2007 Mercury Mariner fluid

54X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40° F (-40° C) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part
number XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.6Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.7The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace Power Transfer Unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage
the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air cleaner filter ...............261–262
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................104–105, 113, 116
and child safety seats ............106
description ..............105, 113, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver airbag ............107, 114, 117
indicator light .........113, 115, 118
operation .................107, 114, 117
passenger airbag .....107, 114, 117
side airbag ...............................113
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................179
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................169
Anti-theft system ..................77, 80
arming the system ....................80
disarming a triggered system ..81
triggering ...................................81
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 23
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................259
fluid, checking ........................259
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................174
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
refill capacities ........................264B
Battery .......................................239
acid, treating emergencies .....239
battery saver .............................39
jumping a disabled battery ....207
maintenance-free ....................239
replacement, specifications ...262
servicing ..................................239
BeltMinder...............................100
Brakes ................................168–169
anti-lock ...................................169
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................169
fluid, checking and adding ....259
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
parking ....................................170
shift interlock ..........................171
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cargo area shade ........................65
Cargo management system ........65
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ..............119
child safety belts ....................119
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether straps ..127
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................227
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
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plastic parts ............................226
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............31
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
AM/FM/CD .................................20
Single CD ..................................20
Compass, electronic ....................49
calibration .................................51
set zone adjustment .................50
Console ........................................46
overhead ....................................46
Controls
power seat .................................84
Coolant
checking and adding ..............241
refill capacities ................244, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................52
Customer Assistance ................187
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................219
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............220
Getting roadside assistance ...187
Getting the service you
need .........................................215
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................221
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................219D
Defrost
rear window ..............................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................259
engine oil .................................235
Driving under special
conditions ..................176, 181, 183
sand .........................................182
snow and ice ...........................184
through water .................182, 186
E
Electronic message center .........56
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................207
Emission control system ..........255
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................241
fail-safe cooling .......................245
idle speed control ...................239
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..................232–233
starting after a collision .........189
Engine block heater .................168
Engine oil ..................................235
checking and adding ..............235
dipstick ....................................235
filter, specifications ........238, 262
recommendations ...................238
refill capacities ........................264
specifications ..........................264
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
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Fail safe cooling ........................245
Fluid capacities .........................264
Foglamps .....................................35
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................179
indicator light .........................179
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................171
Fuel ............................................247
calculating fuel
economy ............................57, 252
cap ...........................................249
capacity ...................................264
choosing the right fuel ...........250
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................251
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................247, 249, 252
filter, specifications ........247, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....189
improving fuel economy ........252
octane rating ...................250, 267
quality ......................................251
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................247
Fuses ..................................189–190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............249
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................252
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................188Head restraints .....................82, 86
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .......................33
bulb specifications ....................39
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition ...............................165, 267
Illuminated visor mirror .............46
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................123
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................257
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......207
K
Keyless entry system .................76
autolock .....................................69
keypad .......................................76
locking and unlocking doors ....77
programming entry code .........76
Keys .............................................78
positions of the ignition .........165
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................33
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
fog lamps ...................................35
headlamps .................................33
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps .....................38–40
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Liftgate ........................................64
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........169
Load limits .................................153
Loading instructions .................159
Locks
childproof ..................................71
Lubricant specifications ...........264
Lug nuts ....................................207
Luggage rack ...............................66
Lumbar support, seats ...............84
M
Message center .....................56–57
system check button ................58
warning messages .....................59
Mirrors .........................................51
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................49
fold away ...................................52
heated ........................................52
side view mirrors (power) .......51
Moon roof ....................................55Motorcraft parts ........228, 247, 262
O
Octane rating ............................250
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................235
Overdrive ...................................173
P
Parking brake ............................170
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................193
Power door locks ........................68
Power mirrors .............................51
Power point .................................47
Power steering ..........................170
fluid, checking and adding ....258
fluid, refill capacity ................264
fluid, specifications .................264
Power Windows ...........................47
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................171
R
Radio ......................................19, 23
Rear window defroster ...............32
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system .................71
illuminated entry ................75–76
locking/unlocking doors .....72–73
panic alarm ...............................73
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Transmission .............................171
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................259
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........264
Turn signal ..................................37
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................268
Vehicle loading ..........................153
Ventilating your vehicle ...........168
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12Washer fluid
..............................234
Water, Driving through
.............186
Windows
power
.........................................47
rear wiper/washer
.....................45
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid
.....234
liftgate reservoir
.....................234
operation
...................................44
replacing wiper blades
...........235
Wrecker towing
.........................213
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