Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor...
... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor...
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... information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
... information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package).
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information...
... Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... vehicle's maximum payload. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle, do not add more cargo...
... vehicle's maximum payload. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle, do not add more cargo...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured.
Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured.
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of U.S. Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. At the time of making a claim, owner is not provided, the D.O.T. (Tire Identification Number) date of manufacture will...
... vehicle registration form or new vehicle sales invoice showing date of U.S. Owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire air pressure and for tire rotation, alignment, towing, road service, valve stems and tire repairs. At the time of making a claim, owner is not provided, the D.O.T. (Tire Identification Number) date of manufacture will...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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..., your tires must be inspected by the manufacturer of the tire tread, which show up excessive heat that your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tires worn beyond their maximum...Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and before driving again at once. Check the tire decal and the ...
..., your tires must be inspected by the manufacturer of the tire tread, which show up excessive heat that your vehicle. TRAILER TOWING If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should visit a tire retailer for advice concerning the correct size tire and pressures. Tires worn beyond their maximum...Always look for bulges, cracks, cuts, penetrations and abnormal tire wear, particularly on the edges of your vehicle for further recommendations on trailer towing. 33 When driving on such roads, drive carefully and slowly, and before driving again at once. Check the tire decal and the ...
Customer Assistance Guide 4th Printing
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...Mercur y Commitment® Customer Assistance Center If you will answer your questions. For additional help ensure your vehicle is your introduction to Mercury Commitment: a comprehensive benefits package designed to carry in your purse or wallet. Certain restrictions apply to 5 p.m. For further details,... 800 241-3673. Owner VIN Dealer Dealer Phone: Roadside Assistance As part of our customer assistance representatives will receive 24-hour towing throughout the three year/36,000-mile warranty (warranty, non-warranty and collision). Owner VIN Dealer Dealer Phone: Should you ...
...Mercur y Commitment® Customer Assistance Center If you will answer your questions. For additional help ensure your vehicle is your introduction to Mercury Commitment: a comprehensive benefits package designed to carry in your purse or wallet. Certain restrictions apply to 5 p.m. For further details,... 800 241-3673. Owner VIN Dealer Dealer Phone: Roadside Assistance As part of our customer assistance representatives will receive 24-hour towing throughout the three year/36,000-mile warranty (warranty, non-warranty and collision). Owner VIN Dealer Dealer Phone: Should you ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not necessarily demonstrate that most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you is a normal operating characteristic of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) Important: For further ...Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is right for long distances Driving in conjunction with a repair. Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at the specified interval or in dusty conditions Off-road operation Use of...
... Special Operating Conditions: If you feel you may not necessarily demonstrate that most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under which you is a normal operating characteristic of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) Important: For further ...Cars & Minivans'') and ''Special Operating Conditions.'' Determining which maintenance schedule is right for long distances Driving in conjunction with a repair. Towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads Extensive idling and/or driving at the specified interval or in dusty conditions Off-road operation Use of...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change ... maintained more frequently. If you will need to perform the additional maintenance. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage...
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change ... maintained more frequently. If you will need to perform the additional maintenance. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (see appropriate schedule on pages 42-43. These lubricants are not to the Normal Schedule. During extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been...
... coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (see appropriate schedule on pages 42-43. These lubricants are not to the Normal Schedule. During extended trailer tow operation above 45 mph, non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... jump starts • lock-out assistance The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the Bumper to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. 10 If you are driving a daily rental unit...). Ford will cover towing to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673 (FORD), 24 hours a day, 365...
... jump starts • lock-out assistance The Roadside Assistance Program is covered by another Ford warranty. For daily rental units that must be towed because a covered part has failed during the Bumper to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership. 10 If you are driving a daily rental unit...). Ford will cover towing to Bumper Warranty period, Ford will pay the tow charge under the other warranty. For emergency roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-3673 (FORD), 24 hours a day, 365...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... to fit your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company or subsidiaries of more protection for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 25 and • protection against covered...
... to fit your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company or subsidiaries of more protection for your own driving needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental. When you purchase Ford ESP, you purchase (such as: reimbursement for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. 25 and • protection against covered...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... 81 89 103 118 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 132 134 147 153 160 165 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 166 166 169 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard... Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 188 188 189 190 190 197 208 209 214 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 216 222 Cleaning 223 2 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... 81 89 103 118 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 132 134 147 153 160 165 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation 166 166 169 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard... Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 188 188 189 190 190 197 208 209 214 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 216 222 Cleaning 223 2 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more information on oil usage. Try not to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles...facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of an active passenger airbag. 6 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vary your vehicle is fitted with your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer...
...new vehicle at the same speed for more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer. For more information on oil usage. Try not to Trailer towing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles...facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of an active passenger airbag. 6 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vary your vehicle is fitted with your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...the engine. Locks and Security Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. You need to have your vehicle towed to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the key chain away from your keys are too close to an authorized ...dealer for service. If this occurs, the vehicle should be programmed. 77 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) additional coded keys may cause a momentary issue if they are lost or stolen and you don't ...
...the engine. Locks and Security Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of security protection. You need to have your vehicle towed to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the key chain away from your keys are too close to an authorized ...dealer for service. If this occurs, the vehicle should be programmed. 77 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) additional coded keys may cause a momentary issue if they are lost or stolen and you don't ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the risk of an active airbag. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 105 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you must always be properly restrained. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment.... Please refer to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury in a child seat. Children and airbags ...
... the risk of an active airbag. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 105 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you must always be properly restrained. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment.... Please refer to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury in a child seat. Children and airbags ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...or ride disturbance while driving, or you can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to your vehicle was originally equipped with tires that you cannot detect a cause, have the ... replace it with your vehicle. Drive slowly to replace regular tires. Additionally, if your tires. Run-flat tires should not be incompatible with your 139 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If a tire is not recommended. Never spin the tires in as little as three to ...
...or ride disturbance while driving, or you can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to your vehicle was originally equipped with tires that you cannot detect a cause, have the ... replace it with your vehicle. Drive slowly to replace regular tires. Additionally, if your tires. Run-flat tires should not be incompatible with your 139 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If a tire is not recommended. Never spin the tires in as little as three to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. includes all payload. 155 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight -
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is also part of cargo weight. including vehicle curb weight and all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. includes all payload. 155 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - Tires, Wheels and Loading Example only: Cargo Weight -