2004 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 153

Driving sound. The warning displays and chime will continue until RESET is pressed (which will clear the message from the display). • AWD LOCKED can still be engaged by pressing SETUP (the message center will display AWD LOCKED), then pressing RESET. The AWD LOCK indicator light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and the message center will display AWD DISABLED . • To disable AWD, press RESET. The system will go back to AWD AUTO mode momentarily, then the AWD LOCK indicator light will flash in the instrument cluster eight times every two minutes. The display will then show AWD LOCKED for four seconds and then turn off. • If a serious problem occurs with the AWD system, the AWD LOCK indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash 10 times every two minutes. The message center will also display CHECK AWD and a warning chime will sound. You can press SETUP to check the status of the AWD system (which will display AWD LOCKED), but the AWD system will be disabled until the system is serviced. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. When driving at slow speeds off-road under high outside temperatures, use 1 (First) gear when possible. 1 (First) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. 153 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)