2009 Mercury Mariner Owner's Manuals

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals WARNING:Do not use replacement tires with lower load
carrying capacities than the original tires because they may
lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires
with a higher limit

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals •A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and
luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up
cement from the local home improvement store to finish that pat

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires,

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals 4x2
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights
Engine Maximum
GCWR - lb
(kg)Trailer Weight
Range - lb
(kg)Maximum frontal
area of trailer -
ft
2(m2)
2.5L 5060 (2295) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2)
3.0L

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals WARNING:Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING:Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not
connect trailer lamps directly to your v

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals •After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weat

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Mercury Mariner 2009  Owners Manuals Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles:
Tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground
or with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are
using a tow dolly follo