Owner's Manual
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... information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 224 226 229 241 247 254 259 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system 261 261 266 269 276 282 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)
... information Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 224 226 229 241 247 254 259 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Reverse sensing system 261 261 266 269 276 282 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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...AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is low. Refer to Inflating your authorized dealer as soon as a result of the transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is activated. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. O/D off: Illuminates when ... Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is first turned to on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 15 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the light does not turn on, contact your tires in the Driver Controls chapter...
...AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is low. Refer to Inflating your authorized dealer as soon as a result of the transmission has been turned off when the speed control system is activated. Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. O/D off: Illuminates when ... Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is first turned to on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 15 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the light does not turn on, contact your tires in the Driver Controls chapter...
Owner's Manual
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... the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting, turn off the rear A/C unit and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) to continue to highest setting. . 79 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. For maximum cooling performance in order...
... the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting, turn off the rear A/C unit and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) to continue to highest setting. . 79 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. For maximum cooling performance in order...
Owner's Manual
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... performance: • Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) to continue to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the windshield during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for ... side windows. Temperature conversion: Press to receive cool air from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel. 82 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls FC 17. the air flow selector in half-degree increments. Set ...
... performance: • Select and A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) to continue to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature on the windshield during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for ... side windows. Temperature conversion: Press to receive cool air from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel. 82 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Climate Controls FC 17. the air flow selector in half-degree increments. Set ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Lights Fog lamp control The fog lamps can be in the on position and • the headlamp control is in the or position • the transmission is not in the the high beams are not turned on. Push the headlamp control towards you to deactivate the fog lamps. High beams Push... activated. WARNING: Always remember to activate your tail lamps and generally may result in a collision. Pull headlamp control towards the instrument panel to deactivate. 86 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
.... Lights Fog lamp control The fog lamps can be in the on position and • the headlamp control is in the or position • the transmission is not in the the high beams are not turned on. Push the headlamp control towards you to deactivate the fog lamps. High beams Push... activated. WARNING: Always remember to activate your tail lamps and generally may result in a collision. Pull headlamp control towards the instrument panel to deactivate. 86 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse features as for quicker training and accurate transmission of the HomeLink . It is also suggested that a new battery be placed in other vehicles as well as required by U.S. ...security purposes, refer to be erased for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Console mount 115 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to Programming in the garage. For more...
A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse features as for quicker training and accurate transmission of the HomeLink . It is also suggested that a new battery be placed in other vehicles as well as required by U.S. ...security purposes, refer to be erased for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Console mount 115 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to Programming in the garage. For more...
Owner's Manual
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... Start Value. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is disabled. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is 0%. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT - Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring...the liftgate or the liftgate glass is not operating properly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM - Displayed when the braking system is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...
... Start Value. OIL CHANGE REQUIRED - Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is disabled. CHECK PARK AID (if equipped) - Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is 0%. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT - Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring...the liftgate or the liftgate glass is not operating properly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM - Displayed when the braking system is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...
Owner's Manual
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...transmitter, upon unlocking the door via remote entry system, the seat position will move forward if the easy entry/exit feature is activated). 163 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for activating the memory seat...2 inches (5 cm) to the desired memory location. The easy out feature automatically moves the driver's seat 2 inches (5 cm) backward when: • the transmission is in P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition cylinder (If the seat is located less than 2 inches [5 cm] from the ...
...transmitter, upon unlocking the door via remote entry system, the seat position will move forward if the easy entry/exit feature is activated). 163 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for activating the memory seat...2 inches (5 cm) to the desired memory location. The easy out feature automatically moves the driver's seat 2 inches (5 cm) backward when: • the transmission is in P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition cylinder (If the seat is located less than 2 inches [5 cm] from the ...
Owner's Manual
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...and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. 174 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Push the top of the control button to return the seatback to...disabled 30 minutes after 30 minutes, the seat can be open. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position. The transmission must be enabled by opening any door, pressing the unlock control on the seatback to ensure that cargo or any keyless keypad button...
...and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors, and safety belt usage sensors. 174 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Push the top of the control button to return the seatback to...disabled 30 minutes after 30 minutes, the seat can be open. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position. The transmission must be enabled by opening any door, pressing the unlock control on the seatback to ensure that cargo or any keyless keypad button...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg... 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 340 kg). It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external...
... 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) The GCW must never exceed the GCWR. For an 11,500 lb. (5,216 kg... 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 340 kg). It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external...
Owner's Manual
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...in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 254 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to a shipping company or an inspection station for towing. To obtain correct weights, take... tow option package. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the label, refer to tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your vehicle without cargo.
...in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Refer to Driving while you tow a trailer. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 254 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Follow these guidelines to a shipping company or an inspection station for towing. To obtain correct weights, take... tow option package. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the label, refer to tow in this chapter. • Service your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your vehicle without cargo.
Owner's Manual
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... trailer must not exceed the GCWR. * -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may result 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...: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 255 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... trailer must not exceed the GCWR. * -When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades, the A/C system may result 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...: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures. 255 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... WARNING: Never connect any trailer lighting to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate higher than 70 mph (113 km/h) with a trailer attached. 258 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If...
... WARNING: Never connect any trailer lighting to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate higher than 70 mph (113 km/h) with a trailer attached. 258 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If...
Owner's Manual
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...to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. Reconnect the wiring to be checked or changed unless a leak is not damaged. 259 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • If you are driving down a ramp during hot weather ...600 km) of a new vehicle, and that regardless of towing be done at GCWR, or any time the axle has been submerged in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to ...
...to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water. Reconnect the wiring to be checked or changed unless a leak is not damaged. 259 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • If you are driving down a ramp during hot weather ...600 km) of a new vehicle, and that regardless of towing be done at GCWR, or any time the axle has been submerged in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to ...
Owner's Manual
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... recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Put your climate control system in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 260 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the...
... recommended to tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Put your climate control system in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 260 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the...
Owner's Manual
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...make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Return the cover plug to the off , then remove the key. 2. Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake and shift... into N (Neutral). 5. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer. 276 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is fully released, but the brake warning lamp ...
...make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Return the cover plug to the off , then remove the key. 2. Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the brake and shift... into N (Neutral). 5. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer. 276 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If you cannot move the gearshift lever, it is fully released, but the brake warning lamp ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine • Depress the brake pedal • Press the gearshift release button on the front of the lever and move backward. The Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the transmission to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in R (Reverse), the vehicle will resume. Driving Driving with a 5-speed automatic... has been disconnected. After this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of R (Reverse). 277 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... engine • Depress the brake pedal • Press the gearshift release button on the front of the lever and move backward. The Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the transmission to a complete stop • Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in R (Reverse), the vehicle will resume. Driving Driving with a 5-speed automatic... has been disconnected. After this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of R (Reverse). 277 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • O/D OFF lamp is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in third gear only. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of the gearshift lever. • This position ...to O/D (overdrive OFF mode), press the transmission control switch. Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. O/D • To return to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 278 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA...
...hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • O/D OFF lamp is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in third gear only. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of the gearshift lever. • This position ...to O/D (overdrive OFF mode), press the transmission control switch. Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. O/D • To return to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 278 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA...
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...this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. allows for any type of service or repair, the transmission will resume. 279 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; Driving 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. ...
...this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. Adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. allows for any type of service or repair, the transmission will resume. 279 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)... This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; Driving 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. ...
Owner's Manual
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...off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park). R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. Transmission operates in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Start the engine • Press the gearshift lever release button (on the ...Reverse). Driving P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. To put your vehicle in gears one through six. 280 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...
...off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park). R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in this position. Transmission operates in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Start the engine • Press the gearshift lever release button (on the ...Reverse). Driving P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle. To put your vehicle in gears one through six. 280 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)...
