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... window defroster 78 78 80 83 84 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 85 85 89 90 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 97 97 98 102 104 108 120 1 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... window defroster 78 78 80 83 84 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 85 85 89 90 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 97 97 98 102 104 108 120 1 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...Anti-theft 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 ... 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)
...Anti-theft 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 ... 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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... this guide with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Try not to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600...
... this guide with the tree symbol. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in . Try not to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 5 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to drive continuously at least 1,000 miles (1,600...
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... has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to provide...; how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. If you drive your SYNC supplement for more information.
... has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may , through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to provide...; how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. If you drive your SYNC supplement for more information.
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... vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for snowplowing. Introduction Notice to owners with 20 inch wheels and tires When equipped with 20 inch wheels and tires the vehicle is safe to do so. 8 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Mobile Communications can result in the conduct of driving. Safety...
... vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for snowplowing. Introduction Notice to owners with 20 inch wheels and tires When equipped with 20 inch wheels and tires the vehicle is safe to do so. 8 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Mobile Communications can result in the conduct of driving. Safety...
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.... Refer to Inflating your tire pressure is working. If the light remains 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 this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system... (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. O/D off ; All wheel drive (AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is active. AdvanceTrac : Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system...
.... Refer to Inflating your tire pressure is working. If the light remains 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 this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system... (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. O/D off ; All wheel drive (AWD) (4.6 L 4x4 engine vehicles only): Illuminates when AWD is active. AdvanceTrac : Flashes when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system...
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... either position, the control will automatically return to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 98 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the lever down position, tilt the steering column and wheel to unlock the steering column tilt lock. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the... original position to lock the steering column. Lift the lever back to its desired orientation. Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel.
... either position, the control will automatically return to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 98 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) TILT STEERING COLUMN Pull the lever down position, tilt the steering column and wheel to unlock the steering column tilt lock. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the... original position to lock the steering column. Lift the lever back to its desired orientation. Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel.
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..., and have finished moving running board may occur, causing the running boards not to the desired speed. 108 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Never place your foot on the steering wheel for your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may cause...
..., and have finished moving running board may occur, causing the running boards not to the desired speed. 108 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Never place your foot on the steering wheel for your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. WARNING: In extreme climates, excessive ice buildup may cause...
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... to • Press select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to • Press advance through the CD/USB. 111 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: When you to select the next/previous radio frequency. In Satellite radio mode (if equipped...): SEEK to forward or reverse through preset channels. Driver Controls • Press the speed control OFF control. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. In CD mode ...
... to • Press select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to • Press advance through the CD/USB. 111 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: When you to select the next/previous radio frequency. In Satellite radio mode (if equipped...): SEEK to forward or reverse through preset channels. Driver Controls • Press the speed control OFF control. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. In CD mode ...
Owner's Manual
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... immediately. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by the message center and according to Inflating your authorized...PRESSURE - Displayed when one quarter full. LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to enable. OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5%...
... immediately. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on , have the system inspected by the message center and according to Inflating your authorized...PRESSURE - Displayed when one quarter full. LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is not completely closed. 134 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to enable. OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5%...
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... speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 139 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in these vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased... gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sport cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
... speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 139 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to drive cautiously could result in these vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased... gravity such as passenger cars any more than low-slung sport cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than unloaded vehicles.
Owner's Manual
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... designed to power itself. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS 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) This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to perform satisfactorily under off -road.
... designed to power itself. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS 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) This increases traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to perform satisfactorily under off -road.
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...clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 225 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel over the... crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or...
...clunk and ratcheting sound. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 225 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow it to travel over the... crest of 4WD and AWD vehicles. These sounds are normal as necessary. Your vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up or...
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...200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 226 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. The Quality grades can be found where applicable ...type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . These differences that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section ...
...200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that make your vehicle so versatile also make it . 226 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. The Quality grades can be found where applicable ...type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use . These differences that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tires, Wheels and Loading • Narrower - to provide greater maneuverability in tight spaces, particularly in center of gravity between tread shoulder and maximum section ...
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... 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) The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however... grade for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. 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 a specified...
... 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) The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however... grade for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are AA, A, B, and C. 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 a specified...
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...• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in order to get the maximum benefit from them. 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... maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for Metric tires]. Glossary of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at the side of the vehicle behind the front...
...• Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in order to get the maximum benefit from them. 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... maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the vehicle. • Rim: The metal support (wheel) for Metric tires]. Glossary of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at the side of the vehicle behind the front...
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...the B-Pillar or the edge of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use of the driver's door. 229 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Always inflate your tires. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is less than the manufacturer's recommended cold ...which can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that a tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the ...
...the B-Pillar or the edge of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the others, use of the driver's door. 229 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Always inflate your tires. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is less than the manufacturer's recommended cold ...which can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that a tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the ...
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...than the other objects embedded that could be significantly under-inflated. For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for each tire, including the spare. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire... inside to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 230 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for pressures to the pump. Note: If you are not ...
...than the other objects embedded that could be significantly under-inflated. For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for each tire, including the spare. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are checking tire pressure when the tire... inside to make sure there are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 230 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Replace the valve cap. 5. For T-type/mini-spare tires (see the Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information section for pressures to the pump. Note: If you are not ...
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... down to the same height as bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall). Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more likely to blow out or fail. Damage... that are damaged or show signs of an inch (2 mm). Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be replaced to the tire is also recommended. 231 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... down to the same height as bulges in the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall). Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more likely to blow out or fail. Damage... that are damaged or show signs of an inch (2 mm). Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can be replaced to the tire is also recommended. 231 2009 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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..., speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the sidewall of tread wear. 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...
..., speed, inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives. Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on the sidewall of tread wear. 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...