1997 Mercury Mountaineer light

STEERING COLUMN
CONTROLS
Positions of the ignition
ACCESSORYallows electrical
accessories such as radio and
wipers/washer to operate while the
engine is not running.
LOCKlocks the steering wheel
and gearshift lever.
OFFshuts off the ignition and
accessories and allows the
gearshift lever and steering wheel
to move.
ONtests the warning lights. The
key remains here when engine is
running.
STARTcranks the engine. The key
returns toONwhen released.
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Overdrive control
Activating overdrive
OverdriveDis the normal drive
position for the best fuel economy
and will remain on until overdrive
is deactivated.
The overdrive function allows
automatic upshifts to 2nd, 3rd, and
4th gear.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever. The transmission control
indicator light (TCIL)
O/D
OFFwill
illuminate on the instrument
cluster.
Transmission will operate in gears
1-3. To return to normal overdrive
mode, press the transmission
control switch again.
O/D
OFFwill turn
off.
When starting your vehicle, the
transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
Deactivate overdrive when:
²driving with a heavy load
²driving in hilly areas
²additional engine braking is
desired
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1. Press and hold the MODE
button until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds); then release.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h/3 mph) in circles until
the CAL indicator turns off (2-3
complete circles).
Map lamps
Press either the driver or
passenger button to turn map
lamps on or off.
Storage compartment (if
equipped)
Press the OPEN button to open
the storage compartment. The
door will open slightly and can be
moved to full open.
Installing a garage door opener
The storage compartment can be
converted to activate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers.
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Moon roof (if equipped)
Press and hold bottom portion of
moon roof switch to open.
Press and hold top portion of
moon roof switch to close.
To raise the rear of the moon roof,
close the moon roof and press top
of rocker switch again. Press
bottom of rocker switch to close it.
Autolamp delay system and
automatic dimming mirror (if
equipped)
Autolamp
The autolamp sets the headlamps
to turn on and off automatically.
You can set the autolamp to:
²turn on the lamps automatically
at night
²turn off the lamps automatically
during daylight
²keep the lamps on for up to
three minutes after you turn the
key to OFF
Setting autolamp
1. Make sure the headlamp switch
is in the OFF position. If the
headlamp switch is on, you
override the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition key to ON or
start your vehicle.
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3. Slide the delay slide knob to the
center of travel. The further you
move the knob to the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after
the ignition is turned to the OFF
position. The autolamp will keep
the headlamps on for a maximum
of three minutes after the ignition
is turned off.
4. The autolamp automatically
turns the lamps on and off.
Automatic dimming feature
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the
normal state to the non-glare
``active'' state when bright lights
(glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from the
front or behind, it will adjust
automatically to minimize glare.
The automatic dimming feature is
active when the ignition is turned
to the ON position.
When active, the mirror senses
bright light (glare) from the front
and rear and automatically adjusts
itself to minimize glare.
AUTOLAMP
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liftgate will unlock when the key
is returned to the vertical
position (position of key before
removal).
This feature can be activated by all
outside locks on vehicles equipped
with keyless entry.
Illuminated entry
Interior lamps illuminate when
either outside front door handle is
lifted, unlocked with the keyless
entry keypad or the UNLOCK
button is pressed on the remote
entry transmitter (seeRemote
entry systemorKeyless entry
systemfor further information).
The system will automatically turn
off after 25 seconds or when the
ignition switch is turned to START
or ON position.
The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open. However, the battery saver
will turn them off after ten
minutes. SeeBattery saverfor
more information.
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Auxiliary power point
This power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories.
Do not plug optional
electrical accessories into
the cigarette lighter. Use the
power point.
Replacing the tissue box
1. Lift armrest and slide
coinholder/tissue box out of
console in an upward motion.
2. Replace tissue box.
3. Slide coinholder/tissue tray into
console locating pins at bottom of
tray. Fit in slots in console bracket.
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Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
Unlocking the doors with the
remote entry system
Press UNLOCK button to unlock
driver door. The interior lamps will
illuminate.
Press UNLOCK a second time
within 5 seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
Locking the doors with the
remote entry system
Press the LOCK button to lock all
doors and liftgate.
Press the LOCK button a second
time within 5 seconds to confirm
that all doors and liftgate are
locked.
The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp, and the lamps will flash.
This will arm your anti-theft
system. If the horn chirps twice, a
door is still ajar and the anti-theft
system will not arm. SeeAnti-theft
systemfor more details.
Remote entry personal alarm
The remote entry personal alarm
feature allows you to activate the
alarm. When activated, the horn
will honk and the lights will flash.
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