2001 Mercury Mountaineer steering

Certification Label ....................254
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................136
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138
Cleaning your vehicle ...............240
engine compartment ..............241
exterior ............................241, 243
exterior lamps .........................243
instrument cluster lens ..........244
instrument panel ....................244
interior .............................243±244
mirrors .....................................245
plastic parts ............................243
safety belts ..............................244
washing ....................................240
waxing .....................................241
wheels ......................................242
windows ..................................245
wiper blades ............................243
woodtone trim ........................245
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .......................................22
Clock ................................41, 52, 66
Compass, electronic ....................87
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment .................88
Console ........................................98
overhead ....................................85
rear ............................................99
Controls
power seat ...............................114
steering column ........................84Coolant
checking and adding ..............207
refill capacities ................211, 247
specifications ..................249, 251
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................78
Customer Assistance ................176
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................262
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............261
Getting roadside assistance ...176
Getting the service you
need .........................................255
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................266
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................261
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................213
engine oil .................................201
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........249
Index
269

L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................22
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................21
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........22
instrument panel, dimming .....22
replacing bulbs ...............234±238
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................77
Liftgate ......................................100
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 149
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................81
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Loading instructions .................169
Locks
autolock ...................................108
childproof ..................................97doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...249, 251
Lumbar support, seats .............116
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
reset button ..............................18
system check button ................19
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
cleaning ...................................245
fold away ...................................98
heated ........................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......97
Moon roof ....................................86
Motorcraft parts ................229, 246
O
Octane rating ............................227
Odometer .....................................15
Off-Road Driving .......................165
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................103
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....246
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................183
Power door locks ........................96
Power steering ..........................151
Index
272

fluid, checking and adding ....212
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........249, 251
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................152
R
Radio ............................................36
Relays ........................................179
Remote entry system .......102±103
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking doors .........103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Reverse sensing system .............33
Roof rack ...................................175
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 117±122
Safety defects, reporting ..........267
Safety restraints ................117±122
belt minder .............................123
cleaning the safety
belts .................................126, 244
extension assembly ................122
for adults .........................118±121
for children .............................135
warning light and
chime ...........................10, 13, 123
Safety seats for children ..........136
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................117
Seats ..........................................113child safety seats ....................136
cleaning ...........................243, 245
memory seat ...........................104
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................110, 112
Servicing your vehicle ..............198
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .............246, 251±252
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................249, 251
Speed control ..............................78
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........143±145
jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................82
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................186, 220±222
changing ..........................186±187
checking the pressure ............222
replacing ..................................223
rotating ....................................222
snow tires and chains ............224
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ................................221
Towing ...............................170, 222
recreational towing .................174
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................197
Index
273

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 75.5L (21.0 gallons)
4.0L Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
5.0L Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument
panel.
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine)
113.2L (14.0 quarts)
Coolant capacity-(5.0L V8
engine)
114.9L (15.7 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W with 5.0L V8
engine AWD)
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55W
and 4.0L SOHC V6 engine)
2
9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55W
and 4.0L SOHC V6 engine)
2
9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
Filling station information
279