2007 Mercury Mariner jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 82
Seating 82
Safety restraints 91
Airbags 104
Child restraints 119
Tires, Wheels and Loading 131
Tire information 133
Tire inflation 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 149
Vehicle loading 153
Trailer towing 159
Recreational towing 164
Driving 165
Starting 165
Brakes 168
Transmission operation 171
Roadside Emergencies 187
Getting roadside assistance 187
Hazard flasher switch 188
Fuel pump shut-off switch 189
Fuses and relays 189
Changing tires 195
Lug nut torque 207
Jump starting 207
Wrecker towing 213
Customer Assistance 215
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 221
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 222
Cleaning 223
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•
for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of five years or
60,000 miles (100,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and six years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•
lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
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7. Repeat this tightness check procedure (every six months, per
scheduled maintenance information),when servicing the spare tire
pressure or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of
other components.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
M12 x 1.5 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
JUMP STARTING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
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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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F
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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