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only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 91 91 98 112 125 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 136 139 140...
only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 91 91 98 112 125 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 136 139 140...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 136 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Study your ...vehicle; This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you to ...
...vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 136 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is properly restrained. Study your ...vehicle; This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than other crash you to ...
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.... Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 137 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD... drive vehicle in the Driving chapter. All other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to...
.... Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicles. Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 137 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some 4WD... drive vehicle in the Driving chapter. All other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to...
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... width. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . As a result of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 138 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
... width. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . As a result of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 138 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight...
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... A B C The traction grades, from them. The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in combination, can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can...
... A B C The traction grades, from them. The grade C corresponds to a level of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause the material of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in combination, can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can...
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... unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to carry a heavier maximum load at... on the tire label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • Extra load: A class of its air pressure without appearing flat. 140 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) ...
... unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to carry a heavier maximum load at... on the tire label located on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • Extra load: A class of its air pressure without appearing flat. 140 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) ...
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... equipped). Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup and internal damage to check pressure of vehicle control and accidents. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be flat! 141 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...) At least once a month and before long trips. If one looks lower than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
... equipped). Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in heat buildup and internal damage to check pressure of vehicle control and accidents. Under-inflation or over-inflation may be flat! 141 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...) At least once a month and before long trips. If one looks lower than a stick type tire pressure gauge.
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... sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. It is normal for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you are not hot from driving even a mile. Replace the valve cap. 142 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to the pump. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. The tires are hot. 2. Then recheck the...
... sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot, (i.e. It is normal for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you are not hot from driving even a mile. Replace the valve cap. 142 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn)... Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to the pump. Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. The tires are hot. 2. Then recheck the...
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... the end of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you get 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) Make sure all -terrain) as P-...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the B pillar or the edge of vehicle control, ...
... the end of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you get 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) Make sure all -terrain) as P-...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all tires and wheels on the B pillar or the edge of vehicle control, ...
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... and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death... The use of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as a spare tire and/or wheel that is considered temporary . This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the T-type/mini-spare...
... and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death... The use of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as a spare tire and/or wheel that is considered temporary . This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the T-type/mini-spare...
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... Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • ...weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it is off the jack, even if the vehicle is in brand, size or appearance from moving or slipping ...
... Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • ...weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it is off the jack, even if the vehicle is in brand, size or appearance from moving or slipping ...
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... parking brake is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission). 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading To help prevent the vehicle from the lift gate, and remove the hardboard cover. 146 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Block the diagonally opposite wheel.... Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. 1. If the vehicle slips off ...
... parking brake is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission). 2. Tires, Wheels and Loading To help prevent the vehicle from the lift gate, and remove the hardboard cover. 146 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Block the diagonally opposite wheel.... Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. 1. If the vehicle slips off ...
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.... 3. To remove jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening, upper end out first. 147 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling the right side up first. Note: For...
.... 3. To remove jack from the bracket and carefully guide jack down and out through trim opening, upper end out first. 147 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling the right side up first. Note: For...
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Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack. 3. Slide the retainer through the access hole in order to access tether attachment (1). 148 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If equipped... with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Remove the...
Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack. 3. Slide the retainer through the access hole in order to access tether attachment (1). 148 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If equipped... with a tether, perform the following additional steps: 4. Lift the spare tire on end to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Remove the...
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Use the attached Velcro strap (2) to tie the tether end to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Changing the flat tire 8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 149 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the winch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether. 6.
Use the attached Velcro strap (2) to tie the tether end to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Changing the flat tire 8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 149 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the winch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nut from the spare tire tether. 6.
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Tires, Wheels and Loading Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front • Rear 150 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front • Rear 150 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... 1 tighten the lug nuts in this 3 4 chapter for changing the tire. 10. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for the proper lug nut torque specification. 5 14. 2 151 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Position the ...jack according to fit under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your body under the jacking notches. Reinstall ...
... 1 tighten the lug nuts in this 3 4 chapter for changing the tire. 10. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for the proper lug nut torque specification. 5 14. 2 151 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Position the ...jack according to fit under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your body under the jacking notches. Reinstall ...
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Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo management system (if equipped): Reclip the tools onto the jack. Reinstall the jack and tools in the bracket (3), • secure the ... contained by the clips as shown. • Reinstall the jack in the pocket with the left side first, then snap the right side down. 152 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Tires, Wheels and Loading Cargo management system (if equipped): Reclip the tools onto the jack. Reinstall the jack and tools in the bracket (3), • secure the ... contained by the clips as shown. • Reinstall the jack in the pocket with the left side first, then snap the right side down. 152 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... in the fully stowed position. Check that the jack and tools are stowing a tire that the tire does not contact the bumper.) 153 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Push against the frame assembly. Place tether into bolt holes in failure of... cable or loss of the wheel. 5. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire clears the bumper....
... in the fully stowed position. Check that the jack and tools are stowing a tire that the tire does not contact the bumper.) 153 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Push against the frame assembly. Place tether into bolt holes in failure of... cable or loss of the wheel. 5. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire clears the bumper....