2006 Mercury Mountaineer brake fluid

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
•Use thescheduled maintenance informationto track routine
service.
•Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications.
•Your authorized dealer can provide parts and service.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Turn off the power running boards, if equipped, before working
under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object under the
vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board
and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick (out of view)
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Battery
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Washer fluid reservoir
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4.6L V8 engine
1. Air filter assembly
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of your
brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your authorized dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
The automatic transmission does not have an underhood transmission
fluid dipstick.
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, (i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly) or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Transmission fluid should be checked and, if required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to the
MAX line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)
4
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)4.0L 5.0 quarts
(4.7L)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil
(Canada)4.6L 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 22.5 gallons
(85.2L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill between
MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONVATFAutomatic
transmission
(5R55S)13.0 quarts
(12.3L)2
Transmission
fluid1Motorcraft
MERCONSP ATFAutomatic
transmission
(6R60)11.2 quarts
(10.6L)2
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2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only have the API Certification mark and meet the requirements
of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L).
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25 -A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................221
Air cleaner filter .......................319
Air conditioning ..........................43
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................151–152, 160, 162
and child safety seats ............153
description ..............152, 160, 162
disposal ....................................165
driver airbag ............154, 161, 163
indicator light .................160, 165
operation .................154, 161, 163
passenger airbag .....154, 161, 163
side airbag ...............................160
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................235
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................300
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................220
Anti-theft system ......................121
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 26, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................228, 231
fluid, adding ............................317
fluid, checking ........................317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specification ..................326
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..323, 326
refill capacities ........................321
B
Battery .......................................298acid, treating emergencies .....298
jumping a disabled battery ....266
maintenance-free ....................298
replacement, specifications ...319
servicing ..................................298
BeltMinder .................................146
Brakes ........................................219
anti-lock ...................................220
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................220
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .........323, 326
lubricant specifications ..323, 326
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................227
C
Calculating load ........................209
Capacities for refilling fluids ....321
Cargo cover ...............................105
Cargo management system ......105
Cassette tape player .............21, 26
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................256
Child safety restraints ..............166
child safety belts ....................166
Child safety seats ......................170
attaching with tether straps ..174
in front seat ............................171
in rear seat ..............................171
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............283
instrument panel ....................285
interior .....................................286
interior trim ............................285
plastic parts ............................284
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Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........217–218
jump starting ..........................266
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................60
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........256
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....196
Warning Displays ........12, 85, 100
Tires ...........................182–183, 256
alignment ................................194
care ..........................................191
changing ..........................256, 262
checking the pressure ............186
inflating ...................................184
label .........................................191
replacing ..........................193, 262
rotating ....................................195
safety practices .......................194
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............202
spare tire .................257, 259, 261
terminology .............................183
tire grades ...............................183
treadwear ........................182, 192
Towing .......................................209
recreational towing .................216
trailer towing ..........................209
wrecker ....................................272Transfer case
fluid checking .........................318
Transmission .............................227
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....227
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
lubricant specifications ..323, 326
Turn signal ..................................51
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................326
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................328
Vehicle loading ..........................202
Ventilating your vehicle ...........219
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................292
Water, Driving through .............244
Windows ....................................112
power .........................................64
rear wiper/washer .....................60
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....292
liftgate reservoir .....................292
replacing wiper blades ...........293
Wrecker towing .........................272
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