2006 Mercury Mountaineer roof rack

Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent
exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also
reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out.
LUGGAGE RACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a roof
rack. The maximum recommended
load is 100 lbs (45 kg), evenly
distributed. Use the tie down loops
on the thumbwheels (if equipped)
to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position (if
equipped):
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
Note:When the cross-bars are not in use, they can either be removed or
adjusted so that the rear crossbar is fully rearward, and the front
crossbar is 10 inches from the front end-cap for optimum wind noise.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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•Wash the vehicle first.
•Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
•Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time.
PAINT CHIPS
Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your
vehicle’s color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s
door jamb) to your authorized dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available from your authorized dealer. Heavy dirt and brake
dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover
(ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6
engine4.6L 3V V8
engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.27 mm)
1
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:11Spark plug gap is not adjustable
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 193.5 (4916)
(2) Overall width 73.5 (1866)
(3) Maximum height* 72.8 (1849.1)
(4) Wheelbase 113.7 (2888.7)
(5) Track width, front 60.9 (1547.5)
(5) Track width, rear 62 (1574.3)
* P235/65R18 tire with roof rack and cross bars
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Illuminated visor mirror .............60
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................170
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................316
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................285
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................256, 260
positioning .......................256, 262
storage .....................256, 259–260
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system ...............116
autolock ...........................118–119
keypad .....................................116
locking and unlocking doors ..117
programming entry code .......116
Keys ...........................................122
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............52–53
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................48
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs .........................56
Liftgate ......................................106
remote release ........................112
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........220
Load limits .................................202Loading instructions .................209
Locks
autolock ...........................118–119
childproof ................................110
doors ........................................108
Lubricant specifications ...323, 326
Lug nuts ....................................266
Luggage rack .............................107
Lumbar support, seats .....126, 129
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........326
Message center ...............77, 88–89
english/metric button .........81, 94
system check button ..........80, 93
warning messages .............85, 100
Mirrors .........................................66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ........287, 306, 319
N
Navigation system .......................40
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................293
P
Parking brake ............................220
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....319
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................137
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power deployable running
boards ........................................103
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................253
Power door locks ......................108
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point ...........................62–63
Power steering ..........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacity ................321
fluid, specifications .........323, 326
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................226
R
Radio ................................21, 26, 31
Rear window defroster ...............47
Relays ........................................248
Remote entry system .......110–111
illuminated entry ....................115
locking/unlocking
doors ................................111–112
panic alarm .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........113
Reverse sensing system ...........234
Roadside assistance ..................245
Roof rack ...................................107
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........151Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................136, 139–144
Safety Canopy ...........160, 162–163
Safety defects, reporting ..........280
Safety restraints ........136, 139–144
belt minder .............................146
extension assembly ................145
for adults .........................140–143
for children .....................165–166
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................137
safety belt maintenance .........151
warning light and
chime ...............................145–146
Safety seats for children ..........170
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................328
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............136
Seats ..........................................124
child safety seats ....................170
front seats ...............................125
heated ......................................129
memory seat ...................112, 128
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................121
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................319, 326
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................323, 326
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