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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 ... Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 136 139 140 143 154 164 171 176 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 177 177 180 183 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing...
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 ... Tire Inflation Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 136 139 140 143 154 164 171 176 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 177 177 180 183 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing...
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A chime will also sound to remind you to flash or remains on, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 12 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system ...ON, continues to fasten your safety belt. Without message center With message center Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. A chime will also sound when a malfunction...
A chime will also sound to remind you to flash or remains on, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 12 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system ...ON, continues to fasten your safety belt. Without message center With message center Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. A chime will also sound when a malfunction...
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...• Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel that is in brand, size or appearance from moving or slipping off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from the road tires and wheels. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it... service as soon as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Tires, Wheels and Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you should be replaced rather than repaired. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire...
...• Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel that is in brand, size or appearance from moving or slipping off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from the road tires and wheels. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it... service as soon as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. Tires, Wheels and Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you should be replaced rather than repaired. When driving with the dissimilar spare tire...
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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) Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. 1. Park .... Pull back the carpet away from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission). 2. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. If the vehicle slips off . 3.
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) Set the parking brake and turn engine off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. 1. Park .... Pull back the carpet away from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission). 2. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. If the vehicle slips off . 3.
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... including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 167 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or... by your dealership. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. The total load on each axle ...
... including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. 167 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in this chapter or... by your dealership. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. The total load on each axle ...
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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is rated for ...The towing vehicle's braking system is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only 168 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or ...
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the driver's door. Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is rated for ...The towing vehicle's braking system is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only 168 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or ...
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... for towing a trailer and make sure it is not equipped to Vehicle Loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of terms and instructions on calculating your trailer so that clamp onto the... vehicle bumper. frontal area of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above. The Mariner is on the certification label. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for trailers over a specified weight...not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 173 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... for towing a trailer and make sure it is not equipped to Vehicle Loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of terms and instructions on calculating your trailer so that clamp onto the... vehicle bumper. frontal area of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above. The Mariner is on the certification label. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for trailers over a specified weight...not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the tongue. 173 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your vehicle's brake system. This will require more information. 174 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to your vehicle will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic... the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may not have enough braking power and your chances of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR ...
...adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. See your vehicle's brake system. This will require more information. 174 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Refer to your vehicle will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic... the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may not have enough braking power and your chances of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR ...
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... hill, shift to the trailer after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 175 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static...
... hill, shift to the trailer after the trailer is suspected or repair required. 175 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static...
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... towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 176 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of lubrication damage. If your vehicle behind a motorhome. This protects the transmission's internal mechanical components from potential lack of "recreational towing" is trailered...
... towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 176 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of lubrication damage. If your vehicle behind a motorhome. This protects the transmission's internal mechanical components from potential lack of "recreational towing" is trailered...
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... that a 183 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift...
... that a 183 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a passenger car. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift...
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...the gearshift is latched in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully pry out the small, round, tethered Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) cover cap located to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Remove tool and reinstall BTSI tethered cover cap. 5. ...N (Neutral) position. 4. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. 184 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the fuse is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the ...
...the gearshift is latched in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully pry out the small, round, tethered Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) cover cap located to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Remove tool and reinstall BTSI tethered cover cap. 5. ...N (Neutral) position. 4. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. 184 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the fuse is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the ...
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... and downshifts; To put your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to reset your radio stations when your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal 186 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) After this learning process, slightly firmer shifts...
... and downshifts; To put your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to reset your radio stations when your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal 186 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) After this learning process, slightly firmer shifts...
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... whenever you do not use the gearshift in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between ...overheat. 188 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. allows for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires ...
... whenever you do not use the gearshift in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between ...overheat. 188 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not rock the vehicle for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each gear. allows for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires ...
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... drive cautiously could result in less vehicle control, not more than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as required to the transmission may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, ...steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are 191 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving Vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Excessive steering will result ...
... drive cautiously could result in less vehicle control, not more than vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as required to the transmission may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be made, ...steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are 191 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving Vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Excessive steering will result ...
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... educational program designed to increase public awareness of sudden changes in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by "treading lightly." 193 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Be cautious of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. If the ...in encouraging you to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving Mud and water If you must drive through deep water may damage the transmission. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of Land Management in water, their fluids should...
... educational program designed to increase public awareness of sudden changes in water, the axle lubricant should be improved by "treading lightly." 193 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Be cautious of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. If the ...in encouraging you to rotating driveshafts and tires. Driving Mud and water If you must drive through deep water may damage the transmission. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of Land Management in water, their fluids should...
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... park aid Not used Not used Brake-Transmission shift lock Air bag module, Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator lamp, Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed control Heated seats module, 4WD 34 5A* 35 5A* * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse 205 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English...
... park aid Not used Not used Brake-Transmission shift lock Air bag module, Passenger Air bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator lamp, Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speed control Heated seats module, 4WD 34 5A* 35 5A* * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse 205 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English...
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.... 1. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 208 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Use only a 12-volt supply to push-start your vehicle. Set... soft shifts. Do not attempt to start your vehicle. 2. doing so may have push-start capability; This operation is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to the hood of the...
.... 1. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 208 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Use only a 12-volt supply to push-start your vehicle. Set... soft shifts. Do not attempt to start your vehicle. 2. doing so may have push-start capability; This operation is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to the hood of the...
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...) your vehicle. 214 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). ...is 50 miles (80 km). • Maximum speed is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle (regardless of...
...) your vehicle. 214 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). ...is 50 miles (80 km). • Maximum speed is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized tow truck operators. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle (regardless of...
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... is installed, the engine must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of the transmission. If acid is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must relearn its optimum shift feel. 240 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Because your vehicle may ..., eyes or clothing. Wash hands after handling. Run the engine until the idle trim is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for...
... is installed, the engine must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of the transmission. If acid is disconnected or a new battery installed, the transmission must relearn its optimum shift feel. 240 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Because your vehicle may ..., eyes or clothing. Wash hands after handling. Run the engine until the idle trim is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for...