1997 Mercury Mountaineer engine coolant

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Engine coolant
temperature
gauge (pg. 7 )
Tachometer
(pg. 6) Warning lights
(pg. 8)Speed
control
(pg. 23)
Speedometer
(pg. 6)
Engine oil
pressure
gauge
(pg. 7)Gearshift
(includes
overdrive
button)
(pg. 26)
Charging
system gauge
(pg. 7) Driver air bag
(pg. 78)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control (pg. 24)
Tilt steering
wheel lever
(pg. 27) Instrument
panel dimmer
switch (pg. 14) Headlamp
control
(pg. 13)Hazard
flasher
control
(not
shown)
(pg. 27) Fuel gauge
(pg. 7)
Instrumentation
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Engine coolant
Fuel gauge
Voltage gauge
Oil pressure
Odometer
Trip odometer and reset
button
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Instrumentation
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2. Press the accelerator all the way
to the floor and hold.
3. Turn the key to START. Release
it once the engine starts.
4. Release the accelerator
gradually as the engine speeds up.
If the engine still does not start,
refer toFuel pump shutoff
switchin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
Engine block heater (if
equipped)
To prevent electrical
shock, do not use your
engine block heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
Engine block heaters are strongly
recommended if you live in a
region where temperatures reach
-23ÉC (-10ÉF) or below. An engine
block heater works by warming the
engine coolant. This improves
engine starting by warming the
engine faster. Engine block heater
operation also allows the heater
and defrost system to respond
more quickly than usual.
Starting your vehicle
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
V1Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
V2Windshield washer reservoir
V3Engine oil filler tube
V4Automatic transmission dipstick
V5Brake master cylinder
V6Power distribution box
V7Battery
V8Radiator cap
V9Power steering fluid reservoir
V10Engine oil dipstick
V11Ignition coil packs
V12Air cleaner
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Checking and adding washer
fluid for the liftgate
The opening for this reservoir is
located on the left side of the
vehicle above the tail lamp. Be
sure to close the cover after filling
and before closing the liftgate. The
reservoir must be filled slowly to
allow trapped air to escape. Use of
a funnel is recommended for easier
filling.
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE COOLANT
Check the engine coolant level in
the reservoir at least once a
month.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period of time,
the engine coolant reservoir may
eventually empty. If this occurs,
add engine coolant to the coolant
reservoir. For more information on
engine coolant maintenance, refer
toAdding engine coolant to the
reservoirin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable; do not
use engine coolant, antifreeze, or
windshield washer fluid outside
of their specified function and
vehicle location.
When adding engine coolant
Ford recommends Ford Premium
Cooling System fluid, which is an
optimized formula that will protect
all metals and rubber elastomers
used in Ford engines for four years
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or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). It is
not necessary and not
recommended to use supplemental
coolant additives in your
gasoline-powered vehicle. These
additives may harm your engine
cooling system.
When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40% (-24ÉC [11ÉF]) and
60% (-52ÉC [-62ÉF]), depending on
your local climate conditions. A
coolant concentration below 40%
may cause the engine to overheat
on a warm day.
Do not use engine coolant that
does not meet all 14 requirements
of Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A.
The use of an improper coolant
may void your warranty for the
engine cooling system. Use only a
premium nationally-recognized
brand name engine coolant.
Always dispose of used
automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these
types of fluids. Call your local
recycling center to find out more
about recycling automotive fluids.
Adding engine coolant
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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1. Before you remove the coolant
recovery cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when
removing the recovery cap. Wrap a
thick cloth around the cap for safe
removal.
2. When the engine is cool, lift the
cap.
3. Step back while pressure
releases.
4. When you are sure that all the
pressure has been released,
remove the recovery cap.
5. Stand away from the reservoir
opening; hot steam may blow out
or hot engine coolant may even
splash out.
6. Add engine coolant until the
level is between the MAX and MIN
lines on the engine coolant
recovery reservoir.
Follow the recommended service
interval for changing engine
coolant as outlined in theService
Guide. For coolant recovery
reservoir capacity, refer to
Lubricant specificationsin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
RADIATOR
COOLANT
ONLY


MAX
MIN
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Checking the cooling system
hoses
Before adding or replacing coolant,
inspect all cooling system hoses
for:
²deterioration
²leaks
²loose clamps
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid at
least twice a year by completing
the following steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. When the engine coolant
temperature gauge reaches the
normal zone, turn off the engine.
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