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...GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Once you have serious consequences in terms of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload,... additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
...GAWR), gross combined weight rating (GCWR). Once you have serious consequences in terms of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits. In addition to maximum payload,... additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for statement "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space ...In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits...
...Loading Your Vehicle LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Passenger and cargo load limits The combined weight of all occupants and all cargo (including added accessories) must not exceed the maximum payload for your vehicle can be limited either by payload capacity (how much space is space ...In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for additional information regarding these terms and maximum safe weight limits...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... your vehicle checked regularly. Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and pitting. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check battery performance. Inspect steering and linkage. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it...
... your vehicle checked regularly. Check exhaust system for cracks, chips and pitting. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check battery performance. Inspect steering and linkage. Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle running right, it...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve ...
NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve ...
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... filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...
... filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule...
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... engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace spark plugs. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace PCV valve (except 4.6L 3V engine). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect brake...
... engine cooling system and hoses. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace spark plugs. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for wear. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace PCV valve (except 4.6L 3V engine). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Inspect brake...
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Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Multi-...
Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Multi-...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 253 255 258 263 265 271 285 286 287 290 Accessories Index 296 298 All rights...
Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 253 255 258 263 265 271 285 286 287 290 Accessories Index 296 298 All rights...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... ON position and any door is open. Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced...
... ON position and any door is open. Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...object in the floor console. To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from being used. Do not use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Always keep the power...element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. To prevent the battery from the plug. Slide on the visor mirror lamps. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 60 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...object in the floor console. To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of accessory or accessory bracket from being used. Do not use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Always keep the power...element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of 12 VDC/180W. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. To prevent the battery from the plug. Slide on the visor mirror lamps. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) 60 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... may seriously injure themselves. Press again to open fully without holding the control down on the rear side of the rocker switch to stop. 61 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of the window openings. Do not... with the power windows. The lighter will be used. Press and hold the bottom part of the console. Driver Controls Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
... may seriously injure themselves. Press again to open fully without holding the control down on the rear side of the rocker switch to stop. 61 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of the window openings. Do not... with the power windows. The lighter will be used. Press and hold the bottom part of the console. Driver Controls Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...and rotate the control counterclockwise to the OFF position or until any door is turned to adjust the left side of the control. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in the direction you wish to adjust the power side view ...mirrors. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to the glass and mirrors. 62 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
...and rotate the control counterclockwise to the OFF position or until any door is turned to adjust the left side of the control. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in the direction you wish to adjust the power side view ...mirrors. Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to the glass and mirrors. 62 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... by a brief indicator chime. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press until ZONE appears in an open area free from.... Driver Controls 6. The display will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 75 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continue to normal operation. The compass is now updated. The display should show the ...
... by a brief indicator chime. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Press until ZONE appears in an open area free from.... Driver Controls 6. The display will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 75 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continue to normal operation. The compass is now updated. The display should show the ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to the zone map. 4. Turn ignition to start the compass calibration function. 77 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, ...adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Start the engine. 3. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. To exit the zone setting mode press and ...
...setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to the zone map. 4. Turn ignition to start the compass calibration function. 77 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) From Info menu, select the Compass/Odometer function. (Do not select Trip, DTE, ...adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Start the engine. 3. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. To exit the zone setting mode press and ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... installed. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle as soon as possible. LOW OIL PRESSURE... and Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Refer to check your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this warning message is idling at normal speeds, have the system inspected...
... installed. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the vehicle as soon as possible. LOW OIL PRESSURE... and Inflating Your Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Refer to check your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this warning message is idling at normal speeds, have the system inspected...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... be very costly. The key codes need to have your dealer to have an extra coded key, you don't have the spare key(s) programmed. 103 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed immediately after switching the.... • Only use SecuriLock keys. • You must take your vehicle to your vehicle towed to a dealership. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position.
... be very costly. The key codes need to have your dealer to have an extra coded key, you don't have the spare key(s) programmed. 103 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed immediately after switching the.... • Only use SecuriLock keys. • You must take your vehicle to your vehicle towed to a dealership. Please visit an authorized dealer to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 132 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of injury. ...Airbags can kill or injure a child in the rear seating positions than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of an active airbag. Please refer to service, repair, or ...the Body Builders Layout Book for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. See your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in a ...
...NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 132 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not modify the front end of injury. ...Airbags can kill or injure a child in the rear seating positions than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of an active airbag. Please refer to service, repair, or ...the Body Builders Layout Book for your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. See your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in a ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for many older safety seats. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move the seat forward and back to ... and forward. Tether straps are equipped with your knee on the child seat. 8. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle are available as shown below. 145 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move it side to make sure the seat is...
Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for many older safety seats. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move the seat forward and back to ... and forward. Tether straps are equipped with your knee on the child seat. 8. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle are available as shown below. 145 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move it side to make sure the seat is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. 181 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tire pressure should only be used on tire cables for manually checking tire pressure.... prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your vehicle. • Remove the cables or chains when they are flat, repair as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use cables or chains on your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury...
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. 181 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tire pressure should only be used on tire cables for manually checking tire pressure.... prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your vehicle. • Remove the cables or chains when they are flat, repair as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use cables or chains on your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... may result in a temporary increase of your vehicle load, refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Towing a trailer over 3,500 lb. (1,588 kg.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 190 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For load specification terms found on how...
... may result in a temporary increase of your vehicle load, refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Towing a trailer over 3,500 lb. (1,588 kg.) requires a weight distributing hitch. 190 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For load specification terms found on how...