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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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... Engine oil in protecting the environment. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide with your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These comments should be read and observed. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized...section of this respect is eligible for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Vary your vehicle is highlighted in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of new vehicle operation. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission ...
... Engine oil in protecting the environment. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide with your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These comments should be read and observed. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized...section of this respect is eligible for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Vary your vehicle is highlighted in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of new vehicle operation. SPECIAL NOTICES Emission ...
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To access this information, special equipment must be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct ...brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
To access this information, special equipment must be placed in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be directly connected to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct ...brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... 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-fmt) USA...
... 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-fmt) USA...
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press again to return to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 22 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to ...; Entertainment Systems Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to eject all loaded discs. 6. Press and hold to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Balance: Press BAL; Fade: Press FADE; Mute: Press to adjust levels, set the clock, and with Autostore and Autoset functions. 8. Select:...
press again to return to transmit station ID and program type as desired. 22 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to ...; Entertainment Systems Occupancy: Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to eject all loaded discs. 6. Press and hold to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Balance: Press BAL; Fade: Press FADE; Mute: Press to adjust levels, set the clock, and with Autostore and Autoset functions. 8. Select:...
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...do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will not operate. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents...from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF): Outside air is parked. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 27 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See the following for a brief description on the windshield during humid weather, ...
...do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will not operate. : Distributes outside air through the floor vents. : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents...from the instrument panel register vents only. 4. O (OFF): Outside air is parked. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 27 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See the following for a brief description on the windshield during humid weather, ...
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... cabin: 1. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. 30 . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Temperature conversion: Press to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX... A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the windshield. EXT 16. To allow side window defogging ...
... cabin: 1. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. 30 . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Temperature conversion: Press to the back seats. • Under normal weather conditions, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX... A/C position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of the windshield. EXT 16. To allow side window defogging ...
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... controls. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. These allow the front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the second and third row seating. directs air to the overhead registers of the rear compartment to quickly heat or ...will determine the settings for the entire vehicle cabin. If set to give rear seat passengers control of the third row seating. Directs air to or (Panel). Otherwise, the front controls will not function. 31 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Auxiliary system ...
... controls. Fan control: Determines fan speed levels. These allow the front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the second and third row seating. directs air to the overhead registers of the rear compartment to quickly heat or ...will determine the settings for the entire vehicle cabin. If set to give rear seat passengers control of the third row seating. Directs air to or (Panel). Otherwise, the front controls will not function. 31 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Auxiliary system ...
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...) Controls the direction of the airflow to the rear of the third row seating. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is activated. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 32 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls Rear...
...) Controls the direction of the airflow to the rear of the third row seating. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is activated. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 32 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls Rear...
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... the power windows, you should supply a maximum of accessories or accessory bracket from the rear seats. Do not use of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the window openings. 48 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Maximum power each power point...
... the power windows, you should supply a maximum of accessories or accessory bracket from the rear seats. Do not use of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the window openings. 48 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The Maximum power each power point...
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... more information refer to turn the autolocks ON or OFF. Oil Change 1. Press the RESET control to Memory Seat and Pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Press the RESET control to change . 68 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select this function from the SETUP control for...
... more information refer to turn the autolocks ON or OFF. Oil Change 1. Press the RESET control to Memory Seat and Pedals in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Press the RESET control to change . 68 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Select this function from the SETUP control for...
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... same time. Do not place any objects on the rear trim panels. To install the cover: Push both ends of a sudden stop or collision. 76 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may obstruct your vehicle. Failure to observe this warning... the liftgate door and/or window are closed to your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the trim panels behind the second row seat. To reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out. Liftgate glass and liftgate should never be properly installed on the cargo area cover....
... same time. Do not place any objects on the rear trim panels. To install the cover: Push both ends of a sudden stop or collision. 76 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may obstruct your vehicle. Failure to observe this warning... the liftgate door and/or window are closed to your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the trim panels behind the second row seat. To reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out. Liftgate glass and liftgate should never be properly installed on the cargo area cover....
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... the ignition is in 3 minutes. Opening the liftgate window Press to the position desired. 2. Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to unlatch the liftgate window. Within 5 five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter...the doors are closed and locked. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 82 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Sounding a panic alarm Press to the transmitter being used). ...
... the ignition is in 3 minutes. Opening the liftgate window Press to the position desired. 2. Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to unlatch the liftgate window. Within 5 five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter...the doors are closed and locked. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 82 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Sounding a panic alarm Press to the transmitter being used). ...
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... then press the SET control on the back surface of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. To replace the battery: 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE... lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Remove the old battery. Snap the two halves back together. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 83 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... then press the SET control on the back surface of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. To replace the battery: 1. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE... lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Remove the old battery. Snap the two halves back together. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 83 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...in the event of a collision. Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in a collision or sudden stop. The seats in the event of a rear collision. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind...head restraints can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in your head. Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 92 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English...
...in the event of a collision. Adjustable head restraints Head restraints help to limit head motion in a collision or sudden stop. The seats in the event of a rear collision. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind...head restraints can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in your head. Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can be moved up and down. 92 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to adjust seatback. 93 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Pull lever up to lower head restraint. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.
Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to adjust seatback. 93 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Pull lever up to lower head restraint. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.
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Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press front to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 94 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the control to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.
Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press front to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 94 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the control to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.
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... control 2. • To program position three, push buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. It will briefly illuminate. SET The memory seat control is inserted into the ignition. 95 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the SET control. A position can only be programmed at... any time. The easy entry/exit feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards slightly (if room is available...
... control 2. • To program position three, push buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously. It will briefly illuminate. SET The memory seat control is inserted into the ignition. 95 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the SET control. A position can only be programmed at... any time. The easy entry/exit feature automatically moves the drivers seat backwards slightly (if room is available...
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... equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. REAR SEATS Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they should be placed in the dual ...turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. The heated seat icon in the full down position before folding the seat back down. 96 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) For...
... equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. REAR SEATS Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they should be placed in the dual ...turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle. The heated seat icon in the full down position before folding the seat back down. 96 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) For...
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...Pull forward on the top outboard area of the opening. 1. Move front passenger seat forward so that the headrest is heard. To adjust the 2nd row recline, pull the handle forward and push the seat back rearward. 97 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Folding down .... Press down on the release handle to cycle the seats to the load-floor position. 2. Pull upward on the top outboard ...
...Pull forward on the top outboard area of the opening. 1. Move front passenger seat forward so that the headrest is heard. To adjust the 2nd row recline, pull the handle forward and push the seat back rearward. 97 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Folding down .... Press down on the release handle to cycle the seats to the load-floor position. 2. Pull upward on the top outboard ...