1998 Mercury Mountaineer lights

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Check engine
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the
engine's emission control system.
This system is commonly known as
the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD II). This OBD II system
protects the environment by
ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service
technician in properly servicing
your vehicle.
TheCheck Engineindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to
check the bulb. If it comes on after
the engine is started, one of the
engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. The light
may illuminate without a
driveability concern being noted.
The vehicle will usually be drivable
and will not require towing.
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Instrumentation
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Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ONand the
engine is off. Also illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged.
Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake
fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light remains
on, continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system
serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously,
check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin
theMaintenance and care
chapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
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ABS
Instrumentation
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TILT STEERING
Pull the steering control toward
you to move the steering wheel up
or down. Hold the control while
adjusting the wheel to the desired
position, then release the control
to lock the steering wheel in
position.
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard
flasher control, refer toHazard
lights controlin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
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Setting autolamp
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position. Leaving the
headlamp control on will override
the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
3. Slide the delay control all the
way to the left.
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 to OFF.
4. The autolamp automatically
turns the lamps on and off. The
indicator light will illuminate when
the headlamps turn on.
Automatic dimming rear view
mirror
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the
normal state to the non-glare
ªactiveº state when bright lights
(glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from
front or behind, it will adjust
automatically to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically
return to the normal position
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door(s) or sound the personal
alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the START or
ACC position. The dome lamp
switch (if equipped) mustnotbe
set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to
operate.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
²any door is open.
Battery saver will shut off the
interior lamps 45 minutes after the
last door is closed.
Autolock
Autolock is a feature that will
automatically lock all doors when:
²all vehicle doors, liftgate and
liftgate window are fully closed
²the ignition key is in the ON
position
²you shift into or through R
(Reverse)
²the brake pedal is released
The autolock feature repeats when:
²any door is opened and then
closed
²the brake pedal is released
Deactivating autolock
Before following the activation or
deactivation procedures, make sure
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Make sure the corresponding lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced.
²If the driver's safety belt is
fastened, the light (
) will not
illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return
to 4 (ON).
2. If the engine does not start
within five seconds, wait ten
seconds and try again.
3. If the engine does not start in
two attempts OR if the
temperature is below -12ÉC (10ÉF),
depress the accelerator and start
the engine while holding the
accelerator down. Release the
accelerator when the engine starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds,
apply the brake and release the
parking brake.
Using the engine block heater
(if equipped)
An engine block heater warms the
engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine
faster and allows the
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The
hazard flashers can be operated
when the ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn
the flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have
been activated. The ªFuel Resetº
indicator light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
(4WABS) Module, 4WABS Main
Relay
15 7.5A Instrument Cluster
16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper
Hi-Lo Relay, Wiper Run/Park
Relay
17 7.5A Cigar Lighter
18 15A Drivers Unlock Relay, All unlock
Relay, All Lock Relay
19 25A PCM Power Diode
20 7.5A RAP Module, Generic Electronic
Module (GEM), Radio
21 15A Flasher (Hazard)
22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket
23 15A Turn Signals
24 - Not Used
25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Instrument Cluster
26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Electronic
Shift Relay, Interior Lamp Relay,
Power Window Relay, Electronic
Shift Control Module,
Transmission Control
27 15A Switch, DRL, Backup Lamps
Switch, DTR Sensor, Instrument
Illumination Dimming Module,
Dome/Map Lamp, GEM, Electric
Shift, Interior Lights, Glove Box
Lamp and Switch
28 7.5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Radio
29 15A Radio
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