Instrument panel Mercury Mountaineer 2010 s Owner's Guide

•The wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A),
available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains
special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot
wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car
wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear
worn or do not function properly.
•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner
or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer
surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft
cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The
windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield
with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a
clean, damp, white cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry white cotton
cloth to dry these areas.
•Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion
of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens.
WARNING:Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents
when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid
contamination of the airbag system.
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If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument
panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows:
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth.
2. Wipe the surface with a damp, clean, white cotton cloth. For more
thorough cleaning, use a mild soap and water solution. If the spot cannot
be completely cleaned by this method, the area may be cleaned using a
commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive
interiors.
3. If necessary, apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product
to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to
clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds.
5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14). In Canada, use
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (CXC-101).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
WARNING:Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the
vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt
webbing.
WARNING:On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do
not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products
could contaminate the side-airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a collision.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................220
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............329
instrument panel ....................331
interior .....................................332
plastic parts ............................330
washing ....................................327
waxing .....................................328
wheels ......................................328
wiper blades ............................330
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............91
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................42
AM/FM/CD .................................34
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................25
Console ..............................111–112
overhead ..................................110
rear ..........................................112
Controls
power seat ...............................161
steering column ......................121
Coolant
checking and adding ..............348
refill capacities ................352, 371
specifications ..........................371
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................118
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................381
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................324
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................320Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................325
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................324
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................97
Defrost
rear window ..............................95
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................367
engine oil .................................341
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................368
Driving under special
conditions ..................282, 286, 289
sand .........................................287
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................91
DVD system .................................56
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................312
running out of fuel .........312, 359
Emergency Flashers .................293
Emission control system ..........363
Engine ........................................376
cleaning ...................................329
coolant .....................................348
fail-safe cooling .......................353
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How to get going ........................28
I
Ignition ...............................261, 376
Illuminated visor mirror ...........110
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................209
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................365
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................331
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................302, 305
positioning .......................302, 307
storage .............................302, 305
Jump-starting your vehicle ......312
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................141, 143
keypad .....................................152
locking and unlocking doors ..153
programming entry code .......152
Keys ...........................................155
positions of the ignition .........261
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................101
daytime running light ...............97
fog lamps ...................................97
headlamps .................................96
interior lamps .........................100replacing bulbs .......................105
LATCH anchors .........................213
Liftgate ......................................138
remote release ........................148
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........267
Load limits .................................246
Loading instructions .................253
Locks
autolock ...........................141, 143
childproof ................................146
doors ........................................141
Lubricant specifications ...........371
Lug nuts ....................................311
Luggage rack .............................139
Lumbar support, seats .....161, 163
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........371
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............25
system check button ................25
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...............................115–116
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................115
fold away .................................116
heated ......................................116
side view mirrors (power) .....116
Moon roof ..................................123
Motorcraft parts ........333, 354, 370
N
Navigation system .......................88
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