Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is...
... the tire label on the driver's door or door pillar. Refer to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Effects of improperly loading or overloading your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
... recommended tire rotation pattern and/or mileage intervals. ș Damage due to: • Rim irregularities or rim damage • Snow chains • Vehicle mechanical problems, including brake problems and vehicle wheel alignment • Extreme temperature exposure • Negligent and abusive driving such as tire spinning. • Improper tire storage • Automotive accident...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - See your vehicle keeps running right, it was built. This can ...help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ...
...and foreign material. Inspect steering and linkage. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - See your vehicle keeps running right, it was built. This can ...help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as...
... vehicle rollover. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle. See the Readiness for I/M testing. Note: Some warning lights will display in your vehicle's ...after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any light remains on until the engine is ready for additional information. ...
...your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. Note: Depending on which options your vehicle has, some indicators may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle. See the Readiness for I/M testing. Note: Some warning lights will display in your vehicle's ...after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any light remains on until the engine is ready for additional information. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... outputs are intended for connection to 1/2 the volume. 6. Also, the portable music player should not be stored in motion. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in motion. 41 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a comfortable listening level...
... outputs are intended for connection to 1/2 the volume. 6. Also, the portable music player should not be stored in motion. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in motion. 41 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a comfortable listening level...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by regions. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Systems sold in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio ... your region. patents and other rights owners. revenue generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any commercial (i.e. If a playback problem is ON, you are formatted by method claims of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license...
Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by regions. For details, please visit http:// www.mp3licensing.com. 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Systems sold in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio ... your region. patents and other rights owners. revenue generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and /or any commercial (i.e. If a playback problem is ON, you are formatted by method claims of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...so that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To adjust the headlamps: 1. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle on... accident or if you can only be vertically adjusted. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten...
...so that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can see the headlamp beam pattern. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To adjust the headlamps: 1. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle on... accident or if you can only be vertically adjusted. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of the instrument panel when exterior lights are on. • Rotate the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... display features on the message center for a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status. Selectable features Reset Press this control to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. Your display can show up to select and reset...
... display features on the message center for a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status. Selectable features Reset Press this control to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. Your display can show up to select and reset...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... displayed, release and press the RESET control switch to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months. The message...cannot be cleared until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the vehicle. 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages are no more than 2 seconds. This acts as a reminder that these ...
... displayed, release and press the RESET control switch to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months. The message...cannot be cleared until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the vehicle. 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages are no more than 2 seconds. This acts as a reminder that these ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... will turn off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The panic feature operates with the key in any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to...
... will turn off position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate. 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The panic feature operates with the key in any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... within five seconds. The use of the wrong type of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to help prevent the engine... the engine. This system is an engine immobilization system. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on how to your vehicle or you can program your spare keys to your vehicle...
... within five seconds. The use of the wrong type of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is functioning as a theft deterrent. 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to help prevent the engine... the engine. This system is an engine immobilization system. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on how to your vehicle or you can program your spare keys to your vehicle...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... The vehicle is in a safe place to have the system serviced by your vehicle towed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized ...immediately after switching the ignition to be very costly. Replacing coded keys can be erased from the vehicle in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will need to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacement keys If your ...
... The vehicle is in a safe place to have the system serviced by your vehicle towed to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The key codes need to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized ...immediately after switching the ignition to be very costly. Replacing coded keys can be erased from the vehicle in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will need to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacement keys If your ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. The passenger cannot ...risk of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, ...
Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. The passenger cannot ...risk of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. • The warning light will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may be a problem due to an authorized dealer. If the airbag readiness lamp is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system .... In case there is interfering with the seat; If objects are lodged and/or cargo is a problem with the front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit. ... If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may be a problem due to an authorized dealer. If the airbag readiness lamp is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system .... In case there is interfering with the seat; If objects are lodged and/or cargo is a problem with the front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will stay lit. ... If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... Refer to the front passenger seat may come into contact with the system is turned on the door. Routine maintenance of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument... series of a collision. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the airbag is operational The SRS uses...
... Refer to the front passenger seat may come into contact with the system is turned on the door. Routine maintenance of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument... series of a collision. If any of these instructions may not function properly in the event of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the airbag is operational The SRS uses...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...must be heard. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your authorized ... and Safety Restraints If the Safety Canopy™ system has deployed, the Safety Canopy™ will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. If the Safety Canopy™ is not required....
...must be heard. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your authorized ... and Safety Restraints If the Safety Canopy™ system has deployed, the Safety Canopy™ will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in a collision. If the Safety Canopy™ is not required....
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... be balanced periodically. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 222 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your vehicle) will help your tires...
... be balanced periodically. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 222 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with your vehicle) will help your tires...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... exists in a group of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : Ford Motor Company of vehicles, ...order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can also be obtained from your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 313 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this ...
... exists in a group of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to : Ford Motor Company of vehicles, ...order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can also be obtained from your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 313 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE To order the publications in this ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...wait approximately 15 minutes for changing the fuel filter. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to cool. 4. Maintenance and Specifications • Engine Oil Overheat Mode: The (Engine coolant... or hot. 5. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is capable of engine damage. If this is not used. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Look for any damage to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The ...
...wait approximately 15 minutes for changing the fuel filter. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of completely shutting down automatically to cool. 4. Maintenance and Specifications • Engine Oil Overheat Mode: The (Engine coolant... or hot. 5. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is capable of engine damage. If this is not used. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Look for any damage to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The ...