 inflating ........169 label .........181 Vehicle Identification Number replacing ........172 (VIN) ..........308 rotating ........175 Vehicle loading ......186 safety practices .......174 sidewall information ....176 Ventilating your vehicle ...201 snow tires and chains ....186 spare tire ......236, 239 terminology ......168...

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