2008 Mercury Mountaineer liftgate

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent
type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise,
streaking and smearing. Refer to theMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiessection in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40° F (4.5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling
system components.
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the
windshield.
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How to get going ........................20
I
Ignition ...............................247, 363
Illuminated visor mirror .............97
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...201
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................353
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................319
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................290, 293
positioning .......................290, 295
storage .............................290, 293
Jump-starting your vehicle ......300
K
Keyless entry system ...............146
autolock ...........................135, 137
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking doors ..148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...........................................149
positions of the ignition .........247
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................90
daytime running light ...............86
fog lamps ...................................85
headlamps .................................85
interior lamps ...........................89
replacing bulbs .........................93
Liftgate ......................................133remote release ........................142
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........253
Load limits .................................233
Loading instructions .................239
Locks
autolock ...........................135, 137
childproof ................................140
doors ........................................135
Lubricant specifications ...........359
Lug nuts ....................................299
Luggage rack .............................134
Lumbar support, seats .....154, 156
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........359
Message center .........................115
english/metric button .............120
system check button ..............119
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors ...............................102–103
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................102
fold away .................................104
heated ......................................104
side view mirrors (power) .....103
Moon roof ..................................110
Motorcraft parts ........321, 342, 358
N
Navigation system .......................76
O
Octane rating ............................346
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................329
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................359
Speed control ............................105
Starting your vehicle .......247–248,
250
jump starting ..........................300
Steering wheel
controls ....................................107
tilting .........................................97
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................97
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........290
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....228
Warning Displays ..............12, 126
Tires ...........................213–215, 290
alignment ................................221
care ..........................................218
changing ..........................290, 295
checking the pressure ............218
inflating ...................................216
label .........................................227
replacing ..........................219, 295
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................221
sidewall information ...............223
snow tires and chains ............233
spare tire .................290, 293–294
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................214, 218
Towing .......................................240
recreational towing .................245
trailer towing ..........................240wrecker ....................................305
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................355
Transmission .............................260
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....260
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................354
fluid, refill capacities ..............359
lubricant specifications ..........359
Turn signal ..................................89
U
USB port ......................................42
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................364
Vehicle loading ..........................233
Ventilating your vehicle ...........250
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............277
Windows ....................................142
power .......................................101
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield
defrosting ..................................83
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....327
liftgate reservoir .....................327
replacing wiper blades ...........328
Wrecker towing .........................305
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