1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 3

Introduction differences for towing, hauling, and off-road operation. For this reason, Mercury urges you to read and understand the contents of the Four-Wheeling supplement. Breaking in your vehicle Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or breaking-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving. During this period: • Change your vehicle's speed often as you drive. Do not drive at one speed for a long time. • Use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Do not use special "break-in" oils. • Avoid sudden stops. The break-in period for brake linings lasts for 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of highway driving or 160 km (100 miles) of city driving. Information about this guide This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Mercury may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation. 3