radio Mercury Mountaineer 2003 s Owner's Guide

•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle’s operation.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Accessories
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A
Accessory delay ..........................55
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................120, 124
and child safety seats ............122
description ......................120, 124
disposal ....................................128
driver air bag ..................122, 126
indicator light .................124, 127
operation .........................122, 126
passenger air bag ...........122, 126
Air cleaner filter .......................243
Air conditioning ..........................32
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................155
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................219
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................146
Anti-theft system ........................94
arming the system ....................94
disarming a triggered system ..95
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 21, 25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................150
fluid, adding ............................237
fluid, checking ........................237
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specification ..................248
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle
lubricant specifications ..246, 248
refill capacities ........................244
B
Battery .......................................217acid, treating emergencies .....217
jumping a disabled battery ....183
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...243
servicing ..................................217
BeltMinder .................................116
Brakes ........................................145
anti-lock ...................................146
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....237
fluid, refill capacities ..............244
fluid, specifications .........246, 248
lubricant specifications ..246, 248
parking ....................................146
shift interlock ..........................148
C
Calculating load ........................157
Capacities for refilling fluids ....244
Cargo cover .................................80
Cassette tape player ...................17
CD-single premium ...............21, 25
Cell phone use ............................50
Certification Label ....................250
Changing a tire .........................176
Child safety restraints ..............129
child safety belts ....................129
Child safety seats ......................131
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................133
in rear seat ..............................133
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............201
instrument panel ....................203
interior .....................................204
interior trim ............................204
Index
Index
256

Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................56
Power adjustable foot pedals .....56
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................171
Power door locks ........................83
Power point .....................51, 53–54
Power steering ..........................147
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................244
fluid, specifications .........246, 248
Power Windows ...........................54
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................148
R
Radio ................................17, 21, 25
Rear window defroster ...............36
Relays ................................166, 174
Remote entry system .................85
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors ...........95
opening the trunk .....................85
Reverse sensing system ...........153
Roadside assistance ..................163
Roof rack .....................................81
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........119
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........108, 110–113, 115
Safety Canopy ...................124, 126
Safety defects, reporting ..........199
Safety restraints ........108, 110–115belt minder .............................116
extension assembly ................115
for adults .........................111–113
for children .....................128–129
safety belt maintenance .........119
warning light and
chime ...............................115–116
Safety seats for children ..........131
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............108
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................131
heated ......................................101
memory seat .....................86, 100
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .............243, 248–249
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................246, 248
Speed control ..............................56
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......144
Starting your vehicle ........142, 144
jump starting ..........................183
Steering wheel
controls ......................................60
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49
Tire warning ..............................242
Tires ...........................176, 239, 242
changing ..........................176, 180
replacing ..................................180
snow tires and chains ............243
Index
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