center console Mercury Mountaineer 2002 Owner's Manuals

Heated outside mirrorsR(if equipped)
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
•Utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage
•Auxiliary power point
•Cupholders
•Tissue box holder
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
Controls and features
97

Changing a tire .........................216
Child safety restraints ..............158
child safety belts ....................158
Child safety seats ......................161
attaching with tether straps ..166
in front seat ............................163
in rear seat ......................163, 165
Cleaning your vehicle ...............275
engine compartment ..............277
instrument panel ....................279
interior .....................................279
plastic parts ............................278
washing ....................................275
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................277
wiper blades ............................279
woodtone trim ........................279
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............36
Clock ......................................61, 74
Compass, electronic ....................17
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment ...........18, 21
Console ........................................97
overhead ....................................85
rear ............................................98
Controls
power seat ...............................121
steering column ........................84
Coolant
checking and adding ..............240
refill capacities ................244, 282
specifications ..................285, 287
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................78
Customer Assistance ................204
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................281, 298Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................291
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............297
Getting roadside assistance ...204
Getting the service you
need .........................................291
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................301
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................294
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................297
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................31
Defrost
rear window ..............................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................247
engine oil .................................233
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........285
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................248
Driving under special
conditions ..........................187, 190
sand .........................................189
snow and ice ...........................191
through water .................189, 196
E
Electronic message center .........19
Index
305