rear view 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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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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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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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
214