2008 Mercury Mariner Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

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Pressing and releasing the OFF button disengages it. To set a desired speed, press 11. Compass The compass heading (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) is displayed in the center stack display. The compass reading DUA 3 6 9 3. Panel dimmer control Use the dimmer control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle when the headlamps and parking lamps are on. Move the control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. 6. Hazard Flasher Push the flasher control, located on the steering column, and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Use it when your vehicle is disabled or is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. 10. ABS Warning LIGHT The ABS warning light will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate, stays on or flashes, have your vehicle serviced. In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal. Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. 14. Reverse sensing system (if equipped) This system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When an obstacle is less than 10 inches (25 cm) away, the tone sounds continuously. The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not L AU TOM ATIC C 1. Headlamp and foglamp control Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. To use the autolamp (if equipped) light sensitive on-off control for the headlamps, turn the headlamp control to the position. To turn the autolamps off, turn the control back to the O (Off) position. 2. Multifunction lever The multifunction lever controls the front and rear wipers and washers, high beam headlamps and turn signals. Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the windshield wiper speed or toward you to decrease the For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear wiper control to the desired position. Rotate the control to either position to activate the rear washer. To activate the high beams, push the lever toward the instrument panel. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. To use the "Flash to Pass" feature, pull the lever towards you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide. NER 5. Tilt steering wheel lever To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering wheel to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. 12. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V) The 12V power point outlets, located on the instrument panel and the rear of the center console, are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object; damage may occur and blow the fuse. 13. Passenger Airbag Off The passenger airbag off indicator light will illuminate when the passenger's frontal airbag is off. For additional information, please see your Owner's Guide. LIM ATE CON TRO L The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp, headlamp or autolamp position and the high beams are not on. Pull the headlamp control toward you to turn on the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. Push the control in to deactivate. Remember, the foglamps will not operate when the high beams are on. The foglamps are also deactivated when the ignition is turned to the LOCK position. speed. Press the end of the stalk to activate the washer. One extra wipe will happen a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any water that is dripping down from the top of the windshield caused by the washing. SET+. You can increase speed using the speed control by pressing and holding SET+. You can decrease speed by pressing and holding the CST- button. Pressing the RESUME button will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. To disengage the speed control, press the OFF button or press the brake pedal. 7. SERVICE engine SOON LIGHT The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb. If the light turns solid or blinks after the engine is started, the On-Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately. Always secure your fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks at least once to avoid a warning caused by a loose cap. 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Using radiofrequency pressure sensors, this system monitors all road tires and illuminates a low tire pressure light when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Message center equipped vehicles provide additional warning messages. The TPMS warning light will reset (turn off) after the tires are reset to specification and the vehicle is driven above 20 mph (30 km/h) for two minutes. A malfunction indicator is also combined with the low tire pressure light. When the system detects a malfunction, the light will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Please note: Outside temperature affects tire pressure. 9. Message Center The message center, located on your instrument cluster, displays important information through constant monitoring of vehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide. detect certain angular or moving objects. With the ignition on, press the RSS control, located below the climate control system, to turn the RSS off. An indicator light will illuminate when the system is off. 15. Auxiliary input jack The auxiliary input jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide. Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped) Your vehicle has an intelligent 4WD system that continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the power distribution between the front and rear wheels. It combines transparent all-surface operation with a highly capable four-wheel drive system. The 4WD system is always active and requires no driver input. It is capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway driving as well as off-road and winter driving. Power side view mirrors Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror, and counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Then move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return to the center position to lock the mirror in place. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 P co ress 10 dec ntrol s to activ ys 11 re at dispase the tem. Tu e or de 1. 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