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Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Tether ...System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Tether ...System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... is not charging properly. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 14 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder... has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to fasten your authorized dealer. A Belt-Minder chime will...
... is not charging properly. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 14 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder... has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to fasten your authorized dealer. A Belt-Minder chime will...
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...collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to its original position, pull on crash severity and occupant conditions. 166 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of frontal ...Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, ...
...collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to its original position, pull on crash severity and occupant conditions. 166 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle's Personal Safety System™ consists of frontal ...Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, ...
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...belt usage. The system is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the ...'s body during frontal collisions, and in a child seat. Refer to Safety restraints section in front of an active air bag. Refer 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system can kill or injure a child in side collisions and...
...belt usage. The system is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the ...'s body during frontal collisions, and in a child seat. Refer to Safety restraints section in front of an active air bag. Refer 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system can kill or injure a child in side collisions and...
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Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the back seat where they can be heard. The tone pattern will not illuminate ... an authorized dealer immediately. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver seat position ...
Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System™ is provided. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the back seat where they can be heard. The tone pattern will not illuminate ... an authorized dealer immediately. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, front passenger sensing system, and the driver seat position ...
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..., the unrepaired area will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 185 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer... the inflators and airbags). • seat-mounted side airbags. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. The front...
..., the unrepaired area will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag under certain conditions. Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not inflate). 185 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer... the inflators and airbags). • seat-mounted side airbags. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. The front...
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...the problem and/or light are repaired. Determining if the system is not required. The tone pattern will be heard. Do not lean your head on the side of the seatbacks of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not ...place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the door. A difficulty with a deploying...
...the problem and/or light are repaired. Determining if the system is not required. The tone pattern will be heard. Do not lean your head on the side of the seatbacks of the seatback. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seat-mounted side airbag system Do not ...place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the door. A difficulty with a deploying...
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... reduce the risk of injuries related to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the ...airbag. See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to further enhance the protection provided occupants in the event of a significant side impact collision. All occupants of the front seats. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of severe injuries in side impact collisions. 191 2008 Mountaineer...
... reduce the risk of injuries related to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the ...airbag. See your authorized dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to further enhance the protection provided occupants in the event of a significant side impact collision. All occupants of the front seats. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of severe injuries in side impact collisions. 191 2008 Mountaineer...
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... the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). 193 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) How does the Safety Canopy™ system work? See your authorized dealer. The... behind the headliner and above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy™ deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™...
... the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the rear doors (one on each side of the vehicle). 193 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) How does the Safety Canopy™ system work? See your authorized dealer. The... behind the headliner and above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy™ deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™...
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If the Safety Canopy™ is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the system. If any of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety...
If the Safety Canopy™ is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the system. If any of by qualified personnel. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety...
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... actions may weaken the belt webbing. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • If a ring forms on the fabric ...badly, use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the side airbag in a collision. 320 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Such products could contaminate the side...
... actions may weaken the belt webbing. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). • If a ring forms on the fabric ...badly, use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the side airbag in a collision. 320 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Such products could contaminate the side...
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...seats ...183 description ...182, 190, 192 disposal ...195 driver airbag ...184, 191, 193 indicator light ...190, 195 operation ...184, 191, 193 passenger airbag ...184, 191, 193 side airbag ...190 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...270 ...Minder ...176 Booster seats ...197 Brakes ...252 anti-lock ...253 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...253 fluid, checking and adding ...354 fluid, refill capacities ...359 fluid, specifications ...359 lubricant specifications ...359 parking... seat ...202 in rear seat ...202 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...seats ...183 description ...182, 190, 192 disposal ...195 driver airbag ...184, 191, 193 indicator light ...190, 195 operation ...184, 191, 193 passenger airbag ...184, 191, 193 side airbag ...190 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...270 ...Minder ...176 Booster seats ...197 Brakes ...252 anti-lock ...253 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...253 fluid, checking and adding ...354 fluid, refill capacities ...359 fluid, specifications ...359 lubricant specifications ...359 parking... seat ...202 in rear seat ...202 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Tether ...System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Tether ...System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... ON, continues to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. 14 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. Normal braking ..., or by your safety belt. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur....
... ON, continues to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. 14 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt. Normal braking ..., or by your safety belt. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. P confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners.... Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on crash severity and occupant conditions. 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System...
...passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM). • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners.... Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, pull on crash severity and occupant conditions. 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System...
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...of the system. The system is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to the occupant's chest by limiting... Energy management feature section in this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt...passenger safety belts are designed to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Refer 170 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front safety belt pretensioners The...
...of the system. The system is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to the occupant's chest by limiting... Energy management feature section in this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt...passenger safety belts are designed to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Refer 170 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front safety belt pretensioners The...
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... the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is not required. To reduce the risk of the Personal Safety System™ is provided. 171 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance ... instrument cluster. The tone pattern will be properly restrained. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints to the Warning lights and chimes section in the back seat where they can be heard. Never let a passenger hold a child...
... the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is not required. To reduce the risk of the Personal Safety System™ is provided. 171 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance ... instrument cluster. The tone pattern will be properly restrained. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a collision. Seating and Safety Restraints to the Warning lights and chimes section in the back seat where they can be heard. Never let a passenger hold a child...
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... 4 times more often in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I 'm not going far" "Belts are around. Frontal airbags are rare events" Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. data): Reasons given..."Crashes are ...2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are uncomfortable" "I was in vehicles with safety belts. "I have an airbag" 180 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you ...
... 4 times more often in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I 'm not going far" "Belts are around. Frontal airbags are rare events" Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. data): Reasons given..."Crashes are ...2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are uncomfortable" "I was in vehicles with safety belts. "I have an airbag" 180 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The more we drive, the more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you ...
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...is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not inflate). 187 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are designed to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in a collision. If the air bag has .... The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get ...
...is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not inflate). 187 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are designed to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in a collision. If the air bag has .... The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get ...
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... A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to indicate the condition of the system. Routine maintenance of the airbag is turned on the door. Determining if the system is operational The SRS ...uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the front passenger seat may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of the seatback. 192 2008 Mountaineer (mnt)...
... A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Seating and Safety Restraints Any alteration/modification to indicate the condition of the system. Routine maintenance of the airbag is turned on the door. Determining if the system is operational The SRS ...uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to the front passenger seat may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of the seatback. 192 2008 Mountaineer (mnt)...