headlamp Mercury Mountaineer 2002 s User Guide

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
Important safety precautions
A computer system controls the engine’s idle revolutions per minute
(RPM). When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in
order to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, have the vehicle checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and safety restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 60A** PJB
2 30A** BSM
3 20A** GCC pusher fan (export only)
4 30A** Rear defrost
5 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump
6 60A** Delayed accessory circuit breaker
7 20A** Power point #2
8—Not used
9 20A** Power point #1
10 30A** ABS module (valves)
11 40A** PTEC
12 50A** Ignition relay/Starter relay
13 40A** Trailer tow battery, Trailer tow turn signals
14 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Canada)/Foglamps (export only)
15 15A* Memory (KAPWR)
16 15A* Headlamp switch
17 20A* 4x4 (v-batt 2)
18 20A* 4x4 (v-batt 1)
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
•Headlamps
•Foglamps
•High-mount brakelamp
•Brakelamps•Turn signal lamps
•Side marker lamps
•License plate lamp
•Tail lamps
•Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up and remove the two retainer pins
to release the headlamp assembly
from the vehicle and pull headlamp
forward.
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3. Remove the protective dust cap
from the housing by turning
counterclockwise (when viewed
from the rear).
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the old bulb from the lamp assembly by pulling it straight out
of the lamp assembly.
To install the new bulb:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
1. Install the new bulb in lamp
assembly by pushing straight in with
the flat surface of the bulb’s plastic
base facing upward. You may need
to turn the bulb slightly to align the
grooves in the plastic base with the
tabs in the lamp assembly.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring over
the plastic base and lock the ring by
rotating clockwise until it snaps into place.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
4. Install the protective dust cap and lock by rotating the cap clockwise
until it locks into position.
5. Install the headlamp on vehicle by aligning the lamp on the vehicle,
push rearward to fully seat the lamp assembly then insert and push the
two retainer pins down.
6. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.
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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in
OFF position, then open the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up and remove the two retainer pins
to release the headlamp assembly
from the vehicle and pull headlamp
forward.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
5. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp on vehicle by
aligning the lamp on the vehicle,
push rearward to fully seat the lamp
assembly then insert and push the
two retainer pins down.
7. Turn the lamps on and make sure
they work properly.
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
liftgate.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the
lamp assembly by depressing the
snaps.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear stop/turn/tail lamps 4 3057
Rear license plate lamps 2 168
Backup lamp 2 3156K
High-mount brake lamps 5 W5W
Side repeater 2 WY5W (amber)
Front sidemarker 2 194
Rear sidemarker 2 194
Fog lamp 2 9145
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
Front door courtesy
lamp1
168
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it.
•(1) Eight feet
•(2) Center height of lamp to ground
•(3) Twenty-five feet
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•(4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark a 2.4 meter (8
foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape
works well). The center of the lamp
is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the
headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge of high
intensity light with a slight angle
towards the right. If this edge is not
at the horizontal reference line, the
beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then usea4mm
socket/wrench to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Accessories chapter for a list of Ford-approved cleaners,
polishes and sealants.
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your
dealer.
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................194
calculating ...............................196
definition .................................194
driving with a heavy load ......194
location ....................................194
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................194
calculating .......................194, 196
definition .................................194
driving with a heavy load ......194
location ....................................194
H
Hazard flashers .........................205
Head restraints .................120, 125
Headlamps ...................................31
aiming ......................................274
autolamp system .......................33
bulb specifications ..................273
daytime running lights .............31
flash to pass ..............................32
high beam ...........................12, 32
replacing bulbs .......................268
turning on and off ....................31
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................36
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................36
rear seat controls .....................51
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ...................... 88–89, 91–92
Hood ..........................................230
I
Ignition .................................78, 287Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................161
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................267
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................32
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ....................................216–217
positioning .......................216, 218
storage .....................216–217, 221
Jump-starting your vehicle ......222
K
Keyless entry system ...............107
autolock ...................................111
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking doors ..110
programming entry code .......108
Keys ...................................116–118
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........78
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................33
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................273
cargo lamps ...............................32
daytime running light ...............31
fog lamps ...................................31
headlamps .................................31
headlamps, flash to pass ..........32
instrument panel, dimming .....32
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