2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid warning

Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important that you have
the systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any
potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company
suggests the following multi-point inspection to be performed at every
scheduled maintenance as the way to ensure your vehicle keeps running
right.
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight)
❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check low voltage (underhood) battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top up fluid levels: brake, engine coolant recovery reservoir, motor/electronics reservoir and window washer.❑Inspect tires for wear and correct air pressure.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign materials.
❑Check low voltage (underhood) battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers and heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air cleaner filter and elements.
❑Inspect half-shaft dust boots.
❑Check shocks, struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
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Accessory delay ..........................68
AdvanceTrac ..............................206
Air cleaner filter ...............301–303
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................43
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................132, 141, 144
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............132, 141, 144
disposal ....................................147
driver airbag ............134, 142, 145
indicator light .........141, 143, 146
operation .................134, 142, 145
passenger airbag .....134, 142, 145
side airbag ...............................141
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................217
Ambient mood/lighting ...............54
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .........................................25
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................203–204
Anti-theft system ......................103
Audio system (see Radio) .........25
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................298
fluid, checking ........................298
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................213
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................304
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....33
Auxiliary power point .................65Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
refill capacities ........................304
B
Battery .......................................278
acid, treating emergencies .....278
jumping a disabled battery ....248
maintenance-free ....................278
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................278
Belt-Minder.............................127
Booster seats .............................160
Brakes ........................................203
anti-lock ...........................203–204
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................204
fluid, checking and adding ....298
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
parking ....................................205
shift interlock ..........................212
Bulbs ............................................54
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cargo area shade ........................86
CD ................................................25
Cell phone use ............................15
Child safety seats ......................152
attaching with tether straps ..157
in front seat ............................152
in rear seat ..............................152
LATCH .....................................155
recommendations ...................149
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
daytime running light ...............50
fog lamps ...................................49
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...............52–53, 55
replacing bulbs .........................56
LATCH anchors .........................155
Liftgate ..................................85, 98
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........204
Load limits .................................186
Loading instructions .................192
Locks
autolock ...............................92, 94
childproof ..................................96
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................246
Luggage rack ...............................87
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
Message center ...........................77
english/metric button ...............81
system check button ................80
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................68–69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........269, 286, 303
N
Navigation system .......................42
O
Octane rating ............................289
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................275
P
Parking brake ............................205
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................119
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................232
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................210
Power Windows ...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................211
R
Radio ............................................25
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................149
Relays ........................................228
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Remote entry system ...........96–97
illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
opening the trunk .....................98
panic alarm ...............................98
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........215
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roof rack .....................................87
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........118, 121, 123–125
Safety Canopy ...........141–142, 144
Safety defects, reporting ..261–262
Safety restraints ...............118, 121,
123–126
Belt-Minder...........................127
extension assembly ................126
for adults .........................123–125
for children .............................147
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................119
warning light and chime ........127
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................155
Safety seats for children ..........152
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................308
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....25
Satellite Radio Information ........39
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................312
General Maintenance
Information .............................312Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............317
Special Operating
Conditions ...............................322
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................315
Seats ..........................................107
child safety seats ....................152
heated ......................................112
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................103
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock .........................25
Snowplowing ...............................15
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................303, 307
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................304
Speed control ..............................70
Starting your vehicle ........198–200
jump starting ..........................248
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................61
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................25
SYNC ............................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................61
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....182
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Tires ...................................166–168
alignment ................................175
care ..........................................171
changing ..........................239, 241
checking the pressure ............171
inflating ...................................169
label .........................................181
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................175
safety practices .......................174
sidewall information ...............176
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .........................236, 239
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ........................167, 171
Towing .......................................193
recreational towing .................197
trailer towing ..........................193
wrecker ....................................253
Transmission .............................212
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....212
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
lubricant specifications ..........304
Turn signal ..................................52U
USB port ......................................35
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................308
Vehicle loading ..........................186
Ventilating your vehicle ...........201
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................273
Water, Driving through .............223
Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................61
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................60
checking and adding fluid .....273
liftgate reservoir .....................273
replacing wiper blades ...274–275
Wrecker towing .........................253
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