Owner's Manual
Page 7
...crash to assist 911 operators to 911 Assist may assist in the investigation of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Please note that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an...information may also be directly connected to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other details about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as: • how various systems in your ...
...crash to assist 911 operators to 911 Assist may assist in the investigation of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Please note that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an...information may also be directly connected to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other details about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as: • how various systems in your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... to go to close each session or the disc will not play. • Bit rate - The player supports bit rates from 32-320 kbps, as well as variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable effect on the current MP3 folder in the status bar. We... quality: • Disc capacity - Each disc contains about 650 MB of the encoder software vendor. Press again to avoid undesirable noise and distortion. 68 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) We do not recommend using a high quality encoder. • PC configuration - Encoding MP3 files requires...
... to go to close each session or the disc will not play. • Bit rate - The player supports bit rates from 32-320 kbps, as well as variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable effect on the current MP3 folder in the status bar. We... quality: • Disc capacity - Each disc contains about 650 MB of the encoder software vendor. Press again to avoid undesirable noise and distortion. 68 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) We do not recommend using a high quality encoder. • PC configuration - Encoding MP3 files requires...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
...into slow play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to stop or eject a DVD. With a DVD playing, press pause. 70 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and hold for a fast reverse search. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to navigate ...through at this rate. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to adjust volume levels. Entertainment Systems 4. Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness, or ...
...into slow play mode, press and release the reverse or advance button repeatedly to stop or eject a DVD. With a DVD playing, press pause. 70 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press and hold for a fast reverse search. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to navigate ...through at this rate. Press and hold the reverse or advance button to adjust volume levels. Entertainment Systems 4. Press when not in menu mode to adjust brightness, or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 224
... Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 224 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD ...are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your vehicle; WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road ...
... Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 224 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with AWD ...are designed to minimize the risk of injury or ejection. Study your vehicle; WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other crash you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off -road ...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
...: The traction grade assigned to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 227 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire is ... grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. The relative performance of ...
...: The traction grade assigned to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 227 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire is ... grades represent the tire's ability to sudden tire failure. Tires, Wheels and Loading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. The relative performance of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 233
... When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible. Use both eye and ear protection. If the...) greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be found on these labels then you should contact your vehicle. 233 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Important: Remember to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or ...
... When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as possible. Use both eye and ear protection. If the...) greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following precautions must be found on these labels then you should contact your vehicle. 233 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Important: Remember to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 236
... on the sidewall of all tires. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 236 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the... and Loading Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a letter this may mean it is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that the tire size, load index and speed...
... on the sidewall of all tires. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 236 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) In general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the... and Loading Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a letter this may mean it is an example of a tire size, load index and speed rating. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is designated by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA), that the tire size, load index and speed...
Owner's Manual
Page 237
...two are the plant code designating where it is not required by federal law. These speed ratings may not find this information on all federal standards. These ratings are listed in inches. Letter rating Speed rating - If you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6....on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. Note: You may find this information in conditions. The next two numbers or letters are the tire size code and the last four 237 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...two are the plant code designating where it is not required by federal law. These speed ratings may not find this information on all federal standards. These ratings are listed in inches. Letter rating Speed rating - If you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 6....on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating. Note: You may find this information in conditions. The next two numbers or letters are the tire size code and the last four 237 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 238
...the tire tread and sidewall. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. This information is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for traceability. The grades represent the tire's ability to contact customers ...edge of rubber-coated fabric in between are identification codes used to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 238 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located ...
...the tire tread and sidewall. For example, the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 2001. This information is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for traceability. The grades represent the tire's ability to contact customers ...edge of rubber-coated fabric in between are identification codes used to stop on wet pavement as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 238 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located ...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
... S cables. • Cables should only be the same size, load index, speed rating as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these guidelines when using snow tires or traction devices may increase the risk of loss of traction control. 246 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, in personal injury...
... S cables. • Cables should only be the same size, load index, speed rating as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these guidelines when using snow tires or traction devices may increase the risk of loss of traction control. 246 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) However, in personal injury...
Owner's Manual
Page 247
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance ... proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 247 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or...
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your vehicle will guide you picked it up from the vehicle's Tire Label or Safety Compliance ... proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 247 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) It does not include passengers, cargo, or...
Owner's Manual
Page 250
...the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded ... passengers and cargo). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 250 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer....
...the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a single axle (front or rear). The GVW must never exceed its GAWR. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded ... passengers and cargo). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle must never exceed the GVWR. 250 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The GVWR is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your authorized dealer....
Owner's Manual
Page 251
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 251 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tongue...towed vehicles and for more detailed information. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to 1,304 kg...
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 251 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tongue...towed vehicles and for more detailed information. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to 1,304 kg...
Owner's Manual
Page 252
... average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of the driver and passengers that... x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. The calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 252 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Yes, you , 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? In metric units, the calculation would be five...
... average 220 lb. (99 kg) each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb. (13.5 kg) each. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in Step 4. 6. The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of the driver and passengers that... x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 lb. The calculation would be: 635 kg - (5 x 99 kg) - (5 x 13.5 kg) = 635 - 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kg. 252 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Yes, you , 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? In metric units, the calculation would be five...
Owner's Manual
Page 253
... 440 - 900 = 60 lb. You will need to carry that patio you have been planning for your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 253 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. No, you do not have enough... also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the ...
... 440 - 900 = 60 lb. You will need to carry that patio you have been planning for your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 253 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle. No, you do not have enough... also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 255
... off to Vehicle loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) II... the GCWR. * -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 255 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... off to Vehicle loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) II... the GCWR. * -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 255 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
Page 256
... off to exceed the maximum tongue loads as possible if you require assistance. Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) II...; Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 256 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use a load carrying hitch.
... off to exceed the maximum tongue loads as possible if you require assistance. Contact your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) II...; Class II receiver: 350 lb. (159 kg) • Class III/IV receiver: 500 lb. (227 kg) (weight carrying); 740 lb. (336 kg) (weight distributing) 256 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Use a load carrying hitch.
Owner's Manual
Page 257
... directly to you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to your chances of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system. Trailer lamps Trailer...are working. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. 257 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The braking system of having a collision greatly increase. Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety chains ...
... directly to you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to your chances of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your vehicle's brake system. Trailer lamps Trailer...are working. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking up trailer lamps. 257 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The braking system of having a collision greatly increase. Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety chains ...
Owner's Manual
Page 258
...To ensure proper "break-in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. For additional information, refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in " of powertrain components during the first 500 ... electrical equipment may damage the electrical system resulting in the Driving chapter. • Under extreme conditions with a trailer attached. 258 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you are towing on a trip to your authorized dealer...
...To ensure proper "break-in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. For additional information, refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in " of powertrain components during the first 500 ... electrical equipment may damage the electrical system resulting in the Driving chapter. • Under extreme conditions with a trailer attached. 258 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you are towing on a trip to your authorized dealer...
Owner's Manual
Page 272
...press the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be deactivated in certain situations. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle The Roll Stability Control system may be... maneuvers may activate the Electronic Stability Control system, which include but are allowed to spin. To switch off certain features of the AdvanceTrac 272 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During an event that activates the Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ) the "sliding car...
...press the AdvanceTrac with RSC system may be deactivated in certain situations. RSC operates by detecting the vehicle's roll motion and the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle The Roll Stability Control system may be... maneuvers may activate the Electronic Stability Control system, which include but are allowed to spin. To switch off certain features of the AdvanceTrac 272 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During an event that activates the Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ) the "sliding car...