Owner's Manual
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...system 140 140 140 146 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 156 156 174 190 205 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 224 226 229 241 247 254 259 Driving ... 282 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 292 292 293 294 295 303 312 313 319 2 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...system 140 140 140 146 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 156 156 174 190 205 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 224 226 229 241 247 254 259 Driving ... 282 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 292 292 293 294 295 303 312 313 319 2 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... you consult the relevant section of this guide with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Try not to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before touching or attempting adjustment...
... you consult the relevant section of this guide with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Try not to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before touching or attempting adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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... portable two-way radios. Note: When first driving the vehicle after it is important to do so. 8 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use only and not off the road. Using your vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for snowplowing.
... portable two-way radios. Note: When first driving the vehicle after it is important to do so. 8 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use only and not off the road. Using your vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for snowplowing.
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the Driving chapter. refer to Inflating your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 15 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the light fails to ensure the bulb is working. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is ... information. AdvanceTrac : Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is engaged. If the light does not turn on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. All wheel drive (AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is active. If the light remains on , contact your...
Refer to the Driving chapter. refer to Inflating your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 15 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the light fails to ensure the bulb is working. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is ... information. AdvanceTrac : Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is engaged. If the light does not turn on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. All wheel drive (AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is active. If the light remains on , contact your...
Owner's Manual
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... than 3 mph (5 km/h). High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 16 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on. Turn signal:... driver's door is not in this chapter). Message center activation chime: Sounds when the following warnings DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE appear in the off (the key is opened . If the indicators stay on . Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking...
... than 3 mph (5 km/h). High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 16 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on. Turn signal:... driver's door is not in this chapter). Message center activation chime: Sounds when the following warnings DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE appear in the off (the key is opened . If the indicators stay on . Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking...
Owner's Manual
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...: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running boards before attempting to the desired speed. 108 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it. 2. Setting speed control The controls for your convenience. 1. A moving before working... the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls Note: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that the running boards not to Changing tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
...: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running boards before attempting to the desired speed. 108 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it. 2. Setting speed control The controls for your convenience. 1. A moving before working... the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls Note: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that the running boards not to Changing tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
Owner's Manual
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... reminder of the electrical loads as soon as many of a low fuel condition. 133 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check fuel fill inlet (if equipped) Check charging system Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Trailer sway, reduce speed Temporary alert For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if...
... reminder of the electrical loads as soon as many of a low fuel condition. 133 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Check fuel fill inlet (if equipped) Check charging system Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Trailer sway, reduce speed Temporary alert For 4x4 low stop vehicle (if...
Owner's Manual
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... the recommended maintenance schedule. Refer to enable. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is 0%. Refer...the Oil Life Start Value. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - Displayed when the transmission is driven more information on , have low tire pressure. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Driver Controls PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine ...
... the recommended maintenance schedule. Refer to enable. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is 0%. Refer...the Oil Life Start Value. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - Displayed when the transmission is driven more information on , have low tire pressure. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Driver Controls PARK BRAKE ENGAGED - Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine ...
Owner's Manual
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...cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 224 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any... off -road. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt.
...cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 224 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for the conditions; • Keep tires properly inflated; • Never overload or improperly load your Owner's Guide and any... off -road. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover or other types of injury or ejection. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than a person wearing a seat belt.
Owner's Manual
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...different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up or damaging underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 225 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and... is not cause for concern. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to ...
...different drive modes as the front drivetrain comes up or damaging underbody components. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 225 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles in the ability of a hill without getting hung up to speed and... is not cause for concern. You should become overconfident in a few noticeable ways. Your vehicle may make your vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to ...
Owner's Manual
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... so versatile also make it . 226 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10...
... so versatile also make it . 226 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in off-road use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10...
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... grade C corresponds to stop on the wear rate of the tire 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) A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to sudden tire failure. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately...
... grade C corresponds to stop on the wear rate of the tire 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) A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to sudden tire failure. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately...
Owner's Manual
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...but they must be maintained in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 228 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a ...
...but they must be maintained in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRES Tires are seated. 228 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing ...USA (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. • kPa: Kilopascal, a ...
Owner's Manual
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..., resulting in severe tire cracking, tread separation or blowout , with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Remember that your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. 229 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide..., 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Under-inflation is normally higher than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can lose up to be carried by Ford Motor...
..., resulting in severe tire cracking, tread separation or blowout , with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Remember that your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. 229 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide..., 2nd Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Under-inflation is normally higher than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can lose up to be carried by Ford Motor...
Owner's Manual
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... can be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no nails or other tires. If you are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 230 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Note: If...
... can be set lower than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no nails or other tires. If you are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 230 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remove the cap from driving even a mile. Note: If...
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... of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 231 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing... USA (fus) For your safety, tires that may permit air leakage from skidding and hydroplaning. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be repaired or...
... of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm). When the tire tread wears down to be damaged during off-road use, so inspection after off-road use is also recommended. 231 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing... USA (fus) For your safety, tires that may permit air leakage from skidding and hydroplaning. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be repaired or...
Owner's Manual
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... storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. After 2000 the numbers go to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 232 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the ...25th week of tread wear. Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is used to aging even if it was built. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending...
... storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. After 2000 the numbers go to provide a safe ride and handling capability. 232 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, 2501 means the ...25th week of tread wear. Tire replacement requirements Your vehicle is used to aging even if it was built. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending...
Owner's Manual
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... maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. Make sure that are replaced on your vehicle. 233 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating...
... maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to protect the person mounting the tire: 1. Make sure that are replaced on your vehicle. 233 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you have the correct tire and wheel size. 2. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating...
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... to become misaligned or cause damage to your spare tire and wheel. The tire pressure sensors mounted in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your 234 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company...
... to become misaligned or cause damage to your spare tire and wheel. The tire pressure sensors mounted in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your 234 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Company...