Mercury Mountaineer 2010 Owner's Manuals

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered
the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask you dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in
the U.S. and CanadaIt’s the only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
•Factory-trained technicians.
•Genuine Ford and MotorcraftParts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out,like brakes and shocks.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs (except
California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
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Accessory delay ........................115
AdvanceTrac ..............................269
Air cleaner filter ...............369–370
Air conditioning ..........................91
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................190, 199, 201
and child safety seats ............192
description ..............190, 199, 201
disposal ....................................204
driver airbag ............192, 200, 202
indicator light .................199, 204
operation .................192, 200, 202
passenger airbag .....192, 200, 202
side airbag ...............................199
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................284
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................348
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................266–267
Anti-theft system ......................154
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................28, 32, 40
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................277, 279
fluid, adding ............................367
fluid, checking ........................367
fluid, refill capacities ..............371
fluid, specification ..................371
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....48
Auxiliary power point ...............112
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........371refill capacities ........................371
B
Battery .......................................346
acid, treating emergencies .....346
jumping a disabled battery ....312
maintenance-free ....................346
replacement, specifications ...370
servicing ..................................346
Belt-Minder.............................185
Booster seats .............................220
Brakes ........................................266
anti-lock ...........................266–267
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................267
fluid, checking and adding ....367
fluid, refill capacities ..............371
fluid, specifications .................371
lubricant specifications ..........371
parking ....................................267
shift interlock ..........................276
C
Calculating load ........................253
Capacities for refilling fluids ....371
Car2U garage door opener .......131
Cargo cover ...............................136
Cargo management system ......137
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................302
Child safety seats ......................209
attaching with tether
straps .......................................217
in front seat ............................210
in rear seat ..............................210
LATCH .....................................213
recommendations ...................207
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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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idle speed control ...................346
lubrication specifications .......371
refill capacities ........................371
service points ..................337–338
starting after a collision .........294
Engine block heater .................265
Engine oil ..................................341
checking and adding ..............341
dipstick ....................................341
filter, specifications ........344, 370
recommendations ...................344
refill capacities ........................371
specifications ..........................371
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................264
F
Fail safe cooling ........................353
Family entertainment system ....56
Fluid capacities .........................371
Fog lamps ....................................97
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................354
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 360
cap ...........................................356
capacity ...................................371
choosing the right fuel ...........357
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................363
detergent in fuel .....................358
filler funnel .............................359
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................354, 356, 360
filter, specifications ........354, 370fuel pump shut-off switch .....294
improving fuel economy ........360
octane rating ...................358, 376
quality ......................................358
running out of fuel .........312, 359
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................354
Fuses ..................................295–296
G
Garage door opener ..........111, 124
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............356
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................360
Gauges .........................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................253
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Headlamps ...................................96
aiming ........................................98
bulb specifications ..................101
daytime running lights .............97
flash to pass ..............................98
high beam .................................97
turning on and off ....................96
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................89, 91
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................125
Hood ..........................................336
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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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Octane rating ............................358
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................341
P
Parking brake ............................267
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....370
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................176
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................117
Power adjustable foot pedals ...117
Power deployable running
boards ........................................117
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................298
Power door locks ......................141
Power mirrors ...........................116
Power point ...............................112
Power steering ..........................274
fluid, checking and adding ....366
fluid, refill capacity ................371
fluid, specifications .................371
Power Windows .........................113
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................275
R
Radio ................................28, 32, 40
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................56
Rear window defroster ...............95Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................207
Relays ........................................295
Remote entry system .......146–147
illuminated entry ....................151
locking/unlocking
doors ................................147–148
panic alarm .............................148
replacing the batteries ...........149
Reverse sensing system ...........282
Roadside assistance ..................292
Roof rack ...................................139
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................175, 178–183
Safety Canopy ...........199, 201–202
Safety defects, reporting ..........326
Safety restraints ........175, 178–183
Belt-Minder...........................185
extension assembly ................184
for adults .........................179–182
for children .............................205
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................176
warning light and chime ........185
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................213
Safety seats for children ..........209
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................377
Satellite Radio Information ........53
Seats ..........................................157
child safety seats ....................209
easy access/easyout feature ..164
front seats ...............................160
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heated ..............................165–166
memory seat ...................148, 163
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................152
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................154
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................34
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................42
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............204
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................370, 376
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................371
Speed control ............................118
Starting your
vehicle ........................261–262, 264
jump starting ..........................312
Steering wheel
controls ....................................121
tilting .......................................109
SYNC..........................................88
T
Third-row power fold seat .......173
Tilt steering wheel ....................109
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........302Tires, Wheels and Loading ....241
Warning Displays ................12, 25
Tires ...........................226–228, 302
alignment ................................235
care ..........................................231
changing ..........................302, 307
checking the pressure ............231
inflating ...................................229
label .........................................240
replacing ..........................232, 307
rotating ....................................235
safety practices .......................234
sidewall information ...............236
snow tires and cables .............246
spare tire .................302, 305–306
terminology .............................228
tire grades ...............................227
treadwear ........................227, 231
Towing .......................................254
recreational towing .................260
trailer towing ..........................254
wrecker ....................................318
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................368
Transmission .............................277
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....276
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................367
fluid, refill capacities ..............371
lubricant specifications ..........371
Turn signal ................................100
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................124
USB port ......................................50
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................377
Vehicle loading ..........................246
Ventilating your vehicle ...........264
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................339Water, Driving through .............291
Windows ....................................148
power .......................................113
rear wiper/washer ...................109
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................108
checking and adding fluid .....339
liftgate reservoir .....................339
replacing wiper blades ...........340
Wrecker towing .........................318
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