towing Mercury Mountaineer 2003 Owner's Manuals

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals Seating and Safety Restraints 97
Seating 97
Safety restraints 108
Air bags 120
Child restraints 128
Driving 142
Starting 142
Brakes 145
Transmission operation 148
Trailer towing 158
Roadside Emergenci

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible
damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, ans

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals Warning display Status
Warning-tire very low (if
equipped)Warning returns every minute
Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10 minutes
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel lev

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Depress the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into th

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms:
•Base Curb Weight:Weight of the vehicle including any standard
equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. It does no

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment is
within the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight and
front and rear gross axle weight rating limits.
Note:Do not ex

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow
option package.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires,

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals 4x2 w/automatic transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight
Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum
GCWR-kg (lbs.)Trailer weight
range-kg (lbs.)
(0-Maximum)
4.0L SOHC/4.6L* 3.55 3493 (7700)

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer
dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do

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Mercury Mountaineer 2003  Owners Manuals Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
•Consult your local motor vehicle
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