Mercury 2006 Mountaineer Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT
The newly-designed 2006 Mercury
Mountaineer was engineered to
enhance the way you live and help
you handle your driving environment.
Your new vehicle is equipped with
many sophisticated features – some
that you will find to be intuitive,
while others may be new to you.
Please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with your new
Mercury Mountaineer by reading
this Quick Reference Guide, which
discusses features, specifications
and general instruction.
For detailed information, consult
your Owner's Guide.
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This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which may occur on streets and highways and
off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner's Guide and Driving Your
SUV or Truck Supplement for detailed information on safe driving precautions and instructions.
PANEL
1 Headlamp and Panel
Dimmer Control
The headlamp control
is located on the lower left
portion of the instrument
panel. The first clockwise
position controls the parking
lamps; the second clockwise position controls
the headlamps. If your vehicle is equipped with
fog lamps, pull the control out one position
to activate the lamps and aid visibility in
fog, snow or rain. The autolamps feature
(if equipped) automatically activates /
deactivates your headlamps as necessary.
To use the autolamps feature, rotate the
control counterclockwise; to deactivate the
feature, place the control in the O (Off) position.
2 Parking Brake Release
Pull the release lever to release the parking
brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged
will cause the brakes to wear out prematurely
and reduce fuel economy. The parking brake is
not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if normal brakes fail, the parking
brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an
emergency. Because the parking brake applies
only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping
distance will increase greatly and the handling
of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
3 Turn Signal and Wiper /
Washer Control
Move the control down to
activate your left turn signal;
move the control up to
activate your right turn signal.
To use your windshield wiper
/ washers: for a single swipe, push the end of
the control briefly; push and hold for three
swipes with wash, or hold for a longer wash
(up to ten seconds). The bars of varying length
are for intermittent wipers. Rotate the
windshield wiper control upward for fast
intervals and downward for slow intervals.
The control ring on the right side of the control
operates the rear window wiper; rotate the
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control to the INT1 (8-10 second interval) or
INT2 (3-4 second interval) position to activate
the rear window wiper. To wash the rear
window, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear
wiper / washer control to either position.
4 Speed Control 7 Hazard Flasher Control 11 Gearshift / Overdrive
To engage speed control, The hazard flasher is located (O/D) Control
ensure a vehicle speed of 30 on the steering column, just Overdrive is the normal
mph or greater, press ON then behind the steering wheel. driving position for the best
momentarily press SET +. To Press the flasher control and fuel economy, and can be
set a higher speed, press and all front and rear direction deactivated by pressing the
hold SET +, then release the signals will flash; press the control transmission control switch
control when you have reached your desired again to deactivate the feature. on the side of the gearshift lever. This position
speed. To set a lower speed, press and hold
allows for all forward gears except overdrive,
SET – until you have reached your desired provides engine braking, and should be used
speed, or depress the brake pedal and press when driving conditions cause excessive
8 Tire Pressure Monitoring
the SET + control. To return to a previously set shifting from O/D to other gears, such as city
System (TPMS) Warning
speed faster than 30 mph, press RES. To dis- traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing.
Light When the Tire Pressure
engage speed controls, depress the brake
Monitoring System (TPMS)
pedal or press OFF.
warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is 12 AdvanceTrac ® with Roll
significantly under-inflated. Stability Control (RSC)
5 Service Engine Soon Light You should stop and check the tires as soon The AdvanceTrac ® with RSC
The Service Engine Soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper system enhances your
indicator light is located in pressure, as indicated on the vehicle's tire label. vehicle's stability during
the instrument cluster and Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire maneuvers that require all
illuminates when the engine causes the tire to overheat and can eventually available tire traction, like in
is started. If the light remains lead to tire failure. Note: Outside temperatures wet / snowy / icy road conditions and / or
illuminated, it may signal a affect tire pressure; refer to the Owner's Guide when performing emergency maneuvers.
problem with the On Board Diagnostics System for additional tire information. In an emergency lane change, the driver will
(OBD-II). If the light is blinking, engine misfire experience better overall vehicle traction,
is occurring which could damage the vehicle's and have better control of the vehicle.
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catalytic converter. If this occurs, drive in The AdvanceTrac with RSC button allows
9 ABS Warning Light
a moderate fashion and have your vehicle the driver to turn off certain features of
Your anti-lock braking system ®
serviced immediately by an authorized dealer. the AdvanceTrac with RSC system for
(ABS) detects the onset of
vehicle speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
wheel lockup during brake
To deactivate, please refer to the Owner's
applications and helps
Guide for additional information.
6 Message Center prevents wheels from locking
With the ignition in the ON during extreme braking
position, the message center, situations. The ABS warning light will
located in the instrument illuminate when you start the vehicle's engine. 13 Heated Seats
cluster, displays important If the light remains illuminated, continues to (if equipped) The heated seat
vehicle information through flash, or fails to illuminate, see an authorized control is located in the lower
a constant monitoring of dealer's service department immediately. center of the instrument
vehicle systems. The message center displays panel. To operate the heated
features such as trip odometer, compass, seats, push the control to
distance to empty, average fuel economy and activate and push again
10 Power Adjustable
a language selector. It also provides vehicle to deactivate.
Foot Pedals ( if equipped) Press
system checks and will notify you of
and hold the control to adjust
potential vehicle problems with a display
the position of the accelerator
of system warnings.
and brake pedal forward or
away from you, to a maximum
of three (3) inches of travel.
The accelerator and brake pedal should only be
adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the
gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.
Remote Entry System
The remote entry system allows you to lock or
Seating
unlock all vehicle doors and the liftgate, open
A C the liftgate window without a key, and activate
the panic alarm. Press control C and release to
unlock the driver's door. Press and release again
2nd Row Seats:
within three seconds to unlock the passenger
designed for maximum utility. They can
doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Press control A
be positioned in up to three unique
and release to lock all the doors and liftgate.
B
D configurations: Upright (seating) position,
Press control D to unlatch the liftgate window.
Cargo mode, and E-Z entry mode
Press control B to activate the alarm. The horn
will sound and the parklamps will flash for a (if equipped with 3rd row seat).
maximum of three minutes. Press the control
again or turn the ignition to the on position to
Before folding down the 2nd row seats,
deactivate. Press control C to automatically move
ensure that no objects such as books, purses,
the seat and adjustable pedals* to the desired
memory position*. The remote entry system can
also control the memory seat / adjustable pedals /
easy entry-exit feature*. For more information,
refer to your Owner's Guide.
*if equipped
door. 3. Pull up on the handle and push
HomeLink® Wireless Control System
the seatback forward toward the front of
(if equipped) Located on the overhead console,
the Homelink® system provides a convenient way the vehicle.
to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will
learn the radio frequency codes of most
transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and
home or office lighting. To set the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System, refer to your Owner's
Guide. To operate, press and release the
appropriate HomeLink® button. Activation will
now occur for the trained product (garage door,
gate operator, security system, entry door lock,
home or office lighting, etc.). For convenience,
the hand-held transmitter of the device may also
be used at any time.
To return to the upright (seating) posi-
tion from cargo mode: 1.
Power Deployable Running Boards
under the seat bottom and lift the seat up
(if equipped) The deployable running boards
(A moderate force may be required to move
automatically move when the doors are
the seat).
opened to assist with entering and exiting the
upright position. Note: The seatback cannot
vehicle. With automatic power deploy, the
be returned to the upright position until the
running boards will extend out when the doors
seat is returned from the cargo mode
are opened, and with automatic power stow, the
position and latched. If the seatback will not
running boards will return to the stowed position
raise, re-position the seat into cargo mode
when the doors are closed.
and try lifting it again.
To enable / disable the power running board
feature, refer to the Message Center section of
your Owner's Guide.
The second row seats are To enter the 3rd row
seat: (if equipped)
1. Fold the seatback down
(as indicated) and release
the side handle. 2. Pull
the side handle up again
until the rear of the seat
releases from the floor. 3. Rotate the seat
upward and away from the 3rd row.
or briefcases are on the
floor in front of or under To return the 2nd row seat to the
the seat. 1. Lower the upright (seating) position from E-Z entry
head restraints by pulling mode: 1. Return the seat from the E-Z entry
on the strap. 2. Locate position and latch it to the floor with a
the handle on the side of moderate speed. 2. Bring the seat back to
the seat cushion by the an upright position. Note: If the seatback
will not return to the upright position,
tumble the seat forward again and then
re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or
other objects are not trapped underneath
the seatback.
To place the 2nd row
60/40 seats in cargo
mode: (if equipped with 3rd Row Seats: (if equipped) Before folding
a 3rd row seat) 1. Fold the 3rd row seats, ensure that no objects such
down the 2nd row seat as books, purses or briefcases are on the seat
as indicated. 2. Pull the cushions and that the seat belts are unbuckled.
cargo mode lever up and 1. Fold the head restraints down by pulling on
forward to release the the strap located under the
seat into a flat load floor restraint. 2. Pull up on the
position. A moderate handle located behind the
force maybe required to seatback while pushing
move the seat forward the seatback forward and
and down. down into the seat cushion.
Note: For 3rd row power
folding seat (if equipped), the control buttons
are located on the driver-side rear quarter trim
Place your hand
panel (accessible from the liftgate area). Be sure
to fold the head restraints before powering the
3rd row seat into the folded position.
2. Return the seatback to the
To return the 3rd row seats to the
upright (seating) position: 1. Pull up on
the handle located on the seatback, rotating
the seatback upward until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position. 2. Lift up
on the head restraint until it locks into its
original position.