mirror Mercury Mountaineer 1998 Owner's Manuals

Setting autolamp
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position. Leaving the
headlamp control on will override
the autolamp.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position or start the vehicle.
3. Slide the delay control all the
way to the left.
The further you move the knob to
the right, the longer the headlamps
stay on after the ignition is turned
to the OFF position. The autolamp
will keep the headlamps on for a
maximum of three minutes after
the ignition is turned to OFF.
4. The autolamp automatically
turns the lamps on and off. The
indicator light will illuminate when
the headlamps turn on.
Automatic dimming rear view
mirror
The autolamp/automatic dimming
mirror is equipped with an
automatic dimming feature. This
feature will change from the
normal state to the non-glare
ªactiveº state when bright lights
(glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from
front or behind, it will adjust
automatically to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically
return to the normal position
OFF
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
AUTOLAMP
OFFMAX.DELAY
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whenever the vehicle is placed in
R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in
the ON position). This helps to
ensure a bright clear view in the
mirror when backing up.
POWER WINDOWS
Press and hold the rocker switches
to open and close windows.
²Press the top portion of the
rocker switch to close.
²Press the bottom portion of the
rocker switch to open.
AUTO
AUTO
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If the vehicle is equipped with the
optional perimeter alarm system,
this feature will work from all
doors.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
lock. Move control down to
disengage childproof locks.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left
mirror or
to adjust the right
mirror.
2. Move the control in the
direction you wish to tilt the
mirror.
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3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage
²auxiliary power point
²cupholders
²tissue box holder
²cellular phone (if equipped)
²ashtray or removable ashcup
²compact disc changer (if
equipped)
Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories.
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed).
To reprogram the transmitters,
place the key in the ignition and
switch from OFF to ON five times
in rapid succession (within 10
seconds). After doors lock/unlock,
press any button on all
transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to
OFF.
All transmitters must be
programmed at the same time.
Reprogramming transmitters
To reprogram all transmitters,
place the key in the ignition and
switch from OFF to ON eight times
in a row (within 10 seconds). After
doors lock/unlock, press any
button on all transmitters (up to
four). When completed, switch the
ignition to OFF.
All transmitters must be
reprogrammed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and the puddle
lamps (located on the bottom of
the exterior rear view mirrors)
illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch
2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, PAD Module,
Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
3 7.5A Trailer Tow Connector
4 10A Left Headlamp
5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC)
6 7.5A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor,
Blower Motor Relay, Passive
Deactivation (PAD) Module
7 7.5A Trailer Tow Connector
8 10A Right Headlamp, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) Module, Foglamp
Relay
9 7.5A Stop Lamp Switch
10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly,
Brake Pressure Switch, Generic
electronic Module (GEM), Shift
Lock Actuator, Blend Door
Actuator, Main Light Switch,
RABS Resistor, A/C - Heater
Assembly, Flasher
11 7.5A Instrument Cluster, Main Light
Switch, RABS Resistor
12 10A Power Window Relay, Washer
Pump Relay
13 20A Stop Lamp Switch, Brake
Pressure Switch
14 20A Rear Anti-Lock Brake System
(RABS) Module
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with leather upholstery. If this
occurs, the leather should be
cleaned immediately to avoid
permanent staining.
ªTanners Preserve Leather
Cleanerº (product number AS-300)
is available from ªFirst Brandsº by
calling 1±800±726±1001. This
product may also be available at
many local automotive after
market stores.
3M ªType Tº Clean And Finish
Scrubbing Pads (UPC
04011±01276) are available
through your local 3M distributor.
Call 1±800±742±9649 for the
nearest distributor in your area.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
(Obtain Locally) Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner
(Obtain Locally) 3M9Type T9Clean and Finish
Scrubbing Pads
Woodtone trim
Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a
multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Inside windows
Use glass cleaner for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
Cleaning mirrors
Do not clean your mirrors with a
dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use
a soft cloth and mild detergent and
water. Be careful when removing
ice from outside mirrors because
you may damage the reflective
surface.
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................73
and child safety seats ..............75
description ................................74
disposal ......................................78
indicator light ...........................77
passenger air bag .....................76
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......18,21,23
Air suspension
description ..............................103
All wheel drive (AWD) .............118
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)..101
Anti-theft system ........................55
Autolamp system (see
Headlamps) .................................38
Automatic dimming mirror ...37,38
Battery .......................................173
voltage gauge ............................14
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............162
Brakes ........................................100
anti-lock ...................................100
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................101
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................104
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................190
headlamps ...............................191
specifications ..........................193
Cargo cover ............................44,45
Changing a tire .........................144
Child safety seats ........................81
built-in child seat ......86,87,91,92
Childproof locks ..........................41
Chime
headlamps on ............................12
Cleaning your vehicle ...............196
built-in child seat ...................201engine compartment ..............197
fabric ........................................200
instrument panel ....................200
plastic parts ............................199
safety belts ..............................201
tail lamps .................................200
washing ....................................196
waxing .....................................196
wheels ......................................199
windows ..................................203
woodtone trim ........................203
Compass, electronic ....................35
calibration .................................37
set zone adjustment .................36
Control trac 4WD system .........111
Controls .......................................42
Defrost
rear window ..............................24
Driving under special
conditions ...........................115,120
high water ........................115,120
slippery roads ....116,117,121,122
Emission control system ..........187
Engine ........................................209
service points ...................156,157
Engine block heater ...................97
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............164
disposal ....................................166
refill capacities ........................167
Engine oil ...........................158,161
changing oil and oil filter .......161
checking and adding .......158,160
Exhaust fumes ............................98
Floor mats ...................................43
Foglamps .....................................16
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................25,111
special driving
instructions ......................113,114
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......187
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improving fuel economy ........134
octane rating ...........................185
quality ......................................186
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................183
Fuel gauge ...................................15
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......135
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................138
power distribution box ...........141
Fuses ...................................136,137
Gauges, Mechanical ....................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
Hazard flashers .........................135
Head restraints ......................62,65
Headlamps ...................................16
daytime running lights .............16
flashing ......................................17
high beam .................................17
Heating ........................................18
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................156
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior..17
Jump-starting your
vehicle .................................149,151
attaching cables ......................150
disconnecting cables ..............151
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................50
keypad .......................................52
locking and unlocking doors ....54
programming entry code ....53,54
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
Liftgate ........................................43
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ........................10
check engine ............................6,7
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................8
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................125
Lubricant specifications ...........207
Luggage rack .............................133
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................203
side view mirrors (power) .......41
Moon roof ....................................34
Motorcraft parts ........................204
Odometer .....................................13
Off road driving, 4-wheel
drive ....................................114,119
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..33
storage compartment ...............33
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................47
Parking brake ............................102
Power door locks ........................40
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....167
Radio (see Electronic sound
systems) ......................................25
Rear window
washer .......................................32
Recreational towing, all wheels
on the ground ...........................133
Refill capacities for fluids ........204
Relays ........................................136
Remote entry system .................46
illuminated entry ......................49
locking/unlocking doors ......46,47
Index
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