Owner's Manual
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... death. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are replaced at the ...a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. 143 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result ...of loss of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
... death. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are replaced at the ...a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. 143 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Only use of non-recommended tires and wheels could result ...of loss of your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
Owner's Manual
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... is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle. 158 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) these...
... is used as two tires (total) on the rear axle (a total of "P" type tires; Maximum Load Single lb. (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as four tires on the rear axle. 158 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) these...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • SAE class "S" cables should be used only on front axle for P235/70R16 tires. • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with or without... all standard equipment. If you vehicle. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 164 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices: • SAE class "S" cables should be used only on front axle for P235/70R16 tires. • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with or without... all standard equipment. If you vehicle. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any aftermarket equipment. 164 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 167 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, ...
... and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. Tires, Wheels and Loading GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 167 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, ...
Owner's Manual
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... of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for the past 2 years. If you a few examples on the edge of the driver's door. 170 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The calculation would be : 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Measuring the... be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to finish that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label found on how to calculate the available amount of your friend home. .
... of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for the past 2 years. If you a few examples on the edge of the driver's door. 170 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The calculation would be : 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. Measuring the... be towing a trailer, load from the local home improvement store to finish that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Certification label found on how to calculate the available amount of your friend home. .
Owner's Manual
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... towing with your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle may require the use the proper equipment while towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in the scheduled maintenance guide. 171 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... the Trailer towing section in this chapter. • Service your vehicle can carry/tow 1. For your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle section in the chart. Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for ...
... towing with your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle may require the use the proper equipment while towing. Refer to Preparing to tow in the scheduled maintenance guide. 171 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... the Trailer towing section in this chapter. • Service your vehicle can carry/tow 1. For your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle section in the chart. Tires, Wheels and Loading Special loading instructions for ...
Owner's Manual
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... 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When backing down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle ...have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are driving down a ramp during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with...
... 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When backing down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle ...have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are driving down a ramp during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park). • Vehicles with...
Owner's Manual
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... effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by "treading lightly." 193 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving through deep water may stall. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S....than the bottom of the vehicle. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas.
... effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are submerged in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by "treading lightly." 193 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving through deep water may stall. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S....than the bottom of the vehicle. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of Land Management in our nations wilderness areas.
Owner's Manual
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... Take-off Unit Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Application 4X4 Capacity 12 ounces (0.35L) Engine coolant... should be set by the indication on the dipstick blade. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 263 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON ...
... Take-off Unit Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Application 4X4 Capacity 12 ounces (0.35L) Engine coolant... should be set by the indication on the dipstick blade. Use of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. 263 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON ...
Owner's Manual
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...synthetic lube. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. The Power Take-off (PTO)3 75W-140 (4X4) Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Windshield Motorcraft washer fluid Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Item Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX XY-80W90-QL Ford Specification...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. 265 3 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...synthetic lube. Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. The Power Take-off (PTO)3 75W-140 (4X4) Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Windshield Motorcraft washer fluid Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Item Ford Part Number XT-2-QDX XT-2-QDX XY-80W90-QL Ford Specification...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. 265 3 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are not properly designed for automotive use. • To...systems Remote start Vehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of the driver's side hood. 271 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters Navigation systems Roof rack ...
...equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are not properly designed for automotive use. • To...systems Remote start Vehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in the area of the driver's side hood. 271 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accessories Lifestyle Cargo organization and management Engine block heaters Navigation systems Roof rack ...
Owner's Manual
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..., adding ...258 fluid, checking ...258 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...186 fluid, refill capacities ...262 fluid, specification ...266 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..264, 266 refill capacities ...262 B Battery ...239 acid, treating emergencies ...239 jumping a disabled battery ...208 maintenance-free ...239 replacement, specifications...128 attaching with tether straps ..132 in front seat ...129 in rear seat ...129 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...225 273 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
..., adding ...258 fluid, checking ...258 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...186 fluid, refill capacities ...262 fluid, specification ...266 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..264, 266 refill capacities ...262 B Battery ...239 acid, treating emergencies ...239 jumping a disabled battery ...208 maintenance-free ...239 replacement, specifications...128 attaching with tether straps ..132 in front seat ...129 in rear seat ...129 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...225 273 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... ...247 Fuses ...201, 203 G Garage door opener ...53 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...249 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...251 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...171 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...171 H Hazard flashers ...200 Head restraints ...91, 94 Headlamps ...41 aiming ...43 autolamp system ...41... seats) ...128 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...256 Instrument panel cleaning ...227 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...43 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...208 275 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... ...247 Fuses ...201, 203 G Garage door opener ...53 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...249 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...251 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) calculating ...171 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...171 H Hazard flashers ...200 Head restraints ...91, 94 Headlamps ...41 aiming ...43 autolamp system ...41... seats) ...128 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...256 Instrument panel cleaning ...227 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...43 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...208 275 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. This may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your vehicle goes off the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...
... crosswinds which could result in these vehicles. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. This may be your vehicle goes off -road conditions. If your vehicle goes off the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... and wheels that could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the vehicle are of the same size...6. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are the same size...
... and wheels that could poke a hole in an increased risk of loss of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the vehicle are of the same size...6. Add air to provide safe ride and handling capability. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than the other irregularities. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are the same size...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can...
... to your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as a snowplow has been added to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle Improper weight distribution and exceeding the maximum payload can...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... not come loose and create the risk of your vehicle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to...
... not come loose and create the risk of your vehicle. Loading cargo on the roof Cargo placed on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Loading Your Vehicle Loading and securing cargo When using your vehicle to haul cargo, make your vehicle more top heavy, causing it is used to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. 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...
... be safer to the road surface. • If you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. 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...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...and handling capability. Only use of the valve. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation... pressure than the other irregularities. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford....
...and handling capability. Only use of the valve. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Tire Replacement Requirements Tire Replacement Requirements 3. Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation... pressure than the other irregularities. Note: If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the sidewalls to reach the Ford recommended air pressure. If you overfill the tire, release air by Ford....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... reached the maximum payload of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Do not overload your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or...
... reached the maximum payload of your vehicle can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loading include base curb weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Do not overload your vehicle can be found on the tire label on the driver's door or...