2007 Mercury Mountaineer parking brake

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected. Additionally, the power running boards, if equipped, will
default to the off mode and must be turned on again.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................94
AdvanceTrac ..............................241
Air cleaner filter ...............340–341
Air conditioning ..........................72
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 179, 181
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 179, 181
disposal ....................................184
driver airbag ............173, 180, 182
indicator light .................179, 184
operation .................173, 180, 182
passenger airbag .....173, 180, 182
side airbag ...............................179
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................255
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................320
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................239
Anti-theft system ......................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................248, 251
fluid, adding ............................338
fluid, checking ........................338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specification ..................342
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................37
Auxiliary power point .................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........342refill capacities ........................342
B
Battery .......................................318
acid, treating emergencies .....318
jumping a disabled battery ....284
maintenance-free ....................318
replacement, specifications ...341
servicing ..................................318
Belt-Minder
.............................165
Brakes ........................................239
anti-lock ...................................239
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................239
fluid, checking and adding ....338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specifications .................342
lubricant specifications ..........342
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................246
C
Calculating load ........................227
Capacities for refilling fluids ....342
Cargo cover ...............................123
Cargo management system ......123
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety restraints ..............185
child safety belts ....................185
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with
tether straps ...........................194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................336
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................275, 279
positioning .......................275, 280
storage .....................275, 278–279
Jump-starting your vehicle ......284
K
Keyless entry system ...............137
autolock ...........................126, 128
keypad .....................................137
locking and
unlocking doors ......................138
programming entry code .......137
Keys ...........................................140
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............81–82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................77
interior lamps ...........................81
replacing bulbs .........................85
Liftgate ......................................124
remote release ........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................227
Locks
autolock ...........................126, 128
childproof ................................131
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........342
Lug nuts ....................................284
Luggage rack .............................125
Lumbar support, seats .....144, 146
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........342
Message center .................106–107
english/metric button .............112
system check button ..............110
warning messages ...................118
Mirrors .........................................95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................94
fold away ...................................95
heated ........................................95
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts ........306, 326, 341
N
Navigation system .......................69
O
Octane rating ............................330
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Parking brake ............................240
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