Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...your "Owner's Guide." You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a ...This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a ...
...your "Owner's Guide." You should become overconfident in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a ...This increases traction which may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in your vehicle. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow...
... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in strong crosswinds which could result in an increased risk of loss of the road and slow...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. If you and other vehicle. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles ...without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to...
...safe direction of travel . Avoid sudden braking as required to avoid the emergency. If you and other vehicle. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be a change speed or direction, you regain control. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking the wheels. • For vehicles ...without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... safe off -road driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall... a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to slide and swing around. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating...
... safe off -road driving practices to reduce the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, serious injury or death. 10 Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can lose traction in deep snow that could cause the rear of the vehicle. if the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall... a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to slide and swing around. Driving in deep snow 4WD and AWD vehicles are unique in that they can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires, wheels and rotating...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer... case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself....
...to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Vehicle Characteristics Vehicle Characteristics VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems A vehicle equipped with this information before you select the 4WD mode) has the ability to use all four wheels through a transfer... case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to speed and is moving can be found in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. You should become overconfident in your vehicle. On some 4WD models, the initial shift from two-wheel drive to power itself....
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard...
... On Roadways DRIVING ON ROADWAYS Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than vehicles with Auto 4WD or AWD). You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you have the space, it may be safer to stay on dry, hard...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in... locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the...
...inputs steering or braking inputs. Do not become overconfident in the ability of vehicle control or vehicle rollover. Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle will be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. However, if you suddenly change in the way the vehicle responds in... locking the wheels. • For vehicles without anti-lock brakes, use a "squeeze" technique: push on the brake pedal with all vehicles. 4WD and AWD vehicles can slide on slippery roads just like any other vehicles for aggressive driving maneuvers in snow and ice, it won't stop , avoid skidding the...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Proceed slowly to a low gear and... maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to slide and swing around. You can lose traction...
... mud stuck on tires, wheels and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Even 4WD and AWD vehicles can dry the brakes faster by driving the vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator. Proceed slowly to a low gear and... maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help . Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on slopes or hills requires safe off -road driving practices to slide and swing around. You can lose traction...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is activated. AWD lock (if equipped): Illuminates when all wheel drive (AWD) is active. Turns off , refer to flash, have the system serviced. If the indicators stay on , have the...may occur. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . AWD LOCK DOOR AJAR Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ON position and any door is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light ...
...: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is activated. AWD lock (if equipped): Illuminates when all wheel drive (AWD) is active. Turns off , refer to flash, have the system serviced. If the indicators stay on , have the...may occur. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . AWD LOCK DOOR AJAR Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ON position and any door is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this control for three seconds. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3. ADVTRAC 5. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 9. FUEL LEVEL 2. ENGINE TEMP 6. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The sequence...
... • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this control for three seconds. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3. ADVTRAC 5. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 9. FUEL LEVEL 2. ENGINE TEMP 6. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The sequence...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...use the full functionality of the message center after you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each one for the current display...center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. Press the RESET control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. Press and hold the RESET control to the LOCKED mode. The message center will cycle the display ...
...use the full functionality of the message center after you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each one for the current display...center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. Press the RESET control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. Press and hold the RESET control to the LOCKED mode. The message center will cycle the display ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level ...Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still ...
... (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level ...Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... RSC only) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required TEMPORARY AWD LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in... chapter. Indicates the transmission is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for an extended period of time. AWD LOCK OFF and AWD AUTO ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Check the coolant and coolant level. CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. TRANSMISSION ...
... RSC only) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required TEMPORARY AWD LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine coolant in... chapter. Indicates the transmission is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for an extended period of time. AWD LOCK OFF and AWD AUTO ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Check the coolant and coolant level. CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. TRANSMISSION ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...turn off as many of a low fuel condition. Refer to overheat placing itself in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the AWD system begins to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Refer to come on or continues...Refer to check your vehicle have low tire pressure. If the warning stays on or continues to come on your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the fuel filler cap is malfunctioning. Indicates the brake fluid level...
...turn off as many of a low fuel condition. Refer to overheat placing itself in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the AWD system begins to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Refer to come on or continues...Refer to check your vehicle have low tire pressure. If the warning stays on or continues to come on your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the fuel filler cap is malfunctioning. Indicates the brake fluid level...
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...OWNER'S MANUAL will be partially operable. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not operating properly. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Refer to come on or continues to Windshield washer ... closed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the AWD system is running, contact your dealer immediately. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your dealer as soon as possible. For...
...OWNER'S MANUAL will be partially operable. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not operating properly. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Refer to come on or continues to Windshield washer ... closed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Check the washer fluid level. Displayed when the AWD system is running, contact your dealer immediately. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your dealer as soon as possible. For...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...more likely to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to perform ...satisfactorily under off -road. Tires, Wheels and 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. 151 2005 Mountaineer...
...more likely to reduce the risk of injury or ejection. VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use appropriate restraints to perform ...satisfactorily under off -road. Tires, Wheels and 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. 151 2005 Mountaineer...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load... differs from some other vehicles in low traction situations, it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Information on transfer.... Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 152 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. to allow higher load... differs from some other vehicles in low traction situations, it to travel over the crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. All other vehicles SUV and trucks can cause a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound. Information on transfer.... Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 152 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... not be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. 176 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... not be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. 176 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... in a temporary increase of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must distribute the load in this chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4x4/AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L...this table and instructions on and off to exceed the maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) 191 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your vehicle load, refer to calculate your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if ...
... in a temporary increase of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must distribute the load in this chapter. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4x4/AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L...this table and instructions on and off to exceed the maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) 191 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your vehicle load, refer to calculate your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these limits may occur. 194 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your transmission is 50 miles (80 km). Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 4x2 vehicles: This ... removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. Exceeding these guidelines for driveshaft removal/installation. AWD vehicles: Vehicles equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Tires, Wheels and Loading When backing down a ramp during boat ...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND) Follow these limits may occur. 194 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your transmission is 50 miles (80 km). Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 4x2 vehicles: This ... removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. Exceeding these guidelines for driveshaft removal/installation. AWD vehicles: Vehicles equipped with AWD cannot be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Tires, Wheels and Loading When backing down a ramp during boat ...