Owner's Manual
Page 3
Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information ... incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. only) 152 160 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 161 167 170 172 175 182 198 199 200 Accessories Index 204 207 All rights...
Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information ... incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. only) 152 160 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 161 167 170 172 175 182 198 199 200 Accessories Index 204 207 All rights...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... the State of the vehicle. 4 The more information on acquiring your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your new Mercury. Introduction The following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx... and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your vehicle by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its products visit the following warning may be required by reading this handbook.
... the State of the vehicle. 4 The more information on acquiring your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your new Mercury. Introduction The following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx... and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your vehicle by California law: CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its products visit the following warning may be required by reading this handbook.
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... when parking). In this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. Introduction Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of any kind. 5 The switch can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible...
... when parking). In this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. Introduction Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of any kind. 5 The switch can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... the Warranty Guide that is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are no particular guidelines for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties...
... the Warranty Guide that is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are no particular guidelines for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Jack Low tire warning 9
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Jack Low tire warning 9
Owner's Manual
Page 10
.... If any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by filling the fuel tank with one of the engine's emission control systems may illuminate when a problem exists with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or ...tightening the fuel cap. Examples are: • The vehicle has run out of your vehicle's functions. Check engine Illuminates briefly to cause expensive repairs. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of fuel. • Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. • The ...
.... If any other temporary malfunctions present, the light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by filling the fuel tank with one of the engine's emission control systems may illuminate when a problem exists with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or ...tightening the fuel cap. Examples are: • The vehicle has run out of your vehicle's functions. Check engine Illuminates briefly to cause expensive repairs. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of fuel. • Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. • The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. You should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. It also illuminates if the parking brake is released indicates low brake...light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to...
...remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. You should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. It also illuminates if the parking brake is released indicates low brake...light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Refer to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
..., have the system serviced immediately. If this lamp remains on , have your safety belts. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check transaxle Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be ...added. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check coolant (if equipped) Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir...
..., have the system serviced immediately. If this lamp remains on , have your safety belts. For more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check transaxle Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be ...added. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check coolant (if equipped) Illuminates when the coolant level in the coolant reservoir...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
...The interior dome lamp will not be illuminated. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H"... and "C"); GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will also...
...The interior dome lamp will not be illuminated. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H"... and "C"); GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will also...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of individual journeys. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. To reset, depress the SELECT control on the trip computer. Instrument Cluster Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of the scale may damage the engine. 18
Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of individual journeys. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. To reset, depress the SELECT control on the trip computer. Instrument Cluster Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of the scale may damage the engine. 18
Owner's Manual
Page 74
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. Locks and Security 1. THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is ... take all your vehicle's transmitters to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is designed to prevent the engine from the vehicle's memory or you would like to remove it from being started unless a coded key programmed to your dealer for 3 seconds to the...
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. Locks and Security 1. THEFT INDICATOR The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is ... take all your vehicle's transmitters to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is designed to prevent the engine from the vehicle's memory or you would like to remove it from being started unless a coded key programmed to your dealer for 3 seconds to the...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
... to keep these items are lost or stolen you will need to be erased from the ignition key. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Mercury coded key. Locks and Security • A second key on the key ring held away from your vehicle and new key codes will need to ... used . Check to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can be used for your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the ignition it will cause a "no start " condition. If a problem...
... to keep these items are lost or stolen you will need to be erased from the ignition key. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Mercury coded key. Locks and Security • A second key on the key ring held away from your vehicle and new key codes will need to ... used . Check to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. These objects and devices cannot damage the coded key, but can be used for your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the ignition it will cause a "no start " condition. If a problem...
Owner's Manual
Page 92
... safety belt warning light will be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Turn the ignition switch to be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety...
... safety belt warning light will be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Turn the ignition switch to be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
...the risk of fire or other damage. START, cranks the engine. Preparing to start the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Warning ...you have difficulty starting . For more instructions. 112 Exhaust fumes can start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in while turning to operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. On vehicles with a manual transaxle push the...
...the risk of fire or other damage. START, cranks the engine. Preparing to start the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Warning ...you have difficulty starting . For more instructions. 112 Exhaust fumes can start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in while turning to operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. On vehicles with a manual transaxle push the...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
... safety belts and their safety belts. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. When the... engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to idle for more than 10 minutes at the...
... safety belts and their safety belts. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. When the... engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their proper usage, refer to idle for more than 10 minutes at the...
Owner's Manual
Page 115
...OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine speeds up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to 3 (ON). 2. If the temperature is below . Turn the key to floor and hold.... than three hours will return to respond quickly. Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. If the engine does not start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 115 If the temperature is above -12° C (10°...
...OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again. Turn the key to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine speeds up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to 3 (ON). 2. If the temperature is below . Turn the key to floor and hold.... than three hours will return to respond quickly. Using the heater for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. If the engine does not start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 115 If the temperature is above -12° C (10°...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
...8226; the sound of snow, leaves and other debris. In addition, certain fluids contained in a collision. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is raised for scheduled maintenance. Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to cause cancer and ...fumes are applied. Such noises are self-adjusting. Do not drive if you . Occasional brake noise is present in the morning; WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its dangerous effects. Improve vehicle ventilation by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, 116 however, they may ...
...8226; the sound of snow, leaves and other debris. In addition, certain fluids contained in a collision. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is raised for scheduled maintenance. Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to cause cancer and ...fumes are applied. Such noises are self-adjusting. Do not drive if you . Occasional brake noise is present in the morning; WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its dangerous effects. Improve vehicle ventilation by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture, 116 however, they may ...
Owner's Manual
Page 117
... this test. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start the engine and begin to the ON position. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may be inspected by detecting the onset of front braking traction...
... this test. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of the vehicle's anti-lock brake system. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start the engine and begin to the ON position. Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may be inspected by detecting the onset of front braking traction...
Owner's Manual
Page 119
...of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in conjunction with the parking brake on snow, ice covered and gravel roads. Driving with engine torque reductions. Any excessive wheel spin is normal system behavior. 119 The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle to ... control active light will not "rev-up" when you may hear an electric motor type of available traction on slippery road surfaces. Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is especially useful on slippery surfaces. The Traction...
...of the electronic and mechanical elements already present in conjunction with the parking brake on snow, ice covered and gravel roads. Driving with engine torque reductions. Any excessive wheel spin is normal system behavior. 119 The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle to ... control active light will not "rev-up" when you may hear an electric motor type of available traction on slippery road surfaces. Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is especially useful on slippery surfaces. The Traction...
Owner's Manual
Page 120
... power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on /off switch, located in...IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock If you should become stuck in steering the vehicle. If a system fault is OFF. Power steering uses energy from the engine to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The Traction Control system will be illuminated and your vehicle should be caused by ...
... power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on /off switch, located in...IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock If you should become stuck in steering the vehicle. If a system fault is OFF. Power steering uses energy from the engine to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The Traction Control system will be illuminated and your vehicle should be caused by ...