octane Mercury Mariner Hybrid 2009 Owner's Manuals

If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message comes
on, the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed. The inlet may have
stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing. At
the next opportunity, safely pull off the road, turn off the engine, open
the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel (see
Refilling with a portable fuel containerfor funnel location) provided
with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and/or allow the
inlet to close properly. If this action corrects the problem, the Check
Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset
immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill
Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engine
off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the Check
Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message on may cause the
Service Engine Soon lamp to turn on as well.
WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear
a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel™ “no cap”
fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
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•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city or
highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy.
In general, very hot or very cold temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Since it is able to operate in electric mode and to collect braking energy,
your hybrid vehicle will get better fuel economy in city driving than on
the highway. This is contrary to conventional vehicles. However, many of
the same actions that improve fuel economy in a conventional vehicle
will also improve fuel economy in this vehicle.
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to
improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Avoid aggressive driving. Quick acceleration and deceleration decrease
fuel economy.
•Drive at a smooth, constant speed. Excessive variation in pedal input
causes more operating mode changes and reduces efficiency.
•Drive at reasonable speeds. Traveling at 60 mph [96 km/h] uses
approximately 20% less fuel than traveling at 70 mph [112 km/h]).
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine
Cubic inches 152
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm)
Compression ratio 12.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•2.5L I4 Engine
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY DATA
High Voltage Battery
Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride
Nominal voltage 330 volts
Battery system capacity 6 amp-hours
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Foglamps .....................................49
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................217
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................211
Fuel ............................................286
calculating fuel economy..78, 292
cap ...........................................288
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........289
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................295
detergent in fuel .....................290
filler funnel .............................290
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................286, 288, 292
filter, specifications ........286, 303
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................226
improving fuel economy ........292
octane rating ...................289, 307
quality ......................................290
running out of fuel .........247, 290
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................286
Fuses ..................................228–229
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............288
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................292
Gauges .........................................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................226
Head restraints .........................113
Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................51bulb specifications ....................55
daytime running lights .............50
flash to pass ..............................50
high beam .................................50
replacing bulbs .........................56
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................43
Hood ..........................................272
I
Ignition ...............................198, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............62
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................152
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................297
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................267
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................51
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......248
K
Keyless entry system ...............101
autolock ...............................92, 94
keypad .....................................102
locking and unlocking doors ..103
programming entry code .......102
Keys .....................................90, 104
positions of the ignition .........198
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................55
daytime running light ...............50
fog lamps ...................................49
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........50
instrument panel, dimming .....51
interior lamps ...............52–53, 55
replacing bulbs .........................56
LATCH anchors .........................155
Liftgate ..................................85, 98
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........204
Load limits .................................186
Loading instructions .................192
Locks
autolock ...............................92, 94
childproof ..................................96
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................246
Luggage rack ...............................87
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
Message center ...........................77
english/metric button ...............81
system check button ................80
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors ...................................68–69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......69
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........269, 286, 303
N
Navigation system .......................42
O
Octane rating ............................289
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................275
P
Parking brake ............................205
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................119
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................232
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................210
Power Windows ...........................67
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................211
R
Radio ............................................25
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................149
Relays ........................................228
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