Summary of Contents for Mercury 2005 Mercury Mariner
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Rear window defroster Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• 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,...
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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. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION...
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Battery Acid or Sparks Explosive Gas Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Power Steering Fluid Level Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Jack Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the lamp stays on for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is indicated, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
CD tracks. Press again to stop. 4. CLK (Clock): To set the hour, press and hold CLK and press SEEK to decrease or increase hours. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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DISCS 12. SEEK: Press and release SEEK for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed.
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In CD mode, MUTE acts as a pause feature. 5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all loaded discs. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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10. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to move between CDs. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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CD tracks. Press again to stop. 17. Disc/Tune: Radio: Press to manually tune down or up the frequency band. CD: Press to select the previous or next track on the CD. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
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7. SEL (Select): Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels. 8. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; then press SEL to shift sound to the right/left speakers. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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11. SAT (if equipped): Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability. The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. 12. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.
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Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed.
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CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
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Treble: Press TREB; then press to decrease/increase the treble output. 7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance, Fade and other menu selections. 8. Balance: Press BAL; then press to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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11. SHUFFLE: Press to play the CD/MP3 tracks on the current disc in random order. 12. FOLDER : Press to access the next MP3 directory. 13. FOLDER : Press to access the previous MP3 directory. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
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United States. For information regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio, please call toll-free 888-539-SIRIUS (888-539-7474) or visit the SIRIUS website at www.siriusradio.com 24. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the continental United States. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Folder/Track Mode: In MP3 mode, press MENU until MODE appears in the display. Use SEL to toggle between FOLDER (only tracks within selected folder are accessible) or TRACK (all tracks on disc are accessible) MODE. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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18. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency, tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 19. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
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CD/CD PLAYER CARE • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player.
• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually turn off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed, push the control a second time. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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): 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate. High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp. 7. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Press the button on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps. Push the button again to turn off the lamps. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. 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 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb. Install the bulb socket in reverse order. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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4. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. 6. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
OFF position and release to get one wipe. Windshield washer: To activate the windshield washer, pull control toward you. Release control to stop washer fluid spray. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can sometimes be improved by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of aftermarket garage door openers: 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3) aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber actuator (1). Close the storage compartment door (3) to verify proper fit. Do not force 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s window press the right side of the control. Note: The window switches will not illuminate when the window control is in the LOCKED position. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone adjustment. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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5 seconds until COMPASS ZONE XX appears in the message center display. 5. Continue to press the reset button until the correct zone appears in the message center display. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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You can also use the CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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45 seconds while the motor cools. Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
INFO Menu. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Average Fuel Economy • Distance to Empty • Instantaneous Fuel Economy • System Check • Compass • INFO Display on/off 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Instantaneous fuel economy 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 excellent economy. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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High engine temperature Warning cannot be reset Driver door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake on Warning returns after 10 minutes 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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DRIVER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 12 months] perform the following: 1. Press the SET control to access the system check function. 2. Press and release the SET control to display “OIL CHNG XXX% HOLD SET NEW”. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Brakes • Exterior lamps • Emissions system • 4WD info Contact your Ford Dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull the right side of the liftgate handle.
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Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade. They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location. 3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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3. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the side rails. 4. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within five seconds. The horn will chirp two times to confirm the feature is off; the horn will chirp two times and honk one time to confirm the feature is 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the driver’s door panel while the driver’s door is open. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle, or 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. Assuming all vehicle doors and the liftgate are properly closed, the park/turn lamps will flash once 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. Note: If all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming procedure, the missing transmitters will not work with the vehicle following programming. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• the doors are locked using the keypad, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Illuminated exit • The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the ignition. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Erasing personal codes 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. The keyless entry keypad and interior lights will illuminate and the driver’s door will unlock. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.
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2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (RUN) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to ensure the alarm disarms. • Unlock the doors using the keypad. • Turning the key in the ignition to the 3 (RUN) or 4 (START) position. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Turning the key in the ignition to the 3 (RUN) or 4 (START) position. Note: The key must be a valid, programmed, coded key. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
The head restraints can be moved up and down. Push side control and push down on head restraint to lower it. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The heated seats will activate when the ignition is in the RUN position. When activated, they will turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Push control to lower or remove head restraint. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint and remove. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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This is common for both 60% and 40% seatbacks. Note: When the seatback release lever is pulled, slowly lower seatback to the flat position. 6. Rotate seatback down into load floor position. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The sensor also turns off the passenger front air bag and seat-mounted side air bag (if equipped) when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of air bag(s) after a collision. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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(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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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ON position... BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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6 seconds every 30 mph) and 1-2 minutes have seconds, repeating for approximately elapsed since the ignition 5 minutes or until the safety belts are switch has been turned to buckled. ON... 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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I’m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. Belts are Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If uncomfortable you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible;...
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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 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying air bag. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,...
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Front air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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When the front passenger seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate), the indicator light will be unlit. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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 section of this Owner’s Guide.
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always...
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The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the side air bag is not required. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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See your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designed 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably.
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It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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80 lb. (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and tether anchors.
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, remove the head restraint first, place under the front seat for storage, and then route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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All other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may make your vehicle quicker to respond to steering inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in 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 to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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(if equipped), at least monthly and before long trips. 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.
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Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the tire label or certification label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) 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.
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
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Removing the jack and tools Non-cargo management system (if equipped):The jack and tools are located under the carpeted hardboard. Pull back the carpet away from the lift gate, and remove the hardboard cover. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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2. Release the retention clip on the upper part of the jack bracket. 3. Dislodge the jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening, upper end out first. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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3. Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel. If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to access tether attachment (1). 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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(if equipped). Changing the flat tire 8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front • Rear 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Reinstall the jack in the pocket with the left side first, then snap the right side down. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the spare tire. (Make sure that the tire does not contact the bumper.) 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
M12 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 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 front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel.
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These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Refer to the tire label or the safety 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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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4. Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading — with and without a trailer section. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Severe abrasion on the sidewall If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically.
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Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation.
• Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER...
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Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label found on the edge of the driver’s door. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
• Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The Mariner is capable of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above. Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. The Mariner vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
(4) wheels off the ground. Otherwise, no “recreational towing” is permitted. For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
RUN position unless brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually. To put your vehicle in gear, start the R D 2 1 engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the O/D OFF switch. The O/D OFF light will not be illuminated. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control, not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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.” 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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).
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Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Driving through deep water where the transaxle is submerged may allow water into the transaxle and cause internal damage. Have the fluid checked and, if water is found, replace the fluid. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility) •...
Roadside Emergencies 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. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Natural Natural — — — Green Green Green Pink Pink — — Orange Green Green — — — — Blue — Yellow — — — Brown — — Natural — Black 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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2, PATS module 15A* Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Stop lamps, PCM, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed control, Brake On-Off switch 10A* Instrument cluster, Diagnostic connector, Power mirror switch, Radio 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Air bag module, Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator lamp, Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed control Heated seats module, 4WD * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box Description Location Rating — Not used 25A* Headlamp power 25A* High beams, Turn signals, Interior lamps, Headlamp power 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Horn, CHMSL, Cluster, Power locks and power seats 40A** (I4) Cooling fan 50A** (V6) 40A** Rear defroster, Park lamps relay 40A** (I4) High/Low speed fan 50A** (V6) — Shunt — PCM relay — Fuel pump relay 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’s battery. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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.
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• Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). 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.
Relationship Center at 1-800-521-4140. Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
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If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you.
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Customer Assistance In some states (in the U.S.) 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. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the...
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THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford...
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• The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company. • The names (if known) of all the people you contacted at the dealership(s).
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After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board’s decision. The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford (and, in some cases, on the dealer) but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law.
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4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. 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 dealer for complete...
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If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANY...
Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your 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). 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A). • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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If this occurs, the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Cleaning FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury 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.
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
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5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range. • 2.3L I4 engine 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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1/4 of a turn until it is seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in scheduled maintenance information. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) 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.
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. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Maintenance and Specifications • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
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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.
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If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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— this is against the law in some places; • Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. Remove fuel filler cap slowly.
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Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components.
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5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy: Calculation 1: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used. Calculation 2: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total kilometers traveled. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. • Avoid running out of fuel. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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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.
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Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick, making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler tube until the level is correct. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the 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.
Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C930-A 5W-20 Premium (US) with API Synthetic Blend CXO-5W20–LSP12 Certification Motor Oil (US) (Canada) Mark Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than –40° F (-40° C) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn)
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The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code Description Five-speed manual Four-speed automatic 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Mercury Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized 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.
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• To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Accessories • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
..132 Auxiliary power point ....55 in front seat ......129 in rear seat ......129 Axle lubricant specifications ..264, 266 Cleaning your vehicle refill capacities ......262 engine compartment ....225 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Getting the service you starting after a collision ..200 need .........215 Engine block heater ....180 Ordering additional owner’s literature .........222 Engine oil ........234 The Dispute Settlement checking and adding ....234 Board ........218 dipstick ........234 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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....251 cleaning ........227 safety information relating to cluster ........10 automotive fuels .....247 lighting up panel and Fuses ........201, 203 interior ........43 Garage door opener ....53 Jump-starting your vehicle ..208 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Preparing to drive your Lumbar support, seats ....93 vehicle ........183 Message center ......65 Radio ....17, 20, 23, 27, 32 system check button ....67 warning messages .....67 Rear window defroster ....40 Mirrors .........55 Relays ........201 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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