ignition Mercury Mariner 2010 s Owner's Guide

For further information on the Navigation system/SYNC
system, refer to
theNavigation SystemandSYNC
supplements.
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up
(from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle.
WARNING:Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave
children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves.
To open the moon roof:The moon
roof is equipped with an automatic,
one-touch, opening, closing and
venting feature. Press and release
the rear portion of the control. To
stop motion at any time during the
one-touch operation, press the
control a second time.
WARNING:When closing the moon roof, you should verify that
it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are
not in the proximity of the moon roof opening.
To close the moon roof:The moon roof is equipped with an automatic,
one-touch, closing feature. Press and release the front portion of the
control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch closing, press
the control again.
Bounce-back:When an obstacle has been detected in the moon roof
opening as the moon roof is closing, the moon roof will automatically
open and stop at a prescribed position. This is known as “bounce-back”.
If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during
bounce-back, the moon roof will move until the bounce-back position is
reached.
Bounce-back override:To override bounce-back, press and hold the
front portion of the control. For example: Bounce-back can be used to
overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals. If during a
bounce-back condition, the control is released to the neutral position,
then held in the one-touch position within two seconds after the moon
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roof reaches the bounce-back position,the moon roof will travel with
no bounce-back protection.If the control is released before the moon
roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned off (without accessory
delay being active), the moon roof will stop.
To vent:
•The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, vent feature.
To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel is
closed), press and release the front portion of the control.
•To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear
portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle.
Accessory delay:
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned off or until either front door is opened.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a universal garage door opener which
can be used to replace the common hand-held transmitter.
Car2UHome Automation System (if equipped)
The Car2U
Home Automation
System is a universal transmitter
located in the driver’s visor that
includes two primary features – a
garage door opener and a platform
for remote activation of devices
within the home. The Car2U

system’s garage door opener
function replaces the common
hand-held garage door opener with a three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the interior of your vehicle. After being programmed for
garage doors, the Car2U
system transmitter can be programmed to
operate security devices and home lighting systems.
WARNING:Make sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or security device you are programming. Do not
program the Car2U
system with the vehicle in the garage.
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MYKEY™
The MyKey™ feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to
promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to the
vehicle can be activated as a MyKey™. The key will remain restricted
until MyKey™ is disabled. Any remaining keys are referred to as an
“Administrator key” or Admin key. The Admin key can be used to create
a MyKey™, program optional MyKey™ settings, and disable the
MyKey™ feature. When the MyKey™ feature is enabled the user can use
System Check in the message center to see how many MyKey™ and
Admin keys are programmed to the vehicle, and how many total miles
have been driven with the MyKey™ active.
MyKey™ Restricted Features
Standard settings – These settings cannot be changed
•The audio system will be muted whenever Belt-Minder
is activated
until the safety belts are buckled. Refer to theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for a detailed description of Belt-Minder

operation.
•Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a
chime when the Distance to Empty value reaches 75 miles (120 km).
•The reverse sensing system (park aid) cannot be turned off.
Optional settings – These settings can be changed
•Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h). Visual warnings are
displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed has reached
80 mph (130 km/h).
•Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselected
vehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded
•The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEY
VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the radio or (if equipped)
navigation screen when attempting to exceed the limited volume
•The AdvanceTrac
system cannot be turned off. When this optional
setting is on, the MyKey™ user will not be able to deactivate the
system.Note:It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac

system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand.
Create a MyKey™
To program MyKey™ on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle,
insert the key that you want to make a MyKey™ into the ignition. Turn
the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed.
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2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM
MYKEY will be displayed.
3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS
AS RESTRICTED is displayed.
4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed.
MyKey™ is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can
distinguish it from the Admin keys.Note:To program the optional
settings go to Step 2 in theProgramming MyKey™ optional settings
section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see theUsing
MyKey™ with remote start systemssection.
Note:The MyKey™ can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was
created, otherwise a standard key (Administrator key) is required to
disable the MyKey™ programming. To clear all MyKeys™ go to step 2 in
theDisable MyKey™section.
Programming MyKey™ Optional Settings
Turn the ignition on using an Admin key. To program the optional
settings, use the message center buttons to do the following:
1. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey™ setup menus.
The first menu shown is:
MYKEY MAX MPH <80 MPH> OFF
3. If you don’t want to change the maximum speed setting, press the
SETUP button to display the next menu. The remaining menus appear as
follows with the default settings shown:
MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 <OFF>
MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT <ON> OFF
MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON <OFF>.
4. On any of the menus press RESET to highlight your choice with the
<…>.
5. Press SETUP to enter your choice. The next optional setting will be
displayed.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you are done changing the optional
settings.
Disable MyKey™
To reset all MyKeys™ as Admin keys do the following:
1. Turn the vehicle on using the Admin key.
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Note:For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or
ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey™ System
Status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in
the total count. See theCheck MyKey™ system statussection.
Note:For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to
program all original vehicle keys as MyKeys™, in which case, you will
need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys™ as Admin
keys by doing the following:
1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob.
3. Follow Steps 1-4 in theDisable MyKey™section.
Troubleshooting
Condition Potential Causes
Can’t create a MyKey™•Key in the ignition is already a
MyKey™
•Key in the ignition is the last
remaining Admin key (there always
has to be at least one Admin key)
•SecuriLock
passive anti-theft
system is disabled or in unlimited
mode
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start
systemssection.
Cannot program the MyKey™
optional settings•Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
•No MyKeys™ are programmed to
the vehicle. Refer toCreate a
MyKey™section
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start
systemssection.
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Condition Potential Causes
Cannot disable MyKey™•Key in the ignition is a MyKey™
•No MyKeys™ are programmed to
the vehicle. Refer toCreate a
MyKey™section
•Vehicle has been started using a
remote start system that is
programmed as MyKey™. Refer to
Using MyKey™ with remote start
systemssection.
Lost the only Admin key•Purchase a new key from your
authorized dealer
Lost any key•For programming spare keys, refer
to theProgramming spare keys
section in this chapter.
I accidentally programmed all
keys as MyKeys™•Vehicle has a remote start system
that is recognized as an Admin key.
Refer to theUsing MyKey™ with
Remote start systemssection to reset
all MyKeys™ as Admin keys.
MyKey™ Programmed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as a MyKey™.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toUsing MyKey™
with Remote start systemssection.
Admin Keys Programmed total
includes one additional key•Unknown key has been programmed
to the vehicle as Admin key.
•Vehicle is equipped with a remote
start system. Refer toUsing MyKey™
with Remote start systemssection.
MyKey™ miles does not
accumulate•MyKey™ is not being used by the
intended user.
•MyKey™ system has been recently
cleared.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
•Press the
control to unlock all
doors.
•Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Door key unlocking/locking
Unlocking the doors
Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door only. All
other doors will remain locked.
Locking the doors
Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock the driver’s door only.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all the doors, liftgate and liftgate window
when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Deactivating/activating autolock
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature enabled. There are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•Performing the power door lock control procedure, or
•Performing the keyless entry keypad procedure, or
•Performing the message center procedure.
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Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and
all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.
Power door unlock/lock procedure
You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.
Note: Alldoors must be closed and remain closed throughout the
configuration process.
1. The ignition must be off to begin
sequence.
2. Turn the ignition to the on
position.
3. Press the power door unlock
control three times.
4. Turn the ignition from the on to
the off position.
5. Press the power door unlock control three times.
6. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp.
7. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
8. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window.
3. Enter 5–digit entry code
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4pressthe7•8.
5. Release the 7•8.
6. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
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Message center procedure
For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the
vehicle’s message center, refer toMessage centerinformation in the
Instrument Clusterchapter.
Autounlock
The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when:
•the ignition is in the on position, all the doors are closed, and the
vehicle has been in motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the
off or accessory position; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
transitioned to the off or accessory position.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autounlock
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated. There are four
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•by using the power door unlock/lock sequence,
•Performing the keyless entry keypad procedure (if equipped), or
•Performing the message center procedure.
Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
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1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
1. Turn the ignition to the off position.
2. Close all doors.
3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code.
4. Press and hold the 3•4. While holding the 3•4, press and release
the 7•8. While still holding the 3•4, press and release the 7•8a
second time.
5. Release the 3•4.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Message center procedure
For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using
the vehicle’s message center, refer toMessage centerinformation in the
Instrument Clusterchapter.
Smart unlocking feature
The smart unlocking feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out
of the vehicle. With the key in any ignition position, the driver’s door will
automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the
driver’s door panel while the driver’s door is open.
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