2006 Mercury Mountaineer overhead console

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an auxiliary climate system. These
auxiliary controls, located in the overhead console, allow the front
passengers to control airflow direction, temperature and fan level of the
rear compartment to quickly heat or cool the entire vehicle.
Front auxiliary controls:
1.Temperature control:
Determines temperature level.
2.Mode selector:Press to select
air flow direction to
(floor)
or
(panel).
•
directs air to the floor of the
third row seating.
•
directs air to the overhead
registers of the second and third
row seating.
The selected mode will illuminate on the temperature control.
3.Fan control:Determines fan speed levels. If your vehicle is equipped
with the front Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system,
when the front system is turned off, the fan and heat mode will operate
and A/C will be unavailable.
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INTERIOR LAMPS
Dome/reading lamps
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and the ignition is
OFF.
The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off
at the lamp.
The front map lamps are located in
the overhead console (if equipped).
Press the controls on either side of
each map lamp to activate the
lamps.
Cargo/reading lamps
The dome portion of the lamp or
the center light can be turned on
when the panel dimmer control is
rotated fully up or when a door is
opened.
The rear dome lamp can be turned
ON or OFF by sliding the control.
BULB REPLACEMENT
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.
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Slide on rod feature
Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.
Note:To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment
Press the latch to open the storage
compartment.
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To close the moon roof:
The moon roof is equipped with an
automatic, one-touch, express
closing feature. Press and release
the front portion of the control. To
stop motion at any time during the
one-touch closing, press the control
again.
Bounce back:When an obstacle
has been detected in the moon roof
opening as the moon roof is closing, the moon roof will automatically
open and stop at a prescribed position.
Bounce back override:To override bounce back, within 2 seconds after
reaching bounce back position, if the switch is held in the close position
the moon roof will close with a 20–25 percent increase of closing force
before it will bounce back again. If the switch is released before the
moon roof reaches fully closed position, the moon roof will stop. For
example: Bounce Back Override can be used to overcome the resistance
of ice on the moon roof or seals.
To vent:
•To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and hold the front portion of the control.
•To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear
portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle.
Accessory delay:
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned to the OFF position or until either front door is opened.
HOMELINKWIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinkWireless Control System, located on the overhead
console, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held
transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio
frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
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When programming your HomeLinkWireless Control System to
a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinkWireless Control System with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot
detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact
HomeLinkat:www.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.
Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for
future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLinkequipped vehicle
purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Homelinkbuttons be erased for security purposes, refer to
Programmingin this section.
Programming
Do not program HomeLinkwith the vehicle parked in the garage.
Note:Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the
second (or “ACC”) position for programming and/or operation of the
HomeLink. It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLinkfor
quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons releasing only when the
indicator light begins to flash after
20 seconds.Do notrepeat Step 1
to program additional hand-held
transmitters to the remaining two
HomeLinkbuttons. This will erase
previously programmed hand-held
transmitter signals into HomeLink.
2. Position the end of your
hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches
(2–8 cm) away from the HomeLinkbutton you wish to program
(located on your overhead console) while keeping the indicator light in
view.
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washing ....................................281
waxing .....................................281
wheels ......................................282
wiper blades ............................284
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............43
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27
Compass, electronic ....................83
calibration .................................85
set zone adjustment ...........84, 98
Console ..................................63–64
overhead ....................................61
rear ............................................64
Controls
power seat ...............................126
steering column ........................70
Coolant
checking and adding ..............300
refill capacities ................304, 321
specifications ..................323, 326
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Customer Assistance ................245
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................278
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................278
Getting roadside assistance ...245
Getting the service you
need .........................................274
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................279
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................277D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................49
Defrost
rear window ..............................47
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................317
engine oil .................................293
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........323
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................318
Driving under special
conditions ..................234, 239, 242
sand .........................................240
snow and ice ...........................243
through water .................241, 244
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................43
DVD system .................................40
E
Electronic message center ...77, 88
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................266
Emergency Flashers .................247
Emission control system ..........314
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................283
coolant .....................................300
fail-safe cooling .......................305
idle speed control ...................298
lubrication
specifications ..................323, 326
refill capacities ........................321
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