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... 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 199 199 200 200 201 208 213 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide...
... 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 199 199 200 200 201 208 213 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 215 223 Cleaning 224 2 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide...
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... facilities may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with...at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) ...
... facilities may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with...at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. This potentially includes information about your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) ...
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... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to come on. Without message center With message center Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Service engine soon ...with this time, seek service immediately from your servicing dealership. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is illuminated. 11 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have the vehicle checked ...
... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to come on. Without message center With message center Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning ! If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Service engine soon ...with this time, seek service immediately from your servicing dealership. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on for more than a few seconds, then an ABS fault is illuminated. 11 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have the vehicle checked ...
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.../turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn -signal bulbs 1. Remove the two screws from lamp assembly. 5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in the tail lamp assembly, one just ... lamp. 4. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 3. Lights Replacing side turn /backup lamp bulbs are located in reverse order. 49 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
.../turn/backup lamp bulbs The brake/tail/turn -signal bulbs 1. Remove the two screws from lamp assembly. 5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in the tail lamp assembly, one just ... lamp. 4. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly. 3. Lights Replacing side turn /backup lamp bulbs are located in reverse order. 49 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb straight out ... the license plate lamp assembly (located above the license plate) from the liftgate. 2. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 50 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Remove bulb socket from lamp assembly by depressing the snaps. 3. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs To remove the lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate. 2. Pull the bulb straight out ... the license plate lamp assembly (located above the license plate) from the liftgate. 2. Replacing foglamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician. 50 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. Press the ON control and release it . 4. Take your convenience. 1. ON OFF 3. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for your... km/h) below your set speed on the steering wheel for using your speed control are located on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 61 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the desired speed. Press the ON control and release it . 4. Take your convenience. 1. ON OFF 3. Driver Controls Setting speed control The controls for your... km/h) below your set speed on the steering wheel for using your speed control are located on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. 61 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of business and personal affairs. Cupholders 3. However, 63 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF ...off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. Ashcup (if equipped) 4. Power point 2. OFF Note: When you in a collision. Cell phone use The...
CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of business and personal affairs. Cupholders 3. However, 63 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF ...off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is reached, press the SET ACC control. Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased. Ashcup (if equipped) 4. Power point 2. OFF Note: When you in a collision. Cell phone use The...
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... of the monitored systems, the message center will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in this function shows , one or no bars illuminated. Brake System 5. Door Ajar Status 6. Driver Controls Your vehicle must be reset. Pressing the SET control cycles the message center through each one or two letter... all warnings by displaying each of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for four seconds. 67 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... of the monitored systems, the message center will cycle the display to possible problems or malfunctions in this function shows , one or no bars illuminated. Brake System 5. Door Ajar Status 6. Driver Controls Your vehicle must be reset. Pressing the SET control cycles the message center through each one or two letter... all warnings by displaying each of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for four seconds. 67 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 68 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 68 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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Driver Controls Liftgate ajar Service emission sys Check fuel cap Low brake fluid Check compass module Compass no response Compass data error Service brake system Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left high beam Check right high beam Check left turn lamps ...Turn signal on or continues to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed . 69 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed . PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. ...
Driver Controls Liftgate ajar Service emission sys Check fuel cap Low brake fluid Check compass module Compass no response Compass data error Service brake system Check left headlamp Check right headlamp Check left high beam Check right high beam Check left turn lamps ...Turn signal on or continues to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the passenger door is not completely closed . 69 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed when the driver door is not completely closed . PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. ...
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.... Displayed when the rear right door is burned out. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. 70 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed... your dealer as soon as possible. SERVICE EMISSION SYS. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not operating properly. Displayed when the braking system is not properly installed. Displayed when the compass is not completely closed. If the warning stays on or continues to come on...
.... Displayed when the rear right door is burned out. SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. 70 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Displayed... your dealer as soon as possible. SERVICE EMISSION SYS. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not operating properly. Displayed when the braking system is not properly installed. Displayed when the compass is not completely closed. If the warning stays on or continues to come on...
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.... Press and hold the SET control for the following vehicle modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Door sensor • Brakes • Exterior lamps • Emissions system • 4WD info Contact your Ford Dealer as soon as allowing carbon monoxide to display "OIL CHANGE... Do not open the rear window, pull the right side of the vehicle network communication systems for 2 seconds to enter the vehicle. 72 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate...
.... Press and hold the SET control for the following vehicle modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Door sensor • Brakes • Exterior lamps • Emissions system • 4WD info Contact your Ford Dealer as soon as allowing carbon monoxide to display "OIL CHANGE... Do not open the rear window, pull the right side of the vehicle network communication systems for 2 seconds to enter the vehicle. 72 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the liftgate glass is raised and the liftgate is also opened, both liftgate...
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... their job they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Even with great force, and this occurs because they must use appropriate child restraints. Front passenger sensing system For air bags to always... and modify the deployment strategy of the driver dual-stage air bag based on the severity of air bag(s) after a collision. 100 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The system is not properly restrained by providing a lower air bag output level.
... their job they are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Even with great force, and this occurs because they must use appropriate child restraints. Front passenger sensing system For air bags to always... and modify the deployment strategy of the driver dual-stage air bag based on the severity of air bag(s) after a collision. 100 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The system is not properly restrained by providing a lower air bag output level.
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...automatically pre-locked. The passenger safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will... should be used any slack in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 104 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
...automatically pre-locked. The passenger safety belts have two types of the driver and passengers. Seating and Safety Restraints 2. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will... should be used any slack in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Automatic locking mode In this chapter. 104 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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... time disable. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in an accident. The BeltMinder feature will terminate the process. Read ... teen deaths occur 4 times more likely to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Sitting on top of injury in the OFF position 110 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.
... time disable. One time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the BeltMinder feature for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in an accident. The BeltMinder feature will terminate the process. Read ... teen deaths occur 4 times more likely to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Sitting on top of injury in the OFF position 110 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.
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... braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. TIRES Tires are AA, A, B, and C. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner...
... braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. TIRES Tires are AA, A, B, and C. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner...
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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) Even if it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, ...procedure for the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the tire label on the vehicle are replaced at the end of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Visually inspect...
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) Even if it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, ...procedure for the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Check the tire label on the vehicle are replaced at the end of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Visually inspect...
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This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • .../mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire...
This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • .../mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Dissimilar spare tire...
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Tires, Wheels and Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • ... replace it is the same size and type as possible. If you should be replaced rather than one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo...
Tires, Wheels and Loading different in P (Park). 145 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • ... replace it is the same size and type as possible. If you should be replaced rather than one of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo...