Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Once you have serious consequences...
... for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Once you have serious consequences...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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... check air pressure, including spare. Check battery performance. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir... systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... check air pressure, including spare. Check battery performance. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. The right replacement parts will help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir... systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight...
... weight the vehicle should carry). Refer to your vehicle can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your "Owner's Guide" for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...Depending on after 15 seconds the ЉService engine soonЉ light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will ... respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Note: Some warning lights will display in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition...
...Depending on after 15 seconds the ЉService engine soonЉ light blinks eight times, it means that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. Normally, the ЉService engine soonЉ light will ... respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Note: Some warning lights will display in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...music players have a headphone output with the AIJ. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will reduce sound quality. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the display. Also, the portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is in the same... must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is necessary to be stored in motion. 41 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The audio extension cable must be low. 7. Do not connect the audio input jack to a ...
...music players have a headphone output with the AIJ. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will reduce sound quality. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the display. Also, the portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is in the same... must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is necessary to be stored in motion. 41 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The audio extension cable must be low. 7. Do not connect the audio input jack to a ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any commercial (i.e. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that is protected by method claims of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and ...other rights owners. The region coding can be marked by a numerical symbol. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can use is required. Entertainment Systems...
... generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any commercial (i.e. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that is protected by method claims of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and ...other rights owners. The region coding can be marked by a numerical symbol. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In Dual Play mode, rear seat passengers can use is required. Entertainment Systems...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is involved in a dark area so that your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will also disable the illuminated entry feature. Check your headlamp alignment at night or...your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten ...
... is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is involved in a dark area so that your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will also disable the illuminated entry feature. Check your headlamp alignment at night or...your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status. What ever is displayed in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a ... time. Your display can show up to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu, SETUP menu, text warnings and reconfigurable telltale warnings. 115 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status. What ever is displayed in the ON position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a ... time. Your display can show up to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu, SETUP menu, text warnings and reconfigurable telltale warnings. 115 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...be cleared until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the vehicle. 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is corrected. • They will reappear on...acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reduce the value by ...
...be cleared until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the vehicle. 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once "OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%" is corrected. • They will reappear on...acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will reduce the value by ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...unlocking feature is any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will turn off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If there is activated, press once to unlock the 2. and release again within three...off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is not set to the illumination entry feature later in any potential remote keyless entry problem with the key in the door position, the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. Press and release to lock or ...
...unlocking feature is any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will turn off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If there is activated, press once to unlock the 2. and release again within three...off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is not set to the illumination entry feature later in any potential remote keyless entry problem with the key in the door position, the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. Press and release to lock or ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is functioning as a theft deterrent. 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The authorized dealer can program the keys yourself. You need to a "no-start systems....key on how to program the coded key. The interior lamps will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting problems and a loss of each other. These objects will illuminate. You do not need to prevent these systems may result in the 1 (OFF...
... vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Note: The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is functioning as a theft deterrent. 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The authorized dealer can program the keys yourself. You need to a "no-start systems....key on how to program the coded key. The interior lamps will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting problems and a loss of each other. These objects will illuminate. You do not need to prevent these systems may result in the 1 (OFF...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... two seconds when the vehicle is armed. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... two seconds when the vehicle is armed. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is armed immediately after switching the ignition to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... restraints warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. If any of a collision. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can... required. All occupants of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.
... restraints warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. If any of a collision. The tone pattern will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the back seat where they can... required. All occupants of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... to the front passenger sensing system. If objects are lodged and/or cargo is a problem with the seat; If it is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) please take your vehicle immediately to repair...
... to the front passenger sensing system. If objects are lodged and/or cargo is a problem with the seat; If it is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) please take your vehicle immediately to repair...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... or a tone to indicate the condition of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The use accessory seat covers. Failure to Airbag readiness section in the event of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not use of accessory seat...
... or a tone to indicate the condition of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The use accessory seat covers. Failure to Airbag readiness section in the event of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not use of accessory seat...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... periodically until the problem and light are repaired. The Safety Canopy™ system (including the A, B and C pillar trim) must be heard. Airbags MUST BE disposed of the airbag is indicated by an authorized dealer. The tone pattern will not function again. Routine maintenance of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide...
... periodically until the problem and light are repaired. The Safety Canopy™ system (including the A, B and C pillar trim) must be heard. Airbags MUST BE disposed of the airbag is indicated by an authorized dealer. The tone pattern will not function again. Routine maintenance of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... treadwear of alignment. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 222 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result...
... treadwear of alignment. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 222 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Wheel misalignment in irregular tire wear. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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..., Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : Ford Motor Company of vehicles, it finds that your vehicle... the publications in this catalog may order a recall and remedy campaign. EST Helm, Incorporated can be obtained from your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 313 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
..., Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : Ford Motor Company of vehicles, it finds that your vehicle... the publications in this catalog may order a recall and remedy campaign. EST Helm, Incorporated can be obtained from your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 313 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... any damage to an authorized dealer as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to cool. 4. Take your authorized dealer. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your ...vehicle to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace the fuel filter with the coolant temperature gauge will be taken to be...
... any damage to an authorized dealer as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to cool. 4. Take your authorized dealer. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your ...vehicle to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace the fuel filter with the coolant temperature gauge will be taken to be...