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Question posted by nostern on September 10th, 2013

97 Mountaineer Turns Off When In Gear

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

... OFF COAST SRS Headlamp control (pg. 13) Instrument panel dimmer switch (pg. 14) Tilt steering wheel lever (pg. 27) Driver air bag (pg. 78) Charging Turn signal and system gauge wiper/washer (pg. 7) control (pg. 24) 4

Owner's Manual - Page 8

... switch has been triggered. CHECK GAGE DOOR AJAR CHECK GAGE illuminates when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine temperature is high, the oil pressure is low, or the fuel level is turned to Fuel pump shutoff switch in Roadside emergencies for more information. illuminates when the air bag...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

...-lock brake system requires service. SPEED CONT SPEED CONT 9 ABS illuminates when the ignition key is turned to two minutes or until the safety belt is buckled. 4 H C DOOR AJAR 5 6 40...EP P R N D 2 1 ANTITHEFT L O/D OFF illuminates when the engine is running and speed control is turned on . The light will remain illuminated for one to ON and the safety belt is low, or break system ...

Owner's Manual - Page 10

...transmission may flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. illuminates when the lefthand or right-hand turn signal or the hazard lamps are illuminated. O/D OFF O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE THEFT 10 If ... when the anti-theft system is arming and flashes when the anti-theft system is turned off. Refer to Interior features for additional information regarding the anti-theft system. Instrumentation ...

Owner's Manual - Page 11

... chimes Safety belt warning chime Refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter for information on the safety belt warning chime. P RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + E P R N D 2 1 L Turn the ignition key to test the instrument cluster lights CHECK GAGE 4 H C 2 + 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 3 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

... 120 20 RPM x 1000 10 0 km/h P R N D 2 1 OFF ON RSM SET ACC OFF COAST SRS Autolamp delay system (if equipped) The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on using the autolamp. 13 Controls and features INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... SRS 14 Move thumbwheel down to do so may result in the OFF position. • The engine is running. • The parking brake is released. Turn on , with this dial. Move thumbwheel up to brighten lamps. Controls and features Daytime running light (DRL) system (if equipped) The daytime running light (DRL...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

... in ten minutes. Push the button again to activate the defroster. Controls and features Liftgate wiper and washer Turn the knob to activate the washer. WIPE HI PUSH 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5...DISCS REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6 SRS LO OFF HI *A/C *MAX A/C Rear window defroster Push the button to turn off . 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

The indicator light will turn off. 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 90 180 0 0 0 ...*A/C *MAX A/C Audio system Refer to the Audio Guide for instructions on how to turn on . Push the button again to operate the audio system. The foglamps can be turned on only when the low beam headlamps are on . Fuel pump shutoff switch Refer to...

Owner's Manual - Page 18

OFF A/C MAX A/C 18 Controls and features Operating climate controls • Turn the temperature control to the desired temperature. • Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed. • Turn the mode control to the desired airflow position.

Owner's Manual - Page 21

... leaves from the air intake area located directly under the windshield. 21 Maximum windshield defrosting Set mode control to , turn fan speed control to desired position. Maximum cooling Set mode control to MAX A/C, turn temperature control to maximum heat (red) and set fan speed control to maximum. Controls and features Maximum heating...

Owner's Manual - Page 26

... transmission control switch on the instrument cluster. To return to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gear. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) O/D will OFF illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. When starting your vehicle, the transmission will turn OFF off. Controls and features Overdrive control Activating overdrive Overdrive D is the normal...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... in the instrument The cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned to ON) until the parking brake is detected. light in an emergency. The... will be used to stop a moving vehicle. Parking brake The parking brake should be adversely affected. 97 Normal braking operation is still effective unless the light is not designed to set the parking brake fully...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

...by pressing transmission control switch. To return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. 2 - When starting your vehicle, the transmission will turn OFF off . 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o...Transmission operates in gears 1-3. O/D will automatically return to normal overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch again. Transmission operates in gears 1-4. Provides ...

Owner's Manual - Page 101

...will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to LOCK, then remove the key. 3. Insert the key and turn to N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the...vehicle's brakelamps may not be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to Fuses and relays in gears 1-2. 1 - If you cannot move the gearshift, it is depressed. Apply brake pedal and shift ...

Owner's Manual - Page 105

...before driving over the crest. Rapid pumping of the rear axle according to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving that could lose traction and slip sideways. All rear...braking. Driving on hill or slope terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on and you are driving uphill, your vehicle speed may drop considerably, especially if you ...

Owner's Manual - Page 150

...Your vehicle does not use up transmission fluid. However, if necessary, you notice some sign of the gear ranges. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 2. However, it clean with a clean, dry rag... in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for each gear to check the transmission fluid level at high speeds, in P(Park), set the parking brake and ...

Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9

... driveline. DRIVING OFF-ROAD WITH 4WD OR AWD When using 4WD or AWD, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in gear. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving off-road with a manual transmission. Do not grip the spokes. 9 Parking Before leaving...

Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13

... do stall out, Do not try to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a safe location. Apply just enough power to the wheels to turnaround because...in reverse over . It is better to back down to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side. Do not drive over . Do not drive...

Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14

... steer the vehicle. The front wheels have to be turning in order to a lower gear. Refer to steer. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they aren't turning, you won't be equipped for towing trailers (or ... and brake overheating. Trailer Towing Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).