2009 Mercury Mountaineer Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing

The 2009 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 more detailed information including

important safety information, please

refer to your Owner’s Guide.

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.

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

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1

Headlamps, Fog Lamps,

Panel Dimmer Control

Turn the control one position

to the right

to turn on the

parking lamps, instrument

panel lamps, license plate

lamps and tail lamps. Turn the

control to the second position on the right

to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control one

position to the left

to activate the autolamp

feature, which automatically turns the exterior

lamps on and off, based on available daylight.

Pull the control towards you to activate the

fog lamps

. (The fog lamps will not operate

when the control is turned off (O) or when

the high beams are on). Use the panel dimmer

control to adjust the level of brightness on the

instrument panel during parking lamp and

headlamp operation. Move the control to the

full right position, past the detent, to turn on

the interior lamps

.

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

Multi-function Lever

Rotate the end of the control

up to increase the speed of

the wipers and rotate down

to decrease the speed of the

wipers. Briefly press the end

of the stalk for a single swipe

of the wipers without washer fluid. A quick

push and hold results in three swipes with

washer fluid while a longer push and hold

activates the wash pattern for up to five seconds.

Pull the lever towards you briefly to activate the

‘flash to pass’ feature. For better visibility, your

vehicle will also automatically turn on your

headlights (during daylight) if your windshield

wipers and autolamps

are on. To operate

your rear window wiper, turn the rear wiper

control to the 1 or 2 speed settings or O (off).

For a rear wash cycle, turn the rear wiper

control to the

position. To turn on the

highbeams, push the lever away from you.

Pull the lever toward you to deactivate.

4

Speed Control

(if equipped)

To set the speed control, press

and release ON. Accelerate to

the desired speed. Press and

release the SET + control. Take

your foot off the accelerator

pedal. The speed control indicator light

will

illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed:

press and hold SET+ until the desired speed is

reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the

speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed:

press and hold SET- until the desired speed is

reached, or briefly press SET- to decrease the

speed by small amounts. Press RESUME to

return to the previously set speed. To turn

speed control off, press OFF.

5

Service Engine Soon Light

The service engine soon light

illuminates briefly when the

ignition is turned on. If it

remains on or is blinking after

the engine is started, the On

Board Diagnostics System

(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a

moderate fashion and contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible

.

6

Message Center

The message center displays

important vehicle information

through a constant monitoring

of vehicle systems and will

display features such as trip

odometer, compass, distance

to empty, average fuel economy

and

a language selector. The system will also 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 to activate front and

rear direction signals. Press

again to deactivate.

8

Low Tire Pressure

Warning Light

This light illuminates when

the ignition is turned on. If

the light does not turn on or

begins to flash, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as

possible. For more information, please refer to

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the

Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter of your

Owner’s Guide.

9

ABS Warning Light

The ABS light illuminates

briefly when the ignition is

turned on. If the ABS light

remains on or continues to

flash, a malfunction has

been detected. Contact your

authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal

braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the

brake warning light

is also illuminated.

10

Power Adjustable

Foot Pedals

(if equipped)

Press the bottom of the control

!

to move the pedals closer

to you or the top of the

control

"

to move the pedals

further away from you. The

pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle

is stopped and in Park (P).

11

Gearshift/Overdrive

(O/D) Control

Drive with the vehicle in

Overdrive (D) for the best fuel

economy. You can deactivate

overdrive by pressing the

transmission control switch on

the side of the shift handle. Use this during

heavy city traffic where you are continuously

shifting in and out of overdrive, hilly terrain,

heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine

breaking is required. To return to overdrive,

simply press the transmission control switch again.

12

AdvanceTrac

®

with

Roll Stability Control

TM

(RSC

®

) Stability

Enhancement System

Your vehicle is equipped with

an AdvanceTrac

®

stability

system. This system focuses

on three main areas: Traction control (which

helps avoid wheel spin and loss of traction),

Electronic Stability Control (which helps avoid

skids or lateral slides), and Roll Stability Control

TM

(which helps avoid a vehicle roll-over). These

features work together to help you to maintain

stability and steerability of your vehicle during

a variety of road conditions. If your vehicle

becomes stuck in the snow, mud or sand, try

turning off the AdvanceTrac

®

system to allow

wheel spin and help increase momentum to

dig the vehicle out. The system defaults to on

and the control will illuminate when turned off.

13

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. This feature

allows you to plug in your media playing

devices among other options. For more

detailed information, please refer to the

SYNC

®

supplement or the SYNC

®

section of

the Navigation Supplement.

HomeLink

®

Wireless Control System

(if equipped)

The HomeLink

®

Wireless Control System is located

on the driver’s visor and provides a convenient way

to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with

a single built-in device. This system can 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. For

complete information on how to set and use your

HomeLink system, refer to your Owner’s Guide.

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.

Remote Entry System

Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry

system which allows you to:

Press

once to unlock the driver’s door. The

interior lamps will illuminate. Press

twice to

unlock the passenger doors, the liftgate and

liftgate glass. Press

once to lock all the doors

and liftgate. The lamps will flash. Press

twice

to confirm all the doors are closed and locked.

The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp

and the lamps will flash once if all the doors

and trunk are closed. Press

to unlatch the

liftgate window. Press

to activate the panic

alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps

will flash. Press

again or turn the ignition on

to deactivate the panic alarm.

Car Finder

Press

twice within three seconds. The horn will

chirp and the lamps will flash. It is recommended

to use this method to locate your vehicle, rather

than using the panic alarm.

For more information, refer to your

Owner’s Guide.

SYNC

®

(if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with

SYNC

®

– a hands-free communications and

entertainment 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.

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).

Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats

and bucket seats:

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 previously in

“Folding down the 2nd

row 60/40 seats and

bucket seats.”

2.

Lift the

cargo mode lever located

on the back of the seatback

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.

To enter the 3rd row

seat:

(if equipped)

1.

Fold the seatback down

(as indicated previously)

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.

Push the seat rearward until it

latches to the floor.

2.

Bring the seat back

to an upright position.

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.

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.

3rd Row Power Folding Seats:

Ensure that

the head restraints are folded down. Use the

controls located in the rear cargo area on the

driver’s side to lower or raise the seat. Press

the bottom of the control (FOLD) to lower the

desired seatback. Press the top of the control

(UP) to raise the desired seatback.

Seating

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