engine overheat Mercury Mountaineer 1997 Owner's Manuals

between forward and reverse
gears. DO NOT rock the vehicle for
more than a few minutes. The
transmission and tires may be
damaged or the engine can
overheat.
Do not spin the wheels at
over 55 km/h (35 mph).
The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
VEHICLE LOADING
It is extremely dangerous
to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In
a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and safety belts.
Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and
using a safety belt properly.
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms:
²Base Curb Weight: Weight of the
vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants,
etc. It does not include
passengers or aftermarket
equipment.
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or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). It is
not necessary and not
recommended to use supplemental
coolant additives in your
gasoline-powered vehicle. These
additives may harm your engine
cooling system.
When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40% (-24ÉC [11ÉF]) and
60% (-52ÉC [-62ÉF]), depending on
your local climate conditions. A
coolant concentration below 40%
may cause the engine to overheat
on a warm day.
Do not use engine coolant that
does not meet all 14 requirements
of Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A.
The use of an improper coolant
may void your warranty for the
engine cooling system. Use only a
premium nationally-recognized
brand name engine coolant.
Always dispose of used
automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these
types of fluids. Call your local
recycling center to find out more
about recycling automotive fluids.
Adding engine coolant
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
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