2008 Mercury Mountaineer Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing

The 2008 Mercury Mountaineer was

engineered to enhance the way you

live and help

you handle your driving

environment.

Your new vehicle

is

equipped with many sophisticated

features – some that you will find

to be intuitive, while others may be

new to you.

Please take a few moments to

familiarize yourself with your new

Mercury Mountaineer by reading

this Quick Reference Guide, which

discusses features, specifications

and general instruction.

For detailed information, refer to

your Owner’s Guide.

more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

You should stop and check the tires as soon as

possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure,

as indicated on the vehicle’s tire label, located

on the driver’s door jamb or the edge of the

driver’s door.

Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire may cause the tire to overheat and

can eventually

lead to tire failure.

Note:

Outside

temperatures affect tire pressure; refer to the

Owner’s Guide for additional tire information.

9

ABS Warning Light

Your anti-lock braking system

(ABS) detects the onset of

wheel lockup during brake

applications and helps

prevent wheels from locking

during extreme braking

situations. The ABS warning light will illuminate

when you start the

vehicle’s engine. If the light

remains illuminated,

continues to flash, or fails

to illuminate, see an authorized dealer’s service

department immediately.

10

Power Adjustable Foot

Pedals

( if equipped)

Press and hold the control to

adjust the position of the

accelerator and brake pedal

toward or away from you, to a

maximum of three (3) inches of

travel. The accelerator and brake pedal should

only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped

and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position.

11

Gearshift / Overdrive

(O/D) Control

Overdrive is the normal

driving position for the best

fuel economy, and can be

deactivated by pressing the

transmission control switch

on the side of the gearshift lever. This position

allows for all forward gears except overdrive,

provides engine braking, and should be used

when driving conditions cause excessive

shifting from O/D to other gears, such as

city traffic, hilly terrain and trailer towing.

12

AdvanceTrac

®

with Roll

Stability Control

TM

(RSC)

Stability Enhancement

System

The AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC

system enhances your vehicle's

stability during maneuvers that

require all available tire traction, like in wet/

snowy/icy road conditions and/or when

performing emergency maneuvers. In an

emergency lane change, the driver may

experience better overall vehicle traction,

and have better control of the vehicle. The

AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC button allows the

driver to turn off certain features of the

AdvanceTrac

®

with RSC system for vehicle

speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h). To deactivate,

please refer to the Owner’s Guide for

additional information.

13

Heated Windshield

(if equipped)

The heated

windshield control is located

on the instrument panel just

under the climate controls

behind the gear shift lever. To

activate the heated windshield,

push the control. During initial start-up, the

windshield may have a shimmering appearance.

This is normal operation and will only last for

approximately one minute. The heated windshield

will turn off automatically after a period of eight

minutes if

the outside temperature is below 40

°

F

or a period

of four minutes when the outside

temperature is above 40°F or when the engine

is turned off. To manually turn off the heated

windshield before the specified time has passed,

push the control switch again.

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Heated Seats

(if equipped)

The heated seat

control is located in the lower

center of the instrument panel.

To operate

the heated seats,

push the control to activate

and push again to deactivate.

Auxiliary Input Jack

Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary

Input Jack located inside the console bin. This

allows you to plug and play auxiliary audio

devices. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio

system to access. When LINE IN appears in the

display, plug in your auxiliary audio device. For

more detailed information, please refer to your

Owner’s

Guide.

USB Port

(if equipped) Your vehicle may

be equipped with a USB port inside your

center console as part of the SYNC option.

This feature allows you to plug in your

media playing devices among other options.

For more detailed information, please refer

to “Using your USB port” in the SYNC

supplement or in the SYNC section of the

Navigation Supplement.

1

Headlamp Control

The headlamp control

is located on the lower left

portion of the instrument

panel. The first clockwise

position controls the parking

lamps, instrument panel

lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. The

second clockwise position controls the headlamps.

Pull the control out to activate the fog lamps

and aid visibility in fog, snow or rain. The

autolamps feature automatically activates/

deactivates your headlamps as necessary. To

use the autolamps feature, rotate the control

counterclockwise; to deactivate the

feature,

place the control in the O (Off) position.

2

Parking Brake Release

Pull the release lever to release the parking

brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged

will cause the brakes to wear

out prematurely

and reduce fuel economy.

The parking brake is

not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.

However, if normal brakes fail, the parking

brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an

emergency. Because the parking brake applies

only the rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping

distance will increase greatly and the handling

of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

3

Turn Signal and Wiper/

Washer Control

Move the control down to

activate your left turn signal;

move the control up to

activate your right turn signal.

To use your windshield

wipers, push the end of the stalk briefly to

cause a single swipe of the wipers. With a quick

push and hold, the wipers will swipe three

times with washer fluid. With a long push and

hold, the wipers and fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds. Rotate the windshield wiper

control upward for fast intervals and downward

for slow intervals. The control ring on the right

side of the control operates the rear window

wiper; rotate the control to the INT1 (8-10

second interval) or INT2 (3-4 second interval)

position to activate the rear window wiper. To

wash the rear window, rotate (and hold as

desired) the rear wiper/washer control to

either

position.

4

Speed Control

To engage speed control, press ON then press

and release SET +. To set a higher speed, press

and hold SET +, then release

the control when you have

reached your desired speed.

To set a lower speed, press

and hold SET – until you have

reached your desired speed,

or depress the brake pedal

and press the SET + control. To return to a

previously set speed press RES.To disengage

speed controls, depress the brake pedal or

press OFF.

5

Service Engine Soon Light

The Service Engine Soon

indicator light is located

in

the instrument cluster and

illuminates when the engine

is started. If the light remains

illuminated, it may signal a

problem with the On Board Diagnostics System

(OBD-II). If the light is blinking, engine misfire

is occurring which could damage the vehicle’s

catalytic converter. If this occurs, drive in a

moderate fashion and have your vehicle serviced

immediately by an authorized dealer.

6

Message Center

With the ignition in the ON

position, the message center,

located in the instrument

cluster, displays important

vehicle information through

a constant monitoring of

vehicle systems. The message center displays

features such as trip odometer, compass,

distance

to empty, average fuel economy

and

a language selector. It also provides vehicle

system checks and will notify you of

potential vehicle problems with a display

of system warnings.

7

Hazard Flasher Control

The hazard flasher is located

on the steering column, just

behind the steering wheel.

Press the flasher control and

all front and rear direction

signals will flash; press the control

again to deactivate the feature.

8

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System (TPMS) Warning

Light

When the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)

warning light is lit, one or

Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off

the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Only use

non-essential features and devices when it is safe to do so.

This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which

may occur on streets and highways and off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY

BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner’s Guide and Driving Your SUV or

Truck Supplement for detailed information on safe driving precautions and instructions.

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HomeLink® Wireless Control System

(if equipped)

Located on the overhead console, the Homelink®

system provides a convenient

way to replace up to

three hand-held transmitters

with a single built-in

device. This feature will learn the radio frequency

codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors,

entry gate operators, security systems, entry door

locks, and home or office lighting. To set the

HomeLink® Wireless Control System, refer to your

Owner’s Guide. To operate, press and release the

appropriate HomeLink® button. Activation will

now occur for the trained product (garage door,

gate opener, security system, entry door lock, home

or office lighting, etc.).

Power Deployable Running Boards

(if equipped)

The deployable running boards automatically

move when the doors are opened to assist with

entering and exiting the vehicle. With automatic

power deploy, the running boards will extend

down when the doors are opened, and with

automatic power stow, the running boards will

return to the stowed position when the doors

are closed.

To enable/disable the power running board

feature, refer to the Message Center section

of your Owner’s Guide.

2nd Row Seats:

The second row seats are

designed for maximum utility. They can

be positioned in up to three unique

configurations: Upright (seating) position,

Cargo mode, and E-Z entry mode

(if equipped with 3rd row seat).

Before folding down the 2nd row seats,

ensure that no objects such as books, purses,

or briefcases are on the

floor in front of or under

the seat.

1.

Lower the

head restraints by pulling

on the strap.

2.

Locate

the recline handle on the

side of the seat cushion

by the door.

3.

Pull up on the handle and

push the seatback forward toward the front

of the vehicle.

To place the 2nd row

60/40 seats in cargo

mode:

(if equipped with

a 3rd row seat)

1.

Fold

down the 2nd row seat

as indicated.

2.

Lift the

cargo mode lever located

on the back of the seat-

back to kneel the seat

down and get a flat

loading floor. A moderate

force may be required to

move the seat forward

and down.

To return to the upright (seating)

position from cargo mode: 1.

Push the

seat rearward until the latch is engaged.

(A moderate force may be required to move

the seat).

2.

Return the seatback to the

upright position.

Note:

The seatback cannot

be returned to the upright position until the

seat is returned from the cargo mode

position and latched. If the seatback will not

raise, reposition the seat into cargo mode

and try lifting it again.

To enter the 3rd row

seat:

(if equipped)

1.

Fold the seatback down

(as indicated) and release

the side handle.

2.

Pull

the side handle up again

until the rear of the seat

releases from the floor.

3.

Rotate the seat

upward and away from the 3rd row.

To return the 2nd row seat to the

upright (seating) position from E-Z entry

mode: 1.

Return the seat from the E-Z entry

position and latch it to the floor.

2.

Bring

the seat back to an upright position.

Note:

If the seatback will not return to the upright

position, tumble the seat forward again and

then re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that

cargo or other objects are not trapped

underneath the seatback.

3rd Row Seats:

(if equipped) Before folding

the 3rd row seats, ensure that no objects such

as books, purses or briefcases are on the seat

cushions and that the seat belts are unbuckled.

1.

Fold the head restraints down by pulling on

the strap

located under the

restraint.

2.

Pull up on the

handle located behind the

seatback while pushing

the seatback forward and

down into the seat cushion.

Note:

For 3rd row power

folding seat (if equipped), the control buttons

are located on the driver-side rear quarter trim

panel (accessible from the liftgate area). Be sure

to fold the head restraints before powering the

3rd row seat into the folded position.

To return the 3rd row seats to the

upright (seating) position: 1.

Pull up on

the handle located on the seatback, rotating

the seatback upward 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.

Seating

*if equipped

Remote Entry System

The remote entry system allows you to lock or

unlock all vehicle doors and the liftgate, open

the liftgate window without a key, and activate

the panic alarm. Press control

C

and release to

unlock the driver’s door. Press and release again

within three seconds to unlock the passenger

doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Press control

A

and release to lock all the doors, liftgate and

liftgate glass. Press control

D

to unlatch the

liftgate window. Press control

B

to activate the

alarm. The horn will sound and the parking

lamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes.

Press the control again or turn the ignition to the

ON position to deactivate. Press control

C

to

automatically move the seat and adjustable

pedals* to the desired memory position*. The

remote entry system can

also control the memory

seat/adjustable pedals/

easy entry-exit feature*.

Car Finder

Press

twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp

and the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended

that this method be used to locate your vehicle,

rather than using the panic alarm.

For more information,

refer to your Owner’s Guide.

A

B

C

D

SYNC

Your vehicle may be equipped with

SYNC – a hands-free communications and enter-

tainment system with special phone and media

features. For more information, please refer to

the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC section in

the Navigation Supplement. Please also feel free

to visit www.SyncMyRide.com.

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