2003 Mercury Mountaineer lock

Travel equipment
Ash cup
Cargo organizer
Cargo tray
Chrome wheels
Cellular phone holder
Daytime running lamps
Dog guard
DVD—Rear entertainment system
Engine block heater
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike and ski)
First aid kit
Fog lamps
Highway safety kit
Hitch step
Interior mirror, electrochromic with compass (with and without
temperature display)
Luggage/Cargo basket
Moon roof deflector
Original equipment luggage rack cross bars
Raised cross-bars (for luggage rack rails)
Remote start systems
Running boards
Scuff plates
Seatback storage
Smoker’s package
Soft luggage cover
Tail lamp surrounds
Tire step
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch mounted bike carrier
Accessories
253

Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Vehicle security systems
Wheel locks
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
All-weather floor mats
B-pillar trim kit
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Front hood deflectors
Full vehicle cover
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Moon roof deflector
Rear-air deflector
Side window air deflectors
Skid plates
Tow hooks
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
Accessories
254

A
Accessory delay ..........................55
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................120, 124
and child safety seats ............122
description ......................120, 124
disposal ....................................128
driver air bag ..................122, 126
indicator light .................124, 127
operation .........................122, 126
passenger air bag ...........122, 126
Air cleaner filter .......................243
Air conditioning ..........................32
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................155
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................146
Anti-theft system ........................94
arming the system ....................94
disarming a triggered system ..95
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................150
fluid, adding ............................237
fluid, checking ........................237
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................248
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle
lubricant specifications ..246, 248
refill capacities ........................244
B
Battery .......................................217acid, treating emergencies .....217
jumping a disabled battery ....183
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...243
servicing ..................................217
BeltMinder .................................116
Brakes ........................................145
anti-lock ...................................146
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .........246, 248
lubricant specifications ..246, 248
parking ....................................146
shift interlock ..........................148
C
Calculating load ........................157
Capacities for refilling fluids ....244
Cargo cover .................................80
Cassette tape player ...................17
CD-single premium ...............21, 25
Cell phone use ............................50
Certification Label ....................250
Changing a tire .........................176
Child safety restraints ..............129
child safety belts ....................129
Child safety seats ......................131
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................133
in rear seat ..............................133
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............201
instrument panel ....................203
interior .....................................204
interior trim ............................204
Index
Index
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plastic parts ............................203
safety belts ..............................204
washing ....................................200
waxing .....................................200
wheels ......................................201
wiper blades ............................203
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............32
Compass, electronic ....................66
calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment ...........66, 69
Console ........................................50
overhead ....................................51
rear ......................................51, 54
Controls
power seat .................................99
steering column ........................60
Coolant
checking and adding ..............219
refill capacities ................223, 244
specifications ..................246, 248
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................56
Customer Assistance ................163
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................205
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................192
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............196
Getting roadside assistance ...163
Getting the service you
need .........................................190
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................197
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................193
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................196D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37
Defrost
rear window ..............................36
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................237
engine oil .................................212
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........246
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................238
Driving under special
conditions ..................................152
through water .........................155
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................32
E
Electronic message center .........68
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................183
Emergency Flashers .................164
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ................................248–249
cleaning ...................................201
coolant .....................................219
fail-safe coolant ......................223
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................246, 248
refill capacities ........................244
service points ..................209–210
starting after a collision .........165
Engine block heater .................145
Index
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I
Ignition .......................142, 248–249
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................235
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................203
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................176, 178
positioning .......................176, 180
storage .............................176–178
Jump-starting your vehicle ......183
K
Keyless entry system .................89
Keys
positions of the ignition .........142
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
high beams ................................38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps ...........................40
Liftgate ..................................79, 85
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........146
Limited-slip axle .......................155Load limits .................................156
GAWR ......................................156
GVWR ......................................156
trailer towing ..........................156
Loading instructions .................157
Locks
childproof ..................................84
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...246, 248
Lumbar support, seats .............101
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........248
Message center ...........................68
english/metric button ...............73
system check button ................72
warning messages .....................74
Mirrors .........................................53
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
fold away ...................................56
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Moon roof ....................................61
Motorcraft parts ................230, 243
O
Octane rating ............................228
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................212
P
Parking brake ............................146
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....243
Index
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Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................56
Power adjustable foot pedals .....56
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................171
Power door locks ........................83
Power point .....................51, 53–54
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................244
fluid, specifications .........246, 248
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................148
R
Radio ................................17, 21, 25
Rear window defroster ...............36
Relays ................................166, 174
Remote entry system .................85
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........95
opening the trunk .....................85
Reverse sensing system ...........153
Roadside assistance ..................163
Roof rack .....................................81
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........119
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........108, 110–113, 115
Safety Canopy ...................124, 126
Safety defects, reporting ..........199
Safety restraints ........108, 110–115belt minder .............................116
extension assembly ................115
for adults .........................111–113
for children .....................128–129
safety belt maintenance .........119
warning light and
chime ...............................115–116
Safety seats for children ..........131
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............108
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................131
heated ......................................101
memory seat .....................86, 100
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .............243, 248–249
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................246, 248
Speed control ..............................56
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......144
Starting your vehicle ........142, 144
jump starting ..........................183
Steering wheel
controls ......................................60
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49
Tire warning ..............................242
Tires ...........................176, 239, 242
changing ..........................176, 180
replacing ..................................180
snow tires and chains ............243
Index
260