change wheel Mercury Mountaineer 2000 s User Guide

²Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and
causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water.
Recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
Do not tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground as vehicle damage
may occur.
LUGGAGE RACK
Maximum load is 75 kg (165 lbs), evenly distributed. If it is not possible
to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Adjustable
tie down loops (not equipped) must be used to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position:
1. Slide the locking switches at each
end of the crossbar toward the rear
of the vehicle until UNLOCKED
appears.
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Lock the cross-bar into position
by pushing the locking switches on
each end of the crossbar toward the
front of the vehicle.
The rear rack can be completely
removed in the UNLOCKED position
by sliding the cross-bar rearward
until it frees the guides.
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Stowing the spare tire
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Slide the wheel under the vehicle
and install the retainer through the
wheel center.
3. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle. The
jack handle ratchets when the tire is
raised to the stowed position. It will
not allow you to overtighten.
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn OFF the Air
Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer to the instruction sheet for detailed tire change instructions.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine OFF.
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Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system .................126,130
and child safety seats ............128
description .......................126,130
disposal ....................................133
driver air bag ...................128,131
indicator light ...............9,130,132
operation ..........................128,131
passenger air bag ............128,131
side air bag ..............................130
Air cleaner filter .......................237
Air conditioning ..........................22
automatic temperature
control system ..........................25
rear seat controls .....................31
Air suspension ...........................147
description ..............................147
warning light .............................12
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................159
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................200
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................144,145
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ......................................99
Audio system (see Radio) .........35
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ..........................149,152
fluid, adding ............................206
fluid, checking ........................206
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specification ..................242
Auxiliary power point .................98
Axle
lubricant specifications ...240,242
refill capacities ........................237
traction lok ..............................162
Battery .......................................210acid, treating emergencies .....210
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................210
replacement, specifications ...237
servicing ..................................210
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................122
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ............................144,145
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........10,145
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....199
fluid, refill capacities ..............237
fluid, specifications ..........240,242
lubricant specifications ...240,242
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....237
Cargo area shade ......................100
Cargo cover ...............................100
CD changer .................................71
Certification Label ....................244
Child safety restraints ..............134
child safety belts ....................134
Child safety seats ......................135
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ..............................136
tether anchorage hardware ...139
Cleaning your vehicle ...............231
engine compartment ..............232
exterior .............................232,234
exterior lamps .........................234
instrument panel ....................235
instrument panel lens ............235
interior ..............................234,235
mirrors .....................................236
plastic parts ............................234
safety belts ..............................235
Index
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