1997 Mercury Mountaineer window

Relock
The autolock feature will repeat
when:
²any door is opened and closed.
²the brake pedal is released.
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or
deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not
armed, ignition is off, and all
vehicle doors and liftgate window
are closed.
1. Enter five-digit entry code.
2. Press and hold 7/8 button.
3. Press and release 3/4 button
while holding 7/8 button.
4. Release 7/8 button.
To re-activate autolock, repeat
Steps 1-4.
Remote keyless entry system (if
equipped)
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without using a key.
The remote entry system also arms
and disarms the anti-theft system
(seeAnti-theft systemlater in this
chapter for more information).
The remote entry system only
operates with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Your vehicle is equipped with two
transmitters. The system will work
with up to four transmitters.
LOCK
PANICUN
LOCK
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Delayed accessory
Delayed accessory provides power
to operate the power windows and
power moon roof (if equipped) for
10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
If either front door is opened
during the 10 minute period the
delayed accessory feature is
disabled.
Battery saver
Battery saver is a feature that
automatically shuts off power to
these lights after 40 minutes: glove
box, engine compartment,
overhead console, mirror, courtesy
and interior lamps.
Battery saver prevents the battery
from being drained if these lights
are left on or if a door is not
completely closed. Battery power
is restored if the remote entry
transmitter is used, any door is
opened, the liftgate is opened, or
ignition key is turned to ON.
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7. Insert the left and right safety
belt tongues into the left and right
slots of the crotch buckle. Verify
that the indicator window on each
tongue is green to ensure proper
safety belt connections.
If both tongues do not
latch in the buckle, do not
use the child seat. See your
dealer for repairs.
8. Fasten the left and right chest
clip halves together, and adjust the
clip (up or down) to comfortably
hold the shoulder belts in place on
the child's chest.
The chest clip is designed to easily
pull apart in the event of an
accident. The clip helps keep the
belts on a squirming or sleeping
child.
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Ventilating your vehicle
²If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open
area for long periods of time,
open the windows at least 2.5
cm (1 inch). Adjust the heating
or air conditioning to bring in
fresh air.
²Improve vehicle ventilation by
keeping all air inlet vents clear
of snow, leaves and other debris.
OFF
A/C
MAX
A/C
U
AUTO
L DOOR LOCK
Starting your vehicle
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²sudden stops
²extended engine idling
²use of speed control in hilly
terrain
²extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear
window defroster and other
accessories
²underinflated tires
²heavy loads
²aftermarket add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
26 10 amp 4R70W overdrive,
DRL system, backup
lamps, rear defroster
relay
27 10 amp Underhood lamp, map
lights, glove box lamp,
overhead lamp, visor
lamps, accessory
delay, dimmer switch
illumination
28 7.5 amp GEM system
29 10 amp Audio system
30 - Not used
31 7.5 amp Rear blower motor
relay
32 7.5 amp Heated rear window
33 15 amp DRL module, RH and
LH headlamp,
instrument cluster
34 7.5 amp Luxury audio system
35 - Not used
36 - Not used
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High Current Fuse Rating Color
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the power distribution
box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
Maxi fuses
Fuse Amps Circuits protected
1 30 amp Rear window defrost
relay
2 30 amp PCM power relay
3 20 amp Fuel pump relay, RAP
module
4 20 amp Headlamps,
autolamps,
multi-function switch
5 30 amp 4WABS pump relay
6 30 amp 4WABS main relay
7 20 amp Trailer tow relays
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on wiper blade until lock tab is
engaged.
To replace liftgate wiper blade:
1. Pull wiper arm away from
liftgate window.
2. Use small screwdriver to
depress lock tab and pull wiper
blade upwards and away from
wiper arm.
3. Attach new wiper blade by
pushing wiper arm post through
hole in wiper blade until lock tab is
engaged.
Information about tire grades
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have their Tire Quality Grade
(described below) molded into the
tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by
standards that the United States
Department of Transportation has
set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic tires for use on
passenger cars. They do not apply
to deep tread, winter-type snow
tires, space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 25.4 cm to 30.48 cm
(10 to 12 in.) or limited production
tires as defined in Title 49 Code of
Federal Regulations Part
575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation
- Tire quality grades: The U.S.
Department of Transportation
requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire
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