2008 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 428

Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. Notice to owners with 20" wheels and tires Your vehicle is not designed to be operated off road. The 20" wheels and tires are for on-road use only Note: When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time, you may experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of the tires and should 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 these type of tires it is important that correct tire pressure is maintained. Correct tire pressure is important to payload and proper ride and handling attributes. Check your vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label for the proper tire pressure levels. Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package. Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. 8 2008 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)