Owner's Manual
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...that are unique to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Your vehicle is not equipped with ... Driving chapter. Be sure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicles. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this Owner's Guide carefully.
...that are unique to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Your vehicle is not equipped with ... Driving chapter. Be sure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicles. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this Owner's Guide carefully.
Owner's Manual
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... door is turned to tilt the mirror. 3. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. 57 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may...
... door is turned to tilt the mirror. 3. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. 57 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may...
Owner's Manual
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Ford designs its safety belts to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. try different positions for an accident. Prime time for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be ... more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...Then...The BeltMinder feature is light Belts wrinkle my clothes 109 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The following are rare events Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. Seating and Safety Restraints If...The...
Ford designs its safety belts to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. try different positions for an accident. Prime time for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be ... more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...Then...The BeltMinder feature is light Belts wrinkle my clothes 109 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The following are rare events Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. Seating and Safety Restraints If...The...
Owner's Manual
Page 136
...which may enable you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never ...Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently 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) VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD...
...which may enable you must: • Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers; • Drive at speeds as high as passenger cars any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never ...Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently 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) VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD...
Owner's Manual
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... the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 138 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are determined by standards that ...Quality Grades apply to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. U.S. They...
... the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one 138 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are determined by standards that ...Quality Grades apply to 12 inches or limited production tires as the government has written it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. U.S. They...
Owner's Manual
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The grades represent the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to stop on wet pavement as a .... 109. The traction grade assigned to get the maximum benefit from the norm due to give many thousands of miles of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of service, but they must...
The grades represent the tire's ability to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can carry. 139 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to stop on wet pavement as a .... 109. The traction grade assigned to get the maximum benefit from the norm due to give many thousands of miles of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of service, but they must...
Owner's Manual
Page 144
... the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare tire • Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to... increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The use of tire sealants may be equipped with a tire of the same size, speed rating and...
... the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare tire • Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to... increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This spare tire is 144 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The use of tire sealants may be equipped with a tire of the same size, speed rating and...
Owner's Manual
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...body • Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel 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 the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it as soon ...more than repaired. This means that if you should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon...
...body • Driving vehicles with a road tire/wheel 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 the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it as soon ...more than repaired. This means that if you should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon...
Owner's Manual
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... is an example of these items are listed in the following chart. 155 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 7. Note: You may not find this example.) 1. The tires on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The definitions of a tire size, load index and...
... is an example of these items are listed in the following chart. 155 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) P: Indicates a tire, designated by federal law. 7. Note: You may not find this example.) 1. The tires on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The definitions of a tire size, load index and...
Owner's Manual
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...ratio which gives the tire's ratio of "P" type tires; D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on "T" type tires ... a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 159 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Numbers of the driver's door. If you change your vehicle may be different from sidewall...
...ratio which gives the tire's ratio of "P" type tires; D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of a tire size. Tires, Wheels and Loading Information on "T" type tires ... a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 159 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Numbers of the driver's door. If you change your vehicle may be different from sidewall...
Owner's Manual
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... than unloaded vehicles. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger cars. It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within... while trailer towing. This is the maximum trailer weight your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the scheduled maintenance guide. 171 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle to a shipping company...
... than unloaded vehicles. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than most passenger cars. It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within... while trailer towing. This is the maximum trailer weight your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the scheduled maintenance guide. 171 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle to a shipping company...
Owner's Manual
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... the brake pedal depressed, it is depressed. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than a passenger car. Extra precautions such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than other types of vehicles. If you cannot move the ... off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the RUN position unless brake pedal is possible that a 183 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake...
... the brake pedal depressed, it is depressed. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than a passenger car. Extra precautions such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than other types of vehicles. If you cannot move the ... off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in the RUN position unless brake pedal is possible that a 183 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 190
... not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to slide sideways out of your primary concern. 190 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to strike small... driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. You should be safer to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car.
... not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may be less risky to slide sideways out of your primary concern. 190 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Basic operating principles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the vehicle to strike small... driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. You should be safer to your vehicle rather than an ordinary passenger car.
Owner's Manual
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... mph (56 km/h). Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such 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) If the parking brake is not at over -driving" your vehicle gets stuck in mud or...
... mph (56 km/h). Driving Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such 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) If the parking brake is not at over -driving" your vehicle gets stuck in mud or...
Owner's Manual
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... return the vehicle to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Vehicles with caution. 192 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. If you proceed with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. Driving called for whatever reason in the way the...
... return the vehicle to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Vehicles with caution. 192 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Again, avoid these vehicles. If you proceed with a higher center of gravity such as passenger cars any sharp steering wheel movements. Driving called for whatever reason in the way the...
Owner's Manual
Page 198
... submerged may allow water into the transaxle and cause internal damage. Driving through deep water where the transaxle is found, replace the fluid. 198 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed ... slowly especially if the depth is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle may be limited and ...
... submerged may allow water into the transaxle and cause internal damage. Driving through deep water where the transaxle is found, replace the fluid. 198 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed ... slowly especially if the depth is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle may be limited and ...
Owner's Manual
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... is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is not to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. 214 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized...
... is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Roadside Emergencies If the vehicle is not to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle. 214 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat towed (all authorized...
Owner's Manual
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...between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle's performance as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible for family, personal or ... eligibility is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 218 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S.
...between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle's performance as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible for family, personal or ... eligibility is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 218 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Customer Assistance THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. coverage for complete 221 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN...Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by a network of more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at 1-800-207-0685. CAMVAP ...
... maintenance and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. coverage for complete 221 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN...Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by a network of more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct hearings at 1-800-207-0685. CAMVAP ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as possible. if these substances...paintwork and trim over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to ensure you get the correct color. 224 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle ...
...vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as possible. if these substances...paintwork and trim over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to ensure you get the correct color. 224 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Never wash a vehicle ...