User manual MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear passenger climate control 31 31 32 35 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 37 48 48 49 54 55 56 68 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 84 84 84 86 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 98 98 108 121 129 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 142 142 145 148 166 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 172 172 173 173 174 185 192 198 Customer Assistance The dispute settlement board Utilizing the mediation/arbitration Getting assistance outside the U. S. and Canada Ordering additional owner's literature Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 199 202 205 205 206 208 Cleaning 209 2 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 218 221 226 234 252 253 254 256 Accessories Index 262 266 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. [. . . ] For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor. See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. 139 Seating and Safety Restraints Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol: 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. The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the second row seat between the cushion and seat back. The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat back. 140 Seating and Safety Restraints Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Two plastic LATCH guides can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. They snap onto the LATCH lower anchors in the seat to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 141 Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engine 3 and all accessories/locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever and allows key 2 removal. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. · Make sure the parking brake is set. 142 Driving · Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). · Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). 3 2 4 1 CHECK GAGE O/D OFF SERVICE ENGINE SOON BRAKE DOOR AJAR CHECK FUEL CAP TRIP LOW WASH Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. · If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. 143 Driving Starting the engine 1. [. . . ] ** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 253 Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil N/A Application All Capacity Fill to the MAX line on reservoir Engine oil (including filter change) 4. 0L 4. 7L (5. 0 quarts) 4. 6L 5. 7L (6. 0 quarts) Fuel tank Power steering fluid All Motorcraft All MERCON ATF Transmission fluid 1 Transfer case Motorcraft All MERCON V ATF Motorcraft AWD MERCON ATF 85. 2L (22. 5 gallons) Fill between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir 12. 0L (12. 7 quarts) 2 1. 25L (1. 3 quarts) 254 Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Engine coolant 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Application 4. 0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 4. 0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4. 6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control 4. 6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 4x4/AWD vehicles Capacity 15. 4L (16. 3 quarts) 17. 2L (18. 2 quarts) 17. 6L (18. 6 quarts) 19. 0L (20. 1 quarts) 1. 3L (1. 4 quarts) Front axle lubricant Rear axle lubricant 4 Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Conventional Axle Limited Slip Axle5 All vehicles 1. 7L (3. 5 pints) 1. 5L (4. 2 pints) 4. 0L (4. 2 quarts) 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 255 Maintenance and Specifications Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. [. . . ]