1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manuals

Fog lamps
1. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the back of the
foglamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Remove bulb by lifting retaining
clip and pulling the bulb from the
assembly.
3. Replace the bulb and insert the
bulb assembly back into the
foglamp.
4. Lock bulb assembly into place
by turning it clockwise until it
stops.
Interior overhead lamp
The interior overhead lamp is
located in the overhead console.
To change the bulb, follow this
procedure:
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1. To remove the lens, pry with a
small screwdriver as shown.
2. To remove the bulbs, rotate bulb
holder counterclockwise 90É. The
bulb and bulb holder will drop out.
3. Pull bulb from bulb holder.
Insert new bulb.
4. To replace the bulb holder, push
up and rotate clockwise 90É.
5. Replace lens.
LAMP LAMPMODE
LAMP LAMPMODE
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BULB SPECIFICATIONS
DescriptionNumber
of BulbsTrade Number
Exterior Illumination
Headlamps 2 9007
Front lamp and turn signal 4 3157NA*
Front side marker lamp 2 916NA*
Underhood lamp 1 906
Fog lamps 2 H3
Rear Lamps - Exterior
Rear back-up lamp 2 3156
High-mount brakelamp 1
2
License plate lamp 2 194
Rear tail/brake lamp 2 3157
Turn lamp 2 3156
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (low series) 1 912
Dome lamp (high series) 1 906
Map lamps 2 168
Map lamps with overhead
console (if equipped)2 T10
Front door courtesy lamp 1 168
Deluxe map reading
lamp/dome2 168
Instrument panel
illumination1 906
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DescriptionNumber
of BulbsTrade Number
Radio Illumination
1
Instrument Panel
Ashtray lamp 1 161
Glove compartment lamp 1 194
Instrument cluster 1 each 194
Instrument Panel Controls
A/C controls 1 161
Rear window wiper/washer
control1
2
Headlamp controls 1 1815
Heater controls 1 161
1Replaceable at Lincoln/Mercury and Ford authorized radio service
centers.
2See your dealer for bulb replacement.
* Natural amber
Aiming headlamps
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked if:
²Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on.
²The headlamps do not seem to
give you enough light to see
clearly at night.
²The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from
a position slightly down and to
the right.
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See your Lincoln/Mercury or Ford
dealer for precise adjustment of
your headlamps.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge and plenty of
water for best results. We
recommend that you have the
underbody of your vehicle washed
at the end of the winter to remove
deposits left by snow, salt and
water.
Remove any aftermarket
accessories, such as antennas,
before entering a car wash.
After washing your vehicle, apply
the brakes several times to dry
them.
Wax the paintwork of your vehicle
once or twice a year. This will help
retain the glossy finish and water
droplets will run off more easily.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be
camouflaged with touch-up paint,
paint repair foil, or aerosol paint
spray from the Ford Accessory
line. Observe the application
instructions on the products. In
order to retain the vehicle
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warranty on paperwork, remove
aggressive particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt, and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash the wheels with the same
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuel, or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will
damage the finish of special wheel
surfaces. Use a tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning plastic parts
Some of your vehicle's trim parts
are plastic. Clean with a tar and
road oil remover if necessary. Use
a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning.
Do not clean plastic parts with
thinners, solvents or petroleum
based cleaners.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Any cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Do not use dry paper towel,
chemical solvents, or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps; these
products may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Cleaning the engine
A clean engine is more efficient
than a dirty one because a buildup
of grease and dirt acts as an
insulator and keeps the engine
warmer than normal. Follow these
guidelines to clean your engine:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
²In order to avoid cracking the
engine block, do not spray with
cold water.
²The alternator, ignition coil
packs, and air intake must be
covered to prevent water
damage when cleaning the
engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades using
undiluted windshield washer
solution or a mild detergent. Rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents to clean
your wiper blades; these fluids will
damage your blades.
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Cleaning the built-in child seat
Clean the built-in child seat with
mild soap and water. Do not use
household cleaning products
because they may weaken the
safety belt webbing or damage the
vinyl parts of the seat.
The child seat liner is removable
and may be machine-washed and
air dried.
Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
Check the safety belt system
periodically to make sure there are
no nicks, wear or cuts. If your
vehicle has been involved in an
accident, have all the safety belts
and child seat anchoring brackets
(if equipped) examined by a
qualified technician.
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