Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Manuals

Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Mercury Mountaineer 2001. We have 1 Mercury Mountaineer 2001 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual

Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual

Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual (281 pages)

Mercury 2001 Mountaineer Owner's Guide

Brand: Mercury | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
6
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  8
- Check Engine
  8
- What You Should Do if the Check Engine Light Illuminates
  8
- Check Fuel Cap
  9
- Light Is Blinking
  9
- Safety Belt
  10
- Brake System Warning
  10
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  10
- Air Bag Readiness
  10
- Turn Signal
  11
- High Beams
  11
- Anti-Theft System
  11
- Charging System
  11
- Four Wheel Drive Low
  12
- Four Wheel Drive High
  12
- Door Ajar
  12
- O/D off
  12
- Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
  13
- Speed Control
  13
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Chime
  13
- Safety Belt Warning Chime
  13
- Speedometer
  14
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  14
- Odometer
  15
- Trip Odometer
  15
- Tachometer
  15
- Battery Voltage Gauge
  16
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
  16
- Fuel Gauge
  16
- Fuel Range
  17
- English/Metric Display
  17
- Selectable Features
  17
- Message Center
  17
- Fuel Status
  18
- Fuel Economy
  18
- Reset
  18
- System Check
  19
- Operating the Message Center During System Check
  19
- Oil Change Reset
  20
- Headlamp Control
  21
- Foglamp Control
  21
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  21
Controls and Features
21
- Fan Speed Control
  22
- Flash to Pass
  22
- Climate Control System
  22
- Panel Dimmer Control
  22
- Mode Selector Control
  23
- Operating Tips
  24
- To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather Conditions
  25
- Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) System
  26
- Turning the EATC on
  26
- Turning the EATC off
  26
- Automatic Operation
  26
- Temperature Selection
  27
- Temperature Conversion
  28
- Fan Speed
  28
- Manual Override Controls
  28
- To Aid in Defogging and Demisting
  30
- Rear Fan off
  30
- Rear Console Climate Controls
  31
- Rear Window Defroster
  33
- 4Wd Control
  33
- Reverse Sensing System
  33
- Using Your Audio System
  36
- AM/FM Stereo Cassette
  36
- Volume/Power Control
  36
- AM/FM Select
  37
- AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
  37
- AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
  37
- Tune Adjust
  37
- Setting Memory Preset Stations
  38
- Scan Function
  38
- Radio Station Memory Preset
  38
- Scan Function in Radio Mode
  38
- Treble Adjust
  39
- Speaker Balance Adjust
  39
- Speaker Fade Adjust
  39
- Tape Select
  39
- Automatic Music Search
  40
- Rewind
  40
- Fast Forward
  40
- Tape Direction Select
  40
- Dolby Noise Reduction
  41
- Setting the Clock
  41
- Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
  43
- Tune Adjust in Radio Mode
  44
- Tune Adjust for CD Changer
  45
- Seek Function
  45
- Seek Function in Tape Mode
  45
- Seek Function in Radio Mode
  45
- Seek Function for CD or CD Changer
  46
- Autoset Memory Preset
  47
- Starting Autoset Memory Preset
  47
- Bass Adjust
  48
- Tape/CD Select
  49
- Compression Adjust
  51
- Shuffle Feature
  51
- Rear Seat Controls
  53
- Mute Mode
  53
- Adjusting the Volume
  54
- Turning the Speakers on and off
  55
- Using Headphones
  55
- Mode Select
  55
- Memory Preset Control
  56
- MACH Audio System with AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
  57
- Seek Function for CD Changer
  60
- Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
  67
- RDS Traffic Announcement
  67
- RDS Select Program Type
  68
- RDS Show
  68
- CD and CD Changer Care
  75
- If Sound Skips
  75
- Cleaning Compact Discs
  75
- Troubleshooting the CD Changer
  75
- Cleaning Cassette Player
  76
- Cassette and Cassette Player Care
  76
- Radio Frequency Information
  76
- Radio Reception Factors
  76
- Turn Signal Control
  77
- Positions of the Ignition
  77
- To Turn Speed Control on
  78
- To Turn Speed Control off
  78
- To Set a Speed
  79
- To Set a Higher Set Speed
  79
- To Disengage Speed Control
  80
- To Set a Lower Set Speed
  80
- Indicator Light
  81
- To Return to a Previously Set Speed
  81
- Tilt Steering Wheel
  82
- Hazard Flasher
  82
- Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
  82
- Speed Dependent Wipers
  83
- Rear Window Wiper and Washer
  83
- Steering Wheel Controls
  84
- Radio Control Features
  84
- Overhead Console
  85
- Storage Compartment
  85
- Installing a Garage Door Opener
  85
- To Close the Moon Roof
  86
- Moon Roof
  86
- To Open the Moon Roof
  86
- Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
  87
- Outside Air Temperature
  87
- Compass
  87
- Compass Zone Adjustment
  88
- Compass Calibration Adjustment
  89
- Homelink Universal Transceiver with Travelnote
  89
- Programming
  90
- Canadian Programming
  90
- To Program Your Hand-Held Transmitters
  91
- Operating the Homelink Universal Transceiver
  91
- Rolling Code Programming
  91
- Erasing Homelink Buttons
  92
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
  92
- To Play a Message
  93
- Operating Travelnote
  93
- To Record a Message
  93
- Autolamp Delay System
  94
- To Delete a Message
  94
- Setting Autolamp
  94
- Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
  95
- Power Windows
  95
- One Touch down
  96
- Window Lock
  96
- Power Door Locks
  96
- To Adjust Your Mirrors
  97
- Power Side View Mirrors
  97
- Childproof Door Locks
  97
- Fold-Away Mirrors
  98
- Center Console
  98
- Heated Outside Mirrors
  98
- Auxiliary Power Point
  99
- Rear Console Features
  99
- Center Armrest/Rear Cupholder
  100
- Positive Retention Floor Mat
  100
- Rear Liftgate
  100
- Cargo Cover
  101
- To Install the Shade
  101
- Rewinding the Shade
  101
- Remote Entry System
  102
- Sounding a Panic Alarm
  103
- Unlocking the Doors
  103
- Locking the Doors
  103
- Memory Seat Feature
  104
- Replacing the Battery
  105
- Replacing Lost Transmitters
  105
- Programming Remote Transmitters
  106
- Illuminated Entry
  106
- Keyless Entry System
  107
- Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
  107
- Erasing Personal Code
  108
- Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
  108
- Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
  108
- Autolock
  108
- Deactivating Autolock
  109
- Passive Anti-Theft System
  110
- Automatic Arming
  110
- Automatic Disarming
  110
- Key Information
  110
- Programming Spare Keys
  112
- Adjustable Head Restraints
  113
- Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
  113
Seating and Safety Restraints
113
- Adjusting the Front Power Seat
  114
- Rear Seats
  116
- Using the Manual Lumbar Support
  116
- Folding Rear Seats
  116
- To Return the Seat to the Upright Position
  117
- Safety Restraints Precautions
  117
- Safety Restraints
  117
- Energy Management Feature
  118
- Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
  119
- Vehicle Sensitive Mode
  120
- Automatic Locking Mode
  120
- When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
  120
- How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
  120
- How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
  121
- Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
  122
- Safety Belt Extension Assembly
  122
- Belt Minder
  123
- Conditions of Operation
  123
- Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
  123
- One Time Disable
  125
- Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
  125
- Safety Belt Maintenance
  126
- Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
  127
- Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
  128
- Children and Air Bags
  129
- How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
  130
- Determining if the System Is Operational
  131
- Side Air Bag System
  132
- How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
  133
- Safety Restraints for Children
  135
- Important Child Restraint Precautions
  135
- Children and Safety Belts
  135
- Safety Seats for Children
  136
- Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
  136
- When Installing a Child Safety Seat
  137
- Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
  140
- Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
  143
Starting
143
- Important Safety Precautions
  144
- Before Starting the Vehicle
  144
- Starting the Engine
  145
- Using the Engine Block Heater
  146
- Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
  146
- Important Ventilating Information
  147
- Brakes
  148
Driving
148
- ABS Warning Lamp
  149
- Using ABS
  149
- Parking Brake
  150
- Steering
  151
- Air Suspension System
  151
- Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
  152
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  153
- Brake-Shift Interlock
  153
- Driving with a 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
  154
- Understanding Gearshift Positions
  154
- P (Park)
  154
- R (Reverse)
  154
- N (Neutral)
  155
- Forced Downshifts
  156
- Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
  156
- Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation
  159
- Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
  159
- Positions of the Control-Trac System
  160
- Using the Control-Trac System
  161
- Shifting between 4WD AUTO and 4WD HIGH
  161
- Shifting from 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH to 4WD LOW
  161
- Shifting from 4WD LOW to 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH
  162
- Driving Off-Road with 4WD
  162
- If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
  162
- Sand
  163
- Mud and Water
  163
- Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
  163
- Driving on Snow and Ice
  164
- Driving Off-Road with AWD
  165
- Vehicle Loading
  167
- Base Curb Weight
  167
- Payload
  167
- Traction-Lok Axle
  167
- Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
  169
- Driving through Water
  170
- 4X2 Automatic Transmission
  171
- 4X4 and AWD Automatic Transmission
  171
- Preparing to Tow
  172
- Hitches
  172
- Trailer Brakes
  172
- Safety Chains
  172
- Servicing after Towing
  173
- Trailer Lamps
  173
- Driving While You Tow
  173
- Using a Step Bumper
  173
- Trailer Towing Tips
  174
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat
  174
- Recreational Towing (All Wheels on the Ground)
  174
- Luggage Rack
  175
- To Adjust Cross-Bar Position
  175
- Using Roadside Assistance
  176
Roadside Emergencies
176
- Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  178
- Fuses and Relays
  179
- Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
  179
- Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
  180
- Fuses
  181
- Power Distribution Box
  183
- High-Current Fuses
  184
- Changing the Tires
  186
- Spare Tire Information
  186
- Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
  186
- Removing the Spare Tire
  186
- Stowing the Spare Tire
  187
- Tire Change Procedure
  187
- Jump Starting Your Vehicle
  190
- Preparing Your Vehicle
  191
- Connecting the Jumper Cables
  191
- Removing the Jumper Cables
  194
- Jump Starting
  194
- Wrecker Towing
  197
- Service Recommendations
  198
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  198
- Working with the Engine off
  198
Maintenance and Care
198
- Opening the Hood
  199
- Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
  200
- 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine
  200
- 5.0L V8 Engine
  201
- Engine Oil
  201
- Checking the Engine Oil
  201
- Adding Engine Oil
  203
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  204
- Engine Oil Filter Recommendation
  205
- Brake Fluid
  205
- Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
  205
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  206
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
  206
- Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
  207
- Checking Engine Coolant
  207
- Adding Engine Coolant
  209
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  210
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  211
- Severe Climates
  211
- If You Drive in Extremely Hot Climates
  211
- Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
  212
- Transmission Fluid
  213
- Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
  213
- Correct Fluid Level
  214
- Low Fluid Level
  214
- High Fluid Level
  215
- Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
  215
- Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
  216
- Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
  216
- Battery
  217
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  219
- Checking the Wiper Blades
  219
- Rear Window Wiper Blades
  220
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  220
- Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  220
- Temperature a B C
  221
- Treadwear
  221
- Traction AA a B C
  221
- Servicing Your Tires
  222
- Checking the Tire Pressure
  222
- Tire Rotation
  222
- Replacing the Tires
  223
- Snow Tires and Chains
  224
- What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
  224
- Choosing the Right Fuel
  226
- Octane Recommendations
  227
- Fuel Quality
  227
- Cleaner Air
  227
- When Fueling Your Vehicle
  228
- Fuel Filler Cap
  228
- Running out of Fuel
  228
- Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
  229
- Fuel Filter
  229
- Measuring Techniques
  229
- Filling the Tank
  229
- Calculating Fuel Economy
  230
- Habits
  231
- Maintenance
  231
- EPA Window Sticker
  232
- Emission Control System
  232
- Replacing Exterior Bulbs
  234
- Bulbs
  234
- Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
  234
- Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
  235
- To Remove the Headlamp Bulb
  235
- To Install the New Bulb
  235
- Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
  236
- Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
  237
- Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
  237
- Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
  238
- Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
  238
- Using the Right Bulbs
  239
- Aiming the Headlamps
  240
- Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
  240
- Washing Your Vehicle
  240
- Cleaning the Engine
  241
- Repairing Paint Chips
  241
- Waxing Your Vehicle
  241
- Cleaning the Wheels
  242
- Underbody
  243
- Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
  243
- Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
  243
- Cleaning the Wiper Blades, Windshield and Rear Window
  243
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel
  244
- Cleaning the Instrument Cluster Lens
  244
- Cleaning the Overhead Console
  244
- Cleaning the Interior Fabric
  244
- Inside Windows
  245
- Cleaning Mirrors
  245
- Woodtone Trim
  245
- Cleaning Leather Seats
  245
- Motorcraft Part Numbers
  246
Capacities and Specifications
246
- Refill Capacities
  247
- Lubricant Specifications
  249
- Engine Data
  251
- Vehicle Dimensions
  252
- Identifying Your Vehicle
  254
- Certification Label
  254
- Vehicle Identification Number
  254
- Engine Number
  254
Customer Assistance
255
Reporting Safety Defects
267
Index
268
Filling Station Information
279

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