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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 ... Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 92 92 92 94 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 105 105 117 130 138 1 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 ... Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 92 92 92 94 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 105 105 117 130 138 1 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to 10 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to make sure the bulb works. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle,... ENGINE illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions.
... Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to 10 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to make sure the bulb works. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle,... ENGINE illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions.
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...turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your servicing dealership. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle serviced immediately. Instrument Cluster On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the system serviced immediately. ... or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Brake system warning light:...
...turned to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have your servicing dealership. Have the vehicle checked by your vehicle serviced immediately. Instrument Cluster On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the system serviced immediately. ... or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is illuminated. 11 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Brake system warning light:...
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Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. A chime will also sound ... information on this light fails to illuminate when ignition is not charging properly. A chime will illuminate for 3 seconds to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. 12 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. A chime will also sound ... information on this light fails to illuminate when ignition is not charging properly. A chime will illuminate for 3 seconds to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. 12 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...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 indicators stay on . Key-in the ON position and any door is open... active. If the light continues to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced. Instrument Cluster Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is deactivated.
...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 indicators stay on . Key-in the ON position and any door is open... active. If the light continues to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the system serviced. Instrument Cluster Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is deactivated.
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Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off after the vehicle is opened. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges 14 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Instrument Cluster Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off after the vehicle is opened. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges 14 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster TRIP • Optional instrument cluster Refer to English. 15 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the Drivers Controls chapter on...
... is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Standard instrument cluster TRIP • Optional instrument cluster Refer to English. 15 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the Drivers Controls chapter on...
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... electrical system checked as soon as possible. 16 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of individual journeys. • Standard instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP SELECT/RESET button to ...toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. • Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between odometer and...
... electrical system checked as soon as possible. 16 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of individual journeys. • Standard instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP SELECT/RESET button to ...toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. • Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between odometer and...
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The needle should stay in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is ... the vehicle is located. Refer to the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the ON position). Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check...
The needle should stay in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is ... the vehicle is located. Refer to the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is in the ON position). Instrument Cluster Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check...
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... (48 km/h) or more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below 30 mph (48 km/h). Press the ON control and release it . 4. The indicator light instrument cluster will disengage. 64 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET + control and release it . 2. COAST RES SET + Note: • Vehicle speed may...
... (48 km/h) or more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below 30 mph (48 km/h). Press the ON control and release it . 4. The indicator light instrument cluster will disengage. 64 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET + control and release it . 2. COAST RES SET + Note: • Vehicle speed may...
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... releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. Do NOT release the button. 2. If equipped with Step 2 in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. For more information, refer to metric see your dealer. 73 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the desired HomeLink button.
... releasing the HomeLink button, follow these steps: 1. Do NOT release the button. 2. If equipped with Step 2 in the instrument cluster and displays all the time. For more information, refer to metric see your dealer. 73 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press and hold the desired HomeLink button.
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... your geographic location by referring to Compass zone adjustment in the instrument cluster display. 5. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on the button and then slowly press it down again. 74 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This variation is...
... your geographic location by referring to Compass zone adjustment in the instrument cluster display. 5. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on the button and then slowly press it down again. 74 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This variation is...
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...doors are shut. 1. Press until ZONE disappears and CAL is now calibrated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in the instrument cluster display, then release. Driver Controls 6. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Locate compass sensor mounted at ...position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the top of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 75 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...doors are shut. 1. Press until ZONE disappears and CAL is now calibrated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in the instrument cluster display, then release. Driver Controls 6. The display should show the current zone number. 7. Locate compass sensor mounted at ...position, the message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the top of status preceded by a long indicator chime. 75 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... four 76 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass display The compass reading may be necessary. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in the Instrument Cluster chapter...
... four 76 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass display The compass reading may be necessary. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in the Instrument Cluster chapter...
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... sure children sit in the back seat where they can be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and...webbing to be properly restrained. 119 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant's forward momentum. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. The tone pattern will be...
... sure children sit in the back seat where they can be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and...webbing to be properly restrained. 119 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant's forward momentum. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. The tone pattern will be...
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...belt is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that the belt rests across the torso. Failure to fasten their safety belts. 125 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there...so that can be added (part number 611C22). Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase...
...belt is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that the belt rests across the torso. Failure to fasten their safety belts. 125 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there...so that can be added (part number 611C22). Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase...
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... reminders to ON...Then...The BeltMinder feature is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The BeltMinder feature will not before ...seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is turned indicator chime remain off . to the ON position... 126 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off .
... reminders to ON...Then...The BeltMinder feature is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The BeltMinder feature will not before ...seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is turned indicator chime remain off . to the ON position... 126 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off .
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..., the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. If any of a collision. 134 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to Safety Canopy system later in the event of these things happen... • Safety Canopy system (if equipped). If the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Determining if the system is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not illuminate immediately after ignition is not required. Do not touch...
..., the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. If any of a collision. 134 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to Safety Canopy system later in the event of these things happen... • Safety Canopy system (if equipped). If the air bag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Determining if the system is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not illuminate immediately after ignition is not required. Do not touch...
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...of which seats are occupied. Routine maintenance of the system. The Safety Canopy is designed to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Do not touch them after inflation. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the... is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of the type sufficient to indicate the condition of the airbag is not required. 137 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy system will not function...
...of which seats are occupied. Routine maintenance of the system. The Safety Canopy is designed to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Do not touch them after inflation. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the... is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of the type sufficient to indicate the condition of the airbag is not required. 137 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy system will not function...
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...make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more frequent service intervals. Servicing after the trailer is removed from the water. 193 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Consult your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more... loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a trip to the Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may overheat and become less...
...make wider turns so the trailer wheels will require more frequent service intervals. Servicing after the trailer is removed from the water. 193 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Consult your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more... loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a trip to the Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may overheat and become less...