1998 Mercury Mountaineer Support Question
1998 Mercury Mountaineer Support Question
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Question posted by tmoosr7615 on April 3rd, 2013
Gear Shift Stuck In Reverse
gear shift stuck in reverse. its as if the gear popped and now I cant switch from reverse to put it in drive nor can I switch it to park so that I can turn the car on or off????????
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
... the vehicle is stopped while in the new direction.
4 Information on transfer case operation, shifting procedures and maintenance can be found in your vehicle. This is the front drivetrain coming up... direction is supplied to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can 't. Power is reversed from two-wheel drive to all four wheels through a transfer case. On 4WD vehicles the transfer case...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
... R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not grip the spokes.
9 Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. On .... Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Driving off-road with...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
... changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in the area. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Even 4WD 10 Driving off-road with caution. Instead, shift to the point that assistance may be required from concealed... for whatever reason in sand, make sure you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain.
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
Shift to travel 12 Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Avoid water higher than the bottom of 4WD or AWD vehicles ...the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may make it necessary to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Driving off-road with chains on the brake pedal. Using tire chains will help .
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
... driving crosswise or turning on a hill, determine beforehand the route you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to turnaround because you do stall out, Do not try to a lower gear...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Do not descend in order to a lower gear. TRAILER TOWING Your 4WD or AWD vehicle may be equipped for additional information.
14 When...the combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you won't be turning in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to steer the vehicle. Do not "pump" the brakes. When you brake hard,...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
... set speed. This is normal. If your vehicle slows down more than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 50
...8226; the brake pedal is open. The dome lamp switch (if equipped) must not be set to the ...turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is opened and then closed . The inside lights will automatically lock all doors when: • all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are fully closed • the ignition key is in the ON position • you shift into or through R (Reverse...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 105
... out by shifting from position to move the gearshift lever from forward and reverse gears in mud or snow it may overheat. Turn off the ignition whenever you and downward to position. Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
105 Press lightly on the accelerator in P (Park). Driving with a 4-speed...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106
... to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will move backward. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse). R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in this gear.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108
... in P (Park).
108 Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after vehicle decelerates to (Overdrive). P (Park)
Always come...position to move unexpectedly and injure someone. Driving
1 (First)
Use 1 (Low) to a complete stop before shifting into or out of P (Park).
Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission (4.0L ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
.... Transmission operates in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop before shifting into and out of the gearshift lever. The gearshift in this gear.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Always come to roll. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of R (Reverse).
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
...vehicle is started, the transmission will shift to 1 (First) after 110 Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will automatically return to normal ...control switch. The TCIL will no longer be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. Driving
braking than (Overdrive) and is useful whenever driving ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 115
.... Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through the terrain. Allow the transmission to engage, then...gear and drive steadily through water, determine the depth;
avoid water higher than a few minutes. Driving
If your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears.
Sand When driving...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
... that could lose traction and slip sideways. After driving through water, always try the brakes. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on the other side of the vehicle. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. The rear axle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
... rough terrain. Map out your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is specially equipped for more information on driving off-road, read the "Four Wheeling" supplement in your owner's portfolio. Driving
Driving off-road with AWD Your vehicle is stuck, shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears. Maintain steering wheel control at all times...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120
..., the vehicle may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. The tires may stall. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through high water, drive slowly. When driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to keep all four wheels on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
... into the transmission may damage the transmission. If the rear axle is submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should not need to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Driving on hilly or sloping terrain When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140
...Relay Instrument Cluster Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay Cigar Lighter Drivers Unlock Relay, All unlock Relay, All Lock ...Turn Signals Not Used Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument Cluster Battery Saver Relay, Electronic Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay, Electronic Shift Control Module, Transmission Control Switch, DRL, Backup Lamps Switch...
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