Mercury Mountaineer 1997 Owner's Manual

Text of Mercury Mountaineer 1997 User Guide:

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Activating high beams Push the lever forward to activate the high beam lamps. Pull the lever towards you to activate the “flash to pass” function. Push the lever down to activate the left turn signal. Push the lever up to activate the right turn signal. 0 P RND21 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY RPMx 1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 H C F E RSM SET ACC COAST OFF ON SRS - + H H L L 0 20 10 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 110 120 000000 oooo km/h 100  20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Controls and features 25

• OVERHEAD CONTROLS Overhead console (if equipped) The console includes: • compass/temperature display • map lamps • storage compartment • garage door opener actuator • moon roof control (if equipped) OPEN GARAGE LAMP MODE LAMP Controls and features 28

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, bags, and the air bags deflate. You may notice smoke and smell the escaping gas after the air bags deflate. This is normal. You and your passenger must wear your safety belts in order for the air bag system to operate effectively. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, the warning light in the instrument cluster illuminates for approximately six seconds to indicate the air bag system is functional. If you hear a group of five beeps, or if the warning light does not illuminate, stays lit, or flashes, the air bag system requires immediate service. Have the vehicle

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, features to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them higher centers of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. DRIVING OFF ROAD WITH ALL- WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud, and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both

• Press the red button to reset the fuel pump. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating c

• • Turn signals • License plate lamp • Fog lamps • Interior overhead lamp Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect performance. Headlamps Handle a halogen bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb on

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, 1. To remove the lens, pry with a small screwdriver as shown. 2. To remove the bulbs, rotate bulb holder counterclockwise 90°. The bulb and bulb holder will drop out. 3. Pull bulb from bulb holder. Insert new bulb. 4. To replace the bulb holder, push up and rotate clockwise 90°. 5. Replace lens. LAMP LAMPMODE LAMP LAMPMODE Maintenance and care 178

• warranty on paperwork, remove aggressive particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar spots, road salt, and industrial fallout immediately. Cleaning the wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to clean the body of your vehicle. Do not use acid based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel, or strong detergents. Never use abrasives that will damage the finish o

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. See Guarding against exhaust fumes later in this chapter for more instructions.

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Liftgate wiper and washer Turn the knob to adjust wiper speed. Push the knob in to activate the washer. Rear window defroster Push the button to activate the defroster. The indicator light will turn on and the defroster will turn off automatically in ten minutes. Push the button again to turn off. 0 20 10 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 110 120 000000 oooo km/h 100  20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 0 P RND21 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY RPMx1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 H C F E RSM SET ACC COAST OFF ON OFF SRS HI LO OFF * A/C * MAX A/C REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1-2 3 FM 1 ST VOL – PUSH ON AM FM BASSTREB BAL FADE AUTO SET CLK SEEK TUNE DISCS SCAN 4 DOLBY SYSTEM EJ TAPE CD COMP 5 SHUFFLE 6

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, • Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. BATTERY If the original equipment maintenance-free battery needs replacing, it may be replaced with a low-maintenance battery. For information on replacement batteries, refer to Motorcraft part numbers in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Batteries normally produce explosive gases that can cause personal injury. Do not allow flames, sparks, or lit smoking materials to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery,

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Luggage rack (if equipped) Load luggage as far back as it will safely go without loading more than 45 kg (100 lb) or cause the vehicle to exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Use the following steps to adjust the luggage rack. • Turn adjustment wheel backward to unlock crossbar and slide crossbar forward or backward. • Turn adjustment wheel forward to lock crossbar. FUEL CONSUMPTION Fuel economy can be improved by avoiding: • lack of regular, scheduled maintenance • excessive speed • rapid acceleration • driving with the brake pedal depressed Driving 116

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Adding engine oil If the fluid level is below the MIN line, add engine oil. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour oil into the opening. Make sure you use a certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Recheck the oil level. Make sure that the oil level is not above the MAX line on the dipstick. Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory rats. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life.

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, issued a gasoline specificaton to provide information on high quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel. Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage may not be covered by your warranty. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles certified t

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, The outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder safety belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have the two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive (Emergency) locking mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movement and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly, turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more the combination safety b

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer reading. 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five fuel tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the final odometer reading. Keep a record for at least one month. This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel economy. 4. Use one of the following equations to calculate fuel economy: Liters used x 100 4 Total kilometers travell

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Power distribution box Lift cover towards front of vehicle to access the power distribution box. The high-current fuses in the power distribution box protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. The high current fuses are coded as follows: 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 65 43 2 8 4 7 3 6 2 5 1 11 10 9 1 Roadside emergencies 124

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked; however, the belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder belt fit is desired. • Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Children and infant or child safety seats later in this section. How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. Seating and safety

• Mercury Mountaineer 1997, STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS Positions of the ignition ACCESSORY allows electrical accessories such as radio and wipers/washer to operate while the engine is not running. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. OFF shuts off the ignition and accessories and allows the gearshift lever and steering wheel to move. ON tests the warning lights. The key remains here when engine is running. START cranks the engine. The key returns to ON when released. 0 0 P RND21 UNLEADED FUEL ONLY RPMx1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 H C F E RSM SET ACC COAST OFF ON SRS - + H H L L 0 20 10 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 110 120 000000 oooo km

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