2008 Mercury Mountaineer warning

EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter and
other emission control components continue to work properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of theService engine soon
indicator, charging system
warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors,
smoke or loss of engine power could indicate that the emission control
system is not working properly.
An improperly operating or damaged exhaust system may allow exhaust
to enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust
system inspected and repaired immediately.
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A
Accessory delay ........................102
AdvanceTrac ..............................255
Air cleaner filter ...............356–358
Air conditioning ..........................79
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................181–182, 190, 192
and child safety seats ............183
description ..............182, 190, 192
disposal ....................................195
driver airbag ............184, 191, 193
indicator light .................190, 195
operation .................184, 191, 193
passenger airbag .....184, 191, 193
side airbag ...............................190
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................270
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................336
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................253
Anti-theft system ......................148
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 32
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................262, 265
fluid, adding ............................354
fluid, checking ........................354
fluid, refill capacities ..............359
fluid, specification ..................359
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....40
Auxiliary power point ...............100
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........359refill capacities ........................359
B
Battery .......................................334
acid, treating emergencies .....334
jumping a disabled battery ....300
maintenance-free ....................334
replacement, specifications ...358
servicing ..................................334
Belt-Minder
.............................176
Booster seats .............................197
Brakes ........................................252
anti-lock ...................................253
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................253
fluid, checking and adding ....354
fluid, refill capacities ..............359
fluid, specifications .................359
lubricant specifications ..........359
parking ....................................254
shift interlock ..........................260
C
Calculating load ........................239
Capacities for refilling fluids ....359
Cargo cover ...............................132
Cargo management system ......132
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................290
Child safety restraints ..............196
child safety belts ....................196
Child safety seats ......................201
attaching with tether straps ..205
in front seat ............................202
in rear seat ..............................202
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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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P
Parking brake ............................254
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....358
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................167
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................104
Power adjustable foot pedals ...104
Power deployable running
boards ........................................130
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................286
Power door locks ......................135
Power mirrors ...........................103
Power point ...............................100
Power steering ..........................259
fluid, checking and adding ....354
fluid, refill capacity ................359
fluid, specifications .................359
Power Windows .........................101
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................259
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 32
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................49
Rear window defroster ...............83
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......140–141
illuminated entry ....................146
locking/unlocking doors..141–142
panic alarm .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........144
Reverse sensing system ...........268Roadside assistance ..................278
Roof rack ...................................134
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........181
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
169–174
Safety Canopy ...........190, 192–193
Safety defects, reporting ..313–314
Safety restraints ........166, 169–174
Belt-Minder
...........................176
extension assembly ................175
for adults .........................170–173
for children .............................196
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................167
safety belt maintenance .........181
warning light and chime ........176
Safety seats for children ..........201
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................364
Satellite Radio Information ........45
Seats ..........................................152
child safety seats ....................201
front seats ...............................153
heated ......................................157
memory seat ...................143, 156
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................148
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................34
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications ......358,
363
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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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