2008 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
2008 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
2008 Mercury Mountaineer manual content summary:
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Sistema de luces Controles del conductor Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas Ajuste del volante de dirección Ventanas eléctricas Espejos Control de velocidad Toldo corredizo Centro de mensajes 96 108 108 109 114 116 119 125 130 1 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 2
de trailer Remolque vacacional 238 241 244 257 263 270 277 Manejo Arranque Frenos Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac Funcionamiento de la transmisión 278 278 284 286 292 Emergencias en el camino 312 312 314 314 316 324 334 335 341 2 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 3
traducción total o parcial no están permitidas sin la autorización escrita de Ford Motor Company. Ford puede cambiar el contenido sin previo aviso y sin incurrir en ninguna obligación. Derechos de propiedad © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 4
.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. FELICITACIONES Felicitaciones por la compra de su nuevo Mercury. Lea este manual para familiarizarse con su vehículo. Mientras más sepa y entienda de antes de que estén disponibles en forma masiva. 4 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 5
de combustible en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. SEGURIDAD Y PROTECCIÓN DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE Símbolos de advertencia en este manual ¿Cómo puede reducir protección medioambiental se destaca en este manual con el símbolo del árbol. 5 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 6
. ADVERTENCIA: Los asientos de niños o de bebés orientados hacia atrás y montados en el asiento delantero no se deben colocar NUNCA frente a una bolsa de aire de pasajero activa. 6 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 7
los grabadores de datos de eventos, son capaces de recopilar y almacenar datos durante un partes que actúen como autoridad legal. Terceras partes pueden solicitar acceso a la información en forma independiente de Ford Motor Company y Ford of Canada. 7 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 8
Antes de manejar el vehículo, lea atentamente este Manual del propietario. Su vehículo no es un automó no se hace funcionar correctamente, se puede producir la pérdida del control del vehículo, la volcadura de éste, lesiones personales o 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 9
está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda exportación. Consulte el Manual del propietario para ver toda la información y advertencias requeridas. 9 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 10
parabrisas Consulte el Manual del propietario Bolsa de aire - delantera Anclaje Control de velocidad Luces intermitentes de emergencia Compartimiento de fusibles Limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas Desempañador y descarchador de la ventana trasera 10 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 11
Aceite del motor Temperatura del líquido refrigerante del motor Batería Ácido de la batería Advertencia del ventilador Mantener el nivel de líquido correcto Filtro de aire del motor Gato MAX MIN Advertencia de presión de llanta desinflada 11 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 12
alguna de las luces permanece encendida después de arrancar el vehículo, consulte la luz de advertencia del sistema correspondiente para obtener información adicional. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 13
de falla de encendido del motor, las temperaturas excesivas de escape podrían dañar el convertidor catalítico, el sistema de combustible, las cubiertas del piso interior u otros componentes del vehículo, pudiendo provocar un incendio. 13 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 14
detecta una falla en el tren motriz o en el sistema AWD. Comuníquese con su distribuidor autorizado lo antes posible. personales. Sistema de frenos antibloqueo (ABS): si la luz ABS permanece ABS iluminada o continúa destellando, quiere 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 15
el motor y deje que se enfríe. Consulte Líquido refrigerante del motor en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. ADVERTENCIA: Nunca quite el tapón del depósito del líquido refrigerante mientras el motor esté caliente o en funcionamiento. 15 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 16
TPMS en el capítulo Llantas, ruedas y carga. Check fuel cap (Revisión del control de velocidad se desactiva. O/D off (O/D desactivado):se enciende cuando la función de sobremarcha de la transmisión se desactiva; consulte el capítulo Manejo. O/D OFF 16 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 17
en el tanque de combustible está en el nivel vacío o casi vacío (consulte Indicador de combustible en este capítulo). Nivel bajo de líquido del lavaparabrisas: se ilumina cuando está bajo el nivel de líquido del lavaparabrisas. 17 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 18
: suena cuando la llave está en el encendido en la posición OFF/LOCK o ACCESSORY y la puerta del conductor está abierta. Campanilla de advertencia de faros delanteros encendidos: suena ) o LOW TIRE PRESSURE (Presión de llanta baja). 18 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 19
Grupo de instrumentos INDICADORES Tipo A Tipo B 19 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 20
. Detenga el vehículo a la brevedad posible, apague el motor y deje que el motor se enfríe. Tipo A Tipo B ADVERTENCIA: Nunca quite el tapón del depósito del líquido refrigerante mientras el motor esté caliente o en funcionamiento. 20 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 21
con control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción. Tacómetro: indica la velocidad del motor en revoluciones por minuto. Si maneja con la aguja del tacómetro continuamente en la parte superior de la escala, puede dañar el motor. Tipo A Tipo B 21 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 22
información, consulte Llenado del tanque en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones. Tipo A Tipo B El icono FUEL (combustible) y la flecha indican el lado del vehículo donde está ubicada la puerta de llenado de combustible. 22 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 23
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los estación más potente. Para desactivar el modo SEEK, / . presione 23 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 24
sistema puede tardar unos segundos en encenderse. 2. Presione AUX repetidamente para recorrer en forma de ciclo las fuentes de más información, consulte el listado de CATEGORÍAS en el control MENÚ en el sistema de audio específico. 4. Una 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 25
á F001 (carpeta #) T001 (pista #). Con un disco MP3 sin carpetas aparecerá T001 (pista#). Para obtener más información, consulte Estructura de pistas y carpetas MP3 más adelante en este capítulo. 25 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 26
el disco, cuando se esté reproduciendo un / CD/MP3, presione (reproducir/pausa). En la pantalla aparecerá CD PAUSE. Presione nuevamente para reanudar la reproducción. 26 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 27
los discos, el sistema los volverá a cargar. Sistema de sonido AM/FM para un solo CD/MP3 compatible con recepción satelital (si está instalado) 27 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 28
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los con SYNC, en la visualización aparecerá NO PHONE (Sin teléfono). 28 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 29
la lista, presione / para seleccionar RETURN (Volver) o CANCEL (Cancelar). Nota: si no hay canciones guardadas, en la visualización aparecerá NO SONGS (No hay canciones). 29 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 30
. Si hay menos de seis estaciones potentes, el sistema almacenará la última en los preestablecimientos restantes. Presione OK para cerrar y volver al menú principal. 30 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 31
para cerrar y volver al menú principal. El ajuste predeterminado es desactivado; al aumentar la velocidad del vehículo no cambiará el nivel de volumen. 31 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 32
entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo 4. AUX: presione repetidamente para moverse por capítulo. El radio satelital está disponible sólo con una suscripción válida a SIRIUS. Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 32 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 33
SIRIUS. Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. / OK 6. (Reproducir/Pausa): este control está operativo en modo CD y DVD (si está instalado). Cuando un CD o entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo. 33 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 34
disco MP3, si está disponible. 10. FF (Avanzar): presione FF para avanzar en forma manual en una pista de CD/MP3. 11. REW (Retroceder): presione REW para retroceder manualmente en una 18 estaciones, seis en AM, seis en FM1 y FM2. 34 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 35
los preestablecimientos de memoria, sintonice el canal deseado y luego mantenga presionado un control de preestablecimiento hasta que vuelva el sonido. El radio satelital está disponible seleccionar la banda de frecuencia AM/FM1/FM2. 35 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 36
CD): presione 17. para expulsar el CD. 18. Ranura de CD: inserte un CD con la etiqueta hacia arriba en la ranura de CD. 36 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 37
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los presionado para avanzar rápidamente por las frecuencias de radio. 37 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 38
pantalla aparecerá CANT SAVE [No se puede guardar]). Cuando la canción elegida se reproduzca en algún canal de radio satelital, el sistema le alertará 38 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 39
otra opción es desactivarlas. El radio satelital está disponible sólo con una suscripción de radio a SIRIUS válida. Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 39 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 40
menú principal. TREB (Agudos): presione MENU para ir a la configuración de los / para ajustar. Presione OK para cerrar y volver al agudos. Use menú principal. 40 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 41
para seleccionar y ALL SEATS (Modo de utilización): use optimizar el sonido para ALL SEATS (Todos los asientos), DRIVERS SEAT (Asiento del conductor) o REAR SEATS (Asientos traseros). Presione OK para cerrar y volver al menú principal. 41 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 42
ón doble, consulte Sistema de DVD de entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo 4. AUX: presione repetidamente para moverse por FES/DVD (si está instalado), LINE . Verifique la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 42 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 43
o DVD se reproduce en el sistema FES, presione este control para reproducir o pausar el CD o DVD actual. El DVD de entretenimiento familiar más adelante en este capítulo. 7. SHUFFLE: presiónelo para activar el manual en un CD/MP3. 43 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 44
preestablecimientos de memoria, sintonice el canal deseado y luego mantenga presionado un control de preestablecimiento hasta que vuelva el sonido. El radio satelital está disponible la disponibilidad en su distribuidor autorizado. 44 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 45
aparecerá F001 (carpeta #) T001 (pista #). Con un disco MP3 sin carpetas aparecerá T001 (pista#). Para obtener más información, consulte Estructuras de carpetas MP3 más adelante en este capítulo. 45 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 46
: Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los conductores el dispositivo de música portátil al sistema de audio. 46 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 47
de música portátil hasta que éste alcance el nivel de la estación FM o CD alternando los controles de AUX y FM o CD. Solución de problemas: 1. No conecte el enchufe de entrada de audio a necesitarán estar ajustados a menor volumen. 47 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 48
forma que cuando se usa con audífonos, ya que el Enchufe de entrada auxiliar no proporciona control (reproducción, pausa, etc.) sobre éste. 5. Por motivos de seguridad, no se debe intentar o en el Suplemento de sistema de navegación. 48 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 49
de reproducción). • Inspeccione los discos antes de reproducirlos. • Limpie sólo con un limpiador de CD aprobado. • Limpie los discos desde el centro hacia afuera. 49 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 50
(sistema predeterminado) y modo de archivo MP3. Para obtener información sobre el modo de pista y carpeta, consulte Estructura MP3 de muestra en la siguiente sección. 50 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 51
si se encuentran en una carpeta específica). En el modo de carpeta, el sistema sólo reproducirá los archivos .mp3 en la carpeta actual. 51 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 52
SIRIUS en Internet (sólo clientes de EE.UU.). Para obtener información sobre términos de suscripción extendida, comuníquese con SIRIUS al 1-888-539-7474. 52 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 53
Radio satelital, podrá ver este número en la visualización del radio al presionar AUX y el control de preestablecimiento de memoria 1 en forma simultánea. Visualización del radio ACQUIRING ( no válido) El canal ya no está disponible. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 54
un túnel, bajo un paso elevado, follaje denso, etc.). El sistema está funcionando adecuadamente. Cuando se mueva a un área abierta, la señal volverá. 54 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 55
, CD, MP3 estándar y es compatible con medios CD-R/W, CD-R y algunos medios CD-ROM. Revise este material para familiarizarse con las funciones y controles del FES, así como también con la información de seguridad de gran importancia. 55 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 56
el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Inserte un DVD en el sistema, con la etiqueta hacia repetida para moverse entre: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF. Presione el botón de control de volumen del radio. 56 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 57
1. Asegúrese de que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Inserte un CD en el sistema, con la etiqueta hacia arriba para encender el sistema de las características COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE, SCAN y FOLDER MODE. 57 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 58
el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Presione el botón de encendido/apagado para encender el negra. Si la fuente de video se configura en DVD-AUX, la visualización se encenderá automáticamente si detecta una 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 59
DVD y AUX. Nota: consulte Reproducción simple/Reproducción dual para obtener más información. Uso de los auriculares inalámbricos infrarrojos (IR): 1. Presione el control de encendido en al enchufe B, se escuchará el Canal B. 59 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 60
brillo en la pantalla de visualización, presione el control de brillo en el sistema de DVD. Aparecerá una visualización en la parte inferior de la pantalla indicando el nivel de brillo afectarán la fuente en ese canal solamente. 60 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 61
siguiente capítulo AUX, la visualización se apagará si no detecta señal de video. Cuando se detecta una señal de video en la entrada de video auxiliar y la visualización está en el modo de video DVD-AUX, la visualización automáticamente se encenderá. 61 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 62
que lee las señales desde el control remoto y envía las señales de CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). Los medios aparecerán en la visualización de estado en la parte superior de la pantalla AUX). El canal B sólo puede acceder a fuentes de DVD y DVD-AUX. 62 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 63
en la parte inferior de la pantalla que indica los niveles de brillo. Control remoto A control remoto. Siempre apunte el control remoto directamente al reproductor. Asegúrese de que no hay obstrucciones entre el control remoto y el reproductor. 63 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 64
para seleccionar el ángulo para ver la escena. 6. Channel A/B (Canal A/B): presione para seleccionar los auriculares A o B y luego, use el control MEDIA (Medios) para seleccionar el medio de reproducción deseado para los auriculares. 64 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 65
los controles numéricos para ingresar en una pista de CD/MP3 específica o capí capítulo anterior. Presione PLAY (Reproducir) para reanudar la velocidad normal de reproducción y el volumen. En el modo CD/MP3, presione para acceder a la pista anterior. 65 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 66
control remoto viene con las baterías incluidas. Como todas las baterías tienen una vida útil limitada, reemplácelas cuando la unidad no logre controlar el reproductor de DVD. Quite el tornillo y abra la cubierta de la batería para tener acceso a las baterías. 66 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 67
Sistemas de entretenimiento La unidad de control remoto utiliza dos baterías AAA que vienen con la unidad. Auriculares Auriculares se indica a los lados izquierdo y derecho del sistema. Consulte Auriculares con cable a continuación. 67 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 68
hacia abajo la parte superior y deslice la cubierta hacia afuera. Al reemplazar las baterías, use dos baterías nuevas (se recomiendan alcalinas) e instálelas con la orientación correcta como se indica en el alojamiento de la batería. 68 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 69
inalámbricos usando el interruptor de selección A/B en el audífono. • Ajuste el control de volumen al nivel que desee para escuchar. Asegúrese de que los auriculares estén apagados a encender los auriculares y siga utilizándolos. 69 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 70
para que sea la fuente del Canal B. Ajuste el volumen del auricular usando el control de volumen en el sistema de DVD. Funcionamiento Reproducción única/Reproducción dual Su DVD una variedad de fuentes de diferentes maneras. 70 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 71
MP3, DVD, o DVD-AUX en los auriculares; mientras Control de auriculares para cambiar la fuente de audio al Canal A. Presione MEDIA (Medios) para cambiar la fuente de audio para el Canal A. Esta información aparecerá en la pantalla del sistema de DVD. 71 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 72
el botón B del Control de auriculares para cambiar disponibles en el Modo de auriculares solamente de FES son DVD-DISC y DVD-AUX, sin importar el canal de los auriculares (A o B). • Cuando un disco (Idioma) 5. SUB TITLES (Subtítulos) 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 73
líquido (LCD) cambiará inmediatamente a su selección después de que el sistema reanude la reproducción del DVD. El valor predeterminado del sistema es WIDE (16:9). 73 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 74
audio Para reproducir CD de audio en su sistema de DVD: 1. Asegúrese de que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de DVD esté encendido. 74 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 75
que le gustaría reproducir. Además puede usar los controles del cursor para destacar COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE o SCAN. que el encendido del vehículo esté en la posición RUN o ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de DVD esté encendido. 3. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 76
á instalado). • Guarde los discos en un lugar que no esté expuesto a la luz del sol. El calor excesivo puede dañar o torcer los discos. 76 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 77
ACCESSORY. 2. Asegúrese de que el sistema de navegación esté encendido. 3. Inserte un DVD con la etiqueta hacia arriba en el sistema. 4. Utilice los controles del marco del DVD para: Reproducir o poner en pausa un DVD. Presionar para detener o expulsar un DVD. 77 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 78
pida en retroceso. Presionar y soltar para ir al capítulo siguiente. Mantener presionado para una búsqueda rá 1/4 y 1/2. Esto aparecerá en la barra de estado en la parte superior de la pantalla a medida que las pantallas van moviéndose a 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 79
el lado derecho del sistema de DVD. Conecte los auriculares con cable aquí (no se incluyen). Nota: los auriculares B sólo pueden acceder a los modos DVD y AUX. No tienen acceso a las fuentes de radio. 79 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 80
siguientes controles en el radio delantero: • SEEK: presione para avanzar a los capítulos del control sobre la fuente secundaria (auriculares). Cada vez que presione un botón que afecte la fuente de audio primaria (bocinas), el radio no responderá. 80 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 81
á 1 2 3 4 5 6 encendido, puede presionar los controles de preestablecimiento de memoria 2 y 4 en forma simultánea zona 4. Los sistemas vendidos en vehículos destinados a otras partes del mundo podrían tener zonas diferentes. Si se detectan 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 82
Manejar mientras está distraído puede tener como consecuencia la pérdida de control del vehículo, un accidente y lesiones. Ford recomienda encarecidamente que los contacto con la piel, lave inmediatamente con agua y jabón. 82 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 83
DVD del sistema. El sistema incluye un control remoto que permite a los ocupantes del rese de revisar los manuales de usuario de los aprobados por Ford Lincoln-Mercury pueden anular la autorizaci de acuerdo con la Parte 15 de las Normas FCC 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 84
cuidadoso de no derramar líquidos de ningún tipo sobre los controles de los medios o dentro del sistema. Si se derrama líquido accidentalmente sobre el sistema, apáguelo inmediatamente y consulte a un técnico de servicio calificado. 84 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 85
. • Las fuentes disponibles en el Modo de auriculares solamente de FES son DVD-DISC y DVD-AUX, sin importar el canal de los auriculares (A o B). • Cuando un disco se inserta en Suplemento de navegación para obtener más información. 85 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 86
comunicaciones y entretenimiento de manos libres con características especiales de teléfono y medios. Para obtener más información, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC o el capítulo SYNC en el Suplemento de navegación (si está instalado). 86 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 87
del tablero de instrumentos. 4. Desempañador trasero: limpia el hielo y la niebla de la ventana trasera. 5. Ajuste de velocidad del ventilador: controla el volumen de aire que circula en el vehículo. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 88
aire hacia los asientos traseros. • Retire toda la nieve, hielo u hojas del área de admisión de aire en la parte el control de aire a los respiraderos exteriores del tablero de instrumentos, cierre los respiraderos ubicados en el centro del tablero. 88 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 89
2. Control de recirculación: enfría el vehículo más rápidamente haciendo recircular el aire de la cabina, en lugar de usar aire exterior, y ayuda a evitar que penetren olores y gases externos desagradables al vehículo. Presione para encendido y apagado. 89 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 90
tablero de 10. instrumentos. 11. OFF (Apagado): la entrada de OFF aire exterior se bloquea y el ventilador no funciona. Nota: si está instalado el sistema auxiliar, el ventilador auxiliar puede operar con el sistema frontal apagado. 90 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 91
del vehículo, no maneje con el selector de flujo de aire en la posición OFF ni con el aire recirculado activado. • No coloque objetos bajo los asientos delanteros, ya que interferirán con el flujo de aire hacia los asientos traseros. 91 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 92
Controles de temperatura interior • Retire toda la nieve, hielo u hojas del área de admisión de aire en la parte inferior aire, la temperatura y el nivel del ventilador del compartimiento trasero para calefaccionar o enfriar rápidamente el vehículo. 92 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 93
la dirección del flujo de aire hacia la parte trasera del vehículo. • dirige el flujo de aire principalmente a través del registro del tablero de la consola. dirige el flujo de aire a través del registro de piso de la consola. • 93 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 94
la temperatura exterior sea de 4 °C (40 °F) o superior, o • cuando el motor se haya apagado. Para desactivar manualmente el parabrisas térmico antes del transcurrido el tiempo especificado, pulse nuevamente el interruptor de control. 94 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 95
rpm es necesario para proporcionar una potencia adecuada desde el alternador al parabrisas térmico y mantener la potencia a otras funciones eléctricas del vehículo. 95 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 96
placa y las luces traseras. Enciende los faros delanteros. Control de encendido automático de luces El Control de encendido automático de luces ajusta el encendido y automático de luces, gire el control hacia la . izquierda hasta 96 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 97
• el interruptor de encendido debe estar en la posición ON (Encendido) y • el control del faro delantero está en la posición • la transmisión no debe estar en estacionamiento delanteros en dichas condiciones puede causar un choque. o 97 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 98
Jale la palanca hacia usted para activarlo. Suelte la palanca para desactivarlo. CONTROL DEL ATENUADOR DE LUZ DEL TABLERO Use para ajustar el brillo del tablero de visualizaciones aparezcan bajo todas las condiciones de iluminación. 98 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 99
(puede usar cinta adhesiva). 3. Encienda la luz baja de los faros delanteros. La parte más brillante de la luz debe estar bajo la línea horizontal (4). Si está sobre la línea, el faro delantero necesita un ajuste. 4. Abra el cofre. 99 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 100
que se encienden las luces de cortesía. • se presiona cualquiera de los controles de entrada a control remoto y el encendido está en OFF La parte de lectura, las dos luces exteriores, sólo se puede activar y desactivar en la luz. 100 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 101
mapa para activarlas. Luces de carga y lectura La parte superior de techo de la luz o la luz central se puede encender cuando el control de atenuador de luz del tablero se gire completamente una vida útil aceptable del foco. 101 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 102
todas las luces del tablero de instrumentos, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. Reemplazo de los focos exteriores Revise frecuentemente el funcionamiento de todos los focos. 102 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 103
niños. Tome el foco únicamente de la base plástica y no toque el cristal. El aceite de las manos puede hacer que el foco se quiebre la próxima vez que se usen los faros delanteros. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 103 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 104
írelo del conjunto de la luz. 4. Saque cuidadosamente el foco antiguo del conjunto de la luz. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 104 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 105
de las luces de posición delanteras y traseras. 1. Apague los faros delanteros. 2. Alcance la parte inferior de la defensa y gire el socket del foco hacia la izquierda para quitarlo. 3. Jale la luz. 3. Quite el conjunto de la luz. 105 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 106
socket del foco del conjunto de la luz girándolo hacia la izquierda y saque el foco. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 106 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 107
la luz presionando los ganchos de resorte. 3. Saque el foco del socket y ponga el foco nuevo. Invierta los pasos para reinstalar el o los focos. 107 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 108
luces exteriores se encenderán cuando el encendido se coloque en la posición ON, el control de faros delanteros esté en la posición de Encendido automático de luces y se activen los limpiaparabrisas (por un período fijo de tiempo). 108 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 109
, gire (y mantenga según desee) el control posición. del limpiador y del lavador traseros a cualquier Desde cualquiera de estas posiciones, el control volverá automáticamente a la posición INT cuando el vehículo esté en movimiento. 109 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 110
Controles del conductor ESPEJO DE LA VISERA ILUMINADO Levante la cubierta del espejo para encender las luces del con el paquete de opciones. Compartimiento para guardar Presione el cerrojo para abrir el compartimiento para guardar. 110 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 111
Controles del conductor Instalación en el compartimiento para guardar, con el botón hacia abajo. • Coloque, en la parte de atrás de la puerta, los adaptadores de altura que vienen incluidos, según sea dito o de presentación 111 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 112
Controles del conductor El lado trasero de la consola puede incorporar las siguientes características: • Respiraderos • Portavasos El uso incorrecto del tomacorriente puede provocar daños que no están cubiertos por su garantía. 112 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 113
Controles del conductor Los tomacorrientes auxiliares se encuentran en el frente de la consola central, dentro del compartimiento utilitario y en la parte . Consulte Fusibles y relevadores en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino, para 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 114
stica permite abrir o cerrar completamente la ventana del conductor sin mantener presionado el control. Para hacer funcionar UN SOLO TOQUE HACIA ABAJO: • Presione el interruptor ón para detener el funcionamiento de la ventana. 114 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 115
Para bloquear todos los controles de las ventanas (salvo el del conductor), presione el lado derecho del control. Presione el lado izquierdo para restablecer los controles de la ventana. abrirá hasta alcanzar la posición de rebote. 115 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 116
Controles del conductor Neutralización de seguridad Si durante una condición de rebote, el interruptor se suelta de su posición vehículo, el espejo se ajusta automáticamente (se oscurece) para reducir al mínimo el deslumbramiento. 116 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 117
sensores de la parte delantera y trasera a base de control a la izquierda para ajustar el espejo izquierdo. 2. Mueva el control en la dirección en que desea inclinar el espejo. 3. Vuelva a la posición central para asegurar los espejos en su lugar. 117 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 118
y con la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la posición P (Estacionamiento). Mantenga presionado el control oscilante para ajustar el pedal del acelerador y del freno hacia usted y lejos de usted. El el vehículo esté en movimiento. 118 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 119
la velocidad. • Si la velocidad del vehículo desciende más de 16 km/h (10 mph) por debajo de la velocidad establecida al manejar cuesta arriba, el control de velocidad se desactivará. 119 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 120
ños niveles de 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use el pedal del acelerador para conseguir la velocidad deseada. Cuando el vehículo alcance dicha velocidad, presione y suelte el control SET +. 120 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 121
de su vehículo previamente establecida. • Presione el control OFF del control de velocidad. Nota: cuando desactive el control de velocidad o el encendido, se borra la memoria de velocidad establecida en el control de velocidad. 121 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 122
tarea de manejar cuando sea seguro hacerlo. Estos controles le permiten operar algunas características de control del radio. Funciones de control de audio Presione MEDIA para seleccionar: • . para avanzar a través de los canales 122 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 123
entretenimiento familiar en el capítulo Sistemas de entretenimiento. En cualquier modo: • Presione VOL + o − para ajustar el volumen. Características del control de manos libres del navegación, consulte el Suplemento de navegación. 123 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 124
información sobre el sistema SYNC, consulte el Suplemento de SYNC. Características del control de manos libres del sistema de navegación/SYNC (si está instalado) Mantenga ón/SYNC, consulte los Suplementos de navegación y SYNC. 124 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 125
toque. Presione y suelte la parte delantera del control. Para detener el movimiento en cualquier momento durante el cierre de un toque, vuelva a presionar el control. Rebote: cuando se ha del hielo en el techo corredizo o sellos. 125 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 126
mantenga presionada la parte delantera del control. • Para cerrar el toldo corredizo desde la posición de ventilación, mantenga presionada la parte trasera del control hasta que el panel no cumple con las actuales normas federales de 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 127
Controles del conductor seguridad de . 2. Mantenga oprimidos al mismo tiempo los botones de HomeLink y del transmisor manual hasta que la luz indicadora de HomeLink cambie de una luz de parpadeo lenta para residentes de Canadá. 127 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 128
Controles del conductor 3. la unidad). 5. Presione firmemente y suelte el botón "learn" o "smart". (El nombre y color del botón puede variar según el fabricante.) Nota: se dispone de 30 segundos para iniciar el al 1-800-355-3515. 128 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 129
Sistema de control inalá manual del dispositivo también se puede utilizar en cualquier momento. En caso de que aún existan dificultades para la programación, contáctese con Homelink en el sitio www.homelink.com o bien, llame al 1-800-355-3515. 129 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 130
Controles del conductor Borrado de los botones HomeLinkா Para borrar los tres botones programados (los botones no se del vehículo mediante una visualización de advertencias del sistema, seguida por una campanilla de indicación. 130 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 131
centro de mensajes. Presione el control INFO para mostrar lo siguiente: • Odómetro de viaje (Viaje A y Viaje B) • Distancia antes de quedar el tanque vacío (DTE) • Ahorro promedio de combustible • Ahorro instantáneo de combustible 131 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 132
Controles del conductor • Combustible utilizado • Tiempo transcurrido de viaje • En blanco Odómetro de viaje Consulte Indicadores en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. Distancia antes de perfectamente nivelado durante el llenado 132 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 133
el vehículo por lo menos 8 km (5 millas) con el sistema de control de velocidad activado para visualizar un promedio estabilizado. 2. Registre el ahorro de combustible en o litros, dependiendo del estado del modo Inglés/Métrico. 133 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 134
ú Setup (Configuración) Presione dos veces el control SETUP para visualizar lo siguiente: • Bloqueo de AWD (sólo vehículos SETUP INFO de motor 4.6 L) • Comprobación del sistema • y valor inicial de la vida útil del aceite RESET 134 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 135
). 5. EXTERIOR LAMP (Luz exterior) 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (Nivel de líquido de frenos) 7. PARK BRAKE (Freno de estacionamiento) 8. FUEL LEVEL AND DISTANCE TO EMPTY (Nivel de combustible y distancia antes de que el tanque quede vacío) 135 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 136
al idioma deseado. Los idiomas que se pueden seleccionar son inglés, español, francés, japonés y árabe. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 136 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 137
ú SETUP. 2. Presione el control RESET para activar o desactivar la característica de bloqueo automático. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 137 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 138
del vehículo o para limpieza. Consulte Estribos en este capítulo, para obtener más información. 1. Para cambiar el funcionamiento control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP o espere por más de 4 segundos para volver al MENÚ INFO. 138 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 139
desde el menú SETUP. 2. Presione el control RESET (Restablecer) para encender o apagar el asiento de entrada y salida fácil. 3. Presione el control RESET para el siguiente elemento del MENÚ SETUP afectar la precisión de la brújula. 139 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 140
3. Arranque el motor. 5 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 4. Desde el menú SETUP, seleccione zona de brújula. 5. Presione el control RESET hasta que la visualización del centro de mensajes cambie para mostrar el ajuste de zona actual (XX). 140 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 141
las puertas del vehículo estén cerradas. 1. Desde el menú SETUP, presione el control SETUP para seleccionar la función de calibración de la brújula. 2. Presione RESET para necesarios hasta cinco giros para completar la calibración. 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 142
XXX%" (Vida útil del aceite establecida en XXX%), suelte y presione el interruptor del control RESET para cambiar el valor inicial de la vida útil del aceite. Cada vez que suelta y presiona, se reduce el valor en un 10 por ciento. 142 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 143
la advertencia presionando el control RESET y borrando el brake engaged (Freno de estacionamiento accionado) Check brake system (Revisar sistema de frenos) Estado No es posible restablecer la advertencia La advertencia vuelve después de 10 minutos 143 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 144
Engine oil change soon (Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad) Liftgate/glass ajar (Compuerta levadiza/vidrio abierto) Clear objects by pass seat (Despejar objetos del asiento del pasajero) Check mismo ciclo de encendido/apagado. 144 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 145
manual está accionado, el motor está en funcionamiento y el vehículo se mueve a más de 5 km (3 mph). Si la advertencia permanece encendida después de soltar el freno de estacionamiento, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor autorizado a la brevedad. 145 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 146
foco está fundido. Revise las luces a la brevedad posible y haga reemplazar la luz fundida. Consulte Reemplazo de los focos de los faros delanteros en el capítulo Luces. 146 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 147
ACEITES DE MOTOR RECOMENDADOS. ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON (Cambiar aceite del motor a la brevedad). Aparece cuando la vida útil restante del aceite del motor es 5% ón, consulte Uso del sistema control trac 4WD en el capítulo Manejo. 147 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 148
Controles del conductor ESTRIBOS (SI ESTÁN cierran las puertas. Despliegue eléctrico manual: Para hacer funcionar manualmente los estribos, consulte Centro de mensajes en este capítulo. • Esta característica puede . Si esto llegara 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 149
Controles del conductor a ocurrir, levantar el vehículo con el gato, consulte Cambio de las llantas en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. ADVERTENCIA: En climas extremos, puede haber acumulación excesiva orden inverso. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 150
Controles del conductor CUBIERTA DE LA CARGA (SI ESTÁ INSTALADA) Es posible que su vehículo cuente con una para 7 pasajeros: 1. Para abrir, levante la manilla y la cubierta. 2. Para cerrar, baje y presione la cubierta hacia abajo. 150 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 151
la ventana de la compuerta levadiza, presione el control del transmisor de entrada a control remoto o, con la compuerta levadiza abierta, presione el botón de control del lado derecho, debajo de la protección de o daño en su vehículo. 151 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 152
45 kg (100 lbs), distribuida en forma uniforme. Use anillos de sujeción en los controles de accionamiento con el pulgar (si están instalados) para asegurar la carga. Para ajustar extremo delantero para un óptimo ruido del viento. 152 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 153
a campo traviesa. Evite vueltas cerradas, exceso de velocidad y maniobras bruscas en estos vehículos. No manejar con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. 153 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 154
pasivo antirrobo SecuriLock™, más adelante en este capítulo. SEGUROS ELÉCTRICOS DE LAS PUERTAS Presione el control para abrir o cerrar todas las puertas. Caracter y • el vehículo alcance una velocidad superior a 20 km/h (12 mph). 154 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 155
puertas. 3. Gire el encendido de la posición 3 (ON) a la posición 1 (OFF/LOCK). 4. Presione tres veces el control de apertura eléctrica de las puertas. 5. Gire nuevamente la llave de encendido a la posición 3 (ON). El claxon sonará. 155 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 156
de mensajes del vehículo (si está instalado), consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Desbloqueo automático La característica de desbloqueo automático desbloqueará todas las abrir la puerta del conductor. 156 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 157
de encendido a la posición 3 (ON). El claxon sonará. 6. Presione el control de cierre y luego el control de apertura. El claxon sonará una vez si el desbloqueo automático se desactiv para confirmar que el procedimiento está completo. 157 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 158
de mensajes del vehículo (si está instalado), consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Función de desactivación de apertura/cierre eléctrico de puertas (si est á que repetirse. Si es necesario repetir el 158 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 159
el seguro en una puerta, no bloqueará automáticamente ambas puertas. • Mueva el control del seguro hacia arriba para activar el seguro a prueba de niños. • Mueva el control hacia abajo para desactivar los seguros a prueba de niños. 159 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 160
no estén expresamente aprobados por la parte responsable del cumplimiento podrían invalidar la control remoto, asegúrese de entregar TODOS los transmisores de entrada a control remoto a su distribuidor autorizado, para ayudar a resolver el problema. 160 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 161
luces interiores (consulte la función entrada de iluminación más adelante en esta sección). Si el control de la luz de toldo está en la posición puerta, se desactivará el sistema de en forma adecuada, las luces no destellarán. 161 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 162
ística de entrada y salida fáciles (si están instalados) El sistema de entrada a control remoto también controla el asiento con memoria, los pedales ajustables y la característica de y los pedales ajustables en la posición deseada. 162 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 163
una moneda delgada entre las dos mitades del transmisor de entrada a control remoto cerca del llavero. NO SAQUE LA CUBIERTA DE HULE NI EL TABLERO DE CIRCUITOS DEL ALOJAMIENTO DELANTERO DEL TRANSMISOR DE ENTRADA A CONTROL REMOTO. 163 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 164
antes de comenzar este procedimiento. Si no hay ningún transmisor de entrada a control remoto durante el procedimiento de programación, los transmisores que no estén presentes durante programación ya no harán funcionar el vehículo. 164 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 165
sistema de entrada iluminada apagará las luces interiores si: • el interruptor de encendido se gira a la posición 2 (ACC) ó 3 (ON), o • se presiona el control de seguros del transmisor remoto, o • después de 25 segundos de encendido. 165 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 166
, el código programado de fábrica no se puede volver a programar. Al presionar los controles del teclado, hágalo en el centro para asegurar una activación efectiva. Programación de un de cinco segundos, presione 1 • 2 en el teclado. 166 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 167
. La característica de antiexploración se apagará después de: • un minuto de inactividad del teclado del transmisor de entrada a • presionar el control UNLOCK (Abrir) control remoto. • el encendido se coloca en la posición 3 (ON). 167 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 168
causar un problema momentáneo si están demasiado cerca de la llave al arrancar el motor. Si se produce un problema, gire el encendido a OFF, aleje de la llave codificada todos los objetos del llavero y vuelva a arrancar el motor. 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 169
antirrobo El indicador antirrobo se ubica en la parte superior del tablero de instrumentos. • Cuando después de colocar el encendido en la posición 2 (ACCESSORY). El indicador antirrobo destellará a intervalos de dos segundos cuando . 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 170
Debe tener a mano dos llaves codificadas previamente programadas (llaves que ya hacen funcionar el motor del vehículo) y la o las nuevas llaves sin programar. • Si no dispone /LOCK) y quite la primera llave codificada del encendido. 170 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 171
recientemente programada del encendido. Si se programó con éxito, la llave hará arrancar el motor del vehículo y la luz del indicador antirrobo se encenderá durante tres segundos y luego se este procedimiento desde el Paso 1. 171 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 172
del vehículo tienen apoyacabezas ajustables. Ajuste el apoyacabezas de modo que quede directamente detrás de su cabeza o lo más cerca posible de esa posición. 172 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 173
lo en los asientos de la primera fila). Presione el control para bajar el apoyacabezas. Ajuste del asiento manual delantero (si está instalado) ADVERTENCIA: Nunca ajuste el para mover el asiento hacia adelante o hacia atrás. 173 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 174
manual (si está instalado) Para más soporte lumbar, gire el control de soporte lumbar hacia la parte delantera del vehículo. Para un menor soporte lumbar, gire el control de soporte lumbar hacia la parte y alrededor de las caderas. 174 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 175
, puede interferir con el sistema de sensores del pasajero delantero. El control está ubicado en el costado exterior del cojín del asiento. Presione el área frontal para levantar o bajar la parte delantera del cojín del asiento. 175 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 176
eléctrico (si está instalado) El control del soporte lumbar eléctrico está ubicado en el lado exterior del asiento. Presione un lado del control para ajustar la firmeza. Presione el otro lado del control para ajustar la blandura. 176 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 177
El control del asiento con memoria se ubica en la parte control remoto y para obtener más información sobre cómo usar el teclado, consulte Sistema de entrada a control remoto y Sistema de entrada sin llave en el capítulo Seguros y seguridad. 177 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 178
completamente. El control del asiento térmico se encuentra en la parte central baja del tablero de instrumentos. Para hacer funcionar los asientos térmicos: • Presione el control para activarlos. • Presione nuevamente para desactivarlo. 178 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 179
un asiento para niños, consulte Asientos auxiliares para niños más adelante en este capítulo. Plegado de los asientos 60/40 de la segunda fila y los asientos bajos manija y empuje el respaldo hacia la parte delantera del vehículo. 179 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 180
asiento en la posición vertical (asientos que sí están equipados con acceso fácil): 1. Levante el respaldo hacia la parte posterior del vehículo. 2. Gire el respaldo hasta escuchar un chasquido, bloqueándolo en la posición vertical. 180 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 181
fila. Consulte Plegado de los asientos 60/40 de la segunda fila y asientos bajos, más arriba. 2. Jale la palanca del modo carga ubicada en la parte posterior del respaldo para inclinar el asiento y obtener un piso de carga plano. 181 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 182
voltee. 2. Jale la manija nuevamente hasta que el asiento se suelte del piso. 3. Jale el asiento y pliéguelo en dirección contraria a la tercera fila. 182 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 183
. Asegúrese de que la carga u otros objetos no queden atrapados debajo del respaldo. 4. Levante el apoyacabezas hasta que encaje en su posición original. 183 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 184
piso y gire el respaldo hacia el asiento delantero. 3. Siga las instrucciones anteriores para devolver el respaldo del piso de carga y hasta la posición vertical. 184 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 185
posición original, jálelo para asegurarse de que quedó completamente enganchado. Un asiento sin seguro puede ser peligroso en caso de un frenado repentino o choque. 185 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 186
de la compuerta levadiza). Empuje la parte inferior del botón de control para bajar el respaldo deseado. Empuje la parte superior del botón de control para volver el respaldo a su economizador de la batería, el asiento eléctrico 186 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 187
de sensores del pasajero delantero • Luz indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada). • Sensor de gravedad de choque frontal. • Módulo de control de los sistemas de seguridad (RCM). 187 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 188
acerca del Módulo de control de los sistemas de de bolsa de aire en este capítulo. Sensor parte delantera, proporciona información valiosa y oportuna en el caso de que ocurra un accidente con respecto a la gravedad del impacto. Esto permite que el 188 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 189
NUNCA ponga un asiento para niños con vista hacia atrás frente a una bolsa de aire activa. Si debe usar un asiento para niños con vista hacia adelante en el asiento delantero los sistemas de seguridad apropiados para niños. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 190
a los ocupantes pequeños (como los niños) de los despliegues de la bolsa de aire cuando están sujetos en el asiento del pasajero delantero, sin hacer uso de la manera correcta ística de administración de energía en este capítulo. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 191
Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. No se control de los sistemas de seguridad (RCM) monitorea sus propios circuitos internos y los circuitos de los sistemas de sujeción suplementarios de bolsas de aire 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 192
en forma apropiada, incluso si se cuenta con un sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsa de aire (SRS). ADVERTENCIA: Es extremadamente peligroso viajar en el área de carga, en el interior o antes de colocar un niño cerca de ellas. 192 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 193
firmemente la lengüeta en la hebilla. • Asientos delanteros y traseros 2. Para desabrocharlo, presione el botón de apertura y quite la lengüeta de la hebilla. 193 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 194
sujetos en el asiento trasero siempre que sea posible. Consulte Sistemas de seguridad para niños o Asientos de seguridad para niños más adelante en este capítulo. 194 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 195
bloqueo automático • Abroche la combinación de cinturón pélvico y de hombros. • Tome la parte del hombro y jálela hacia abajo hasta extraer todo el cinturón. • Deje que el cinturón se cinturones de seguridad funciona adecuadamente. 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 196
de aire delanteras, bolsas de aire laterales montadas en el asiento y activación del sistema Safety Canopy™ y de los pretensores del cinturón de seguridad. Consulte la sección Mantenimiento de los cinturones de seguridad en este capítulo. 196 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 197
y se utiliza para ajustar la comodidad del cinturón de hombros para pasajeros más pequeños en los asientos de los costados de la segunda fila. 197 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 198
seguridad es demasiado corto para usted al extenderlo completamente. ADVERTENCIA: No use extensiones para cambiar el ajuste del cinturón de hombros sobre el torso. 198 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 199
sistema de sensores. 199 Si...El cinturón de seguridad del conductor no se abrocha antes de poner el interruptor de encendido en la posición ON... 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 200
ón de seguridad y suena la campanilla de advertencia durante 6 segundos cada 30 segundos, y se repite durante aproximadamente 5 minutos o hasta que se abrochen los cinturones de seguridad. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 201
cinturón y respaldo del asiento, que debe estar lo más vertical posible; esto puede aumentar la comodidad. "No voy muy lejos" "Los cinturones son incómodos" 201 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 202
de seguridad no funcionan" "Hay poco tráfico" "Los cinturones me arrugan la ropa" "Las personas que están conmigo no usan cinturón" "Tengo bolsa de aire" 202 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 203
campanilla de BeltMinder. Esto puede afectar negativamente al funcionamiento del sistema de bolsas de aire del vehículo. Desactivar una vez Si en cualquier momento, el conductor o o desactivar ambos durante el mismo ciclo de llave. 203 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 204
el interruptor de encendido a la posición RUN (Marcha) u ON (Encendido). NO ARRANQUE EL MOTOR. 2. Espere hasta que la luz de advertencia del cinturón de seguridad se apague (aproximadamente veces por segundo durante tres segundos. 204 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 205
y LATCH de asientos de seguridad para niños y los accesorios de fijación. Ford Motor Company recomienda reemplazar todos los conjuntos de cinturón de seguridad que se usan en vehículos consulte Interior en el capítulo Limpieza. 205 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 206
exista un sistema de sujeción suplementario (SRS) de bolsa de aire. ADVERTENCIA: Transporte siempre a niños de 12 años o menores en el asiento trasero y use siempre adecuadamente los sistemas de seguridad apropiados para niños. 206 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 207
de las bolsas de aire aumentando el riesgo de aire, aumentando el riesgo de lesiones. Consulte el Libro de esquemas de montaje para fabricantes de carrocerías para ver las instrucciones acerca de la instalación correcta del equipo adicional. 207 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 208
bien, significa que la fuerza del impacto no fue lo suficientemente grande como para producir la activación. Las bolsas de aire delanteras están diseñadas para inflarse en choques frontales y semifrontales, no en volcaduras, impactos 208 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 209
. ADVERTENCIA: Si la bolsa de aire se ha desplegado, ésta no funcionará nuevamente y debe ser reemplazada inmediatamente. Si no se reemplaza la bolsa de aire, el área no reparada aumentará el riesgo de lesiones en caso de choque. 209 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 210
en este capítulo. • luz indicadora "passenger airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del aire frontal del pasajero delantero si: • el asiento del pasajero delantero está desocupado o hay objetos pequeños o medianos en el asiento delantero. 210 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 211
pequeño en un asiento para niños orientado hacia la parte delantera del vehículo e instalado según las especificaciones del delantero usa un indicador Љpassenger airbag offЉ o Љpass airbag offЉ (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada) que 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 212
sentada en el asiento del pasajero delantero, pero el indicador Љpassenger air bag offЉ o Љpass air bag offЉ (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada) está encendido, es posible que esto se deba adecuadamente en el asiento posterior. 212 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 213
) Asiento vacío u objeto pequeño o mediano con cinturón de seguridad abrochado Luz indicadora de Bolsa de aire del bolsa de aire del pasajero pasajero desactivada Apagada Desactivada Encendida Desactivada Encendida Desactivada 213 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 214
mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor. airbag off" o "pass airbag off" (bolsa de aire del pasajero desactivada), para verificar el estado correcto de la bolsa de aire aire en el grupo de instrumentos permanecerá encendida. 214 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 215
en el grupo de instrumentos o un tono para indicar la condición del sistema. Consulte la sección Disponibilidad de bolsa de aire en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. No se requiere mantenimiento de rutina de la bolsa de aire. 215 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 216
de un asiento que contenga una bolsa de aire. Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. ADVERTENCIA: Todos los ocupantes del vehículo deben usar siempre los cinturones de seguridad, incluso si se cuenta con un SRS de bolsas de aire. 216 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 217
de impacto lateral. El SRS de la bolsa de aire debe activarse cuando el vehículo sufre una desaceleración lateral suficiente como para hacer que los sensores cierren un circuito eléctrico que inicia el inflado de las bolsas de aire. 217 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 218
impacto no fue lo suficientemente grande como para producir la activación. Las bolsas de aire laterales están diseñadas para inflarse en choques de impacto lateral, no en volcaduras medida que se despliega desde el forro del techo. 218 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 219
conocidos como Side Airbag Technical Working Group (Grupo de trabajo técnico de bolsas de aire laterales). Estos procedimientos de advertencia, control electrónico y unidad de diagnóstico usados para las bolsas de aire delanteras. 219 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 220
traseras (uno a cada lado del vehículo). • Sensor de volcadura en el módulo de control de sistemas de seguridad (RCM). El sistema Safety Canopy™, en combinación con los cinturones de suficiente o la posibilidad de una volcadura. 220 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 221
choque o de un evento de volcadura. Eliminación de bolsas de aire y de vehículos con bolsas de aire (incluidos los pretensores) Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. Las bolsas de aire DEBEN SER eliminadas por personal calificado. 221 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 222
ón suplementario de bolsas de aire (SRS) en este capítulo para obtener instrucciones especiales sobre cómo usar las bolsas de aire. Precauciones importantes de los bolsas de aire que se aplican a los pasajeros adultos en su vehículo. 222 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 223
sistemas de seguridad Si la parte del cinturón de hombros pélvico. Consulte Guía de comodidad de la segunda fila anteriormente en este capítulo. ADVERTENCIA: No deje niños, adultos que requieren supervisión ni mascotas del hombro. 223 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 224
del niño (parte superior del nivel del oído) sobre la parte de arriba del asiento. En este caso, mueva el asiento auxiliar sin respaldo a otra posición del asiento con un respaldo más alto y con cinturones pélvicos y de hombros. 224 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 225
á volver a instalar antes de que otra persona ocupe el asiento, con el fin de reducir el riesgo de lesiones personales en caso de choque. 225 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 226
el cinturón de hombros bajo el brazo del niño o detrás de la espalda, ya que puede eliminar la protección para la parte superior del cuerpo y puede aumentar el riesgo de sufrir lesiones o de tener consecuencias fatales en un choque. 226 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 227
siga la información presentada en la sección Sistema de sujeción suplementario de bolsa de aire (SRS) en este capítulo. • Use la hebilla del cinturón de seguridad correcta para la posición del (si están instalados) en este capítulo. 227 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 228
correas de sujeción para niños) para anclajes de asientos para niños en este capítulo. ADVERTENCIA: Siga cuidadosamente todas las instrucciones del fabricante entregadas con el asiento de seguridad trasero cada vez que sea posible. 228 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 229
üeta a través del asiento para niños de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Asegúrese que la correa del cinturón no esté torcida. 229 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 230
que está en el modo de bloqueo automático. 7. Jale la parte del cinturón pélvico a través del asiento para niños hacia la hebilla y jale hacia arriba del cinturón de hombros, mientras presiona el asiento para niños con la rodilla. 230 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 231
ón. Los asientos traseros de su vehículo tienen instalados anclajes de correas de sujeción integrados, ubicados detrás de los asientos, como se muestra a continuación. 231 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 232
seguridad para niños sobre el cojín del asiento trasero. 2. Pase la correa de sujeción por debajo del apoyacabezas y entre los postes del mismo. 232 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 233
ículo para 5 pasajeros, las correas de sujeción se pueden fijar a cualquiera de los anclajes de correa ubicados en la parte trasera del área de carga. • Detrás del asiento de la segunda fila • En la parte trasera del área de carga 233 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 234
os firmemente usando los anclajes LATCH o los cinturones de seguridad. Siga las instrucciones de este capítulo. 6. Apriete la correa de sujeción del asiento de seguridad para niños seg niños con correas de sujeción en este capítulo. 234 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 235
anclaje no sea lo suficientemente fuerte como para sostener dos conexiones de asientos para niños y puede romperse, provocando lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. 235 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 236
ajuste de algunos asientos para niños. ADVERTENCIA: Una las conexiones inferiores LATCH del asiento para niños sólo a los anclajes que se muestran. 236 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 237
Mantenga la correa de sujeción ajustada tan sólo lo necesario sin que se levante la parte delantera del asiento para niños. Mantener el asiento para niños tocando levemente el asiento en un choque aumenta considerablemente. 237 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 238
ЉManual del propietarioЉ y sus suplementos para obtener información específica acerca de las características del equipo, las instrucciones para un manejo seguro y las precauciones adicionales para reducir el riesgo de accidentes o lesiones graves. 238 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 239
puede encontrar en el capítulo Manejo. En el capítulo Mantenimiento y AWD pueden acelerar mejor que los de tracción en dos ruedas en situaciones que requieran baja tracción, éstos no frenan más rápido. Siempre maneje a una velocidad segura. 239 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 240
pendientes y sobrepasar la cima de una colina sin quedar atrapado o dañar los componentes de la parte baja. Aunque hay igualdad en todos los demás aspectos, una distancia entre ejes más corta puede vehículos comunes de pasajeros. 240 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 241
producción limitada según se define en el Título 49 del Código de normas federales, Parte 575.104(c)(2). Departamento de Transportes de Estados Unidos: grados de calidad de llantas: el Ministerio características de calles y clima. 241 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 242
velocidad excesiva, el inflado insuficiente o la carga excesiva, ya sea en conjunto o en forma separada, pueden provocar el calentamiento y posible falla de la llanta. 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 243
metric o Metric diseñadas para transportar una carga máxima más pesada a 41 psi (43 psi [2.9 bar] para llantas Metric). Si aumenta la presión de inflado más allá de esta presión, no aumentará rea entre el área del talón y la rodadura. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 244
interno a la llanta. También puede ocasionar la tensión innecesaria de la llanta, desgaste irregular, pérdida de control del vehículo y accidentes. ¡Una llanta puede perder hasta la mitad de su presión de aire sin verse desinflada! 244 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 245
presión del aire. Las llantas aire para las llantas, verifique y registre la presión primero y agregue la presión de aire correcta cuando llegue a la bomba. Es normal que las llantas se calienten y que la presión del aire aumente mientras conduce. 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 246
de refacción desiguales para obtener una descripción): almacene y mantenga a 60 psi (4.15 bar). Para las llantas de refacción desiguales y de tamaño completo (consulte la sección porque es más probable que estallen o fallen. 246 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 247
la llanta de refacción cuando cambie las llantas para el camino o después de seis años debido al envejecimiento, incluso si no se ha utilizado. 247 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 248
de su vehículo, lo que podría producir un aumento en el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcadura, lesión personal y muerte. De manera adicional, el uso de llantas de llantas, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. 248 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 249
vez más y vuelva a intentarlo. Al inflar la llanta para presiones de montaje hasta 20 psi (1.38 bar) superiores a la presión máxima en el costado de la llanta, se deben tomar las siguientes componentes del TPMS puede estar dañado. 249 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 250
llantas Una mala sacudida por golpear el borde de las banquetas o un bache, puede provocar que la parte delantera de su vehículo pierda la alineación o se dañen las llantas. Si su vehículo periódicamente la alineación de las ruedas. 250 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 251
las cuatro ruedas (4WD)/ Vehículos con tracción en todas las ruedas (AWD) (llantas delanteras en la parte superior del diagrama) En ocasiones, el desgaste irregular de las llantas se puede nico relacionado antes de rotar las llantas. 251 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 252
, mientras mayor sea el número, más ancha es la llanta. 3. 65: Indica la proporción dimensional que entrega la relación de altura y ancho de la llanta. 252 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 253
se relaciona con el peso que puede transportar una llanta. Puede encontrar esta información en el Manual del propietario. Si no es así, comuníquese con un distribuidor local de llantas. Nota: de llantas siempre usan las letras ZR. 253 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 254
la llanta a la generación de calor y su capacidad de disiparlo cuando se prueban en condiciones controladas en una rueda de prueba de laboratorio especificada. 254 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 255
las llantas cuando la llanta se usa sola; una sola llanta se define así cuando se ponen dos llantas (total) en el eje trasero. 255 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 256
ésta, según tamaño y otra información importante. Consulte la descripción de carga útil y gráfico en la sección Carga del vehículo: con y sin remolque. 256 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 257
se pueden producir por diversas razones, incluida la instalación de llantas o ruedas de reemplazo o alternativas en el vehículo, que impiden que el TPMS 257 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 258
monitoreo de presión de las llantas NO sustituye la revisión manual de la presión de las llantas. La presión de riesgo de una falla de las llantas, de pérdida de control, de volcadura del vehículo y de lesiones personales. capítulo. 258 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 259
cuando éstas necesitan aire. También podría avisarle en caso de que el sistema ya no pudiera funcionar como se espera. Consulte el siguiente cuadro para obtener información respecto al Sistema de monitoreo de presión de las llantas: 259 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 260
infladas; consulte Inflado de las llantas en este capítulo. 2. Una vez infladas las llantas según la presión de aire recomendada por el fabricante, tal como se muestra sistema inmediatamente a su distribuidor autorizado. 260 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 261
. Al inflar las llantas Al colocar aire a las llantas (como por ejemplo, aire agregado a éstas. Una vez que las llantas se inflan según la presión recomendada, deberá manejar unos dos minutos a más de 32 km/h (20 mph) para que la luz se apague. 261 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 262
Utilizar una llanta o rueda no recomendada por Ford podría aumentar el riesgo de perder el control del vehículo o que éste vuelque, provocando lesiones a las personas o incluso la su vehículo, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado. 262 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 263
obtener información sobre otros métodos aprobados por Ford Motor Company para el control de la tracción, consulte a su distribuidor autorizado de las normas de seguridad del vehículo: Peso base listo para rodar: es el peso del vehículo 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 264
y Canadá no tengan una Etiqueta de la llanta). Busque "THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb." ("EL PESO COMBINADO DE OCUPANTES a que usted pierda el control o a que ocurra una volcadura. 264 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 265
: incluye todo el peso agregado al Peso base listo para rodar, incluida la carga y el equipamiento opcional. Al remolcar, el peso de la lengüeta de remolque o el peso del pivote de la dirección también es parte del peso de la carga. 265 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 266
GAWR. Nota: para obtener información de arrastre de remolque, consulte Arrastre de remolque en este capítulo o la Guía de arrastre de remolque y RV suministrada por su distribuidor autorizado. GVW El GVW nunca debe exceder el GVWR. 266 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 267
el funcionamiento en GVWR, no en GCWR.) Deben usarse frenos funcionales separados para el control de la seguridad de vehículos remolcados y para remolques donde el GCW del autorizado) para obtener información más detallada. 267 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 268
para determinar el límite correcto de carga: 1. Ubique el mensaje "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." ("El peso combinado de ocupantes En unidades métricas (635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg.) 268 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 269
va a arrastrar un remolque, la carga del remolque se trasladará al vehículo. Consulte este manual para determinar cómo esto reduce la capacidad de carga de equipaje y la carga disponible del vehículo en la puerta del conductor. 269 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 270
el capítulo Manejo de este Manual del motor, la transmisión, el eje, los frenos, las llantas y la suspensión de su vehículo. Para su seguridad y para maximizar el rendimiento del vehículo, asegúrese de usar los equipos adecuados al remolcar. 270 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 271
ón de carga de la etiqueta, consulte Carga del vehículo en este capítulo, cuando determine el peso total de su vehículo. Su vehí motor, en la transmisión y en la estructura, pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras y lesiones personales. 271 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 272
calcular la carga de su vehículo, consulte Carga del vehículo en este capítulo. Allí se muestran los pesos máximos de remolque. El peso combinado del motor se sobrecaliente. Como resultado, la temperatura interior puede aumentar momentáneamente. 272 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 273
, ruedas y carga AWD GCWR (Peso bruto vehicular combinado) y peso de remolque Motor Relación del GCWR-lb la carga de su vehículo, consulte Carga del vehículo en este capítulo. Allí se muestran los pesos máximos de remolque. El peso . 273 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 274
de seguridad en la defensa. Frenos del remolque Los frenos eléctricos y los frenos de remolque manuales, automáticos o por impulso son seguros si están instalados adecuadamente y si se ajustan a para uso con el GVWR, no con el GCWR. 274 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 275
km/h (70 mph) y no acelere a fondo en el arranque. • Desactive el control de velocidad. Éste se puede desactivar automáticamente al remolcar en pendientes largas y empinadas refrigerante del motor en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. 275 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 276
con lubricante de engranaje sintético, si todavía no lo tiene. Consulte el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones para conocer la especificación del lubricante. Recuerde que sin importar cuñas debajo de las ruedas del remolque. 276 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 277
remolque vacacional. En caso de que tenga una emergencia en el camino con un vehículo descompuesto, consulte Remolque con grúa de auxilio en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. 277 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 278
motor. Suelte la llave tan pronto arranque el motor. Preparación para arrancar el vehículo El arranque del motor se controla mediante el sistema de control del motor y el sistema de escape, lo cual puede iniciar un incendio. 278 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ( - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 279
de seguridad y su uso adecuado, consulte el capítulo Asientos y sistemas de seguridad. 2. Asegúrese de que los faros delanteros y los accesorios eléctricos estén apagados. • Asegúrese que esté puesto el freno de estacionamiento. 279 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 280
sin girarla a 4 (START). Algunas luces de advertencia se iluminarán brevemente. Consulte Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos, para obtener más información con respecto a las luces de advertencia. 280 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 281
sobre la ventilación Si el motor funciona en ralentí mientras el vehículo está detenido por un período largo, abra las ventanas al menos 2.5 cm (una pulgada) o ajuste la calefacción o aire acondicionado para que entre aire fresco. 281 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 282
con este sistema, el equipo incluye un elemento calefactor, que se instala en el bloque del motor, y un mazo de cables, que permite al usuario conectar el sistema a una fuente de puede deteriorar estos cables después de un tiempo. 282 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 283
la conexión del enchufe del cable de extensión/enchufe del cable del calefactor de bloque del motor esté libre y despejada para evitar posibles descargas o incendios. • Asegúrese de que las cable del calefactor de bloque del motor. 283 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 284
de instrumentos se ilumina ABS momentáneamente cuando el encendido se gira a la posición ON. Si la luz no se enciende durante el arranque, permanece encendida o destella, es posible que el ABS esté desactivado y necesite revisión. 284 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 285
Aun cuando el ABS esté ! P desactivado, el frenado normal sigue siendo eficaz. Si se enciende la luz BRAKE de advertencia BRAKE (Freno) con culo aumentará en gran medida y el control del vehículo se verá afectado de manera adversa. 285 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 286
giro de las ruedas. El giro excesivo de las ruedas se controla mediante la reducción momentánea de la potencia del motor y/o al aplicar los frenos antibloqueo. El control de tracción es una ayuda para el conductor y para el vehículo. 286 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 287
cada llanta y, si es necesario, con una reducción de la potencia del motor. Durante eventos del Control de estabilidad electrónica, el icono de un en el grupo de instrumentos destellará en "automóvil desplazándose" forma momentánea. 287 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 288
ó cuando se detuvo el , que se motor la última vez. El icono del "automóvil desplazándose" ubica con las luces de advertencia en el grupo de instrumentos, se encenderá al revisar el foco en el arranque inicial y luego se apagará. 288 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 289
la mayor parte del ABS y la característica de Control de tracción seguirán funcionando, aunque el ESC y el RSC estén desactivados. Todas estas condiciones son normales durante el funcionamiento de AdvanceTrac™ con RSC. Consulte la siguiente tabla. 289 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 290
de agarre al camino y puede derivar en un mayor riesgo de perder el control del vehículo, una volcadura, lesiones personales y la muerte. Hacer funcionar el o la pérdida de control del vehículo, DISMINUYA LA VELOCIDAD. 290 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 291
ósito. Si el sistema de dirección hidráulica falla (o si el motor se apaga), usted puede dirigir el vehículo en forma manual; sin embargo, esto exige un mayor esfuerzo. Si la dirección se desv la dirección parezca desviarse o tirar. 291 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 292
el vehículo, puede deteriorar la capacidad de manejo y contribuir a la pérdida del control del vehículo o causar una volcadura. FUNCIONAMIENTO DE LA TRANSMISIÓN AUTOMÁTICA Seguro del a menos que se oprima el pedal del freno. 292 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 293
de freno del vehículo no estén funcionando correctamente. Consulte Fusibles y relevadores en el capítulo Emergencias en el camino. ADVERTENCIA: No maneje su vehículo hasta haber verificado . Consulte con su distribuidor autorizado. 293 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 294
cuando la batería de su vehículo ha sido desconectada. La Estrategia de control transmisión de adaptación permite que la transmisión aprenda nuevamente los parámetros de normal del cambio y la programación de cambio se recuperará. 294 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 295
una velocidad: • Arranque el motor • Presione el pedal del freno • Presione el botón de liberación de la palanca de cambio de velocidades en la parte delantera de la palanca y mueva ón funciona en las velocidades primera a quinta. 295 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 296
en caminos resbalosos o para proporcionar frenado adicional del motor al bajar pendientes. 1 (Primera) • Suministra frenado máximo del motor. • Permite cambios ascendentes con el movimiento de la palanca de cambio de velocidades. 296 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 297
dentro del conjunto de la transmisión. Cuando la batería se desconecte para realizar cualquier tipo de servicio o reparación, los parámetros de la Estrategia de control de transmisión de adaptación no se verán afectados. 297 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 298
: • Presione el pedal del freno • Arranque el motor • Presione el botón de liberación de la palanca de cambio de velocidades (en la parte delantera de la palanca) y cambie a la velocidad donde opera en velocidades de segunda a sexta. 298 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 299
del motor. • Se enciende la luz O/D OFF. O/D OFF • Para volver a O/D (modo de sobremarcha), presione el interruptor de control de motor al bajar pendientes. 1 (Primera) • La transmisión sólo funciona en 1ra. • Suministra frenado máximo del motor. 299 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 300
ón constante. Presione levemente el acelerador en cada velocidad. No balancee el vehículo si el motor no está a la temperatura de funcionamiento normal, de lo contrario, es posible que se ón del rendimiento o activaciones falsas. 300 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 301
. Al recibir una advertencia, el volumen del radio se reducirá a un nivel predeterminado. Cuando la advertencia se extingue, el radio regresará al volumen previo. 301 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 302
selector de velocidades está en R (Reversa). Consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del conductor para obtener más información. Siempre mantenga los sensores del RSS (ubicados profunda, hielo o arena de poca profundidad. 302 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 303
AWD LOCKED, consulte Centro de mensajes en el capítulo Controles del parte inferior de la carrocería. Las diferencias que hacen que su vehículo sea tan versátil también hacen que se maneje en forma diferente a otros vehículos comunes de pasajeros. 303 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 304
su vehículo, que intentar volver repentinamente al pavimento, ya que esto puede hacer que el vehículo resbale hacia los lados y pierda el control o se vuelque. Recuerde, su seguridad y la de otros debe ser su principal preocupación. 304 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 305
en estos vehículos. No conducir con cuidado puede aumentar el riesgo de pérdida de control del vehículo, volcaduras, lesiones personales y muerte. Si el vehículo queda atascado pueden fallar y lesionar a un pasajero o a un observador. 305 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 306
AWD (si están instalados) AWD usa las cuatro ruedas para impulsar el vehículo. Esto aumenta la tracción y permite manejar sobre terrenos y caminos en condiciones que los vehículos convencionales con tracción en dos ruedas no pueden recorrer. 306 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 307
manejar por agua, determine la profundidad; evite un nivel de agua superior al de la parte inferior de los cubos (si es posible) y maneje lentamente. Si el sistema de encendido hasta que recobre el control del vehículo. 307 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 308
en una velocidad baja en lugar de efectuar un cambio descendente desde una velocidad más alta luego de iniciado el ascenso. Esto reduce la tensión del motor y la posibilidad de que se detenga. 308 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 309
control AWD pueden acelerar mejor que los de tracción en dos ruedas sobre nieve y hielo, éstos no frenan más rápido, ya que al igual que en otros vehículos, el frenado se produce en las cuatro ruedas. No se confíe de las condiciones del camino. 309 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 310
seguridad del conductor y los pasajeros. Se recomienda efectuar inspecciones frecuentes a los componentes del chasis si el vehículo está sujeto a uso constante a campo traviesa. 310 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 311
conduzca por agua cuyo nivel esté por encima de la parte inferior de los rines de las llantas (para los automóviles) o la parte inferior de los cubos (para las camionetas). Cuando se desplaza culo tan rápido como los frenos secos. 311 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 312
, que se incluye en la carpeta del Manual del propietario. La asistencia en el camino se limita a dos ocasiones sin cargo dentro de un período de 12 un miembro solicita remolque a un distribuidor Ford/Mercury/Lincoln a más de 56.3 km (35 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 313
encuentra en el Manual de información del propietario, dentro de la guantera. Los usuarios de vehículos Ford o Mercury de los adicional a este período, a través de Ford Auto Club, contactando a su distribuidor autorizado o llamando al 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 314
el control de las luces intermitentes y destellarán todas las luces direccionales delanteras y traseras. Presione nuevamente el control de el motor gira pero no arranca, se puede haber activado el interruptor de corte de la bomba de combustible. 314 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 315
unos segundos y vuelva a girar la llave a la posición OFF (Apagado). 5. Haga una revisión adicional para ver si hay fugas en el sistema de combustible. 315 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 316
al cableado y podría provocar un incendio. Amperaje y color de los fusibles estándar COLOR Amperaje del Minifusibles fusible 2A Gris 3A Violeta 4A Rosado Maxifusibles de cartucho - - - - - - - Azul - Rosado Verde Rojo Amarillo - - 316 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 317
de los fusibles 20A Descripción del tablero de fusibles del compartimiento del pasajero Toldo corredizo, pedales ajustables, asientos con memoria, motor del soporte lumbar con memoria Potencia del microcontrolador (SJB) 317 2 5A 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 318
Espejo térmico, control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción, indicador de desempañador trasero Claxon Luces de reversa Luces de reversa del remolque 6 20A 7 8 15A 15A 9 2A 10 11 12 5A 5A 5A 13 15A 14 15 16 20A 10A 10A 318 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 319
trasera, Luces de estacionamiento delanteras, Control manual de aire acondicionado y calefacción Luces de alto tri-color Manual/DEATC Ventanas 319 19 20 - 10A 21 22 - 15A 23 15A 24 25 26 10A 15A 15A 27 28 CB1 15A 10A 25A 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 320
de distribución de la corriente se ubica en el compartimiento del motor. Esta caja contiene fusibles de alta potencia que protegen a los sistemas batería, consulte la sección Batería del capítulo Mantenimiento y Especificaciones. 320 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 321
SJB) Bomba de combustible, Inyectores Asiento de la tercera fila (izquierda) Bomba ABS Módulo de control del tren motriz (PCM) Parabrisas térmico (izquierdo) Parabrisas térmico (derecho) Asiento eléctrico (derecha) Motor de arranque 321 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 322
6R (sólo motor de 4.6L) Asientos térmicos Faros delanteros (derecha) Limpiador trasero Faros de niebla Espejos eléctricos Válvula ABS Faros delanteros (izquierda) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 20A* 20A* 20A* 20A* 15A* 25A* 15A* 5A* 30A* 15A* 322 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 323
integrado de un toque (OTIS) (diodo) 323 41 42 15A* 15A* 43 15A* 44 45B 45A 46B 46A 49 50B 50A 51 52 53 15A* - - - - - - - - - - 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 324
ñe el sensor TPMS, consulte Cambio de llantas con TPMS en el capítulo Llantas, ruedas y carga. Reemplace la llanta de refacción por capítulo Llantas, ruedas y carga. Si se daña, el sensor del monitor de presión de las llantas no volverá a funcionar. 324 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 325
manejar con una llanta o rueda de refacción distinta. Consulte Estribos en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Si tiene una llanta o rueda de refacción distinta, entonces, • Intente reparar la llanta de refacción distinta 325 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 326
remolque • maneje vehículos equipados con una carrocería para transportar equipo necesario para acampar • maneje vehículos con carga en una parrilla para carga 326 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 327
el motor. 3. Desactive los estribos eléctricos (si están instalados). Consulte Estribos en el capítulo Controles del montacarga de la llanta de refacción está ubicada en la parte central trasera del área de carga, debajo de una cubierta. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 328
la llanta de refacción. 1. Abra la cubierta de la alfombra del piso de carga para dejar a la vista la tuerca de accionamiento del montacarga. 328 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 329
y el cable esté holgado. Al girar la llave de tuercas, asegúrese de que no raye la placa metálica de la parte inferior de una puerta. 4. Deslice la llanta hacia atrás, levante un lado y quite el retén de la llanta de refacción. 329 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 330
camino Cambio de la llanta de refacción ADVERTENCIA: Cuando una de las ruedas traseras esté en el aire, la transmisión por sí sola no impide que el vehículo se mueva o se deslice salié con la cuña de rueda que viene con el vehículo. 330 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 331
máximo de 25 mm (1 pulgada) del suelo. Nota: no use los estribos, conjuntos de las bisagras delanteras y traseras, motores de los estribos o los montajes en la parte inferior de la carrocería para levantar el vehículo con el gato. 331 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 332
no coloque ninguna parte de su cuerpo debajo del vehículo mientras cambia una llanta. No arranque el motor cuando el las tuercas de seguridad de las ruedas más adelante en este capítulo para ver la especificación adecuada para la 5 2 torsi 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 333
la llanta. 3. Guarde el gato y las herramientas en sus respectivos lugares y cerciórese de que estén bien aseguradas para que no vibren mientras conduce. 333 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 334
vehículo está en movimiento, lo que haría perder el control. Nota: inspeccione el orificio guía de la rueda antes de corrosión en el orificio guía de la rueda, quite las partículas sueltas con un paño limpio y aplique grasa. Aplique 1 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 335
necesita llenar el tanque con un contenedor portátil, consulte Sin combustible en el capítulo Mantenimiento y especificaciones para conocer el método adecuado de llenado de combustible con el funcionamiento de la transmisión. 335 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 336
el freno de estacionamiento en ambos vehículos y aléjese del ventilador de enfriamiento del motor y otras piezas móviles. 4. Revise todos los terminales de la batería y elimine el usan para designar la batería auxiliar. 336 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 337
Emergencias en el camino 2. Conecte el otro extremo del cable positivo (+) al terminal positivo (+) de la batería auxiliar. 3. Conecte el cable negativo (-) al terminal negativo (-) de la batería auxiliar. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 337 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 338
terminal de tierra que se ubica hacia la parte delantera del vehículo (delante de la use líneas de combustible, cubiertas de base del motor ni el múltiple de admisión como motores o de cualquier pieza del sistema de suministro de combustible. + + 338 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 339
Una vez que haya encendido el vehículo descompuesto, haga funcionar ambos motores durante tres minutos más antes de desconectar los cables pasacorriente. Retiro de los (+) de la batería del vehículo auxiliar. 339 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 340
. Después de encender el vehículo descompuesto y de retirar los cables pasacorriente, déjelo funcionar en ralentí durante varios minutos, de modo que la computadora del motor pueda reaprender sus condiciones de ralentí. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 341
) antes de preparar el vehículo para que sea remolcado. Consulte Estribos en el capítulo Controles del conductor. Si necesita remolcar su vehículo, contáctese con un servicio profesional y las ruedas traseras separadas del suelo. 341 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 342
. • Coloque la transmisión en N (Neutro). • La velocidad máxima no debe exceder los 56 km/h (35 mph). • La distancia máxima es 80 km (50 millas). 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 343
su vehículo Lincoln o Mercury a un distribuidor autorizado Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD para las personas con discapacidad auditiva: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 343 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 344
encontrar un distribuidor autorizado que pueda ayudarlo. En los Estados Unidos: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD para El número de identificación del vehículo (VIN) 344 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 345
una reparación final. En Estados Unidos, una disputa de garantía se debe enviar a BBB AUTO LINE antes de tomar acciones bajo la ley Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, o en la medida que calendario (no necesariamente todo de una vez) 345 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 346
entonces podría calificar para participar en el programa BBB AUTO LINE. El programa BBB AUTO LINE consta de dos partes, mediación y arbitraje. Inicialmente, el BBB intentará resolver califique según las Pautas resumidas del programa. 346 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 347
AUTO LINE al 1-800-955-5100, o escribiendo a: BBB AUTO LINE 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Nota: Ford Motor imparciales que actúan como la tercera parte dirigen audiencias en tiempos y lugares convenientes 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 348
puede dañar la efectividad del sistema de control de emisión de gases y puede causar detonaciones del motor o graves daños al motor. Ford Motor Company y Ford de Canadá no se responsabilizan nuevamente el vehículo a Estados Unidos. 348 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 349
el número de identificación del vehículo (VIN) y su nueva dirección con Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Los clientes de Estados Unidos deben llamar al 1-800-392-3673. SOLICITUD con tarjeta de crédito, cheque o giro postal.) 349 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 350
manual del propietario en francés Puede obtener el Manual del propietario en francés a través de su distribuidor autorizado o al escribir a: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service su número de llamada sin cargo: 1-800-333-0510. 350 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 351
Use Bug and autos partes cromadas; deje que el limpiador se seque durante unos minutos, luego limpie con un paño limpio y seco. • Nunca use materiales abrasivos, como esponjas metálicas o plásticas, ya que éstas podrían rayar la superficie cromada. 351 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 352
autoadhesiva ubicada en la puerta del conductor) para asegurarse de obtener el color correcto. • Elimine las partículas tales como excrementos de pájaros, savia de árbol, restos de de las ruedas cuando éstas estén calientes o tibias. 352 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 353
Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cubra las áreas destacadas para evitar daños causados por el agua al limpiar el motor. • Nunca lave ni enjuague el motor mientras esté funcionando; el agua en el motor en marcha puede provocar daños internos. 353 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 354
V6 SOHC DE 4.0L MOTOR V8 DE 4.6L PARTES EXTERIORES PLÁSTICAS (NO PINTADAS) Use sólo productos Motorcraft Bug y Tar Remover (ZC-42). • Para las micas plásticas de los faros delanteros, use Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). 354 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 355
la ventana trasera o para remover calcomanías, ya que puede dañar las líneas térmicas del cuadriculado del desempañador de la ventana trasera. 355 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 356
y tapizado interior. • Evite el uso de limpiadores o pulidores que aumenten el brillo de la parte superior del tablero. El acabado mate en esta área ayuda a proteger al conductor de reflejos rea con un paño de algodón blanco limpio. 356 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 357
de bolsas de aire laterales y color, utilice Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), disponible en su distribuidor autorizado. En Canadá, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93) o un producto equivalente para cuidado de piel de alta calidad. 357 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 358
transferencia de color o tintura Kit (sólo en EE.UU.) (ZC-11-D) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (sólo en EE.UU.) (ZC-20) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-66-A) 358 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 359
Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (sólo en Canadá) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 359 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 360
con el motor caliente. • Asegúrese que no quede nada atrapado en las partes en movimiento. • No trabaje en un vehículo con el motor en funcionamiento el motor con el filtro de aire extraído y no lo saque mientras el motor está funcionando. 360 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 361
encuentra debajo de la esquina inferior izquierda del tablero de instrumentos. 2. Diríjase a la parte delantera del vehículo y desenganche el pasador auxiliar ubicado bajo la parte central delantera del cofre. 3. Levante el cofre. 361 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 362
Caja de distribución de la corriente 5. Batería 6. Depósito del líquido de la dirección hidráulica 7. Tapón del radiador 8. Depósito de líquido refrigerante del motor 9. Conjunto del filtro de aire 10. Depósito de líquido parabrisas 362 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 363
5. Caja de distribución de la corriente 6. Batería 7. Depósito del líquido de la dirección hidráulica 8. Tapón del radiador 9. Depósito de líquido refrigerante del motor 10. Depósito del líquido lavaparabrisas 363 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 364
en este capítulo. motor y los componentes del sistema de enfriamiento. Revisión y llenado de líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza El líquido lavaparabrisas para la compuerta levadiza es suministrado por el mismo depósito del parabrisas. 364 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 365
hojas de los limpiadores y el parabrisas; consulte Ventanas y hojas de los limpiadores en el capítulo Limpieza. Para prolongar la vida útil de las hojas de los limpiadores, se el brazo del limpiador. Manténgalo en esa posición. 365 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 366
de estacionamiento y asegúrese de que la palanca de cambio de velocidades esté correctamente enganchada en P (Estacionamiento). 4. Abra el cofre. Protéjase del calor del motor. 366 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 367
Ubique y extraiga cuidadosamente la varilla indicadora del nivel de aceite del motor. • Motor V6 de 4.0L • Motor 4.6L V8 6. Limpie la varilla indicadora. Inserte completamente la varilla entre el orificio superior y el inferior. 367 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 368
del motor y use un embudo para verter el aceite en la abertura. 3. Vuelva a revisar el nivel de aceite del motor. Asegúrese de que el nivel de aceite no esté sobre el orificio superiorde la varilla indicadora de nivel de aceite del motor. 368 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 369
u otro tratamiento de motor. Son innecesarios y pueden provocar daños al motor, que la garantía Ford no cubre. Cambie el aceite del motor de acuerdo con el programa adecuado que aparece en la información de mantenimiento programado. 369 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 370
u otro tratamiento de motor. Son innecesarios y pueden provocar daños al motor, que la garantía Ford no cubre. Cambie el aceite del motor de acuerdo con el programa adecuado que aparece en la información de mantenimiento programado. 370 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 371
batería. Para un funcionamiento más prolongado y sin problemas, mantenga la parte superior de la batería limpia y seca. Además, asegúrese que por parte del distribuidor o del propietario puede afectar el rendimiento y la durabilidad de la batería. 371 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 372
en P (Estacionamiento), desactive todos los accesorios y encienda el motor. 3. Ponga en marcha el motor hasta que alcance la temperatura normal de funcionamiento. 4. Deje que el motor funcione en ralentí durante al menos un minuto. 372 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 373
se debe mantener en "FULL COLD" en el depósito del líquido refrigerante. Si el nivel cae por debajo de esta marca, agregue líquido refrigerante según las instrucciones en la sección Llenado de líquido refrigerante del motor. 373 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 374
y otras formas de corrosión. • Hace posible que los indicadores calibrados funcionen correctamente. Cuando el motor esté frío, revise el nivel de líquido refrigerante del motor en el depósito. • Motor V6 de 4.0L • Motor 4.6L V8 374 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 375
parabrisas. • Agregue Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant o un equivalente que cumpla con la especificación Ford WSS-M97B51-A1. Consulte la sección Especificaciones de productos de mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo. 375 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 376
La mezcla de Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant o cualquier producto de larga vida de color naranja, como DEX-COOL, motor esté frío. Agregue la mezcla correcta de líquido refrigerante y agua hasta el nivel "FULL COLD motor. 376 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 377
refrigerante con la mezcla de líquido refrigerante correcta, hasta el nivel "COLD FILL RANGE" o "FULL COLD" en el depósito. Si quitó el tapón del radiador del motor y agua destilada para que el nivel del líquido llegue al punto apropiado. 377 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 378
mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo. Llene el depósito de líquido refrigerante del motor según se describe en Llenado de líquido refrigerante del motor en esta sección. Climas en que maneja durante los meses de invierno. 378 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 379
án la potencia del motor para reducir el daño sobre éste, incluso con una pérdida total del líquido refrigerante. El rango y/o velocidad del vehículo se reducirán, dependiendo de la carga de éste, terreno y temperaturas externas. 379 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 380
la temperatura del aceite, se limitará la velocidad del motor y del vehículo. La transmisión también realizará los cambios en forma diferente. Cuando el aceite del motor se haya enfriado, el vehículo funcionará en forma normal. 380 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 381
a un distribuidor autorizado. 3. Si no es posible, espere aproximadamente 15 minutos para que el motor se enfríe. 4. Revise el nivel de líquido refrigerante y llénelo si está bajo. un filtro de combustible Motorcraft autorizado. 381 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 382
que exista en las cercanías antes de abastecer de combustible el vehículo. • Siempre apague el vehículo antes de abastecerse se combustible. 382 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 383
dico si sufre una reacción adversa. ADVERTENCIA: Al abastecerse de combustible, apague siempre el motor y nunca permita la presencia de chispas ni llamas cerca del cuello de llenado. Nunca fume de combustible no conectado a tierra. 383 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 384
ística de activación y desactivación de 1/4 de giro. Cuando llene el tanque de combustible de su vehículo: 1. Apague el motor. 2. Gire cuidadosamente el tapón de llenado 1/4 de vuelta hacia la izquierda para desatornillar la tapa. 384 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 385
Si se enciende la luz indicadora de revisión del tapón de o aparece el mensaje "check fuel cap" (Revisar tapón de combustible combustible), es posible que el tapón de llenado de combustible , lo que puede producir lesiones personales. 385 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 386
luz Service Engine Soon (Servicio del motor a la brevedad). ADVERTENCIA: El sistema de combustible puede estar bajo presión. Inserte lentamente la boquilla de llenado de combustible; de lo contrario, el combustible podría derramarse y causar lesiones a usted o a otras personas. 386 2008 Mountaineer - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 387
álicos, incluidos los aditivos con base de manganeso. Estudios indican que estos aditivos pueden causar un deterioro más rápido del sistema de control de emisión de su vehí el problema persiste, consulte a un distribuidor autorizado. 387 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 388
del sistema de control de emisión de motor a la . Para obtener más información acerca del indicador brevedad "service engine soon" (servicio del motor a la brevedad), consulte Luces y campanillas de advertencia en el capítulo Grupo de instrumentos. 388 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 389
no funcionarán con el sistema Easy Fuel™ y podrían dañarlo. El embudo incluido está especialmente diseñado para funcionar con el vehículo. 389 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 390
de este capítulo. La motor y de encendido antes de volver a llenar el tanque; podría producirse un error en la lectura si se deja encendido. • Use el mismo ajuste de velocidad de llenado (baja - media - alta) cada vez que llene el tanque. 390 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 391
invierno muestra la forma en que la temperatura afecta el ahorro de combustible. En general, las temperaturas bajas producen un menor ahorro de combustible. 391 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 392
motor antes de apagarlo puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. • El uso del aire acondicionado o el desempañador puede reducir el ahorro de combustible. • Es posible que desee apagar el control el manejo con frenadas y arranques. 392 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 393
de combustible. • Use el aceite de motor recomendado. Consulte Especificaciones de productos de mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo. • Realice todas las tareas de Cierre las ventanas para manejar a alta velocidad. 393 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 394
asegurarse que el convertidor catalítico y los demás componentes de control de emisión de gases sigan funcionando correctamente: • Use sólo el compartimiento del motor y el sistema de escape, lo cual puede iniciar un incendio. 394 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 395
. Los funcionamientos incorrectos temporales pueden causar que el indicador Servicio del motor a la brevedad se ilumine. Por ejemplo: 1. El vehículo se quedó sin combustible: el motor puede fallar o funcionar en forma deficiente. 395 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 396
para la prueba de I/M. Si el indicador Servicio del motor a la brevedad está encendido o si el foco no funciona, es posible que el vehículo necesite revisión. Consulte la descripción de Diagnóstico a bordo (OBD-II) en este capítulo. 396 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 397
para revisar el sistema de control de emisiones durante la conducción motor estará cerca del centro del área normal, entre la H y la C). 2. Con el motor en ralentí, gire varias veces el volante de la dirección hacia la izquierda y hacia la derecha. 397 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 398
de mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo para conocer el tipo de líquido correcto. BRAKE FLUID (LÍQUIDO DE FRENOS) El para revisiones y cambios de líquido. La transmisión no consume líquido. Sin embargo, el nivel de líquido se debe 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 399
llenado, de modo que el nivel del líquido esté en la parte inferior de la abertura. Use sólo un líquido que cumpla Especificaciones de productos de mantenimiento y capacidades en este capítulo. FLECHA CARDÁN Y YUGO DESPLAZABLE DE LA 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 400
mitades del alojamiento del filtro de aire. 3. Saque el elemento del filtro de aire del alojamiento. 4. Sacuda el alojamiento del filtro de aire y la cubierta, limpie para sacar la suciedad o los residuos y asegurar un buen sellado. 400 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 401
y especificaciones de diseño Ford para su vehículo, tales como refacciones de Motorcraft o equivalentes. La garantía al usuario se puede anular por cualquier daño al motor si no se usan tales bujías. 401 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 402
/ Especificación Ford - Grasa multiuso XG-4 o XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Bisagras de la carrocería, cerraduras, placas y rotores de delantera de la caja de transferencia (AWD) XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A XL-1 / Ninguno Mantenimiento y especificaciones - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 403
Ford 11.5 litros (12.2 cuartos de galón) 13.2 litros (13.9 cuartos de galón) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant con agente de sabor amargo (color amarillo)1 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 13.2 litros (13.9 cuartos de galón) 14.9 litros (15 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 404
Axle (AWD) Lubricant Llene entre las Líquido de la dirección líneas MIN (Mínimo) Motorcraft MERCON V ATF y MAX (Máximo) en hidráulica el depósito Capacidad Nombre de la refacción Ford o equivalente Número de refacción Ford / Especificación Ford 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 405
Elemento Líquido de la caja de transferencia (AWD) Líquido lavaparabrisas Tanque de combustible 1 Capacidad 1.25L (1.3 cuartos ículo. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) No es obligatorio el uso de aceite de motor sintético o de mezcla sintética. El aceite del motor sólo - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 406
) pulgadas)1 Relación de compresión 9.7:1 9,8:1 1 La separación de los electrodos de las bujías no se puede ajustar Enrutado de las correas de la transmisión del motor • Motor V6 de 4.0L • Motor V8 de 4.6L 406 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 407
de instrumentos en el lado del XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX conductor. Tenga en cuenta que, en la ilustración, XXXX representa el número de identificación del vehículo. 407 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 408
Sistema de sujeción 3. Línea, serie y tipo de carrocería del vehículo 4. Tipo de motor 5. Dígito de verificación 6. Año de modelo 7. Planta de ensamblaje 8. Número de secuencia 5R55S) Automático de seis velocidades (6R60) 408 Código V X 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 409
y una copia de la garantía. La siguiente es una lista de diversos accesorios Mercury originales. No todos los accesorios se encuentran disponibles para todos los modelos. Para averiguar indicador de temperatura y brújula Tapetes 409 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 410
avanzada TripTunes™ Tranquilidad Sistema de comunicación de manos libres Mobile-Ease™ Arranque a control remoto Sistemas de seguridad del vehículo Bloqueos de las ruedas Para obtener el má diseñados para uso en automóviles. 410 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 411
cofre del lado del conductor. • La incorporación de accesorios o componentes eléctricos o electrónicos al vehículo por parte del distribuidor autorizado o del propietario puede afectar el rendimiento y la durabilidad de la batería. 411 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 412
especial transformacio ´ n de vehı ´culos en ambulancia ...8 vehı ´culos tipo utilitarios ...8 B Barredor de nieve ...8 Baterı ´a ...371 a ´ cido, tratamiento de emergencias ...371 libre de mantenimiento ...371 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 413
...112 Control de aire acondicionado y calefaccio ´ n (consulte Aire acondicionado o Calefaccio ´ n) ...89 Control de crucero (consulte Control de velocidad) ...119 Control de temperatura dual automático (DATC) ...89 Control de velocidad ...119 413 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 414
Índice Controles asiento ele ´ ctrico ...174 columna de direccio ´ n ...122 Cubierta de la carga ...150 D Defectos de bloqueo de palanca de cambio de velocidades ...292 especificaciones sobre el lubricante ...402 estacionamiento ...285 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 415
´ n y llenado ...398 luz de advertencia de Sistema de antibloqueo de frenos (ABS) ...284 Fusibles ...316-317 G Gases de escape ...281 Gato ...324, 328 ...251 terminología ...243 Llaves ...170 posiciones de encendido ...278 415 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 416
12 frenos antibloqueo (ABS) ...284 Luces control remoto ...162 Puerto USB ...48 Puesta en hora del reloj AM/FM un CD ...30 AM/FMCD para 6 discos integrado al tablero ...40 CD de 6 discos integrado ...40 R Recordatorio de cinturo ´ n de seguridad ...199 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 417
37 Sistema de audio (consulte Radio) ...23, 27, 37 Sistema de control de emisio ´ n ...394 Sistema de control inalámbrico Homelink ...126 Sistema de detección de reversa ...300 Sistema el camino ...324 Llantas, ruedas y carga ...257 417 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 418
las ruedas (AWD), manejo a manual especificaciones del lubricante ...402 Tuercas de candado ...334 U Uso de teléfono celular ...9 V Varilla indicadora de nivel de aceite aceite del motor ...366 lı ´quido para transmisio ´n automa ´ tica ...398 418 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 419
ele ´ ctricas ...114 lavador y limpiador traseros ...109 Ventilacio ´ n del vehı ´culo ...281 Volante de la direccio ´n controles ...122 Volante de la dirección de inclinación ...109 Volante de la direccio ´n inclinacio ´ n ...109 419 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 420
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passenger climate control Rear window defroster 79 79 81 84 85 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 87 98 98 99 103 105 108 113 118 1 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 422
pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 280 280 282 282 283 291 300 301 307 2 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 423
316 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 317 325 327 331 336 338 345 360 361 362 366 Accessories Index 369 371 All rights reserved - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 424
airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material - Special handling may apply for service Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is given in separate publications. 4 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 425
part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. 5 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 426
Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. 6 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 427
modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 428
be no reason for concern. The condition should correct itself within 5-15 miles (8-25 km) of driving. If the disturbance persists, have the tires serviced by an authorized dealer. With with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 8 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 429
vehicle control, Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 430
Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Parking Brake System Parking Aid System Airbag - Side Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 431
, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 432
. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Note: Some warning lights will display in the message center as words and function the same as the warning light. 12 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 433
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Powertrain malfunction indicator: Illuminates when a powertrain or a AWD fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 13 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 434
belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. 14 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 435
the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 15 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 436
driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If "CHECK FUEL FILL INLET" is displayed in the message center, refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 437
engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). Message center activation chime: Sounds when the following warnings DOOR AJAR, LOW FUEL LEVEL or LOW TIRE PRESSURE appear in the message center display for the first time. 17 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 438
Instrument Cluster GAUGES Type A Type B 18 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 439
in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Type A Type B Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 19 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 440
cluster message center on vehicles with manual climate control. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine. Type A Type B 20 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 441
the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Type A Type B The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 21 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 442
distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that /FM repeatedly to choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. / to manually go 3. Press up/down the frequency band. SEEK to search Press 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 443
system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through auxiliary audio sources. Select SAT1, SAT2 further information, refer to CATEGORY listing under the MENU control on your specific audio system. 4. Once you 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 444
to play. To auto load up to 6 manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, press to access the next FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. 24 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 445
If the disc is not removed in 15 seconds, the system will reload the disc. until the system To auto eject up to 6 discs, press and hold begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs. 25 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 446
control, accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. 1. / (Tuner): Press to manually 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 447
Menu for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 2. (Phone): If your vehicle is equipped the display for confirmation. Press OK again 27 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 448
only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Setting the clock: set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use / to 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 449
main menu. / to adjust the FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. SPEED VOL (Speed mode, press within the selected folder. 29 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 450
location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check , press access the previous/next CD track. 30 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 451
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. / OK(Play/Pause): This 6. control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). on MP3 discs, if available. 31 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 452
(Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 453
radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 14. AM/FM , the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 454
): 1. In radio mode, press to manually or down the radio go up frequency. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies. In menu mode, use to select various settings. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select the desired disc. 34 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 455
for further information. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 2. (Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with REPLACED will appear in the display. 35 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 456
valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is / to manually increase/decrease. Press MENU close and return to the main menu. 36 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 457
main menu. / to adjust the FADE: Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. SPEED VOL (Speed off and level 7 is the maximum setting. 37 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 458
location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check the SYNC supplement for further information. 38 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 459
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. / OKPlay/Pause: This 6. control is operational in CD and DVD mode (if equipped). When within the current folder. 39 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 460
FF (Fast forward): Press FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 11. REW (Rewind): Press REW to manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track. 12 control until sound returns. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 461
off, the volume will come back on at a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 16. CD: Press . Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 462
audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. 42 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 463
the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 43 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 464
portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. 44 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 465
Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. • Wipe discs from the center out. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. with a scratch protection film attached. 45 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 466
for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or folders will help with navigation through the disc files. 46 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 467
tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in vehicle Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible. 47 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 468
. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously. 48 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 469
Condition Action Required Radio requires more No action required. than two seconds to This message should produce audio for the disappear shortly. selected channel. Internal module . SAT FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT 49 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 470
properly. Loss of signal from You are in a location the SIRIUS satellite or that is blocking the SIRIUS tower to the SIRIUS signal (i.e., vehicle antenna. tunnel, under an overpass, dense foliage, etc). task when it is safe to do so. 50 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 471
If sound can be heard, but no video is present, press VIDEO to select the video source (DVD or aux-inputs). Press VIDEO to change the source displayed on the screen. Press repeatedly to cycle through: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, OFF. 51 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 472
is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert an MP3 disc into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD system. It will load and automatically begin to play. If there is already a disc in the system, press PLAY on the DVD player. 52 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 473
in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on. The indicator light next to the power black. If the video source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a video signal is detected. 53 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 474
Using wired headphones for further information. • Black (4) - wired headphone output (wired headphones light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled). 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 475
control A/B: Press to select either the A or B headphone source. Then press MEDIA to select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only. 55 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 476
in the DVD-AUX video mode, the display will automatically turn on. 8. Infrared (IR) Receiver & Transmitter: System sensor which reads the signals from the remote control and sends audio signals to the infrared (IR) wireless headphones. 56 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 477
headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the equipped), CD, DVD, DVD-AUX). The media will show in Back. For more detailed information, refer to Menu mode. 15. ENTER: Press to select/confirm the current selection. 57 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 478
display bar will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the brightness levels. Remote control Unless controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments. 58 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 479
. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on AUX. Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources. 16. VIDEO: Press to cycle through video states: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD, Off. 17. EJECT: Press to eject a disc from the FES. 59 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 480
the remote control and backlight all of the buttons. Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player. 60 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 481
Systems Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. Headphones the system. Refer to Wired Headphones following. 61 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 482
the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries (alkaline recommended) and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing. 62 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 483
to turn on the headphones. A red indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are ON. A/B selection switch on the ear piece. • Adjust the volume control to the desired listening level. Ensure that the headphones are turned 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 484
Channel B is located on B. Headphones volume control on seat passengers to listen to the radio (and other media sources) over the headphones. This enables the front and rear seat passengers to listen to a variety of sources a variety of ways. 64 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 485
Control button B to change the audio source for Channel B. Press MEDIA to change the audio source for Channel B. This information will display on the DVD system screen. Channel B can listen to either the DVD media or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX). 65 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 486
aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B). • 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 487
WIDE (16:9). Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output (English, Spanish, French). This is disc dependent. 67 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 488
side up. 4. The track and elapsed time will appear in the status bar. Use the DVD cursor controls on the bezel to highlight which track you would like to play. You can also use the cursor controls to highlight COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE or 68 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 489
ACCESSORY bar. capacity. We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of storage. • Disc type - Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD-R discs. 69 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 490
the disc will not play. • Bit rate - The player supports bit rates from 32-320 kbps, as well as variable bit CD-RW discs, which are more susceptible to damage from heat, light and stress than are regular CDs. • Always insert and remove a 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 491
ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the navigation system is on. 3. Insert a DVD label-side up into the system. 4. Use the DVD bezel controls to: Press to play or pause 1. With a DVD playing, press pause. 71 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 492
can be used to plug in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows: 1. Yellow: video input 2. White: left channel audio input 3. Red: right channel audio input 4. Black: wired headphone jack (not included) 72 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 493
System (FES) allows you to have control over the rear seat controls in a few different ways. The DVD system is automatically activated when the vehicle ignition is ON, which allows the rear seat passengers to use the DVD system. 73 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 494
the memory preset controls 2 and 4 seat parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other 74 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 495
Reverse engineering or instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service control is included in the system to allow the rear seat occupants to operate the FES functions without distracting the driver. 75 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 496
to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • direct sunlight. 76 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 497
CD discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. 77 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 498
aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor FES Headphone Only Mode are DVD-DISC and DVD-AUX, regardless of headphone channel (A or B). • 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 499
. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the air flow selector in the O (OFF) position. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. 79 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 500
: 1. Select floor/defrost mode. 2. Set temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set fan to highest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 80 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 501
ice and fog from the rear window. Press to turn on/off. 5. DUAL (Single/dual electric temperature control): Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to have DUAL 81 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 502
vehicle cabin. When DUAL zone is pressed, controls the driver's side temperature. 15. Fan Speed: Manually increases or decreases the fan speed. 16. EXT: Displays the outside air temperature. It will remain displayed until the EXT control is 82 EXT 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 503
to the coolest setting. To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 83 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 504
be unavailable. FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS Controls the direction of the airflow to the rear of the vehicle. • • 84 directs air flow primarily through the console panel register. directs air flow through the console floor register. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 505
the control switch again. Note: Pushing the heated windshield button to activate the system will increase engine idle speed when the engine is warm and is already at or near its warmed up idle rpm. No increase in engine rpm will be noticed if 85 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 506
Controls the engine is cold and running at higher rpms associated with cold starts. This rpm increase is required to provide adequate power from the alternator to the heated windshield and maintain power to the other electrical functions in the vehicle. 86 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 507
are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp will illuminate indicator light when fog lamp is activated. Push the headlamp control towards the instrument panel to deactivate the fog lamps. 87 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 508
conditions may result in a collision. or position High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull the lever toward you to activate. Release the lever to deactivate. 88 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 509
adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern. 89 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 510
the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up). Note: Use a 4 mm socket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control. 6. Horizontal aiming is not required for this vehicle and is non-adjustable. 90 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 511
. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off at the lamp. The front map lamps are located in the overhead console (if equipped). Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. 91 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 512
Park/turn lamps (front) Headlamps Rear stop/tail lamps Rear turn lamps Rear license plate lamps Backup lamp High-mount brake lamps 92 Number of bulbs 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 Trade number 3157 A (amber) H13 L1224R 3157 A (amber) 168 3156K W5WL 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 513
not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. 2. Remove the two retainer pins, then pull headlamp forward. 93 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 514
Lights 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove the old bulb by turning counterclockwise and pull it out. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base . 94 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 515
Lights 4. Carefully pull the old bulb out of the lamp assembly. Reverse steps to . 2. Reach under the bumper and rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Pull the bulb straight out. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 95 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 516
Lights Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs 1. Turn the headlamp switch to OFF and open the liftgate. 2. Remove lamp by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 96 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 517
Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the lamp assembly 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 97 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 518
washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 1 - 8-10 second interval rear wiper. INT 2 - 3-4 second interval rear wiper. 98 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 519
the wheel. Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column. Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 99 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 520
moving it back towards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment. 100 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 521
lid, and inside the compartment has coin holder slots, a power point, AIJ (Audio Input Jack), USB port and a business/credit card holder The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features: • Air vents • Cupholders 101 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 522
of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The auxiliary power points are located on the front of the center console, inside the utility compartment, and on the rear of the console (accessible from the rear seats - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 523
Controls fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent the battery - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 524
window only) This feature allows the driver's window to open or close fully without holding the control down. To operate ONE TOUCH DOWN: • Press the switch completely down to the second detent perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN. 104 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 525
front door is opened. INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror UP or DOWN and from SIDE to SIDE. Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. 105 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 526
fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. 106 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 527
The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. 107 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 528
light instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed. 108 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 529
Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. 109 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 530
responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use steering wheel controls and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. These controls allow you to operate some radio control features. 110 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 531
Controls Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM1, FM2 • SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 (Satellite Radio mode if equipped). • CD (if equipped) • DVD/FES (if equipped) • LINE IN (Auxiliary input the Entertainment systems chapter. 111 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 532
information on the Navigation system, refer to the Navigation supplement. SYNC system hands free control feature (if equipped) Press VOICE briefly until the icon appears on the display voice system, refer to the SYNC supplement. 112 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 533
ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up (from the closed position) to ventilate the vehicle of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch opening, press the control again. 113 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 534
position. Bounce back override: To override bounce back, within 2 seconds after reaching bounce back position, if CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink Wireless Control System, located on the overhead console, lighting. 114 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 535
Do not use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held program (located on your overhead console) while keeping the indicator light in view 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 536
motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn" or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit). 5. Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color overheating. 116 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 537
light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with Step 3 in the "Programming" section. Operating the HomeLinkா Wireless Control HomeLink button. Do NOT release the button. 117 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 538
of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. Your display can show up to 6 reconfigurable telltales at one time. What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority. 118 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 539
shown on the top two lines of the message center. Press the INFO control to display the following: • Trip odometer (Trip the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 540
economy is increasing. Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. 120 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 541
the SETUP control twice for the following displays: • AWD Lock (4.6 L engine vehicles only) • System Check • Units (English/Metric) • Language • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Power Running Boards (if equipped) INFO SETUP RESET 121 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 542
the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID 4. DOOR AJAR 122 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 543
Arabic. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 123 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 544
feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the autounlock ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO menu. 124 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 545
exit seat feature, select this function from the SETUP MENU. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exit seat ON or OFF. 3. Press the RESET control for the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. 125 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 546
normal conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual calibration become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct controls or using the reset button on top of the compass sensor mounted behind the mirror. 126 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 547
the RESET control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and "wraps" back to 01. 7. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is chosen. 127 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 548
accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. From the SETUP MENU, press the SETUP control months] perform the following: 1. Press RESET control to display "HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL". 128 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 549
until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. • They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 129 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 550
is not completely closed. CLEAR OBJECTS BY PASS SEAT. Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are moved away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer. 130 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 551
chapter. CHECK HEADLAMP. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one bulb is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. 131 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 552
information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 132 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 553
wand. Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to lift the vehicle with the jack, refer to Changing tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 133 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 554
Driver Controls In extreme climates, brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers the luggage compartment of your vehicle. 134 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 555
management system The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area. 7 passenger stowage: 1. To open, lift up on the handle and the lid. 2. To close, lower and press the lid down. 135 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 556
cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, press the control on the remote entry transmitter or, with the liftgate unlocked, push the control button on the right side under the license plate lamp shield or damage to your vehicle. 136 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 557
under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 137 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 558
ignition position, the driver's door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver's door panel while the driver's door is open. Autolock The autolock attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). 138 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 559
the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp window. 3. Enter 5-digit entry code 139 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 560
message center (if equipped) procedure. Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed. 140 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 561
center information in the Driver Controls chapter. Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped) If the key is not in the ignition, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has been locked using the remote entry transmitter, keypad (if equipped) or 141 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 562
to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp one time to chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 142 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 563
entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 143 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 564
problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. illumination entry feature later in this section). If the control on the overhead lamp is in the door position 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 565
to switch back to two- be used to locate your vehicle, seat position corresponds to the transmitter being used). Activating the memory seat feature To activate this feature: 1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the position desired. 145 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 566
equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 146 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 567
battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery during programming will no longer operate the vehicle. 147 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 568
ACC) or 3 (ON) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. 148 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 569
lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery this code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove box, is marked on the computer module, and is module. 149 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 570
, press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver's door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. 150 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 571
. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 151 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 572
ACCESSORY the system serviced by your engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed. 152 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 573
out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. 153 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 574
sure that cargo or seats in your vehicle have adjustable head restraints. Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down (on first row seats only). 154 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 575
trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 155 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 576
seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 156 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 577
is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. 157 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 578
illuminate. While the light is illuminated, press control 1. • To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2. A position can be recalled: • in any gearshift position if the ignition is not in the RUN position. 158 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 579
: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel. 159 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 580
that the head restraint is in the down position and no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. 1. Lower the head restraints by pulling on the strap. 160 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 581
position (seats not equipped with E-Z entry): 1. Pull up on the handle, and rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. 2. Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position. 161 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 582
) The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to allow more cargo space. To place the seats in the cargo mode: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat. See Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats above. 162 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 583
turning of the handle while the seatback releases, may damage the handle. Once the seatback is folded, a second lifting of the handle will detach the seat rear leg locking mechanism from the floor allowing the seat to tumble forward. 163 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 584
The seatback should lock into position. Note: If the seat back will not return to the upright position, tumble the seat again and re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. 164 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 585
as equipped) located at the bottom right of the seat back to release the seat from the floor, and rotate the seat up towards the front seat. 3. Follow the directions above to return the seatback from the load floor and to the upright position. 165 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 586
has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 3rd row power folding seat (if equipped) Note: Be sure that head restraints are folded down before powering the 3rd row seat down. 166 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 587
power 3rd row seat is disabled after 30 minutes, the seat can be enabled by opening any door, pressing the unlock control on the remote entry transmitter, pressing any keyless keypad button (if equipped), or turning the ignition key. 167 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 588
to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM may activate the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. 168 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 589
unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front. 169 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 590
feature section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational The Personal Safety System™ uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer 170 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 591
protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 171 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 592
automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. 172 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 593
if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. 173 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 594
. This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained activate the vehicle sensitive mode. 174 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 595
. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. Failure to replace the belt airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy™, and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. 175 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 596
row outboard lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a belt comfort guide. This guide is attached to the quarter trim panel and is used to adjust the comfort of the shoulder belt for smaller occupants in the outboard second row seats. 176 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 597
the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 177 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 598
buckled. 178 Then...The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 599
Seating and Safety Restraints The Belt-Minder feature uses two different warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. 179 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 600
Seating and Safety Restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I have an airbag" 180 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 601
following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 181 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 602
, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again. 182 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 603
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 183 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 604
from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury. 184 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 605
in a collision. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 185 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 606
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. 186 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 607
part of the front passenger's seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not inflate). 187 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 608
manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat. 188 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 609
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor. 189 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 610
may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above. 190 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 611
seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp for proper airbag Status. Failure to follow these instructions - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 612
use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. 192 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 613
nylon bag (airbag) with an inflator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Crash sensors located - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 614
or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy™. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 194 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 615
of side airbags (including the Safety Canopy™). The Safety Canopy™ system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors (one on each side of the vehicle). 195 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 616
the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood. Several Safety Canopy™ system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 196 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 617
FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. 197 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 618
. Most children still need a booster seat to encourage upright posture and improve lap belt fit. Refer to Second row comfort guide earlier in this chapter. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 198 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 619
seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 199 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 620
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb (18 kg). 200 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 621
removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint, the head restraint must be re-installed prior to use of the seat by any other occupant in order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. 201 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 622
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 202 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 623
children up to 80 lb (36 kg) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH and 203 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 624
child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 204 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 625
route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 205 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 626
child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt through 9. Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use. 206 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 627
appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. Do not tie down cargo with anchors if the anchors are in use as child tethers. 207 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 628
safety seat in the 2nd row center seating position of the 5 passenger vehicle, the tether straps may be attached to either of the tether anchors located at the rear of the cargo area. • Behind 2nd row seat • At the rear of the cargo area 208 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 629
straps in this chapter. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the following seating positions. In addition, six passenger and seven passenger LATCH anchor positions are marked with the child seat symbol. 209 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 630
vehicle • 7 passenger vehicle Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 210 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 631
to help attach a child seat with rigid attachments. The guides hold the seat trim away to expose the anchor and make it easier to attach some child seats. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 211 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 632
move the child seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 212 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 633
equipped with AWD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 213 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 634
the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than • Higher - to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough inputs than a vehicle with a longer wheelbase. 214 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 635
center of gravity and a greater difference in center of gravity between the loaded and unloaded condition or temporary use spare tires, light truck or "LT" type based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified 215 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 636
service, but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Glossary of tire terminology • Tire label: A label showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. 216 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 637
that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if required. 217 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 638
of vehicle control and located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The cold Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label. 218 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 639
wear and remove objects such as stones, nails or glass that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for 219 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 640
"wear bars", which conditions can accelerate the aging process and may require tires to be replaced more frequently. You should replace your spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 220 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 641
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label which is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the driver's door. result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 642
Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again. 3. Stand at a bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the mounting. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 643
. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to may be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in the front 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 644
and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 224 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 645
different conditions for load and inflation pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions. The ratings range from 81 mph (130 km/h) to 186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart. 225 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 646
load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle. 226 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 647
driver's door. The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 227 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 648
Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; defined as two tires (total) on the rear axle. 228 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 649
is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Refer to the payload description and graphic in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 229 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 650
be checked monthly when cold and alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the 230 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 651
need to be inflated to the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure. Even if the light turns ON and a short time later turns OFF, your tire pressure still needs to be checked. Visit www.checkmytires.org for additional information. 231 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 652
to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. To air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 232 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 653
spare tire is installed in this section. TPMS If your tires are properly malfunction inflated and your spare tire is not in use and the light remains ON, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 233 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 654
TPMS warning for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is ON, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If 234 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 655
the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the be necessary. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class "S" tire Motor Company approved methods of traction control. 235 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 656
fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 236 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 657
). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 237 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 658
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 238 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 659
Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. 239 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 660
with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 240 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 661
store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity 241 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 662
company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart. 242 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 663
trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 243 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 664
Maximum Trailer weight GCWR-lb. (kg) range-lb. (kg) (0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) II towing 4.6L* Class II 3.55 8500 (3856) 0-3500 (0-1588) towing 4.0L SOHC Class 3.73 10000 (4536) 0-5000 (0-2268) III/IV Towing 244 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 665
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. 245 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 666
the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 667
stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other trailer for the first 1,000 miles (1600 km) of a 247 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 668
check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/ backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 669
start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 249 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 670
safety belts. For more information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 250 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 671
(Park). • Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 251 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 672
condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), then release the key as soon as the engine is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows 252 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 673
follow engine block heater instructions could condition before use. • Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug /engine engine block heater, heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to 253 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 674
may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. 254 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 675
the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. ! P BRAKE 255 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 676
with RSC performs a system self-check. During AdvanceTrac with RSC operation you may experience the following: • A rumble, grunting, or grinding noise after startup and when driving off • A slight deceleration of the vehicle 256 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 677
events the "sliding car" icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with RSC system may enhance your vehicle's stability during adverse maneuvers. 257 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 678
"sliding car" icon 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 258 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 679
mph (40 km/h). In R (Reverse), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to function, however ESC and RSC are disabled. All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac with RSC operation. Refer to the following table. 259 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 680
conditions can cause you to lose control light in the instrument cluster will stay on. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains on while the engine is running, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. 260 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 681
unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passenger car. 261 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 682
cup holder to locate the access cap of the floor shifter assembly. 3. Using a screwdriver (or equivalent), remove the access panel and depress the shifter lever on the shift mechanism. 4. Apply the brake and shift into N (Neutral). 262 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 683
Driving 5. Return the cover plug to the console access hole. Start the vehicle. If it is the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 263 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 684
Control Strategy. This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service and shift scheduling will resume. 264 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 685
in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Press the gearshift brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five. 265 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 686
additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 266 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 687
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. 267 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 688
the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six except in 4WD Low where transmission operates in gears two through six. 268 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 689
) Transmission operates in 2nd gear only. Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Transmission operates in 1st gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. 269 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 690
lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is engine may overheat. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 691
sensors are covered, it will affect the accuracy of the RSS. If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. 271 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 692
and AWD DISABLED will be displayed in the message center. • AWD LOCKED will be displayed in the message center for four seconds and a warning chime will sound. This condition may clear without any action being taken by the driver. 272 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 693
light in the instrument cluster will turn off when the AWD system cools down. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. 273 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 694
control or rollover. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 695
on how much air is released from your tires and/or how long you drive the vehicle under these conditions. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may 275 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 696
public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up 276 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 697
ice AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control. 277 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 698
as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 699
and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 279 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 700
is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 280 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 701
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford or Mercury beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your authorized dealer 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 702
switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been activated. 282 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 703
RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 283 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 704
Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Cartridge maxi fuses Blue - Pink Green Red Yellow - - Mini fuses Grey Violet Pink Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural 284 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 705
as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 5A 20A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Moonroof, Adjustable pedals, Memory seats, Memory lumbar motor Microcontroller power (SJB) Radio OBD II connector 285 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 706
aid, IVD switch, IVD, AWD module, Heated seat switches, Compass, Electrochromatic mirror, AUX climate control Not used Manual climate, DEATC, Brake shift Not used Brake switch, Bi-color stop lamps, CHMSL, All turn lamps Interior lamps, Puddle lamps, Battery saver, Instrument illumination, Homelink - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 707
is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Description Delayed ACC Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 287 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 708
40A** 40A** 40A** 40A** Power Distribution Box Description BATT 2 (SJB) BATT 3 (SJB) BATT 1 (SJB) Fuel pump, Injectors Third row seat (left) ABS pump Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Heated windshield (left) Heated windshield (right) 288 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 709
Front power point/Cigar lighter AWD module 6R Transmission module (4.6L engine only) Heated seats Headlamps (right) Rear wiper Fog lamps Power mirrors ABS valve Headlamps (left) AC clutch Console bin power point Driver window motor 289 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 710
Start (OTIS) (diode) Trailer battery charger relay Front wiper relay PCM relay Starter relay Blower relay 43 44 45B 45A 46B 46A 49 50B 50A 51 52 53 15A* 15A 54 - 55B - 55A - 56B - 56A - * Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses 290 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 711
light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. Have a flat serviced Driver Controls 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 712
wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs : • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise 292 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 713
lever in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. 3. Turn off the power running boards (if equipped). Refer to Running boards in the Driver Controls chapter. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 293 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 714
in front of the rear bumper. The spare tire winch drive nut is located at the rear center of the cargo area under a lid. Jack, lug nut wrench, jack handle, Behind the rear seat under the wheel chock carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor. The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack. Removing - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 715
. 1. Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo floor to expose the winch drive nut. 2. Insert the lug wrench on the winch drive nut. The wrench will stop moving and forward resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 295 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 716
(Park). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other end of the vehicle) to the . A moving running board may cause injury. 296 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 717
provided with your vehicle. 2. Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove the beauty cap by twisting the tip under the cap. On 5-passenger vehicles, the carpeted floor lid can be used as a kneeling pad. square hole on the other side. 297 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 718
lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 298 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 719
tire stowage instructions may wheel center. check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. 299 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 720
wheel once the tire is repaired or replaced. 3. Stow the jack and tools in their respective locations, making sure they are fully secured so they do not rattle when you drive. WHEEL LUG is in motion, resulting in loss of control. 300 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 721
aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ Љno capЉ fuel system. This could damage the Easy Fuel™ Љno capЉ fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery cause transmission damage. 301 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 722
accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 302 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 723
Emergencies 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 303 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 724
cable to the ground stud located toward the front of the vehicle (forward of the battery) on the radiator support. Keep the negative (-) cable away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 725
the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + 305 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 726
(+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 306 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 727
service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle's battery ground. 307 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 728
flat towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: • Vehicle is facing forward. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 308 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 729
an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 309 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 730
Center to find an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). 310 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 731
) In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 311 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 732
: BBB AUTO LINE 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, Virginia 22203-1833 Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 312 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 733
Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 313 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 734
vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. 314 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 735
check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. 315 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 736
New Jersey Avenue, Southeast Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY) If you their toll-free number: 1-800-333-0510. 316 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 737
to clean bumpers and other chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry rag. • Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can scratch the chrome surface. 317 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 738
Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent. • To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42), available from your authorized dealer. 318 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 739
Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the running engine may cause internal damage. 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE 319 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 740
can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate (ZC-32-A), available from your authorized dealer. This washer fluid contains 320 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 741
thinner to clean any parts. If you cannot airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, white, cotton cloth. 321 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 742
leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over the leather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-11-A). In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93). Dry the area with a soft cloth. 322 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 743
Kit (U.S. only) (ZC-11-D) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A) Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canada only) (CXC-66-A) Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-101) 323 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 744
Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Wash and Wax (Canada only) (CXC-95) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 324 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 745
Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 325 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 746
, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 326 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 747
oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick (out of view) 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Battery 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Washer fluid reservoir 327 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 748
Air filter assembly 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Radiator cap 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 328 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 749
reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. 329 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 750
from the vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the is loose, slide it away form the wiper arm. 330 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 751
into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. • 4.0L V6 engine 331 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 752
Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil hole, add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes. • 4.0L V6 engine 332 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 753
fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 333 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 754
meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 334 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 755
meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 335 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 756
excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. 336 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 757
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Because your vehicle's engine is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 758
36°C). • Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir. 338 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 759
the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location. 339 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 760
(coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine coolant. 340 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 761
concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system. 341 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 762
above 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 342 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 763
will increase. Once engine coolant temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. (Engine coolant temperature) • Engine Oil Overheat Mode: The indicator will be on. The instrument cluster has no separate oil temperature indicator. 343 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 764
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. 344 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 765
wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel™ "no cap" fuel system), wait until it stops before refueling. serious illness and permanent injury. 345 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 766
engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions follow all the instructions on the pump island; Turn off your engine when you are 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 767
it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used. 347 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 768
(after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message on may cause the Service Engine Soon lamp to turn on as well. 348 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 769
the problems persist, see your authorized dealer. Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane 349 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 770
when filling from a portable fuel container: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to you or others. 350 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 771
km). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section of this chapter. 351 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 772
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling, an error in the reading will result if the engine is left 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 773
inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 353 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 774
lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage control components continue to work properly: • Use only the specified fuel listed. 354 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002- - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 775
consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On 355 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 776
, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing. If the Service engine soon indicator is on or the bulb does not work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board diagnostics (OBD-II) description in this chapter. 356 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 777
Specifications If the vehicle's engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the battery has recently run down or in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the 357 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 778
cap back on the reservoir. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake . 358 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 779
only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Turn off the prevent overspray of any undercoating material. 359 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 780
. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 360 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 781
plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 361 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 782
MAX on reservoir Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid - Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 783
control Engine coolant 4.0L engine with auxiliary climate control Engine coolant 4.6L engine without auxiliary climate control Engine coolant 4.6L engine with auxiliary climate control Cooling system stop leak pellets 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Capacity Ford Part - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 784
Capacity 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or Ford Part Number / equivalent Ford Specification Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 XO -5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic CXO-5W20-LSP12 Blend Motor Oil (US) (Canada) / Engine fluid (AWD) 2.7 - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 785
1 Capacity 22.5 gallons (85.2L) - - Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 786
routing 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 mm) 9.7:1 4.6L 3V V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on Plug 0.040-0.050 inch (1.02-1.27 mm)1 9.8:1 • 4.0L V6 Engine • 4.6L V8 Engine 366 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 787
Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 367 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 788
manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model speed automatic (5R55S) Six-speed automatic (6R60) Code V X 368 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 789
filler door Bug shields Deflectors Running boards Splash guards Step Bars Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management Neutral tow kit 369 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 790
not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 370 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 791
a disabled battery ...301 maintenance-free ...336 replacement, specifications ...361 servicing ...336 Belt-Minder ...178 Booster seats ...199 Brakes ...254 anti-lock ...254-255 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...255 fluid, checking and adding ...358 fluid, refill capacities ...362 fluid - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 792
E Electronic message center ...118 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...301 running out of fuel ...301, 350 Emergency Flashers ...282 Emission control system ...354 Engine ...366 cleaning ...319 coolant ...338 fail-safe cooling ...343 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 793
...87 aiming ...89 bulb specifications ...92 daytime running lights ...88 flash to pass ...88 high beam ...88 turning on and off ...87 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...79, 81 Homelink wireless control system ...114 373 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 794
lock brakes (ABS) ...255 Load limits ...236 Loading instructions ...242 Locks autolock ...138, 140 childproof ...143 doors ...138 Lubricant specifications ...362 Lug nuts ...300 Luggage rack ...137 Lumbar support, seats ...156, 158 M Manual transmission lubricant specifications ...362 Message center - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 795
...47 Seats ...154 child safety seats ...203 front seats ...155 heated ...159-160 memory seat ...145, 158 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...151 Setting the clock AM/FM single CD ...28 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ...36 Snowplowing ...8 375 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 796
279 Windows ...145 power ...103 rear wiper/washer ...99 Windshield defrosting ...85 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...98 checking and adding fluid ...329 liftgate reservoir ...329 replacing wiper blades ...330 Wrecker towing ...307 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Introducción
4
Grupo de instrumentos
12
Luces y campanillas de advertencia
12
Indicadores
19
Sistemas de entretenimiento
23
Cómo comenzar
23
Estéreo AM/FM con CD
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Estéreo AM/FM con capacidad para seis CD
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Enchufe de entrada auxiliar (Línea de entrada)
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Puerto USB
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Información de radio satelital
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Sistema de entretenimiento familiar
55
Sistema de navegación
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SYNC
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Controles de temperatura interior
87
Control manual de calefacción y aire acondicionado
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Control automático de temperatura
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Control de temperatura auxiliar del pasajero
92
Desempañador de la ventana trasera
94
Sistema de luces
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Controles del conductor
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Control del limpiaparabrisas y lavaparabrisas
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Ajuste del volante de dirección
109
Ventanas eléctricas
114
Espejos
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Control de velocidad
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Toldo corredizo
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Centro de mensajes
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Tabla de contenido
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