Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... or hills. The front wheels have to be able to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down . Descend a hill in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if...
... or hills. The front wheels have to be able to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in order to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. It is better to back down . Descend a hill in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over a hill without four wheel anti-lock brakes, if...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
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...oils and fluids should be changed at your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for a particular application. Chemicals and Additives Non-Ford approved chemicals or... vehicle is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that also show signs of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be changed . That's why it's important to change fluid for many cases, fluid discoloration...
...oils and fluids should be changed at your vehicle's needs. 6 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) When planning your maintenance services, consider your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for a particular application. Chemicals and Additives Non-Ford approved chemicals or... vehicle is a normal operating characteristic and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that also show signs of overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be changed . That's why it's important to change fluid for many cases, fluid discoloration...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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..., spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
..., spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of the brake pedal will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Driving Off-Road Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... is overheating, refer to reset. Refer to Message center in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Press the control again to Metric. Press the RESET button to Engine coolant in the Driver Controls chapter on vehicles with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 18 2008 Mountaineer...
... is overheating, refer to reset. Refer to Message center in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Press the control again to Metric. Press the RESET button to Engine coolant in the Driver Controls chapter on vehicles with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. 18 2008 Mountaineer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...section) while you press and release - Return to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 2 in the "Programming" section. 113 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency... Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the button may automatically ...
...section) while you press and release - Return to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 2 in the "Programming" section. 113 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency... Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to the vehicle and firmly press, hold /release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the button may automatically ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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For definitions of interior temperatures. 241 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR...
For definitions of interior temperatures. 241 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...; Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. This may cycle on... the tongue, not to protect the engine from overheating. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of terms used in this chapter.
...; Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. This may cycle on... the tongue, not to protect the engine from overheating. Hitches Do not use hitches that 10-15% of the total weight of terms used in this chapter.
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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...snowy or icy roads, turn and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Although an AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you could lose control. Do not become overconfident as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid ... to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 276 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be able to a ...
...snowy or icy roads, turn and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Although an AWD vehicle may steer in the direction you could lose control. Do not become overconfident as well. In emergency stopping situations, avoid ... to brake yet continue to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 276 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be able to a ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... not put engine coolant in this instance, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. 338 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford... of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as possible. These can cause...
... not put engine coolant in this instance, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. 338 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford... of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as possible. These can cause...
Owner Guide 1st Printing
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... months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is not yet available. Maintenance and Specifications Your cooling system may cause engine damage. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles...
... months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is not yet available. Maintenance and Specifications Your cooling system may cause engine damage. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... B Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating, refer to Engine coolant in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 19 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Type...
... B Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating, refer to Engine coolant in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 19 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Type...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... to a constant light continue with "Programming" Steps 4 through 6 to complete the programming. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for HomeLink to prevent overheating. 116 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After completing Step 1 outlined in the "Programming" section, replace Step 2 with Step 1 in which to initiate...
... to a constant light continue with "Programming" Steps 4 through 6 to complete the programming. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for HomeLink to prevent overheating. 116 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After completing Step 1 outlined in the "Programming" section, replace Step 2 with Step 1 in which to initiate...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... to overheat. Do not place anything on the seat that is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. 159 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An overheated seat may cause the seat heater to overheat. To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for long...
... to overheat. Do not place anything on the seat that is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. 159 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An overheated seat may cause the seat heater to overheat. To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for long...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...) 0-3500 (0-1588) II towing 4.6L* Class II 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) towing 4.0L SOHC Class 3.73 10000 (4536) 0-5000 (0-2268) III/IV Towing 244 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from...
...) 0-3500 (0-1588) II towing 4.6L* Class II 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) towing 4.0L SOHC Class 3.73 10000 (4536) 0-5000 (0-2268) III/IV Towing 244 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...(weight distributing) Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to your trailer so that the rental agency gives to protect the engine from overheating. Tires, Wheels and Loading AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range... loads under the trailer tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is on and off to you. 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for turning corners.
...(weight distributing) Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to your trailer so that the rental agency gives to protect the engine from overheating. Tires, Wheels and Loading AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range... loads under the trailer tongue and allow slack for towing a trailer and make sure it is on and off to you. 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for turning corners.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Descend a hill in reverse over . The front wheels have advantages over . Should you regain control. 277 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might roll over a hill ... wheel in order to steer the vehicle. Too much power will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Do not descend in neutral; Driving or straight down to a safe location. Apply just...
...has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Descend a hill in reverse over . The front wheels have advantages over . Should you regain control. 277 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you might roll over a hill ... wheel in order to steer the vehicle. Too much power will use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. This reduces strain on steep slopes or hills. Do not descend in neutral; Driving or straight down to a safe location. Apply just...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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.... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Also, you can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as DEX-COOL brand with...WSS-M99B37-B6, may be added, in the windshield washer fluid container. Do not put engine coolant in case of the engine coolant. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Add the mixture to the coolant. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak...
.... • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Also, you can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as DEX-COOL brand with...WSS-M99B37-B6, may be added, in the windshield washer fluid container. Do not put engine coolant in case of the engine coolant. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Add the mixture to the coolant. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Operating an engine with a low level of recycled engine coolant in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of coolant can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and ... your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in the winter months. Maintenance and Specifications Your cooling system may cause engine damage. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34°F [-36°C ]): • It...
Operating an engine with a low level of recycled engine coolant in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of coolant can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and ... your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in the winter months. Maintenance and Specifications Your cooling system may cause engine damage. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -34°F [-36°C ]): • It...