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Driving • Driving on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.) Roll Stability Control௢ (RSC) The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac௡ system to help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by applying brake force to one or more wheels. During Roll Stability Control௢ (RSC) events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Driving conditions that may activate AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC include: • Emergency lane-change • Taking a turn too fast • Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button and icon functionality The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system automatically turns on each time the engine is started, even if it was turned off when the engine was last shut down. The "sliding car" icon which is located with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial start-up and then go off. This tells you that the system is normal and active. All functions of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will be activated at start up. When the system is left active, the "sliding car" icon will flash only when any of the components of the system are affecting the vehicle's performance, otherwise the light will remain off. Consequently, the "sliding car" icon will not be illuminated during most of your normal driving. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button, located on the center stack of the instrument panel, allows the driver to control certain features of the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC system below 25 mph (40 km/h). If the vehicle is below 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button will disable RSC, ESC and Engine Traction Control and steadily illuminate the "sliding car" icon. Pressing and holding the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button for more than five seconds will further disable the brake portion of the Traction Control feature and the "sliding car" icon will flash momentarily and then illuminate steady. 243 2007 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
Entertainment Systems	20
AUDIO SYSTEMS	20
Quick start — How to get going	20
Listening to the radio	20
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	21
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	21
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	24
Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	30
Auxiliary input jack	37
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	38
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	40
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
Quick start	44
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	44
To play a CD in the DVD system:	44
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	45
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	45
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	46
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	47
Using wired headphones (not included):	47
To adjust display brightness:	47
DVD player controls	48
Remote control	50
Battery replacement	53
Headphones	54
Wireless headphones	54
Wired headphones	55
Operation	56
Single play/Dual play	56
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	57
Menu mode	57
Angle mode	58
Aspect ratio	58
Language	59
Subtitles	59
Audio CDs	60
Playing MP3 discs	60
MP3 disc quality factors	61
CD, MP3 and CD player care	62
Playing a DVD	62
Slow play	63
Frame by frame	63
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	64
Audio displays	65
Audio interaction	65
Parental control for the DVD system	65
General information	66
Safety information	66
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	67
Care and service of the DVD player	68
Environmental extremes	68
Temperature extremes	68
Humidity and moisture condensation	68
Foreign substances	68
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	68
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	69
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	69
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Climate Controls	70
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Operating tips	70
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Operating tips	74
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	75
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	75
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	75
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)	76
Lights	77
HEADLAMP CONTROL	77
Autolamp Control	77
Foglamp control	77
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	78
High beams	78
Flash to pass	78
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	79
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	79
Headlamp aim adjustment	79
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	80
INTERIOR LAMPS	81
Dome/reading lamps	81
Cargo/reading lamps	81
BULB REPLACEMENT	81
Headlamp Condensation	81
Using the right bulbs	82
Replacing exterior bulbs	82
Replacing the interior bulbs	82
Replacing headlamp bulbs	83
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs	84
Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs	85
Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs	85
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	85
Replacing foglamp bulbs	86
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	86
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	87
Driver Controls	88
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	88
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	88
Rear window wiper/washer controls	89
TILT STEERING COLUMN	89
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	90
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Storage compartment	90
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	91
CENTER CONSOLE	91
Rear center console features (if equipped)	92
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	92
Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped)	93
POWER WINDOWS	93
One touch down	94
Window lock	94
Accessory delay	94
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	94
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	95
Power side view mirrors	95
Fold-away mirrors	95
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	95
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	96
SPEED CONTROL	96
Setting speed control	96
Resuming a set speed	97
Increasing speed while using speed control	98
Reducing speed while using speed control	98
Turning off speed control	98
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Audio control features	99
Climate control features (if equipped)	100
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	101
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Programming	103
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	104
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	105
Erasing HomeLink buttons	105
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	105
MESSAGE CENTER	106
Selectable features	107
Reset	107
Info menu	107
Trip odometer	107
Distance to empty (DTE)	107
Average fuel economy (AFE)	108
Instantaneous fuel economy	108
Fuel Used	109
Trip elapsed drive time	109
Blank display	109
Setup menu	109
AWD lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only)	110
System check	110
Units (English/Metric)	112
Language	112
Autolamp	112
Autolock	113
Autounlock	113
Running Boards (if equipped)	113
Easy entry/exit seat	114
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	114
Compass display (if equipped)	115
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	116
Compass calibration adjustment	117
Oil Life Start Value	117
System warnings	118
RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	121
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	122
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	123
Cargo management system	123
REAR LIFTGATE	124
LUGGAGE RACK	125
Locks and Security	126
KEYS	126
POWER DOOR LOCKS	126
Smart unlocking feature	126
Autolock	126
Deactivating/activating autolock	126
Power door unlock/lock procedure	127
Keyless entry key pad procedure	127
Message center procedure	128
Autounlock	128
Deactivating/activating autounlock	128
Power door unlock/lock procedure	129
Keyless entry key pad procedure	129
Message center procedure	129
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	129
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	131
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	131
Two step door unlocking	132
One step door unlocking	132
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	133
Locking the doors/liftgate	133
Opening the liftgate window	133
Sounding a panic alarm	133
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature (if equipped)	133
Activating the memory seat feature	133
Deactivating the memory seat feature	134
Replacing the battery	134
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	135
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	135
Illuminated entry	136
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	137
Programming a personal entry code	137
Erasing personal code	138
Anti-scan feature	138
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	138
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	139
Anti-theft indicator	139
Automatic arming	140
Automatic disarming	140
Replacement keys	140
Programming spare keys	140
Seating and Safety Restraints	142
SEATING	142
Adjustable head restraints	142
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	143
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	144
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	144
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	146
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	146
Heated seats (if equipped)	147
REAR SEATS	148
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats	148
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	149
Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	150
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	154
Personal Safety System	154
How does the Personal Safety System work?	155
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	155
Front crash severity sensor	155
Driver’s seat position sensor	156
Front passenger sensing system	156
Front safety belt usage sensors	156
Front safety belt pretensioners	157
Front safety belt energy management retractors	157
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	157
Safety restraints precautions	158
Energy Management Feature	159
Combination lap and shoulder belts	159
Vehicle sensitive mode	160
Automatic locking mode	160
When to use the automatic locking mode	160
How to use the automatic locking mode	161
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	161
Safety belt pretensioner	162
Front safety belt height adjustment	163
Second row comfort guide	163
Safety belt extension assembly	164
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	164
Conditions of operation	165
Belt-Minder	165
One time disable	168
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	168
Safety belt maintenance	169
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	170
Important SRS precautions	170
Children and airbags	172
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	173
Front passenger sensing system	174
Determining if the system is operational	179
Seat-mounted side airbag system	179
How does the side airbag system work?	180
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	181
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	182
Determining if the system is operational	184
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	184
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	184
Important child restraint precautions	185
Children and safety belts	185
Child booster seats	186
When children should use booster seats	186
Types of booster seats	187
The importance of shoulder belts	189
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	190
Child and infant or child safety seats	190
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	191
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	194
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	196
Tires, Wheels and Loading	200
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	200
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	200
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	201
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	202
Treadwear	202
Traction AA A B C	203
Temperature A B C	203
TIRES	203
Glossary of tire terminology	203
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	204
TIRE CARE	206
Inspecting your tires	206
Tire wear	207
Damage	207
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	208
Tire Replacement Requirements	208
Safety practices	209
Highway hazards	210
Tire and wheel alignment	210
Tire rotation	210
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	211
Information on “P” type tires	212
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	215
Information on “T” type tires	216
Location of the tire label	216
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	217
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	218
When your temporary spare tire is installed	218
When you believe your system is not operating properly	219
When inflating your tires	220
How temperature affects your tire pressure	220
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	221
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	221
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	227
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	227
TRAILER TOWING	228
Preparing to tow	230
Hitches	230
Safety chains	231
Trailer brakes	231
Trailer lamps	231
Driving while you tow	232
Servicing after towing	232
Trailer towing tips	232
Launching or retrieving a boat	233
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	233
Driving	235
STARTING	235
Positions of the ignition	235
Preparing to start your vehicle	235
Important safety precautions	236
Starting the engine	238
Guarding against exhaust fumes	238
Important ventilating information	238
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	238
BRAKES	239
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	239
Using ABS	239
ABS warning lamp	239
Parking brake	240
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	241
STEERING	245
PREPARING TO DRIVE	246
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	246
Brake-shift interlock	246
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	248
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	251
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	254
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	254
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	255
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	256
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	256
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	256
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	257
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	257
Basic operating principles	257
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	257
If your vehicle gets stuck	258
Emergency maneuvers	258
AWD Systems (if equipped)	259
Sand	259
Mud and water	260
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	260
Driving on snow and ice	261
Maintenance and Modifications	262
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	263
Roadside Emergencies	264
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	264
Getting roadside assistance	264
Using roadside assistance	265
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	265
HAZARD FLASHER	266
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	266
FUSES AND RELAYS	268
Fuses	268
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	268
Passenger compartment fuse panel	269
Power distribution box	271
CHANGING THE TIRES	275
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	275
Stopping and securing the vehicle	277
Location of the spare tire and tools	278
Removing the jack and tools	279
Removing the spare tire	279
Changing the spare tire	280
Stowing the flat/spare tire	283
Re-stowing the jack and tools	283
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	284
JUMP STARTING	284
Preparing your vehicle	285
Connecting the jumper cables	286
Jump starting	288
Removing the jumper cables	288
WRECKER TOWING	290
Customer Assistance	292
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	292
At home	292
Away from home	292
Additional Assistance	293
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	294
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	295
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	296
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	296
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	297
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	298
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	298
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	298
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	299
Cleaning	300
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	300
WAXING	301
PAINT CHIPS	301
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	301
ENGINE	302
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	303
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	303
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	304
INTERIOR	305
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	306
UNDERBODY	306
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	306
Maintenance and Specifications	308
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	308
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	308
Working with the engine off	308
Working with the engine on	308
OPENING THE HOOD	309
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	310
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	312
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	312
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	313
ENGINE OIL	313
Checking the engine oil	313
Adding engine oil	315
Engine Oil Recommendations	316
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	316
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	317
BATTERY	318
ENGINE COOLANT	320
Checking engine coolant	320
Adding engine coolant	322
Recycled engine coolant	324
Coolant refill capacity	324
Severe climates	324
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	325
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	325
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	326
FUEL FILTER	326
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	326
Important safety precautions	326
Refueling	328
Fuel Filler Cap	329
Choosing the right fuel	329
Octane recommendations	330
Fuel quality	330
Cleaner air	330
Running out of fuel	331
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	331
Measuring techniques	331
Filling the tank	331
Calculating fuel economy	332
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	332
Habits	333
Maintenance	333
Conditions	333
EPA window sticker	334
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	334
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	335
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	336
POWER STEERING FLUID	337
BRAKE FLUID	338
TRANSMISSION FLUID	338
Checking automatic transmission fluid	338
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	339
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	339
AIR FILTER	340
Changing the air filter element	340
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	341
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	342
ENGINE DATA	346
Engine drivebelt routing	346
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	347
Safety Compliance Certification Label	347
Vehicle identification number	347
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	348
Accessories	349

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•

Driving on slick surfaces.

•

Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to

Trailer

towing

in the

Tires, Wheels and Loading

chapter.)

Roll Stability Control

(RSC)

The RSC system works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac

system to

help maintain roll stability of the vehicle during aggressive maneuvers by

applying brake force to one or more wheels.

During Roll Stability Control

(RSC) events the “sliding car” icon in the

instrument cluster will flash momentarily.

Driving conditions that may activate AdvanceTrac

with RSC include:

•

Emergency lane-change

•

Taking a turn too fast

•

Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle

AdvanceTrac

with RSC button and icon functionality

The AdvanceTrac

with RSC system automatically turns on each time

the engine is started, even if it was turned off when the engine was last

shut down. The “sliding car” icon which is located with the warning

lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial

start-up and then go off. This tells you that the system is normal and

active. All functions of the AdvanceTrac

with RSC (RSC, ESC, Engine

Traction Control, and Brake Traction Control) will be activated at start

up. When the system is left active, the “sliding car” icon will flash only

when any of the components of the system are affecting the vehicle’s

performance, otherwise the light will remain off. Consequently, the

“sliding car” icon will not be illuminated during most of your normal

driving.

The AdvanceTrac

with RSC button,

located on the center stack of the

instrument panel, allows the driver

to control certain features of the

AdvanceTrac

with RSC system

below 25 mph (40 km/h). If the

vehicle is below 25 mph (40 km/h), momentarily pressing the

AdvanceTrac

with RSC button will disable RSC, ESC and Engine

Traction Control and steadily illuminate the “sliding car” icon. Pressing

and holding the AdvanceTrac

with RSC button for more than five

seconds will further disable the brake portion of the Traction Control

feature and the “sliding car” icon will flash momentarily and then

illuminate steady.

2007 Mountaineer

(mnt)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

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