2004 Mercury Mountaineer wheel

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessory found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 60,000 km (36,000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for
your vehicle. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a
complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle,
please contact your dealer or visit our online store at:
www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Running boards
Splash guards
Wheels
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Accessory delay ..........................49
AdvanceTrac ..............................141
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 120
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 120
disposal ....................................123
driver air bag ..................117, 121
indicator light .................119, 122
operation .........................117, 121
passenger air bag ...........117, 121
Air cleaner filter .......................262
Air conditioning ..........................28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................151
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................226
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system (see Radio) ...18, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................147
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specification ..................267
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
refill capacities ........................263
B
Battery .......................................224acid, treating emergencies .....224
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................224
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................224
BeltMinder .................................111
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............139
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
lubricant specifications ..265, 267
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................145
C
Calculating load ........................166
Capacities for refilling fluids ....263
Cargo cover ...........................76–77
Cell phone use ............................45
Certification Label ....................269
Changing a tire .........................186
Child safety restraints ..............123
child safety belts ....................123
Child safety seats ......................126
attaching with tether straps ..130
in front seat ............................127
in rear seat ..............................127
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................48
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
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plastic parts ............................212
safety belts ..............................213
washing ....................................209
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................210
wiper blades ............................212
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............28
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic ....................61
calibration .................................62
set zone adjustment ...........61, 64
Console ........................................45
overhead ....................................46
rear ......................................46, 48
Controls
power seat .................................94
steering column ........................54
Coolant
checking and adding ..............226
refill capacities ................230, 263
specifications ..................265, 267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer Assistance ................173
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................201
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............205
Getting roadside assistance ...173
Getting the service
you need .................................201
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................202Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............205
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Defrost
rear window ..............................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................220
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........265
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................246
Driving under special
conditions ..................149, 154, 157
sand .........................................156
snow and ice ...........................158
through water .................156, 161
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................28
E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................195
Emergency Flashers .................174
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................210
coolant .....................................226
fail-safe coolant ......................230
idle speed control ...................224
lubrication
specifications ..................265, 267
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refill capacities ........................263
service points ..................217–218
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................138
Engine oil ..................................220
checking and adding ..............220
dipstick ....................................220
filter, specifications ........223, 262
recommendations ...................223
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..................265, 267
Exhaust fumes ..........................138
F
Fail safe cooling ........................230
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....232
Floor mats ...................................75
Fluid capacities .........................263
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................153
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................144
Fuel ............................................232
calculating fuel
economy ............................65, 237
cap ...........................................236
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........234
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................236
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................232, 236, 238
filter, specifications ........237, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
improving fuel economy ........237
octane rating ...................235, 267quality ......................................235
running out of fuel .................236
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................232
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................232, 234–235
Fuses ..................................176–177
G
Garage door opener ....................47
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................57
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............236
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................237
Gauges .........................................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................166
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................166
H
Hazard flashers .........................174
Head restraints ...........................92
Headlamps
aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................37
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................27–28
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P
Parking brake ............................140
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................51
Power adjustable foot pedals .....51
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................79
Power point .................................48
Power Point
Cigar lighter ..............................48
Power steering ..........................143
fluid, checking and adding ....243
fluid, refill capacity ................263
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
Power Windows ...........................48
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................144
R
Radio ......................................18, 21
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ................................176, 184
Remote entry system .................81
illuminated entry ......................85
opening the trunk .....................82
Reverse sensing system ...........149
Roadside assistance ..................173
Roof rack .....................................77
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........114
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........102, 105–108, 110Safety Canopy ...................120–121
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ........102, 105–110
belt minder .............................111
extension assembly ................110
for adults .........................106–108
for children .............................123
safety belt maintenance .........114
warning light and
chime ...............................110–111
Safety seats for children ..........126
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................102
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................126
front seats .................................93
heated ........................................96
memory seat .......................82, 95
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................262, 267
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................265, 267
Speed control ..............................51
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......137
Starting your vehicle ........135, 137
jump starting ..........................195
Steering wheel
controls ......................................54
tilting .........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
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