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Driving Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Driving with a 6-speed automatic transmission (if equipped) This vehicle is equipped with an Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy. This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. The transmission is equipped with a Transmission Control Module (TCM) located within the transmission assembly. When the battery is disconnected for any type of service or repair, the Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy parameters will be unaffected. 265 2008 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
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	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)	32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	40
USB port (if equipped)	42
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	42
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	45
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	49
Quick start	49
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	49
To play a CD in the DVD system:	50
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	51
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	51
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	52
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	53
Using wired headphones (not included):	53
To adjust display brightness:	53
DVD player controls	54
Remote control	57
Battery replacement	59
Headphones	60
Wireless headphones	60
Wired headphones	62
Operation	62
Single play/Dual play	62
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	63
Menu mode	64
Angle mode	64
Aspect ratio	65
Language	65
Subtitles	66
Audio CDs	66
Playing MP3 discs	67
MP3 disc quality factors	67
CD, MP3 and CD player care	68
Playing a DVD	69
Slow play	69
Frame by frame	70
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	70
Audio displays	71
Audio interaction	71
Parental control for the DVD system	71
General information	72
Safety information	73
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	74
Care and service of the DVD player	74
Environmental extremes	74
Temperature extremes	74
Humidity and moisture condensation	75
Foreign substances	75
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	75
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	75
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	75
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	76
SYNC SYSTEM (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)	76
Climate Controls	77
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	77
Operating tips	77
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Operating tips	81
AUXILIARY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	82
FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS	82
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	83
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)	83
Lights	85
HEADLAMP CONTROL	85
Autolamp Control	85
Fog lamp control	85
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	86
High beams	86
Flash to pass	86
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	87
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	87
Headlamp aim adjustment	87
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	89
INTERIOR LAMPS	89
Dome/reading lamps	89
Cargo/reading lamps	90
BULB REPLACEMENT	90
Headlamp Condensation	90
Using the right bulbs	90
Replacing exterior bulbs	91
Replacing the interior bulbs	91
Replacing headlamp bulbs	91
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs	92
Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs	93
Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs	93
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	94
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	94
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	95
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	95
Driver Controls	96
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	96
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	96
Rear window wiper/washer controls	96
TILT STEERING COLUMN	97
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	97
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Storage compartment	98
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	99
CENTER CONSOLE	99
Rear center console features (if equipped)	100
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12VDC)	100
POWER WINDOWS	101
One touch down (AUTO)	102
Window lock	102
Accessory delay	102
INTERIOR MIRROR	102
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	102
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	103
Power side view mirrors	103
Fold-away mirrors	104
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	104
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	104
SPEED CONTROL	105
Setting speed control	105
Resuming a set speed	106
Increasing speed while using speed control	106
Reducing speed while using speed control	106
Turning off speed control	107
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	107
Audio control features	107
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	110
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	111
Programming	112
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	113
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	114
Erasing HomeLink buttons	114
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	114
MESSAGE CENTER	115
Selectable features	115
Reset	115
Info menu	116
Trip odometer	116
Distance to empty (DTE)	116
Average fuel economy (AFE)	117
Instantaneous fuel economy	117
Fuel Used	118
Trip elapsed drive time	118
Blank display	118
Setup menu	118
AWD lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only)	119
System check	119
Units (English/Metric)	120
Language	120
Autolamp	120
Autolock	121
Autounlock	121
Running Boards (if equipped)	122
Easy entry/exit seat (if equipped)	122
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	123
Compass display (if equipped)	123
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	124
Compass calibration adjustment	125
Oil life Setup and Start Value	125
System warnings	126
RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	130
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	131
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	132
Cargo management system	132
REAR LIFTGATE	133
LUGGAGE RACK	134
Locks and Security	135
KEYS	135
POWER DOOR LOCKS	135
Smart unlocking feature	135
Autolock	135
Deactivating/activating autolock	136
Power door unlock/lock procedure	136
Keyless entry key pad procedure	136
Message center procedure	137
Autounlock	137
Deactivating/activating autounlock	137
Power door unlock/lock procedure	138
Keyless entry key pad procedure	138
Message center procedure	138
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	139
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	140
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	140
Two step door unlocking	141
One step door unlocking	141
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	142
Locking the doors/liftgate	142
Opening the liftgate window	142
Car finder	142
Sounding a panic alarm	142
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature (if equipped)	143
Activating the memory seat feature	143
Deactivating the memory seat feature	143
Replacing the battery	144
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	144
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	145
Illuminated entry	146
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	146
Programming a personal entry code	147
Erasing personal code	147
Anti-scan feature	147
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	148
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	148
Anti-theft indicator	148
Automatic arming	149
Automatic disarming	149
Replacement keys	149
Programming spare keys	150
Seating and Safety Restraints	152
SEATING	152
Adjustable head restraints	152
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	153
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	154
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	154
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	156
Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped)	156
Heated seats (if equipped)	157
REAR SEATS	158
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats	158
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)	160
Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	166
Personal Safety System™	166
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	166
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	167
Front crash severity sensor	167
Driver’s seat position sensor	167
Front passenger sensing system	167
Front safety belt usage sensors	168
Front safety belt pretensioners	168
Front safety belt energy management retractors	168
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	168
Safety restraints precautions	169
Energy Management Feature	170
Combination lap and shoulder belts	171
Vehicle sensitive mode	171
Automatic locking mode	172
When to use the automatic locking mode	172
How to use the automatic locking mode	172
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	173
Safety belt pretensioner	173
Front safety belt height adjustment	174
Second row comfort guide	174
Safety belt extension assembly	175
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	176
Conditions of operation	176
Belt-Minder	176
One time disable	179
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	179
Safety belt maintenance	181
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	181
Important SRS precautions	182
Children and airbags	183
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	184
Front passenger sensing system	185
Determining if the system is operational	190
Seat-mounted side airbag system	190
How does the side airbag system work?	191
Safety Canopy™ system	192
How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?	193
Determining if the system is operational	195
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	195
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	196
Important child restraint precautions	196
Children and safety belts	196
Child booster seats	197
When children should use booster seats	197
Types of booster seats	198
The importance of shoulder belts	200
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	201
Child and infant or child safety seats	201
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	202
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	205
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	207
Tires, Wheels and Loading	211
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	211
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	211
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	212
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	213
Treadwear	214
Traction AA A B C	214
Temperature A B C	214
TIRES	215
Glossary of tire terminology	215
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	216
TIRE CARE	218
Inspecting your tires	218
Tire wear	218
Damage	218
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	219
Tire replacement requirements	219
Safety practices	221
Highway hazards	221
Tire and wheel alignment	221
Tire rotation	222
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	223
Information on “P” type tires	223
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	226
Information on “T” type tires	227
Location of the tire label	227
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	228
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	230
When your temporary spare tire is installed	230
When you believe your system is not operating properly	230
When inflating your tires	232
How temperature affects your tire pressure	232
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	233
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	233
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	239
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	239
TRAILER TOWING	240
Preparing to tow	242
Hitches	242
Safety chains	243
Trailer brakes	243
Trailer lamps	243
Driving while you tow	244
Servicing after towing	244
Trailer towing tips	244
Launching or retrieving a boat	245
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	245
Driving	247
STARTING	247
Positions of the ignition	247
Preparing to start your vehicle	247
Important safety precautions	248
Starting the engine	250
Guarding against exhaust fumes	250
Important ventilating information	250
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	251
BRAKES	252
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	253
Using ABS	253
ABS warning lamp	253
Parking brake	254
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	255
STEERING	259
PREPARING TO DRIVE	259
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	260
Brake-shift interlock	260
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	262
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	265
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	268
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	268
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	270
Normal operation (4.0L engine vehicles only)	270
Normal operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	270
Autolock operation (4.6L engine vehicles only)	271
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	271
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	271
Basic operating principles	271
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	272
If your vehicle gets stuck	272
Emergency maneuvers	273
AWD Systems (if equipped)	273
Sand	274
Mud and water	274
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	275
Driving on snow and ice	276
Maintenance and Modifications	277
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	277
Roadside Emergencies	278
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	278
Getting roadside assistance	278
Using roadside assistance	279
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	279
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	280
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	280
FUSES AND RELAYS	282
Fuses	282
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	282
Passenger compartment fuse panel	283
Power distribution box	286
CHANGING THE TIRES	290
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	290
Stopping and securing the vehicle	292
Location of the spare tire and tools	293
Removing the jack and tools	293
Removing the spare tire	294
Changing the spare tire	295
Stowing the flat/spare tire	298
Re-stowing the jack and tools	299
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	299
JUMP STARTING	300
Preparing your vehicle	300
Connecting the jumper cables	301
Jump starting	303
Removing the jumper cables	303
WRECKER TOWING	305
Customer Assistance	307
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	307
At home	307
Away from home	307
Additional Assistance	308
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	309
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	310
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	311
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	311
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	312
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	313
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	313
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	314
Cleaning	315
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	315
WAXING	316
PAINT CHIPS	316
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	316
ENGINE	317
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	318
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	318
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	319
INTERIOR	320
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	321
UNDERBODY	321
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	321
Maintenance and Specifications	323
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	323
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	323
Working with the engine off	323
Working with the engine on	323
OPENING THE HOOD	324
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	325
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	327
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	327
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	328
Changing the rear window wiper blade	328
ENGINE OIL	329
Checking the engine oil	329
Adding engine oil	331
Engine Oil Recommendations	332
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	332
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	333
BATTERY	334
ENGINE COOLANT	336
Checking engine coolant	336
Adding engine coolant	338
Recycled engine coolant	340
Coolant refill capacity	340
Severe climates	340
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	341
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	341
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	342
FUEL FILTER	342
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	343
Important safety precautions	343
Refueling	344
Fuel Filler Cap	345
Choosing the right fuel	346
Octane recommendations	346
Fuel quality	346
Cleaner air	347
Running out of fuel	347
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	348
Measuring techniques	348
Filling the tank	348
Calculating fuel economy	349
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	349
Habits	349
Maintenance	350
Conditions	350
EPA window sticker	351
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	351
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	352
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	353
POWER STEERING FLUID	354
BRAKE FLUID	354
TRANSMISSION FLUID	354
Checking automatic transmission fluid	354
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	355
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	356
AIR FILTER	356
Changing the air filter element	357
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	358
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	359
ENGINE DATA	363
Engine drivebelt routing	363