transmission fluid Mercury Mariner 2010 s User Guide

Item CapacityFord Part Name or E
quivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank17.5 gallons
(66.2 L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.54X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than -40°F (-40°C) should
change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford
part number XY-75W140-QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.6Fill to 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.7The power transfer unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube. Lubricant levels are not to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Replace power transfer unit
lubricant with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in water. Never engage
the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................72
Active Park Assist .....................230
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Air cleaner filter ...............321–322
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................48
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................137, 146, 149
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............137, 146, 149
disposal ....................................152
driver airbag ............139, 147, 150
indicator light .........146, 148, 151
operation .................139, 147, 150
passenger airbag .....139, 147, 150
side airbag ...............................146
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................236
Ambient mood/lighting ...............58
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................27
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................298
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................213–214
Anti-theft system ......................107
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............323
fluid, specification ..................323Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........323
refill capacities ........................323
B
Battery .......................................296
acid, treating emergencies .....296
jumping a disabled battery ....265
maintenance-free ....................296
replacement, specifications ...322
servicing ..................................296
Belt-Minder
.............................132
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........235
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................213
anti-lock ...........................213–214
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................214
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacities ..............323
fluid, specifications .................323
lubricant specifications ..........323
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..........................222
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....323
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................80
Cargo area shade ........................87
Cargo management system ........88
CD ................................................27
Cell phone use ..............................8
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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
E
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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utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................323
Speed control ..............................74
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......210
Starting your
vehicle ........................207–208, 210
jump starting ..........................265
Steering wheel
controls ......................................77
tilting .........................................65
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................27
SYNC
..........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....189
Tires ...................................173–175
alignment ................................182
care ..........................................178
changing ..........................256, 258
checking the pressure ............178
inflating ...................................176
label .........................................188
replacing ..................................179
rotating ....................................182
safety practices .......................181
sidewall information ...............183
snow tires and chains ............193
spare tire .........................254, 256
terminology .............................175
tire grades ...............................174
treadwear ........................174, 178
Towing .......................................200recreational towing .................205
trailer towing ..........................200
wrecker ....................................270
Transmission .............................224
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....222
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................317
fluid, refill capacities ..............323
lubricant specifications ..........323
Trunk ...........................................88
Turn signal ..................................56
U
Universal garage door opener ....80
USB port ......................................37
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................327
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........211
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................290
Water, Driving through .............243
Windows
power .........................................71
rear wiper/washer .....................65
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................64
checking and adding fluid .....290
liftgate reservoir .....................290
replacing wiper blades ...291–292
Wrecker towing .........................270
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