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cargo
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equipment.
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trailer
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2005
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Special Instructions
7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Check Engine
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Air Bag Readiness
11
Anti-Lock Brake System
11
Brake System Warning Light
11
Check Fuel Cap
11
Charging System
12
Engine Coolant Level
12
Engine Oil Pressure
12
Safety Belt
12
Door Ajar
13
High Beams
13
Low Washer Fluid
13
Throttle Control/Transmission
13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Gauges
14
Speedometer
14
Fuel Gage
15
Odometer
15
Tachometer
15
Trip Odometer
15
Entertainment Systems
16
Am/Fm Stereo/ Single CD Sound System
16
Autoset
16
Setting the Clock
17
Speed Sensitive Volume
17
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
19
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/Mp3 Sound System
19
Radio Frequencies
22
CD/CD Player Care
23
Radio Reception Factors
23
Climate Controls
24
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
24
Operating Tips
25
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
25
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
26
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Heated Seats
28
Rear Window Defroster
31
Lights
32
Autolamp Control
32
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
32
Headlamp Control
32
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
33
Foglamp Control
33
Aiming the Headlamps
34
Flash to Pass
34
Panel Dimmer Control
34
Vertical Aim Adjustment
35
Bulb Replacement
36
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
36
Interior Lamps
36
Turn Signal Control
36
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
37
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs
37
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
38
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
38
Replacing Brake and Tail Lamp Bulbs
39
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
39
Replacing Turn Signal Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
39
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
40
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
40
Driver Controls
41
Multi-Function Lever
41
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
41
Changing the Wiper Blades
42
Steering Wheel Adjustment
42
Tilt Steering Wheel
42
To Adjust the Steering Wheel
42
Clock
43
Illuminated Visor Mirror
43
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
43
Storage Compartment
43
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
44
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
44
Power Windows
44
One Touch up or down
45
Accessory Delay
46
Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
46
Security Override
46
Window Lock
46
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
47
Fold-Away Mirrors
47
Mirrors
47
Power Side View Mirrors
47
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
48
Setting Speed Control
48
Speed Control
48
Disengaging Speed Control
49
Resuming a Set Speed
49
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
50
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
50
Radio Control Features
51
Steering Wheel Controls
51
Turning off Speed Control
51
Moon Roof
52
To Close the Moon Roof
52
To Open the Moon Roof
52
To Vent
52
Homelink Wireless Control System
53
Programming
53
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
55
Erasing Homelink Buttons
56
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
56
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
56
Info Menu
57
Message Center
57
Reset
57
Selectable Features
57
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
58
Fuel Used
58
Compass Display
59
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
59
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
59
Language
61
Setup Menu
61
Units (English/Metric)
61
System Check
62
System Warnings
62
To Reset the Oil Monitoring System to Your Personalized Oil Life %
67
Cell Phone Use
68
Center Console
68
Cargo Area Features
69
Cargo Net (Wagon)
69
Interior Trunk Control
69
Locks and Security
70
Keys
70
Power Door Locks
70
Smart Locks
70
Childproof Door Locks
71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
71
Remote Entry System
73
Unlocking the Doors
73
Locking the Doors
74
Sounding a Panic Alarm
74
Opening the Trunk
74
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
75
Activating the Memory Seat Feature
75
Replacing the Battery
75
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
76
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
76
Illuminated Entry
77
Battery Saver
77
Keyless Entry System
78
Illuminated Exit
78
Erasing Personal Code
79
Anti-Scan Feature
79
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
80
Autolock
80
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
80
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
81
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
81
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
81
Theft Indicator
82
Automatic Arming
82
Automatic Disarming
83
Replacement Keys
83
Programming Spare Keys
83
Perimeter Alarm System
84
Arming the System
85
Disarming the System
86
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
86
Seating and Safety Restraints
87
Adjustable Head Restraints
87
Folding down the Front Passenger Seatback
88
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
88
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
89
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
90
Heated Seats
91
Memory Seats/Sideview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
91
Head Restraints
92
Rear Seats
92
Split-Folding Rear Seat
92
Seat Mounted Cup Holders and Armrest Storage Compartment
93
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
94
Personal Safety System
94
Safety Restraints
94
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints
95
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
95
Front Crash Severity Sensor
95
Front Passenger Sensing System
95
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
96
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
96
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
96
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
96
Safety Belt Precautions
97
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
98
Energy Management Feature — Outboard
99
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
99
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
99
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
100
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
100
Conditions of Operation
101
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
101
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
101
Beltminder
102
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
104
One Time Disable
104
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
106
Safety Belt Maintenance
106
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
107
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
107
Children and Airbags
109
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
109
Determining if the System Is Operational
114
Side Air Bag System
114
How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
115
Safety Canopy
116
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
117
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
119
Important Child Restraint Precautions
119
Safety Restraints for Children
119
Child Booster Seats
120
Children and Safety Belts
120
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
120
Types of Booster Seats
121
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
122
Safety Seats for Children
122
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
122
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
126
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
128
Tires, Wheels and Loading
130
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
130
Traction AA a B C
130
Treadwear
130
Glossary of Tire Terminology
131
Temperature a B C
131
Tire Information
131
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
132
Inspecting Your Tires
132
Tire Inflation
132
Inflating Your Tires
133
Tire Replacement Requirements
134
Changing the Tires
135
Temporary Spare Tire Information
135
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
136
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
138
Tire Change Procedure
138
Stowing the Tire and Jack
141
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
142
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
142
Information on “P” Type Tires
143
Information on “T” Type Tires
147
Location of the Tire Label
147
Tire Care
147
Tire Wear
147
Safety Practices
148
Highway Hazards
149
Tire and Wheel Alignment
149
Tire Rotation
149
Snow Tires and Chains
151
Base Curb Weight
152
Vehicle Curb Weight
152
Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
152
Payload
153
Cargo Weight
154
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
157
Trailer Towing
158
Hitches
159
Preparing to Tow
159
Safety Chains
159
Trailer Brakes
159
Driving While You Tow
160
Servicing after Towing
160
Trailer Towing Tips
160
When Towing a Trailer
160
Recreational Towing
161
Driving
162
Starting
162
Positions of the Ignition
162
Starting Your Vehicle
162
Important Safety Precautions
163
Before Starting the Vehicle
163
Starting the Engine
165
Using the Engine Block Heater
165
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
165
Important Ventilating Information
165
Brakes
166
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
166
Using ABS
166
ABS Warning Lamp
166
Traction Control
167
Parking Brake
167
Steering
168
Automatic Transaxle Operation
169
Brake-Shift Interlock
169
Transmission Operation
169
Reverse Sensing System
173
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System
175
Driving Off-Highway with AWD Vehicles
175
Basic Operating Principles
176
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
176
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
176
Emergency Maneuvers
177
AWD Systems
177
Sand
177
Mud and Water
178
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
179
Driving on Snow and Ice
180
Maintenance and Modifications
180
Driving through Water
181
Roadside Emergencies
182
Getting Roadside Assistance
182
Hazard Flasher Switch
183
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
183
Fuses and Relays
184
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box
185
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
185
Power Distribution Box
187
High-Current Fuse
188
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
191
Preparing Your Vehicle
191
Connecting the Jumper Cables
192
Jump Starting
193
Removing the Jumper Cables
194
Wrecker Towing
196
Customer Assistance
198
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
206
Cleaning
207
Washing the Exterior
207
Waxing
207
Paint Chips
207
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
208
Engine
208
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
209
Windows and Wiper Blades
209
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
210
Interior Trim
210
Interior
210
Leather Seats
211
Underbody
211
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
211
Maintenance and Specifications
213
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
213
Service Recommendations
213
Working with the Engine off
213
Opening the Hood
214
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine
215
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
215
Checking the Engine Oil
216
Windshield Washer Fluid
216
Adding Engine Oil
218
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
219
Battery
220
Checking Engine Coolant
222
Engine Coolant
222
Adding Engine Coolant
223
Coolant Refill Capacity
227
Recycled Engine Coolant
227
Severe Climates
227
Fuel Information
228
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
228
Fuel Filler Cap
230
Refueling
230
When Fueling Your Vehicle
230
Choosing the Right Fuel
231
Octane Recommendations
231
Cleaner Air
232
Fuel Filter
232
Fuel Quality
232
Running out of Fuel
232
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
233
Filling the Tank
233
Measuring Techniques
233
Calculating Fuel Economy
234
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
234
Habits
234
Maintenance
235
Emission Control System
236
EPA Window Sticker
236
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
237
Power Steering Fluid
238
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
238
Brake Fluid Reservoir
239
Transaxle Fluid
239
High Fluid Level
240
Low Fluid Level
240
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
241
Motorcraft Part Numbers
241
Refill Capacities
242
Lubricant Specifications
245
Engine Data
247
Vehicle Dimensions
247
Certification Label
248
Identifying Your Vehicle
248
Engine Number
249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
249
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
250
Accessories
251
Index
253
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Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Specifications
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Brand
Mercury
Model
Mountaineer 2005
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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