oil pressure Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Quick Reference Guide

Message Center Features
MESSAGE CENTER
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center on your instrument cluster displays
important vehicle information by constantly monitoring of vehicle systems.
TRIP ODOMETER
This system registers the miles of individual journeys.
On the standard instrument cluster, press and release the
SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and
trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.
On the optional instrument cluster, press and release the
TRIP/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and
trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset.
COMPASS
Driving past broadcast antennas, large buildings, bridges,
power lines, and the like can throw off compass readings. In most cases, the compass will
automatically return to normal function within a few days. If it doesn’t, see your Owner’s Guide
for instructions on adjusting the system manually.
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
This feature gives you an estimate of how far you can drive with your remaining fuel, under
normal driving conditions.
AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY
Keep track of your fuel economy. Remember to press the RESET control after setting the speed
control for accurate highway fuel economy readings.
LANGUAGE
This can be changed by pressing and holding the RESET control to cycle through the choices.
Press the RESET control again to set your language choice.
SYSTEMS CHECK
This will review the condition of fuel level, washer fluid level, oil life, engine temperature, oil
pressure, tire pressure (if equipped), AdvanceTrac™ (if equipped), brake fluid levels, and your
charging system. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an
OK message or a warning message for three seconds. System warnings alert you to possible
problems or malfunctions.