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... Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 151 153 155 159 167 177 182 189 194 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 195 195 198 201 205 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting... Wrecker towing 219 219 220 220 221 231 237 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 238 246 Cleaning 247 2 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 151 153 155 159 167 177 182 189 194 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation 195 195 198 201 205 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting... Wrecker towing 219 219 220 220 221 231 237 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 238 246 Cleaning 247 2 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... equipped): Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is deactivated. If the indicators stay on . If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. ... DOOR AJAR Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition 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 remains on . Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in -ignition warning...
... equipped): Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is deactivated. If the indicators stay on . If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced immediately. ... DOOR AJAR Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition 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 remains on . Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in -ignition warning...
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The sequence of the systems being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 2. ENGINE TEMP 6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped) 8. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 9. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For each of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. OIL PRESSURE 7. Driver Controls Setup ... • Units (English/Metric) • Autolock • Easy Entry/Exit • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this control for three seconds.
The sequence of the systems being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 2. ENGINE TEMP 6. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped) 8. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 9. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For each of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. OIL PRESSURE 7. Driver Controls Setup ... • Units (English/Metric) • Autolock • Easy Entry/Exit • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this control for three seconds.
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...the message center through each one for the current language to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The message center will cycle the display to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET... control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracி with RSC only) Select this function from the SETUP menu to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the...
...the message center through each one for the current language to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The message center will cycle the display to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET... control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracி with RSC only) Select this function from the SETUP menu to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the...
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Warning display Status Temporary AWD lock (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel ... Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist...
Warning display Status Temporary AWD lock (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel ... Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist...
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... returns after the ignition key equipped) is turned from being overheated. AWD LOCK OFF and AWD AUTO ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Refer to come on or continues to ON. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating... your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire pressure monitor fault (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Check AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Check AWD (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) AWD Disabled (...
... returns after the ignition key equipped) is turned from being overheated. AWD LOCK OFF and AWD AUTO ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Refer to come on or continues to ON. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating... your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire pressure monitor fault (if equipped) Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped) Check AdvanceTrac (if equipped) Check AWD (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) AWD Disabled (...
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...road tires on , contact your vehicle have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible. AWD DISABLED LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). If this warning message is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you are operating electrical accessories when...fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the AWD system begins to come on, contact your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your tires for proper air pressure, ...
...road tires on , contact your vehicle have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible. AWD DISABLED LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). If this warning message is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you are operating electrical accessories when...fluid reservoir in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Displayed when the AWD system begins to come on, contact your servicing dealership. 85 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on , contact your tires for proper air pressure, ...
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... SEE OWNER'S MANUAL will be partially operable. If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not operating properly. Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For further information, refer to ... Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is not completely closed. Check the washer fluid level. AWD DISABLED (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). DOOR AJAR. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... SEE OWNER'S MANUAL will be partially operable. If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is not operating properly. Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. For further information, refer to ... Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is not completely closed. Check the washer fluid level. AWD DISABLED (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). DOOR AJAR. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... emergency stops by releasing the brake pedal. P BRAKE 199 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P normal braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and maximizes the amount of the AdvanceTracா system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force...
... emergency stops by releasing the brake pedal. P BRAKE 199 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) P normal braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and maximizes the amount of the AdvanceTracா system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force...
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... power. 201 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the brakes have better control of the system will function normally during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. The AdvanceTrac system...
... power. 201 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the brakes have better control of the system will function normally during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in deep snow or mud, try switching the AdvanceTrac system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac button. The AdvanceTrac system...
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In vehicles with the AdvanceTrac system to further enhance the vehicle's overall stability during aggressive maneuvers. In R (Reverse), ABS and the traction enhancement feature will continue to one or more wheels. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is turned off. If the 202 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002...
In vehicles with the AdvanceTrac system to further enhance the vehicle's overall stability during aggressive maneuvers. In R (Reverse), ABS and the traction enhancement feature will continue to one or more wheels. However, the system does not function when the vehicle is turned off. If the 202 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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..., the brake pedal will flash • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 203 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You may be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this may notice a slight... have exceeded their ability to grip the road; If you will still function normally. Aggressive driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. the brake portion of the traction enhancement...
..., the brake pedal will flash • If your foot is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 203 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) You may be beneficial so the wheels are normal during this may notice a slight... have exceeded their ability to grip the road; If you will still function normally. Aggressive driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. the brake portion of the traction enhancement...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 44 45 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* 2A* Power Distribution Box Description Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (non-AdvanceTrac vehicles) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay Front fog lamps relay Not used A/C clutch relay Trailer tow right turn relay ... relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel. See your dealer or a certified technician for service of this relay box. 230 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 44 45 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* 2A* Power Distribution Box Description Front foglamps Brake pressure switch (non-AdvanceTrac vehicles) High beams Horn relay Fuel pump relay High beam relay Front fog lamps relay Not used A/C clutch relay Trailer tow right turn relay ... relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel. See your dealer or a certified technician for service of this relay box. 230 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Index A Accessory delay ...62 AdvanceTrac ...201 Air cleaner filter ...284-286 Air conditioning ...39 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...130-131, 135 and child safety seats ...132 description ...131, 135 disposal ......
Index A Accessory delay ...62 AdvanceTrac ...201 Air cleaner filter ...284-286 Air conditioning ...39 Airbag supplemental restraint system ...130-131, 135 and child safety seats ...132 description ...131, 135 disposal ......
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... 2 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 151 153 155 159 167 177 182 189 194 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission...
... 2 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 151 153 155 159 167 177 182 189 194 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission...
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...have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. AWD lock (if equipped): Illuminates when all wheel drive (AWD) is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK...on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is open. AdvanceTrac (if equipped): Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is active. Instrument Cluster Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission...
...have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. AWD lock (if equipped): Illuminates when all wheel drive (AWD) is opened. 13 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK...on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is open. AdvanceTrac (if equipped): Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is active. Instrument Cluster Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission...
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...4. ENGINE TEMP 6. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK...; Autolock • Easy Entry/Exit • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being...
...4. ENGINE TEMP 6. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. FUEL LEVEL 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 80 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK...; Autolock • Easy Entry/Exit • Autolamp Delay • Oil Change • Language • AWD Lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being...
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AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracி with RSC only) Select this function from the SETUP menu to use the full functionality of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESET ... to the LOCKED mode. System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the RESET control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. Driver...
AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTracி with RSC only) Select this function from the SETUP menu to use the full functionality of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESET ... to the LOCKED mode. System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. 82 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the RESET control within 4 seconds to turn the AWD system to set the language choice. Driver...
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...been completed. Warning display Status Temporary AWD lock (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission ...Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still...
...been completed. Warning display Status Temporary AWD lock (vehicles Displays for 4 seconds equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission ...Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode AWD disabled lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only) 83 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Warning messages that these warning conditions still...
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... Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. ...; with RSC only) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required TEMPORARY AWD LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Refer to ON. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for...
... Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. ...; with RSC only) Low washer fluid level Door ajar Change oil soon Oil change required TEMPORARY AWD LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only). Refer to ON. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for...