fuel cap Mercury Mariner 2011 s Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates and
rollers, seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, primary and
auxiliary hood latches—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or
equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant
(2.5L engine)7.4 quarts (7.0L)•MotorcraftPremium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
•MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
1
•VC-7-B (US) /
CVC-7-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B51-A1
•VC-3-B (US) /
CVC-3-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D Engine coolant
(3.0L engine)9.5 quarts (9.0L)
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
EquivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
Fuel tank17.5 gallons
(66.2 L)——
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Check the coolant reservoir bottle
labeling for the correct fluid type to use.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 MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV 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 MotorcraftSAE 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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Lifestyle
•Ash cup/ smoker’s package•Navigation*
•Cargo management accessories•Roof racks and carriers*
•Cross bars•Rear bumper protector*
•SUV camping net*•Cargo net*
•Trailer hitches, harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
•Remote start system•Protective seat covers*
•Vehicle security system•Windshield wiper shaker*
•Wheel locks•Back up camera*
•Vehicle tracking and recovery*•Back up alarm*
•Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*
•Locking gas plug for capless fuel system
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
Accessories
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Changing a tire .........................251
Child safety seats ......................156
attaching with tether straps ..163
in front seat ............................157
in rear seat ..............................157
LATCH .....................................160
recommendations ...................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................165
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............277
instrument panel ....................280
interior .....................................281
plastic parts ............................279
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................276
wheels ......................................277
wiper blades ............................279
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......44, 47
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ....................66
calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................66
Console ........................................68
overhead ....................................65
Controls
power seat ...............................113
steering column ........................75
Coolant
checking and adding ..............295
refill capacities ................298, 321
specifications ..........................321
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................73
Customer Assistance ................242Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................330, 333
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................272
Getting roadside assistance ...242
Getting the service you
need .........................................268
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................274
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................272
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................314
engine oil .................................289
Driving under special
conditions ..................225, 236, 239
sand .........................................237
snow and ice ...........................239
through water .................238, 241
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................263
running out of fuel .........262, 307
Emergency Flashers .................243
Emission control system ..........311
Engine ........................................324
cleaning ...................................277
coolant .....................................295
fail-safe cooling .......................299
idle speed control ...................293
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lubrication specifications .......321
refill capacities ........................321
service points ..................285–286
starting after a collision .........243
Engine block heater .................210
Engine oil ..................................289
checking and adding ..............289
dipstick ....................................289
filter, specifications ........292, 320
recommendations ...................292
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..........................321
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Fail safe cooling ........................299
Fleet MyKey programming ........90
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....301
Floor mats .............................83–84
Fluid capacities .........................321
Fog lamps ....................................52
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................235
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................220
Fuel ............................................301
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 308
cap ...........................................304
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........305
detergent in fuel .....................306
filler funnel .............................307
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................301, 304, 308
filter, specifications ........300, 320fuel pump shut-off switch .....243
improving fuel economy ........308
octane rating ...................305, 324
quality ......................................306
running out of fuel .........262, 307
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................301
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................301, 305
Fuses ..................................244–245
G
Garage door opener ....................77
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............304
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................308
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................243
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................54
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................52
replacing bulbs .........................59
turning on and off ....................51
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................47
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................285
I
Ignition ...............................206, 324
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What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................336
Seats ..........................................109
child safety seats ....................156
cleaning ...................................282
heated ......................................114
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................103
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................105
Servicing your vehicle ..............284
Setting the clock .........................26
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............151
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................320, 324
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................321
Speed control ..............................73
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......209
Starting your
vehicle ........................206–207, 209
jump starting ..........................263
Steering wheel
controls ......................................75
tilting .........................................64
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................26
SYNC..........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................64Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....187
Tires ...........................171–173, 251
alignment ................................180
care ..........................................176
changing ..................251, 254, 256
checking the pressure ............176
inflating ...................................174
label .........................................186
replacing
..................................177
rotating
....................................180
safety practices
.......................179
sidewall information
...............181
snow tires and chains
............192
spare tire
.........................252, 254
terminology
.............................173
tire grades
...............................172
treadwear
........................172, 176
Towing
.......................................200
recreational towing
.................204
trailer towing
..........................200
wrecker
....................................266
Transmission
.............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI)
....221
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)
.............................314
fluid, refill capacities
..............321
lubricant specifications
..........321
Trunk
...........................................86
Turn signal
..................................55
U
Universal garage door opener
....77
USB port
......................................36
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