2009 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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4. To attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm, align the cross pin and
keyway (denoted with the arrows)
and firmly press the wiper blade
into the wiper arm until an audible
snap is heard.
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 15 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 dipstick.
•4.0L V6 engine
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•4.6L V8 engine
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level isbetween the lower and upper holes,the oil level
is acceptable,DO NOT ADD OIL.
•If the oil level is below the lower hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper holes.
•4.0L V6 engine
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•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 dipstick 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 dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick 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.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............330
instrument panel ....................332
interior .....................................333
plastic parts ............................331
washing ....................................328
waxing .....................................329
wheels ......................................329
wiper blades ............................331
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............80
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................25
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............129
Console ..............................100–101
overhead ....................................99
rear ..........................................101
Controls
power seat ...............................160
steering column ......................111
Coolant
checking and adding ..............349
refill capacities ................353, 372
specifications ..........................372
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................108
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................325
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................326
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service
you need .................................321
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................326Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................324
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................86
Defrost
rear window ..............................84
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................368
engine oil .................................342
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................369
Driving under special
conditions ..................282, 286, 289
sand .........................................287
snow and ice ...........................289
through water .................288, 291
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................80
DVD system .................................46
E
Electronic message center .......120
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................313
running out of fuel .........313, 360
Emergency Flashers .................293
Emission control system ..........364
Engine ........................................377
cleaning ...................................330
coolant .....................................349
fail-safe cooling .......................354
idle speed control ...................347
lubrication specifications .......372
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refill capacities ........................372
service points ..................338–339
starting after a collision .........294
Engine block heater .................264
Engine oil ..................................342
checking and adding ..............342
dipstick ....................................342
filter, specifications ........345, 371
recommendations ...................345
refill capacities ........................372
specifications ..........................372
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................264
F
Fail safe cooling ........................354
Family entertainment system ....46
Floor mats .................................135
Fluid capacities .........................372
Fog lamps ....................................86
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................355
calculating fuel
economy ..........................122, 361
cap ...........................................357
capacity ...................................372
choosing the right fuel ...........359
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................364
detergent in fuel .....................360
filler funnel .............................360
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................355, 357, 361
filter, specifications ........355, 371
fuel pump shut-off switch .....294improving fuel economy ........361
octane rating ...................359, 377
quality ......................................359
running out of fuel .........313, 360
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................355
Fuses ..................................295–296
G
Garage door opener ..................100
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............357
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................361
Gauges .........................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Headlamps ...................................85
aiming ........................................87
bulb specifications ....................90
daytime running lights .............86
flash to pass ..............................87
high beam .................................86
turning on and off ....................85
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................78, 80
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................114
Hood ..........................................337
How to get going ........................19
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