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only) 201 208 Cleaning 209 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 92 92 102 115 123 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 139 141 145 161 167 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 173 173 174 175 176 186 195 200 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 201 208 Cleaning 209 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 92 92 102 115 123 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 139 141 145 161 167 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 173 173 174 175 176 186 195 200 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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... must be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. The recorded information may assist in your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger air bag. The... repair facilities may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the...
... must be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. The recorded information may assist in your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger air bag. The... repair facilities may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the...
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... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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... your servicing dealership. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is dangerous. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. 11 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Illumination after releasing...
... your servicing dealership. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is dangerous. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. 11 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Illumination after releasing...
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... and the the high beams are not turned on only when the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be set to: • turn on the lamps automatically at night • turn the autolamps on . Turns on . To turn off the lamps ... headlamps to turn foglamps on , rotate the control counterclockwise to deactivate the foglamps. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be disengaged. 33 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off automatically.
... and the the high beams are not turned on only when the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be set to: • turn on the lamps automatically at night • turn the autolamps on . Turns on . To turn off the lamps ... headlamps to turn foglamps on , rotate the control counterclockwise to deactivate the foglamps. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control, may be disengaged. 33 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Lights HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off automatically.
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...pattern and safe visibility. Function Park/turn lamps (front) Headlamps Rear stop/turn/tail lamps Rear license plate lamps Backup lamp High-mount brake lamps Number of all the bulbs frequently. Headlamp bulbs must be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. Using the right bulbs...burn time. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 2 4 2 2 5 Trade number 3157 AK (amber) 9007 3057 168 3156K W5W 37 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace any of the interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician. With the ignition...
...pattern and safe visibility. Function Park/turn lamps (front) Headlamps Rear stop/turn/tail lamps Rear license plate lamps Backup lamp High-mount brake lamps Number of all the bulbs frequently. Headlamp bulbs must be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control. Using the right bulbs...burn time. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of bulbs 2 2 4 2 2 5 Trade number 3157 AK (amber) 9007 3057 168 3156K W5W 37 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace any of the interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician. With the ignition...
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... headlamp switch to off . 2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it . 3. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 41 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Lights Replacing side repeater... bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight out. Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs 1. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Remove the lamp assembly. 4. Reverse ...
... headlamp switch to off . 2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it . 3. Turn the headlamp switch to reinstall bulb(s). 41 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Reverse steps to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Lights Replacing side repeater... bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight out. Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs 1. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). Remove the lamp assembly. 4. Reverse ...
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...the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the accelerator pedal. Setting speed control The controls for using ...at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press the ON control and release it. 2. Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 51 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. SPEED CONTROL With speed...
...the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the accelerator pedal. Setting speed control The controls for using ...at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press the ON control and release it. 2. Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 51 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. SPEED CONTROL With speed...
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on . Driver Controls 3. This will turn on the 5. RES SET + COAST 52 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The indicator light instrument cluster will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. • If ... work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed. Resuming a set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. The RES control will disengage.
on . Driver Controls 3. This will turn on the 5. RES SET + COAST 52 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The indicator light instrument cluster will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. • If ... work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed. Resuming a set speed on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator pedal. The RES control will disengage.
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You can also use the COAST COAST/CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. RES SET + COAST 53 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: ... control to the desired speed. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to operate the Tap-Up function.
You can also use the COAST COAST/CST control to operate the Tap-Down function. RES SET + COAST 53 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed: ... control to the desired speed. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until you get to operate the Tap-Up function.
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... to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Audio control features Press to operate some radio and climate control features. Note: When you to select: • AM, FM1, FM2, • CD (if equipped), or • DVD (if equipped). 54 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. Audio control features Press to operate some radio and climate control features. Note: When you to select: • AM, FM1, FM2, • CD (if equipped), or • DVD (if equipped). 54 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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... message center to cycle through each of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. CHARGING SYSTEM 67 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For each of the systems being monitored...
... message center to cycle through each of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. CHARGING SYSTEM 67 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For each of the systems being monitored...
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... overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) 70 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages...
... overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) 70 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages...
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... When this warning message is idling at normal speeds, have very low pressure. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 72 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the fuel filler cap is ...if equipped). Displayed when the engine oil level is not properly installed. Driver Controls CHECK TRANSMISSION. Displayed as possible. Indicates the brake fluid level is not maintaining proper voltage. LOW OIL PRESSURE. Refer to Servicing your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to ...
... When this warning message is idling at normal speeds, have very low pressure. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 72 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the fuel filler cap is ...if equipped). Displayed when the engine oil level is not properly installed. Driver Controls CHECK TRANSMISSION. Displayed as possible. Indicates the brake fluid level is not maintaining proper voltage. LOW OIL PRESSURE. Refer to Servicing your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to ...
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... messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Brake fluid • Fuel computer • Oil life • Compass • Charging system • Outside temperature • Door sensor • Engine sensor • Washer fluid 74 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DATA ERR. To...
... messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Brake fluid • Fuel computer • Oil life • Compass • Charging system • Outside temperature • Door sensor • Engine sensor • Washer fluid 74 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DATA ERR. To...
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..., move the button located below the window down or up. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. The liftgate door and window should be opened from outside the vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to lock in. You can open... power door locks or press the door lock switch on the right side under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls Contact your vehicle. 75 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
..., move the button located below the window down or up. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the accelerator or the brake pedal. The liftgate door and window should be opened from outside the vehicle. If not, possible damage may occur to lock in. You can open... power door locks or press the door lock switch on the right side under the license plate lamp shield. Driver Controls Contact your vehicle. 75 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...feature will have to be closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure You must be repeated. Press the power door unlock control three times. 87 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: The driver's door must complete steps 1-5 within five seconds. You...lock sequence, the third with the autolock feature activated. Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the keypad, and the fourth by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). Turn the ignition to enter the keypad code first. The ...
...feature will have to be closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure You must be repeated. Press the power door unlock control three times. 87 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: The driver's door must complete steps 1-5 within five seconds. You...lock sequence, the third with the autolock feature activated. Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the keypad, and the fourth by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). Turn the ignition to enter the keypad code first. The ...
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...the tongue from the buckle. • Front and rear seats All safety restraints in the rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will... Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in response to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 107 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode is installed in the shoulder belt....
...the tongue from the buckle. • Front and rear seats All safety restraints in the rear seat whenever possible. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will... Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in response to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 107 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode is installed in the shoulder belt....
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Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the ... be thrown clear" Consider...Not a good idea. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I'd rather be turned off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be repeated. 113 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) People who are ejected are in an accident. One time disable Any time the safety belt...
Do not sit on the safety belt will be disabled for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the ... be thrown clear" Consider...Not a good idea. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I'd rather be turned off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be repeated. 113 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) People who are ejected are in an accident. One time disable Any time the safety belt...
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... vehicle checked. This position also unlocks 1 the steering wheel. 3. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to operate while the engine is set. 135 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before starting the vehicle: 1. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. For more information on safety... engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running.
... vehicle checked. This position also unlocks 1 the steering wheel. 3. ON, all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to operate while the engine is set. 135 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before starting the vehicle: 1. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. For more information on safety... engine. Release the key as soon as the radio to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running.