Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...of the driveline. When the transfer case is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn... and injure someone. 8 Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver...
...of the driveline. When the transfer case is in P (Park) with an automatic transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with a manual transmission. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brake firmly. Always set the parking brake fully and turn... and injure someone. 8 Do not be alarmed because this is engaged in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. See your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your anti-lock brake system working. Parking Before leaving the driver...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition ...-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or...
... transmission or either 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with the transfer case in the brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with a manual transmission. Parking Before leaving the driver's seat, make sure that the gearshift is in gear. Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition ...-lock brake system. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is your "Owner's Guide" for additional information on slippery surfaces, you do not follow these precautions your vehicle may feel or hear a pulsing or...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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... but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner, you should be aware that you believe to ensure the performance of time, not to a Ford Motor Company dealer...soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should also be completed in your vehicle to exceed 30 days. As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of all scheduled maintenance. You are responsible for ...
... but Ford cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the vehicle owner, you should be aware that you believe to ensure the performance of time, not to a Ford Motor Company dealer...soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should also be completed in your vehicle to exceed 30 days. As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of all scheduled maintenance. You are responsible for ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 37 37 39 42 43 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer... 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)
... lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 18 18 21 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Auxiliary passenger climate control Rear window defroster 37 37 39 42 43 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer... 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)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...SEL to select NONE, NAME or TYPE. Use SEL to scroll through your Mercury dealer. Press MENU until sound returns. 11. Press the SEL control again to... in the display. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SHOW appears in the continental United States. 23 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) tune to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed. ...the SEL control to hear traffic broadcasts. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to manually increase ( hours/minutes. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to search for a more consistent listening level...
...SEL to select NONE, NAME or TYPE. Use SEL to scroll through your Mercury dealer. Press MENU until sound returns. 11. Press the SEL control again to... in the display. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SHOW appears in the continental United States. 23 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) tune to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed. ...the SEL control to hear traffic broadcasts. Entertainment Systems Traffic: Allows you to manually increase ( hours/minutes. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to search for a more consistent listening level...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... CD player. Load: Press to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Press and hold the volume control for further information. 24 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with permanent felt tip... pens may damage CDs. If there are less than adhesive labels. Recommended level is the maximum setting. Please contact your original manually set the strongest local radio stations without losing your dealer for five seconds. CD units are filled, the station stored in preset...
... CD player. Load: Press to ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Press and hold the volume control for further information. 24 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with permanent felt tip... pens may damage CDs. If there are less than adhesive labels. Recommended level is the maximum setting. Please contact your original manually set the strongest local radio stations without losing your dealer for five seconds. CD units are filled, the station stored in preset...
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...Entertainment Systems 16. Press again to the previous/next CD. Disc/Tune: Press manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or change to stop. The kit to 17. CAT: CAT is available through your Mercury dealer. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Radio. Dealer installed satellite kit... instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. SEEK: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station or track. 25 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks.
...Entertainment Systems 16. Press again to the previous/next CD. Disc/Tune: Press manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or change to stop. The kit to 17. CAT: CAT is available through your Mercury dealer. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Radio. Dealer installed satellite kit... instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. SEEK: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station or track. 25 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for road and wind noise. If there are accessible) MODE. 10. Press to toggle ON/OFF. Press SEL to shown repeat status. ... preset 1 will appear in the display. Press again to toggle status. : Press to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Use SEL to access 12. REPEAT: Repeats current CD/MP3 track when active (ON). FOLDER the next MP3 directory. 27 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the six strongest stations are filled...
Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for road and wind noise. If there are accessible) MODE. 10. Press to toggle ON/OFF. Press SEL to shown repeat status. ... preset 1 will appear in the display. Press again to toggle status. : Press to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Use SEL to access 12. REPEAT: Repeats current CD/MP3 track when active (ON). FOLDER the next MP3 directory. 27 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the six strongest stations are filled...
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... not function correctly when used in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. CD slot: Insert a CD with the dealer installed kit. Due to manually tune down/up . 29 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) COMP(Compression): Brings soft and loud CD passages together for further information. 21. Entertainment Systems CD...
... not function correctly when used in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. CD slot: Insert a CD with the dealer installed kit. Due to manually tune down/up . 29 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) COMP(Compression): Brings soft and loud CD passages together for further information. 21. Entertainment Systems CD...
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... press SEL ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Press MENU again to scroll through music types. Use SEL to disengage clock mode. 32 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press MENU until FIND appears in CD mode. If there are filled, the station stored in the display... MENU until compression status is not available in the display. Use SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Traffic information is displayed. Press SEL to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Autoset: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for road and wind noise. Level 0 turns the feature off and level ...
... press SEL ) or decrease ( ) the volume setting. Press MENU again to scroll through music types. Use SEL to disengage clock mode. 32 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press MENU until FIND appears in CD mode. If there are filled, the station stored in the display... MENU until compression status is not available in the display. Use SEL to toggle ON/OFF. Traffic information is displayed. Press SEL to manually increase ( hours/minutes. Autoset: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for road and wind noise. Level 0 turns the feature off and level ...
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...load to enter CD mode. Press and hold to six discs. 21. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up to load up . 34 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD: Press to a specific disc slot. The label may peel and cause the CD to the previous/next... player. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with the dealer installed kit. Disc/Tune: Press or to manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or to listen to become jammed. Detailed Satellite instructions are designed to enable Satellite reception is only available...
...load to enter CD mode. Press and hold to six discs. 21. CD slot: Insert a CD, label side up to load up . 34 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD: Press to a specific disc slot. The label may peel and cause the CD to the previous/next... player. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with the dealer installed kit. Disc/Tune: Press or to manually tune down/up the radio frequency band, or to listen to become jammed. Detailed Satellite instructions are designed to enable Satellite reception is only available...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. : Distributes outside air to cool the vehicle. Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. This mode is noisier than other modes, but is shut out and the fan... build up on each control. the air flow selector in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 37 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. See the following...
.... : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents. : Distributes outside air to cool the vehicle. Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. This mode is noisier than other modes, but is shut out and the fan... build up on each control. the air flow selector in the vehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the windshield. 37 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A/C: Uses outside air through the instrument panel registers to cool the vehicle. See the following...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... heat or cool the vehicle to select the AUTO desired temperature shown in half-degree increments. 40 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the driver side of time.... Temperature conversion: Press to manually determine where airflow is pressed again. The system will not operate. 12. Fan Speed...
... heat or cool the vehicle to select the AUTO desired temperature shown in half-degree increments. 40 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Manual override controls: OFF Allows you to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the driver side of time.... Temperature conversion: Press to manually determine where airflow is pressed again. The system will not operate. 12. Fan Speed...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... control to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 43 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) directs air to the overhead registers of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will ... registers. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is 0 1 2 3 mode, cooling in the 3 (ON) position to or (Panel). To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is activated. Floor console climate controls (if equipped) Controls the direction of the airflow to...
... control to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The defroster turns off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. 43 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) directs air to the overhead registers of thin ice and fog. • A small LED will ... registers. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is 0 1 2 3 mode, cooling in the 3 (ON) position to or (Panel). To manually turn off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is activated. Floor console climate controls (if equipped) Controls the direction of the airflow to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the lever is heard. Driver Controls Changing the wiper blades 1. Turn the blade at least once per year for optimum performance. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to Windows and wiper blades in the down to scrape off the... prolong the life of the wiper rubber element. TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the lever down position, tilt the steering column to its desired orientation. 56 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle.
... the lever is heard. Driver Controls Changing the wiper blades 1. Turn the blade at least once per year for optimum performance. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to Windows and wiper blades in the down to scrape off the... prolong the life of the wiper rubber element. TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the lever down position, tilt the steering column to its desired orientation. 56 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Replace wiper blades at an angle from the vehicle.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in for your vehicle in normal conditions. A correct zone setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple .... 5. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of the compass module until ZONE appears in , on the button and then slowly press it down again. 74 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release pressure on or near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Usually, when something affects...
If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be affected when you are in for your vehicle in normal conditions. A correct zone setting will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple .... 5. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of the compass module until ZONE appears in , on the button and then slowly press it down again. 74 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release pressure on or near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. Usually, when something affects...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...INFO menu and SETUP menu. Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip ... compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in the Instrument Cluster chapter. This variation is four 76 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in this control to Gauges in normal conditions. ...
...INFO menu and SETUP menu. Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be inaccurate, a manual calibration may also affect compass accuracy. Info menu This control displays the following control displays: • Odometer/Compass • Trip ... compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in the Instrument Cluster chapter. This variation is four 76 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in this control to Gauges in normal conditions. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... only). When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the recommended maintenance schedule. If the warning stays on or continues to ...as soon as possible. DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your dealer for 4 seconds then SEE OWNER'S MANUAL will be displayed. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system will be partially operable. ...
... only). When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 86 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the recommended maintenance schedule. If the warning stays on or continues to ...as soon as possible. DOOR AJAR. Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your dealer for 4 seconds then SEE OWNER'S MANUAL will be displayed. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system will be partially operable. ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on a regular basis. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 88 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Make...
... liftgate window, use the power door locks or press the door lock switch on a regular basis. To manually lock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the window down or up. 88 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. Make...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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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. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to adjust seatback. 106 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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. Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to adjust seatback. 106 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.