battery Mercury Marauder 2004 s Owner's Guide

SNOW TIRES
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires:
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²DO NOT USE snow chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1745
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65±650
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
2004 Marauder(mdr)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
207

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................112
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................89, 93
and child safety seats ..............91
description ..........................89, 93
disposal ......................................96
driver air bag ......................91, 94
indicator light .....................93, 95
operation .............................91, 94
passenger air bag ...............91, 94
side air bag ................................93
Air cleaner filter .......193±194, 207
Air conditioning ..........................24
Air suspension ...........................117
description ..............................117
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................175
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................112±113
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................119
fluid, adding ............................191
fluid, checking ........................191
fluid, refill capacities ..............208
fluid, specification ..................211
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..209, 211
refill capacities ........................208
B
Battery .......................................173
acid, treating emergencies .....173
jumping a disabled battery ....145maintenance-free ....................173
replacement, specifications ...207
servicing ..................................173
BeltMinder ...................................84
Brakes ........................................112
anti-lock ...........................112±113
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................113
fluid, checking and adding ....191
fluid, refill capacities ..............208
fluid, specifications .........209, 211
lubricant specifications ..209, 211
shift interlock ..........................118
Bulbs ............................................32
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....208
CD changer .................................21
Cell phone use ............................58
Certification Label ....................213
Changing a tire .........................139
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................99
attaching with tether straps ..103
in front seat ............................100
in rear seat ..............................100
Cigar lighter
Power Point ..............................47
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............161
instrument panel ....................163
interior .....................................163
interior trim ............................163
plastic parts ............................162
washing ....................................160
waxing .....................................160
2004 Marauder(mdr)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
Index
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