Mercury Mountaineer 2006 Quick Reference Guide

The newly-designed 2006 Mercury
Mountaineer was engineered to
enhance the way you live and help
you handle your driving environment.
Your new vehicle is equipped with
many sophisticated
features – some
that you will find to be intuitive,
while others may be new to you.
Please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with your new
Mercury Mountaineer by reading
this Quick Reference Guide, which
discusses features, specifications
and general instruction.
For detailed information, consult
your Owner’s Guide.
07 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning
LightWhen the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
You should stop and check the tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure, as indicated on the vehicle’s tire label.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can eventually
lead to tire failure. Note:Outside temperatures
affect tire pressure; refer to the Owner’s Guide
for additional tire information.
08 Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher is located
on the steering column, just
behind the steering wheel.
Press the flasher control and
all front and rear direction
signals will flash; press the
control again to deactivate the feature.
09
Service Engine Soon LightThe Service Engine Soon
indicator light is locatedin
the instrument cluster and
illuminates when the engine
is started. If the light remains
illuminated, it may signal a
problem with the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD-II). If the light is blinking, engine misfire
is occurring which could damage the vehicle’s
catalytic converter. If this occurs, drive in
a moderate fashion and have your vehicle
serviced immediately by an authorized dealer.
10 Speed Control
To engage speed control,
ensure a vehicle speed of 30
mph or greater, and press ON.
To set a higher speed, press
and hold SET +, then release
the control when you have
reached your desired speed. To set a lower
speed, press and hold SET – until you havereached your desired speed, or depress the
brake pedal and press the SET + control. To
return to a previously set speed faster than 30
mph, press RES. To disengage speed controls,
depress the brake pedal or press OFF.
11 AdvanceTrac
®with Roll
Stability Control (RSC)
The AdvanceTrac
®with RSC
system enhances your
vehicle's stability during
maneuvers that require all
available tire traction, like in
wet / snowy / icy road conditions and / or
when performing emergency maneuvers. In an
emergency lane change, the driver will
experience better overall vehicle traction,
and have better control of the vehicle. The
AdvanceTrac
®with RSC button allows the
driver to control the availability of the
AdvanceTrac
®with RSC system. System status
is indicated by a warning indicator light with a
"sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster that
will flash when the system is active.
12 Heated Seats
(if equipped)
The heated seat
control is located in the lower
center of the instrument
panel. To operate
the heated
seats, push the control to
activate and push again
to deactivate.
13 Gearshift / Overdrive
(O/D) Control
Overdrive is the normal
driving position for the best
fuel economy, and can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch
on the side of the gearshift lever. This position
allows for all forward gears except overdrive,
provides engine braking and should be used
when driving conditions cause excessive
shifting from O/D to other gears, such as city
traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing. 01Parking Brake Release
Pull the release lever to release the parking
brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged
will cause the brakes to wear
out prematurely
and reduce fuel economy.The parking brake is
not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if normal brakes fail, the parking
brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an
emergency. Because the parking brake applies
only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping
distance will increase greatly and the handling
of your vehicle will be adversely affected.
02 Headlamp and Panel
Dimmer Control
The headlamp control
is located on the lower left
portion of the instrument
panel. The first clockwise
position controls the parking
lamps; the second clockwise position controls
the headlamps. If your vehicle is equipped with
fog lamps, pull the control out one position
to activate the lamps and aid visibility in
fog, snow or rain. The autolamps feature
(if equipped) automatically activates /
deactivates your headlamps as necessary.
To use the autolamps feature, rotate the
control counterclockwise; to deactivate the
feature, place the control in the O (Off) position.
03 Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals(if equipped)
Press and hold the control to
adjust the position of the
accelerator and
brake pedal
forward or away from you, to
a maximum of three (3) inches
of travel. The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the vehicle
is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the
P (Park) position.
04 Message Center
With the ignition in the ON position, the
message center, located in the instrument
cluster, displays important vehicle information
through a constant monitoring of vehiclesystems. The message center
displays features such as trip
odometer, compass, distance
to empty, average fuel economyand a language selector. It
also provides vehicle system
checks and will notify you of
potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings.
05Turn Signal and Wiper /
Washer Control
Move the control down to
activate your left turn signal;
move the control up to
activate your right turn signal.
To use your windshield wiper/
washers: for a single swipe, push the end of
the control briefly; push and hold for three
swipes with wash, or hold for a longer wash
(up to ten seconds). The bars of varying length
are for intermittent wipers. Rotate the
windshield wiper control upward for fast
intervals and downward for slow intervals.
The control ring on the right side of the control
operates the rear window wiper; rotate the
control to the INT (3-4 second interval) or INT2
(8-10 second interval) position to activate the
rear window wiper. To wash the rear window,
rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/
washer control to either position.
06 ABS Warning Light
Your anti-lock braking system
(ABS) detects the onset of
wheel lockup during brake
applications and helps
prevents wheels from locking
during extreme braking
situations. The ABS warning light will
illuminate when you start the
vehicle’s engine.
If the light remains illuminated,continues to
flash, or fails to illuminate, see an authorized
dealer’s service department immediately.
This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which may occur on streets and highways and
off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner’s Guide and Driving Your
SUV or Truck Supplement for detailed information on safe driving precautions and instructions.INSTRUMENTPANEL
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HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(if equipped) Located on the overhead console,
the Homelink® system provides a convenient
way to replace up to three hand-held transmitterswith a single built-in device. This feature will
learn the radio frequency codes of most
transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and
home or office lighting. To set the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System, refer to your Owner’s
Guide. To operate, press and release the
appropriate HomeLink® button. Activation will
now occur for the trained product (garage door,
gate operator, security system, entry door lock,
home or office lighting, etc.). For convenience,
the hand-held transmitter of the device may also
be used at any time.
Power Deployable Running Boards
(if equipped) The deployable running boards
(DRB) automatically move when the doors are
opened to assist with entering and exiting the
vehicle. With automatic power deploy, the
running boards will extend out when the doors
are opened, and with automatic power stow, the
running boards will return to the stowed position
when the doors are closed.
To enable/disable the power running board
feature, refer to the Message Center section of
your Owner’s Guide.Remote Entry System
The remote entry system allows you to lock or
unlock all vehicle doors and the liftgate, open
the liftgate window without a key, and activate
the panic alarm. Press control Cand release to
unlock the driver’s door. Press and release again
within three seconds to unlock the passenger
doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Press
control Aand release to lock all the doors and
liftgate. Press control D to unlatch the liftgate
window. Press control Bto activate the alarm.
The horn will sound and the parklamps will flash
for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press the control
again or turn the ignition to the on position to
deactivate. Press control Ato automatically move
the seat and adjustable pedals to the desired
memory position. The remote entry system can
also control the memory seat / adjustable pedals /easy entry-exit feature. For more information,
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
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B
C
D
2nd and 3rd Row Seats
Before folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and
bucket seats, ensure that the head restraint is in the
down position and no objects are on the floor in front
of the second row seats. 1.Lower the head restraints
by pulling on the strap. 2.Locate the handle on the
side of the seat cushion by the door. 3.Pull up on the
handle and push the seatback forward toward the
front of the vehicle.
To return the seat to the upright position
1.Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle.
2.Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it
in the upright position. 3.Lift up on the head restraint
until it locks into its original position.
The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry to and exit
from the 3rd row seat.
To enter the 3rd row seat
1.Fold down the 2nd row seat and release the handle.
2.Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from
the floor. 3.Push the seat upward and fold it away
from the 3rd row.
To return the seat to a seating position
1.Push the seat down and latch to the floor with a
moderate amount of effort and speed. 2.Make sure
the seat is latched to the floor. 3.Bring the seat back
to an upright position. The seatback should lock into
position. Note:If the seatback will not return to the
upright position, tumble the seat again and re-latch it
to the floor. Be sure that cargo or other objects are not
trapped underneath the seatback.
Seating

Location of Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire is located under the vehicle,
just forward of the rear bumper. The spare
tire winch drive nut is located at the rear
center of the cargo area, under a lid. The
jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench are
located behind the rear seat under the
carpeted lid in the cargo floor. The tools are
contained in a bag attached to the jack.
Fuses
If the vehicle’s electrical components are not
operating, a fuse may have blown. The fuse
panel is located below the instrument panel
on the driver’s side; remove the cover to
view the fuses. For more information
regarding changing fuses, refer to the
Roadside Emergencies chapter of your
Owner’s Guide.
Fuel Information
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. Ford Motor
Company does not recommend using regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank
is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel
tank as listed in the Refill capacities section
of the Owner’s Guide.
Tire Pressure
Your vehicle’s tire pressure is properly set by
your authorized dealer according to the
recommended specifications found on the
vehicle’s tire label, located on the driver’s
door jamb. Check your tire pressure during
routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System light
stays illuminated after starting, immediately
check the vehicle’s tire pressures. Note:
Improperlyinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in a
possible loss of vehicle control.Rear Window Buffeting
When one or both of the rear windows are
open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind
throb or buffeting noise; this noise is commonamong a wide range of vehicles and can be
eliminated by simply lowering a front
window approximately two to three inches.
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device
intended to stop the electric fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt. The switch is located in the
passenger’s footwell, by the kick panel.
After a collision, if the engine cranks but
does not start, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been activated. For more
information regarding the fuel pump
shut-
off switch, refer to the Roadside
Emergencieschapter of your Owner’s Guide.
Changing the Tires
The spare tire is not equipped with a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor.
The TPMS warning light will illuminate when
the spare tire is in use. Replace the spare tire
with a road tire as soon as possible. If you
get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the
brake heavily; instead, gradually decrease
your speed, hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side
of the road.
Roadside Assistance
During your Mountaineer’s 3-year/36,000
mile limited warranty period, the assurance
and support of a 24-hour emergency
roadside assistance program is included.
Roadside assistance includes such services as
fuel delivery, tire changes, jump starts and
help when you are locked out of your
vehicle. Complete your roadside assistance
identification card and keep it handy (such
as in your wallet) for quick reference. This
identification card is located in your Mercury
Owner’s Information portfolio. To receive
roadside assistance in the United States, call
(800) 241-3673.
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Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
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1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Guide which contains
more detailed information concerning the
features of your vehicle, as well as important
safety warnings designed to help reduce the risk
of injury to you and your occupants. Please read
your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin
learning about your new vehicle and refer to
the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick ReferenceGuide was accurate at the time of duplication.
We reserve the right to change features,
operation and/or functionality of any vehicle
specification at any time. Your Mercury
dealer is the best source for the most
current information.
For detailed operating and safety information,
please consult your Owner’s Guide.
May 2005
First Printing
Quick Reference Guide Mercury Mountaineer
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CENTERCONSOLE
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) System(if equipped)
If your Mountaineer came equipped with another climate system, refer to your Owner’s Guide
for detailed information.
01 Temperature controls
To control the temperature on the driver’s side in single zone mode, select any temperature
between 60º F and 90º F by pressing the driver temperature control; the climate system’s
display indicates the selected temperature. The passenger can also select any temperature
between 60º F and 90º F by pressing the passenger temperature control.
02 Fan Speed
Press to manually increase and decrease fan speed.
03 DUAL(Single / dual electric temperature control)
Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows
the passenger to have control of their individual temperature settings (dual zone control).
Press to turn on dual zone mode; press again to return to single zone.
04 AUTO
Press to select the desired temperature shown in the display window. The system will
automaticallydetermine the fan speed, the direction of the airflow, and outside or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle to the selected temperature.
05 OFF
Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the
auxiliary climate control system, the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off.
06 Manual Override Controls
Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic
control, press AUTO.
07 Windshield Defroster
Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.
08 Rear Window Defroster
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control
to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to
operate the rear window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the
defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.AM / FM / CD / MP3 Sound System
(if equipped) If your Mountaineer came
equipped with another audio system,
refer to your Owner’s Guide for
detailed information.
ACD Eject:Press to eject a CD. Press and
hold to auto eject all CDs present in the sys-
tem. If there is no CD present, the display
will read NO CD.
BLOAD:Press to load a CD. Press load and
a memory preset to load to a specific slot.
Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.
CTune / Disc selector:Press to manually
go up or down the radio frequency or to
select a desired disc. Also use in menu
mode to select various settings.
D ON / OFF / Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.
If the volume is set above a certain level and
the ignition is turned off, the volume will
come back on at a “nominal” listening level
when the ignition switch is turned back on.
ECD:Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is
already loaded into the system, CD play will
begin where it ended last. If no CD is
loaded, NO DISC will be displayed.
F AM / FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
GMUTE / Phone:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return to
the playing media.
HAUX:Press to toggle between FES/DVD,
AUX and Satellite Radio modes (if equipped).If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX
AUDIO will be displayed.I MENU: Press to toggle through the
following modes: Autoset, Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fade, Occupancy mode, Speed
sensitive volume, Setting the clock, RBDS,
Track/Folder Mode & Compression. For more
information on these menu items, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
JSEEK:Press to access the previous strong
station or track.
K TEXT/SCAN:Press and hold for a brief
sampling of radio stations or CD tracks.
Press again to stop. In CD/MP3 mode, press
TEXT to display track title, artist name, disc
title and file name (if available).
LSEEK:Press to access the next strong
station or track.
M REW (Rewind):Press to manually
reverse in a CD track.
N FF (Fast forward):Press to manually
advance in a CD track.
O FOLDER:In folder mode, press to access
the next folder on MP3 discs, if available.
PSHUFFLE:Press to play the tracks on the
current disc in random order.
QPLAY / PAUSE:This control is operational
in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When a
CD or DVD is playing in the FES system,
press this control to play or pause the
current CD/DVD. The CD/DVD status will
display in the radio display.
RMemory Presets:To set a station, select
frequency band AM/FM, tune to a station
and press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
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