Owner's Manual
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..., pagers, portable email devices, in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Using your vehicle with other vehicles of this type, failure to do so. 8 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover...
..., pagers, portable email devices, in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Using your vehicle with other vehicles of this type, failure to do so. 8 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover...
Owner's Manual
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...Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 157 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of injury or ejection. WARNING: In a rollover crash,... load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to perform satisfactorily under off -road. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. and •...
...Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 157 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To reduce the risk of injury or ejection. WARNING: In a rollover crash,... load your Owner's Guide and any more likely to perform satisfactorily under off -road. WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks are encountered on streets, highways and off -road conditions. and •...
Owner's Manual
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...to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. They do not...as defined in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on a specified 159 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have ...
...to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on the tire sidewall between the loaded and unloaded condition. They do not...as defined in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section width. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on a specified 159 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) As a result of the above dimensional differences, SUV's and trucks often will have ...
Owner's Manual
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... increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 165 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to four digits. This information is equipped with the letters "DOT" and ...code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured, the next two are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant ...
... increased risk of loss of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. If you should contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 165 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) This begins with tires designed to four digits. This information is equipped with the letters "DOT" and ...code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured, the next two are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant ...
Owner's Manual
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...to how much weight a tire can carry. Note: You may not find this information in your Owner's Guide. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may find this example.) 1. It is not required by either ETRTO ... type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 170 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The definitions of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for load and inflation pressure. The tires on "P" type ...
...to how much weight a tire can carry. Note: You may not find this information in your Owner's Guide. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may find this example.) 1. It is not required by either ETRTO ... type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the following chart. 170 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The definitions of a tire size, load index and speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for load and inflation pressure. The tires on "P" type ...
Owner's Manual
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... example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire tread and sidewall. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h)... of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 171 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. For those with...
... example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire tread and sidewall. Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h) M 81 mph (130 km/h) N 87 mph (140 km/h) Q 99 mph (159 km/h) R 106 mph (171 km/h) S 112 mph (180 km/h)... of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others. 171 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. For those with...
Owner's Manual
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...and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is located on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 172 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold... test wheel. 13. The grades represent the tire's ability to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. This pressure is located on a specified government test course. Tires, Wheels and Loading 11. Maximum...
...and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is located on the government course as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 172 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the manufacturer's recommended cold... test wheel. 13. The grades represent the tire's ability to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of asphalt and concrete. This pressure is located on a specified government test course. Tires, Wheels and Loading 11. Maximum...
Owner's Manual
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... use snow tires and cables. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as cables may need to use cables on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your authorized ... of the same size and specifications) be used on the front axle for information on other Ford Motor Company approved methods of traction control. 179 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you need to prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your vehicle, which could cause steering, ...
... use snow tires and cables. Tires, Wheels and Loading SNOW TIRES AND CABLES WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as cables may need to use cables on dry roads. • Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) with tire cables on your authorized ... of the same size and specifications) be used on the front axle for information on other Ford Motor Company approved methods of traction control. 179 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you need to prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your vehicle, which could cause steering, ...
Owner's Manual
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...equipment. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 180 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Tire Label ... will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will ...
...equipment. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 180 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Tire Label ... will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will ...
Owner's Manual
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...the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 183 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and... Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The...
...the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 183 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the driver's door. Tires, Wheels and... Loading GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer. The...
Owner's Manual
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... exceed the GVWR of the fully loaded trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss...trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 184 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury.
... exceed the GVWR of the fully loaded trailer. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss...trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 184 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of control and personal injury.
Owner's Manual
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...metric units, the calculation would be: 1400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for determining the correct...150 lb. and there will be : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 185 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR...
...metric units, the calculation would be: 1400 (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for determining the correct...150 lb. and there will be : 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 185 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR...
Owner's Manual
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...by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you do not have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the vehicle. 186 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than ... Label found on the edge of vehicle, see the Preparing to finish that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this Owner's Guide. Special loading ...
...by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you do not have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of the vehicle. 186 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling cargo and people may handle differently than ... Label found on the edge of vehicle, see the Preparing to finish that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this Owner's Guide. Special loading ...
Owner's Manual
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... specified weight. For definitions of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above . The Mariner vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 188 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. Certain states ...towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. The Mariner vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 4x4 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum frontal GCWR - Tires, Wheels ...
... specified weight. For definitions of pulling the maximum trailer weight(s) as specified above . The Mariner vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 188 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. Certain states ...towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR. The Mariner vehicle electrical system is not equipped to accommodate electric trailer brakes. 4x4 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum Trailer Weight Maximum frontal GCWR - Tires, Wheels ...
Owner's Manual
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...-type brakes, if compatible with the vehicle, are safe if installed properly and adjusted to your chances of the trailer is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 189 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The braking system of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. WARNING: Towing trailers...
...-type brakes, if compatible with the vehicle, are safe if installed properly and adjusted to your chances of the trailer is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 189 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The braking system of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. WARNING: Towing trailers...
Owner's Manual
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... chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. 190 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake...
... chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may overheat and become less effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. 190 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake...
Owner's Manual
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ESC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which include but are not limited to: • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to one or more of the vehicle during adverse ... it changes and by applying the brakes to skid or slide laterally. RSC operates by applying brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 204 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle's directional stability during adverse maneuvers...
ESC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which include but are not limited to: • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to one or more of the vehicle during adverse ... it changes and by applying the brakes to skid or slide laterally. RSC operates by applying brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle 204 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Driving Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle's directional stability during adverse maneuvers...
Owner's Manual
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...with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system. There is significantly more effort. Utility vehicles and trucks have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of gravity than a person wearing a seat belt. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may also make ...the steering seem to die than a passenger car. 207 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving ...
...with an Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system. There is significantly more effort. Utility vehicles and trucks have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of gravity than a person wearing a seat belt. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may also make ...the steering seem to die than a passenger car. 207 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving ...
Owner's Manual
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... tone increases. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the instrument panel allows the driver to the obstacle, the rate of the vehicle, the tone will affect the accuracy of obstacles or false alarms. 213 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the sensors are covered, it may be on when...
... tone increases. Keep the RSS sensors (located on the instrument panel allows the driver to the obstacle, the rate of the vehicle, the tone will affect the accuracy of obstacles or false alarms. 213 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the sensors are covered, it may be on when...
Owner's Manual
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... to the off position. 6. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been activated. To reset the switch: 1. Check the fuel system for...the switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 223 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown...
... to the off position. 6. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been activated. To reset the switch: 1. Check the fuel system for...the switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 223 2009 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown...