1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 116
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving 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 116
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
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