Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...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 vehicle....Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight ...
...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 vehicle....Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important to have the systems on your ...vehicle when it was built. Inspect for limited warranty details. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your dealer for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Check exhaust system for ...
.... Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for cracks, chips and pitting. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). The right replacement parts will help ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important to have the systems on your ...vehicle when it was built. Inspect for limited warranty details. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) See your dealer for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Check exhaust system for ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... damage 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 can be limited either by volume capacity (how... vehicle can contribute to determine your vehicle's maximum payload. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX...
... damage 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 can be limited either by volume capacity (how... vehicle can contribute to determine your vehicle's maximum payload. The appropriate loading capacity of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 323 325 329 334 336 343 356 358 359 363 Accessories Index 366 368 All rights reserved.
Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval ... Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 323 325 329 334 336 343 356 358 359 363 Accessories Index 366 368 All rights reserved.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Message center activation chime: Sounds when the...
... warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Message center activation chime: Sounds when the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... (if equipped), press next/previous channel. / to tune to the 24 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is equipped with accessory delay. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is safe to do so. manually go up to...
... (if equipped), press next/previous channel. / to tune to the 24 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is equipped with accessory delay. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is safe to do so. manually go up to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...up ( radio frequency. In menu mode, use to select the desired disc. 32 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In CD/MP3 mode, press to select various settings. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. ...selector): 1. Ford strongly recommends that may be used for a fast advance through radio frequencies. The drivers primary responsibility is equipped with accessory delay. Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task ...
...up ( radio frequency. In menu mode, use to select the desired disc. 32 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In CD/MP3 mode, press to select various settings. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. ...selector): 1. Ford strongly recommends that may be used for a fast advance through radio frequencies. The drivers primary responsibility is equipped with accessory delay. Only use extreme caution when using any device that drivers use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... Entertainment System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to the road. It will load automatically. 49 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can play DVD-Video,...devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to operate any device that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Only use extreme caution when using any function of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with the FES features...
... Entertainment System (FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDs and to the road. It will load automatically. 49 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Entertainment Systems FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can play DVD-Video,...devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to operate any device that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Only use extreme caution when using any function of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and is compatible with the FES features...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... system, press PLAY on the ) DVD player, then press Play ( to begin to turn on the DVD system. If there is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button on the DVD player. Press repeatedly to the edge. 1. To play over all vehicle speakers and can be heard, but...-inputs). Press the power button to turn off indicating the system is present, press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the DVD player. 50 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the DVD system will turn the system OFF. Note...
... system, press PLAY on the ) DVD player, then press Play ( to begin to turn on the DVD system. If there is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button on the DVD player. Press repeatedly to the edge. 1. To play over all vehicle speakers and can be heard, but...-inputs). Press the power button to turn off indicating the system is present, press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the DVD player. 50 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the DVD system will turn the system OFF. Note...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... ignition is in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. 3. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is already a disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on the DVD system. Insert an MP3 disc into the system, label-side up... camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Entertainment Systems 3. From this screen, you to play an MP3 disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The disc will illuminate. 51 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It will load and automatically begin to the power button will begin to ...
... ignition is in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. 3. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is already a disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on the DVD system. Insert an MP3 disc into the system, label-side up... camcorders, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Entertainment Systems 3. From this screen, you to play an MP3 disc in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The disc will illuminate. 51 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It will load and automatically begin to the power button will begin to ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... again to stop . Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. Audio CDs To play . Ensure that the DVD system is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The track and elapsed time will appear in CD mode. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. Once you would like... track you have highlighted the desired track or function, press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your DVD system: 1. Press again to stop . 66 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up. 4. SCAN: Press for a more ...
... again to stop . Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. Audio CDs To play . Ensure that the DVD system is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. The track and elapsed time will appear in CD mode. Once you have made your selection, press ENTER to confirm. Once you would like... track you have highlighted the desired track or function, press ENTER on the DVD bezel to confirm your DVD system: 1. Press again to stop . 66 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Insert an audio CD into the DVD system, label side up. 4. SCAN: Press for a more ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next folder in CD mode. We do not recommend using a high quality encoder. 67 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label ... list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name. The screen will not play an MP3 disc on the current MP3 folder in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may be sure to appear. Entertainment Systems Playing MP3 discs To play . • Bit rate - ...
... LIST: Press access folder mode and to go to the previous/next folder in CD mode. We do not recommend using a high quality encoder. 67 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON. 3. Insert the MP3 disc into the DVD system, label ... list the Artist, Title, Album and File Name. The screen will not play an MP3 disc on the current MP3 folder in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may be sure to appear. Entertainment Systems Playing MP3 discs To play . • Bit rate - ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate. 69 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to go to play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly ... chapter. Press to stop or eject a DVD. These will display on the status bar on . 3. Press to adjust volume levels. Once in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2.
Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on top of the screen as the screens cycle through at this rate. 69 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and release to go to play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly ... chapter. Press to stop or eject a DVD. These will display on the status bar on . 3. Press to adjust volume levels. Once in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Driver Controls Use only soft cups in a collision. Hard objects can cause damage...warranty. Improper use of the console (accessible from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. The auxiliary power points are designed for...the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a 100 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To prevent the fuse from the rear seats).
... the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Driver Controls Use only soft cups in a collision. Hard objects can cause damage...warranty. Improper use of the console (accessible from being blown, do not use the power point for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. The auxiliary power points are designed for...the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a 100 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To prevent the fuse from the rear seats).
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...to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. 101 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hold the switch to close. Refer to Fuses and relays in the ... rear windows are not in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for extended periods. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Driver Controls fuse may have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be...
...to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. This noise can cause damage not covered by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches. 101 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not hold the switch to close. Refer to Fuses and relays in the ... rear windows are not in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for extended periods. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Driver Controls fuse may have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from the ON to the OFF position or until either front door is in motion. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows and moon roof (if equipped) operate for the driver's) press the right side of the control...state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. The window will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. 102 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The electronic day/night mirror will change from behind the vehicle, it will open fully without ...
...lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from the ON to the OFF position or until either front door is in motion. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the audio system, power windows and moon roof (if equipped) operate for the driver's) press the right side of the control...state to the non-glare (darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. The window will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. 102 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The electronic day/night mirror will change from behind the vehicle, it will open fully without ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... door locks, and home or office lighting. federal safety standards (this section. 111 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be...
... door locks, and home or office lighting. federal safety standards (this section. 111 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. Accessory delay: With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof (if equipped) may be...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From the SETUP MENU, press the SETUP control to complete calibration. 4. It ... select the compass calibration function. 2. Oil life Setup and Start Value To reset the oil monitoring system to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 125 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press RESET control to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months...
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From the SETUP MENU, press the SETUP control to complete calibration. 4. It ... select the compass calibration function. 2. Oil life Setup and Start Value To reset the oil monitoring system to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 125 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press RESET control to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... N (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low shift to ON. Displayed when objects are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Liftgate/glass ajar Warning... within the Clear objects by the passenger seat. Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn off as many of the 127 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After the objects are moved away from OFF to N (if equipped) DOOR AJAR. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM...
... N (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle (if equipped) To exit 4x4 low shift to ON. Displayed when objects are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn lamp Washer fluid level low Oil change required Engine oil change soon Liftgate/glass ajar Warning... within the Clear objects by the passenger seat. Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Check turn off as many of the 127 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After the objects are moved away from OFF to N (if equipped) DOOR AJAR. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... glow for service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded ...) position. The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is armed. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will need to an authorized dealer. Replacement...
... glow for service. Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded ...) position. The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is armed. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will need to an authorized dealer. Replacement...