2007 Mercury Mountaineer oil dipstick

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick (out of view)
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Battery
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Radiator cap
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Washer fluid reservoir
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4.6L V8 engine
1. Air filter assembly
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Radiator cap
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once
per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved
by cleaning the wiper blades and
the windshield, refer toWindows
and wiper bladesin theCleaningchapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
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•4.0L V6 engine
•4.6L V8 engine
•Oil levels above the upper hole may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
upper hole on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
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interior .....................................305
plastic parts ............................303
washing ....................................300
waxing .....................................301
wheels ......................................301
wiper blades ............................303
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............72
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................25
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............116
Console ..................................91–92
overhead ....................................90
rear ............................................92
Controls
power seat ...............................144
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............320
refill capacities ................324, 342
specifications ..........................342
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................96
Customer Assistance ................264
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................296
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................297
Getting roadside assistance ...264
Getting the service you
need .........................................292
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................298
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................296D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................78
Defrost
rear window ..............................75
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................338
engine oil .................................313
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................339
Driving under special
conditions ..................254, 258, 260
sand .........................................259
snow and ice ...........................261
through water .................260, 263
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................72
DVD system .................................43
E
Electronic message center .......106
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................284
Emergency Flashers .................266
Emission control system ..........334
Engine ........................................346
cleaning ...................................302
coolant .....................................320
fail-safe cooling .......................325
idle speed control ...................318
lubrication specifications .......342
refill capacities ........................342
service points ..................310–311
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................238
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Engine oil ..................................313
checking and adding ..............313
dipstick ....................................313
filter, specifications ........316, 341
recommendations ...................316
refill capacities ........................342
specifications ..........................342
Exhaust fumes ..........................238
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Fail safe cooling ........................325
Family entertainment system ....43
Floor mats .................................122
Fluid capacities .........................342
Foglamps .....................................77
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................257
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................246
Fuel ............................................326
calculating fuel
economy ..........................108, 331
cap ...........................................329
capacity ...................................342
choosing the right fuel ...........329
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................334
detergent in fuel .....................330
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................326, 329, 331
filter, specifications ........326, 341
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........331
octane rating ...................330, 346
quality ......................................330
running out of fuel .................331
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................326
Fuses ..................................268–269G
Garage door opener ....................91
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............329
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................331
Gauges .........................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................227
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................227
H
Hazard flashers .........................266
Head restraints .........................142
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................79
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................78
high beam .................................78
turning on and off ....................77
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................70, 72
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................102
Hood ..........................................309
How to get going ........................20
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Ignition ...............................235, 346
Illuminated visor mirror .............90
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