2010 Mercury Mariner adding oil

•3.0L V6 engine
•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
•Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the upper
hole or upper mark may cause engine damage.If the engine is
overfilled, 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
MAX, FULL or upper hole/mark (depending on application) 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
1/4 of a turn until it is seated.
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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If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed inscheduled maintenance information.The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,
which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Coolant concentration
testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester. The level of
coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50/50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Proper function of calibrated gauges.
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Child safety seats ......................157
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................158
in rear seat ..............................158
LATCH .....................................161
recommendations ...................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............281
instrument panel ....................283
interior .....................................284
plastic parts ............................282
washing ....................................279
waxing .....................................280
wheels ......................................280
wiper blades ............................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......45, 48
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................27
Compass, electronic ....................67
calibration .................................68
set zone adjustment .................67
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................66
Controls
power seat ...............................115
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............298
refill capacities ................301, 323
specifications ..........................323
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................74
Customer Assistance ................244
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................331Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................276
Getting roadside assistance ...244
Getting the service
you need .................................272
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................277
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................275
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................317
engine oil .................................292
Driving under special
conditions ..................226, 238, 240
sand .........................................239
snow and ice ...........................241
through water .................240, 243
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................265
running out of fuel .........264, 310
Emergency Flashers .................245
Emission control system ..........314
Engine ........................................326
cleaning ...................................281
coolant .....................................298
fail-safe cooling .......................302
idle speed control ...................296
lubrication specifications .......323
refill capacities ........................323
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service points ..................288–289
starting after a collision .........246
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................292
checking and adding ..............292
dipstick ....................................292
filter, specifications ........295, 322
recommendations ...................295
refill capacities ........................323
specifications ..........................323
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................211
F
Fail safe cooling ........................302
Fleet MyKey programming ........92
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....304
Fluid capacities .........................323
Fog lamps ....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................237
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................304
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 311
cap ...........................................307
capacity ...................................323
choosing the right fuel ...........308
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................314
detergent in fuel .....................309
filler funnel .............................310
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................304, 307, 311
filter, specifications ........303, 322
fuel pump shut-off switch .....246
improving fuel economy ........311octane rating ...................308, 326
quality ......................................309
running out of fuel .........264, 310
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................304
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................304, 308
Fuses ..................................246–247
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............307
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................311
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................245
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................288
I
Ignition ...............................207, 326
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
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