2005 Mercury Mountaineer lights

Cargo/reading lamps
The dome portion of the lamp or
the center light can be turned on
when the headlamp control is
rotated fully up or when a door is
opened.
With the ignition in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can be
turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
BULBS
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn
time.
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps
(front)2
3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps4
3057
Rear license plate
lamps2
168
Backup lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brake
lamps5
W5W
Side mounted turn
signal2
WY5W (amber)
Front sidemarker 2 194
Rear sidemarker 2 194
Fog lamp 2 9145
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
Front door courtesy
lamp1
168
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.
1. Turn off the headlamps and open
the hood.
2. Remove the two retainer pins,
then pull headlamp forward.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
4. Remove the bulb retaining ring.
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5. Carefully pull the old bulb out of
the lamp assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
1. Turn OFF the headlamps and
open the hood.
2. Remove the two headlamp
retainer pins, then pull the
headlamp forward.
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3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the old bulb out of
the lamp assembly.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to off.
2. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the fender.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from
the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
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Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to off.
2. Reach under the bumper and
rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Pull the bulb straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF
and open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Remove the lamp assembly.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the plastic splash shield
by removing the two screws on the
front of the fenderwell.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then
remove two screws and the license
plate lamp assembly.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb
1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps and pull the bulb straight out.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).
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Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
Automatic dimming rear view mirror
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming feature. When the
auto-dimming mirror is turned on,
as indicated by an illuminated green
LED to the left of the button on
mirror, it will detect bright
lights(glare) from behind the vehicle, and will change from the normal,
high reflective state, to the darkened state to minimize glare.
When the auto-dimming mirror is turned on, it will automatically return
to the normal, high reflective, state whenever the vehicle is placed in R
(Reverse) to ensure a clear view while backing up.
Do not block the sensor located to the right of the mirror button or the
sensor located on the back side of the mirror as this may impair mirror
performance.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal
toward you or away from you.
The adjustment allows for approximately 3 inches (71–76 mm) of
maximum travel.
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