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Maintenance and Specifications 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 255 2008 Mariner (mrn) 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
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	17
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	19
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	29
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	31
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	33
Climate Controls	34
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	34
Operating tips	36
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	42
Fog lamp control	42
High beams	43
Flash to pass	43
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	43
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	44
Vertical aim adjustment	44
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	45
INTERIOR LAMPS	45
Dome lamps and map lamps	45
Cargo and dome lamp	46
BULB REPLACEMENT	47
Headlamp Condensation	47
Using the right bulbs	47
Replacing the interior bulbs	47
Replacing exterior bulbs	47
Replacing headlamp bulbs	48
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	48
Replacing sidemarker bulbs	49
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs	49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	50
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	51
Driver Controls	52
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	52
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	52
Rear window wiper/washer controls	53
TILT STEERING WHEEL	53
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Storage compartment (if equipped)	54
CENTER CONSOLE	54
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	56
POWER WINDOWS	57
One touch down (AUTO)	57
Window lock	58
Accessory delay	58
INTERIOR MIRROR	58
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)	58
Electronic compass	59
Compass zone adjustment	59
Compass calibration adjustment	60
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	60
Power side view mirrors	60
Fold-away mirrors	61
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	61
SPEED CONTROL	61
Setting speed control	61
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	62
Increasing speed while using speed control	63
Reducing speed while using speed control	63
Turning off speed control	64
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Radio control features	64
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	65
MESSAGE CENTER	66
Selectable features	66
Reset	66
Info menu	66
Odometer/Trip odometer	67
Distance to empty (DTE)	67
Average fuel economy (AFE)	67
Instantaneous fuel economy	68
Setup menu	68
Reset to English (if in another language)	68
System check	69
Oil life	69
Units (English/Metric)	70
Autolamp delay	70
Autolock	70
Autounlock	70
Language	71
Compass zone/Compass calibration	71
System warnings	71
LIFTGATE	73
CARGO AREA FEATURES	74
Cargo shade (if equipped)	74
Cargo management system (if equipped)	75
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	75
	75
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:	76
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:	76
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:	77
Locks and Security	78
KEYS	78
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	79
POWER DOOR LOCKS	80
Door key unlocking/locking	80
Unlocking the doors	80
Locking the doors	80
Autolock	80
Deactivating/activating autolock	80
Power door unlock/lock procedure	81
Keyless entry key pad procedure	81
Message center procedure	82
Autounlock	82
Deactivating/activating autounlock	82
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	82
Keyless entry key pad autounlock enable/disable procedure	83
Message center procedure	83
Smart unlocking feature	83
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	84
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Two step door unlocking	85
One step door unlocking	85
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	86
Locking the doors	86
Opening the liftgate (if equipped)	86
Car finder	86
Sounding a panic alarm	86
Replacing the battery	86
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	87
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	87
Illuminated entry	88
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	88
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	88
Illuminated exit	89
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	89
Programming your own personal entry code	90
Erasing personal code	90
Anti-scan feature	90
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	91
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	91
Anti-theft indicator	92
Automatic arming	92
Automatic disarming	92
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	92
Programming spare keys	93
Seating and Safety Restraints	95
FRONT SEATS	95
Adjustable head restraints	95
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	96
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	97
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	97
Heated seats (if equipped)	99
REAR SEATS	99
Head restraints	99
Folding down rear seats	100
Returning the rear seats to upright position	102
To remove the rear cushion	104
To install the rear cushion	104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	104
Personal Safety System™	104
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	105
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	105
Front crash severity sensor	105
Driver’s seat position sensor	106
Front passenger sensing system	106
Front safety belt usage sensors	107
Front safety belt pretensioners	107
Front safety belt energy management retractors	107
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	107
Safety restraints precautions	108
Combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Energy Management Feature	109
Vehicle sensitive mode	109
Automatic locking mode	110
When to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	111
Safety belt height adjustment	111
Safety belt pretensioner	112
Safety belt extension assembly	112
Safety belt maintenance	112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	113
Conditions of operation	113
Belt-Minder	113
One-time disable	116
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	116
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	118
Important SRS precautions	118
Children and airbags	120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	120
Front passenger sensing system	122
Determining if the system is operational	127
Seat-mounted side airbag system	127
How does the side airbag system work?	128
Determining if the system is operational	129
Safety Canopy™ system	130
How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?	131
Determining if the system is operational	132
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	133
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	133
Important child restraint precautions	133
Children and safety belts	134
Child booster seats	134
When children should use booster seats	134
Types of booster seats	135
The importance of shoulder belts	136
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	137
Child and infant or child safety seats	137
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	138
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	141
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	142
Tires, Wheels and Loading	145
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	145
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	146
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	148
Treadwear	148
Traction AA A B C	148
Temperature A B C	149
TIRES	149
Glossary of tire terminology	149
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	150
TIRE CARE	152
Inspecting your tires	152
Tire wear	153
Damage	153
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	154
Tire replacement requirements	154
Safety practices	155
Highway hazards	156
Tire and wheel alignment	156
Tire rotation	156
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	158
Information on “P” type tires	158
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	161
Information on “T” type tires	162
Location of the tire label	162
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	163
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	164
When your temporary spare tire is installed	165
When you believe your system is not operating properly	165
When inflating your tires	167
How temperature affects your tire pressure	167
SNOW TIRES AND CABLES	168
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	169
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	175
TRAILER TOWING	175
Preparing to tow	177
Hitches	177
Safety chains	177
Trailer brakes	177
Trailer lamps	178
Driving while you tow	178
Servicing after towing	178
Trailer towing tips	178
Launching or retrieving a boat	179
RECREATIONAL TOWING	179
Driving	181
STARTING	181
Positions of the ignition	181
Preparing to start your vehicle	181
Important safety precautions	182
Starting the engine	184
Guarding against exhaust fumes	184
Important ventilating information	184
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	185
BRAKES	186
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	187
Using ABS	187
ABS warning lamp	187
Parking brake	188
ADVANCETRAC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)	189
STEERING	193
PREPARING TO DRIVE	194
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	194
Brake-shift interlock	194
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	196
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	196
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	199
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	199
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	201
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	201
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	201
Basic operating principles	202
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	202
If your vehicle gets stuck	203
Emergency maneuvers	203
Sand	204
Mud and water	204
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	205
Driving on snow and ice	206
Maintenance and Modifications	207
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	207
Roadside Emergencies	208
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	208
Getting roadside assistance	208
Using roadside assistance	209
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	209
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	210
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	211
FUSES AND RELAYS	211
Fuses	211
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	212
Passenger compartment fuse panel	212
Power distribution box	215
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	218
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	219
Stopping and securing the vehicle	220
Removing the jack and tools	221
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)	222
Tire change procedure	223
Stowing the jack and tools	226
Stowing the flat/spare tire	226
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	228
JUMP STARTING	229
Preparing your vehicle	229
Connecting the jumper cables	230
Jump starting	231
Removing the jumper cables	232
WRECKER TOWING	234
Emergency Towing	235
Customer Assistance	236
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	236
At home	236
Away from home	236
Additional Assistance	237
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	238
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	239
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	240
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	240
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	241
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	242
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	242
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	242
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	243
Cleaning	244
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	244
WAXING	245
PAINT CHIPS	245
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	245
ENGINE	246
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	247
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	247
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	248
INTERIOR	249
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	249
UNDERBODY	250
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	250
Maintenance and Specifications	252
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	252
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	252
Working with the engine off	252
Working with the engine on	252
OPENING THE HOOD	253
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	254
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	256
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	256
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	257
Changing rear window wiper blade	258
ENGINE OIL	258
Checking the engine oil	258
Adding engine oil	260
Engine oil and filter recommendations	261
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	261
BATTERY	262
ENGINE COOLANT	264
Checking engine coolant	264
Adding engine coolant	265
Recycled engine coolant	267
Coolant refill capacity	268
Severe climates	268
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	269
How fail-safe cooling works	269
When fail-safe mode is activated	269
FUEL FILTER	270
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	270
Important safety precautions	270
Refueling	272
Fuel Filler Cap	272
Choosing the right fuel	273
Octane recommendations	274
Fuel quality	274
Cleaner air	274
Running out of fuel	274
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	275
Measuring techniques	275
Filling the tank	275
Calculating fuel economy	276
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	276
Habits	276
Maintenance	277
Conditions	277
EPA window sticker	278
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	278
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	279
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	280
BRAKE FLUID	281
TRANSMISSION FLUID	281
Checking automatic transmission fluid	281
Low fluid level	282
Correct fluid level	282
High fluid level	282
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	283
AIR FILTER	283
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	285
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	286
ENGINE DATA	288
Engine drivebelt routing	288
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	289
Safety Compliance Certification Label	289
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	289
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	290
Accessories	291
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	291
Exterior style	291
Interior style	291
Lifestyle	291
Peace of mind	292