trailer Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2009 s Owner's Guide

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Emergency towing
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer toBrake shift interlock
in theDrivingchapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the
gear shift lever into N (Neutral).
•Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
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•Minimize A/C and defroster usage. Selecting defrost, or defrost/floor
mode on the climate control system will force the engine to run
continuously, which reduces fuel economy. Selecting AUTO will
typically force the engine to run continuously, unless ECON is
selected. ECON will allow the engine to shut down for a period of
time, even when air conditioning is requested.
•Minimize temperature extremes when the vehicle is parked, for
example by storing in a garage to avoid extreme cold in winter and
extreme sun loads in summer. The high voltage battery operates more
efficiently in moderate temperatures.
•Combine errands. Your vehicle is more fuel efficient when the engine
is warm. Driving to your farthest destination first will warm the engine
more quickly and may improve fuel economy for the rest of the trip.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Keep wheels properly aligned.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 300 lb [136 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks, flags)
may reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on mountainous terrain.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Check fluid levels with the ignition
in the RUN position. Fluid levels
between the “MIN” and “MAX” lines
are within the normal operating
range; there is no need to add fluid.
If the fluid levels are outside of the
normal operating range the
performance of your brake system could be compromised; seek service
from your authorized dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking electronically controlled continuously variable
transmission (eCVT)
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationchapter for
scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does
not consume fluid. It is designed to be filled for life. However, the fluid
level should be checked if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up
(approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic
during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before
checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)Change engine oil and replace filter
Every 5,000 milesInspect tires and rotate
Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise
140,000 miles (224,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise❑Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and
hoses and parking brake
❑Inspect engine and Motor/electronics cooling system and
hoses
❑Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, half-
shafts, driveshaft and ball joints
❑Inspect exhaust system and heat shields❑Replace high voltage battery A/C filter
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
❑Change engine oil and replace oil filter❑Inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth❑Rotate tires❑Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise❑Inspect high voltage battery A/C filter❑Replace engine air filter❑Replace engine coolant and Motor/electronics coolant (see
Motorcraft Premium Gold Coolant Change Record)
❑Replace accessory drive belt (if not replaced in the last
100,000 miles)
❑Inspect PCV valve for flow and replace, if required❑Replace rear axle lubricant (4WD vehicles only)
DEALERVALIDATION:
RO#: P&A C
ODE:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
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Tires ...................................166–168
alignment ................................175
care ..........................................171
changing ..........................239, 241
checking the pressure ............171
inflating ...................................169
label .........................................181
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................175
safety practices .......................174
sidewall information ...............176
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .........................236, 239
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ........................167, 171
Towing .......................................193
recreational towing .................197
trailer towing ..........................193
wrecker ....................................253
Transmission .............................212
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....212
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................298
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
lubricant specifications ..........304
Turn signal ..................................52U
USB port ......................................35
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................308
Vehicle loading ..........................186
Ventilating your vehicle ...........201
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......18
Washer fluid ..............................273
Water, Driving through .............223
Windows
power .........................................67
rear wiper/washer .....................61
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................60
checking and adding fluid .....273
liftgate reservoir .....................273
replacing wiper blades ...274–275
Wrecker towing .........................253
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