User manual MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2006

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 18 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 21 21 25 29 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 35 35 37 40 41 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 42 53 53 54 58 60 61 71 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 101 101 101 104 1 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 117 117 129 144 158 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 173 175 178 189 194 201 207 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 209 209 212 214 219 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 237 237 239 239 240 248 258 259 264 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 266 272 2 Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 273 280 282 285 290 292 298 311 311 312 314 Accessories Index 321 323 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. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 172 Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other crash you must: · Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; · Drive at safe speeds for the conditions; · Keep tires properly inflated; · Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and · Make sure every passenger is properly restrained. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your Owner's Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) 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. 173 Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. You should become thoroughly familiar with this information before you operate your vehicle. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle is moving can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal as the front drivetrain comes up to speed and is not cause for concern. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may be: · Higher ­ to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. · Shorter ­ to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over the crest of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. 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. 174 Tires, Wheels and Loading · Narrower -- to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use. As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have a higher center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition. [. . . ] Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON SP may cause transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 1 Spark plug gap is not adjustable 316 4. 0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0. 052­0. 056 inch (1. 32­1. 42 mm) 9. 7:1 4. 6L 3V V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on Plug 0. 040­0. 050 inch (1. 02­1. 27 mm)1 9. 8:1 Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Maximum height* (4) Wheelbase (5) Track width, front (5) Track width, rear Inches (mm) 193. 5 (4916) 73. 5 (1866) 72. 8 (1849. 1) 113. 7 (2888. 7) 60. 9 (1547. 5) 62 (1574. 3) * P235/65R18 tire with roof rack and cross bars 317 Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. 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