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Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to hook retainers on the vehicle. 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. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic or surge-type brakes, if compatible with the vehicle, are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission in the Driving chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Information for more information. 174 2005 Mercury Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
Emission warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	7
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	7
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	17
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
MACH 300 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	23
SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SINGLE CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)	27
PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)	32
ACCESSORY DELAY	36
RADIO FREQUENCIES	37
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	37
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	37
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	37
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	38
Climate Controls	39
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	39
Operating tips	39
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	41
Foglamp control	42
High beams	42
Flash to pass	43
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	43
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	43
Vertical aim adjustment	43
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	45
INTERIOR LAMPS	45
Dome lamps and map lamps	45
Cargo and dome lamp	46
Interior lighting battery saver	46
BULBS	46
Headlamp Condensation	46
Replacing exterior bulbs	46
Using the right bulbs	46
Replacing the interior bulbs	47
Replacing headlamp bulbs	47
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	48
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	48
Replacing side turn-signal bulbs	49
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs	49
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	50
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	50
Replacing foglamp bulbs	50
Driver Controls	51
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	51
Rear window wiper/washer controls	52
Changing the wiper blades	52
TILT STEERING WHEEL	53
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Storage compartment (if equipped)	53
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	53
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	55
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	55
POWER WINDOWS	56
One touch down	56
Window lock	56
Accessory delay	57
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	57
Fold-away mirrors	57
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	58
Automatic dimming rear view mirror (if equipped)	58
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	58
Compass zone adjustment	59
Compass calibration adjustment	60
SPEED CONTROL	60
Setting speed control	61
Resuming a set speed	62
Increasing speed while using speed control	62
Reducing speed while using speed control	62
Turning off speed control	63
CENTER CONSOLE	63
Cell phone use	63
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	64
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	65
Selectable features	65
Set	65
Info menu	65
Average fuel economy (AFE)	66
Distance to empty (DTE)	66
Instantaneous fuel economy	66
Compass display	67
System check	67
Display Off	67
System warnings	67
LIFTGATE	72
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Cargo management system (if equipped)	74
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	74
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To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:	74
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:	75
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:	76
Locks and Security	77
KEYS	77
POWER DOOR LOCKS	77
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	77
Door key unlocking/locking	78
Two step door unlocking	78
One step door unlocking	78
Locking the doors	78
Smart unlocking feature	78
Childproof door locks	79
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Two step door unlocking	80
One step door unlocking	80
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	80
Locking the doors	80
Sounding a panic alarm	81
Replacing the battery	81
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	82
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	82
Illuminated entry	83
Illuminated exit	83
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	84
Programming a personal entry code	84
Erasing personal codes	84
Anti-scan feature	85
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	85
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	85
Theft indicator	86
Automatic arming	86
Automatic disarming	86
Replacement keys	87
Programming spare keys	87
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	88
Arming the system	89
Disarming the system	89
Triggering the anti-theft system	90
Seating and Safety Restraints	91
FRONT SEATS	91
Adjustable head restraints	91
Adjusting the front manual seat	92
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	92
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	93
Heated seats (if equipped)	93
Rear seats	94
Head restraints	94
Folding down rear seats	94
Returning the rear seats to upright position	97
To remove the rear cushion	98
To install the rear cushion	98
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	98
Personal Safety System	98
How does the Personal Safety System work?	99
Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints	99
Front crash severity sensor	99
Driver’s seat position sensor	100
Front passenger sensing system	100
Front safety belt usage sensors	101
Front safety belt pretensioners	101
Front safety belt energy management retractors	101
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	101
Safety restraints precautions	102
Energy Management Feature	103
Combination lap and shoulder belts	103
Vehicle sensitive mode	104
Automatic locking mode	104
How to use the automatic locking mode	105
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	105
Safety belt height adjustment	106
Safety belt pretensioner	106
Safety belt extension assembly	107
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	107
Conditions of operation	107
BeltMinder	107
One time disable	110
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	110
Safety belt maintenance	111
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	112
Important SRS precautions	112
Children and airbags	114
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?	114
Front passenger sensing system	116
Determining if the system is operational	118
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	119
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	120
Determining if the system is operational	121
Side air bag system (if equipped)	122
How does the side air bag system work?	123
Determining if the system is operational	124
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	124
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	125
Important child restraint precautions	125
Children and safety belts	125
Child booster seats	125
Types of booster seats	127
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	128
Child and infant or child safety seats	128
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	129
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	132
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	134
Tires, Wheels and Loading	136
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	136
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	136
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	137
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	138
Treadwear	138
Traction AA A B C	139
Temperature A B C	139
TIRES	139
Glossary of tire terminology	139
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	140
Inspecting your tires	141
Inflating your tires	141
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	143
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	143
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)	144
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	144
Tire change procedure	145
Removing the jack and tools	146
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)	148
Changing the flat tire	149
Stowing the flat/spare tire	153
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	154
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	154
Information on “P” type tires	155
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	158
Information on “T” type tires	159
Location of the tire label	159
TIRE CARE	160
Tire wear	160
Safety practices	161
Highway hazards	161
Tire and wheel alignment	161
Tire rotation	162
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES	163
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	164
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	171
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	171
TRAILER TOWING	171
Preparing to tow	173
Hitches	173
Safety chains	174
Trailer brakes	174
Trailer lamps	174
Driving while you tow	174
Servicing after towing	174
Trailer towing tips	175
Launching or retrieving a boat	175
RECREATIONAL TOWING	176
Driving	177
STARTING	177
Positions of the ignition	177
Preparing to start your vehicle	177
Important safety precautions	178
Starting the engine	179
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	180
Guarding against exhaust fumes	180
Important ventilating information	180
BRAKES	180
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	181
Using ABS	181
ABS warning lamp	181
Parking brake	182
STEERING	182
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE	183
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	183
Brake-shift interlock	183
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	185
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	186
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	188
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	189
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	189
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	190
Basic operating principles	190
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	190
If your vehicle gets stuck	191
Emergency maneuvers	191
Sand	192
Mud and water	193
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	194
Driving on snow and ice	195
Maintenance and Modifications	195
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	196
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	198
Roadside Emergencies	199
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	199
Using roadside assistance	199
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	200
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	200
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	200
FUSES AND RELAYS	201
Fuses	201
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	202
Passenger compartment fuse panel	203
Power distribution box	206
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	208
Preparing your vehicle	208
Connecting the jumper cables	209
Jump starting	210
Removing the jumper cables	211
WRECKER TOWING	213
Customer Assistance	215
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	215
At home	215
Away from home	215
Additional Assistance	216
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	217
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	218
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	218
Board membership	219
What the Board needs	219
Oral presentations	220
Making a decision	220
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	220
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	220
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	221
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	222
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	222
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	223
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	223
Cleaning	224
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	224
WAXING	224
PAINT CHIPS	224
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	225
ENGINE	225
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	226
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	227
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	227
INTERIOR TRIM	227
INTERIOR	228
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	228
UNDERBODY	228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	229
Maintenance and Specifications	230
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	230
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	230
Working with the engine off	230
Working with the engine on	230
OPENING THE HOOD	231
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	232
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	234
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	234
ENGINE OIL	234
Checking the engine oil	234
Adding engine oil	237
Engine oil and filter recommendations	238
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	238
BATTERY	239
ENGINE COOLANT	241
Checking engine coolant	241
Adding engine coolant	242
Recycled engine coolant	244
Coolant refill capacity	244
Severe climates	245
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	245
How fail-safe cooling works	246
When fail-safe mode is activated	246
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	247
Important safety precautions	247
Refueling	248
Fuel Filler Cap	249
Choosing the right fuel	250
Octane recommendations	250
Fuel quality	250
Cleaner air	251
Running out of fuel	251
Fuel Filter	251
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	251
Measuring techniques	251
Filling the tank	251
Calculating fuel economy	252
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	253
Habits	253
Maintenance	253
Conditions	254
EPA window sticker	254
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	254
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	255
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	256
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID	257
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR	258
TRANSMISSION FLUID	258
Checking automatic transmission fluid	258
Low fluid level	259
Correct fluid level	259
High fluid level	259
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	259
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE	260
Changing the air filter element	260
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	261
REFILL CAPACITIES	262
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	264
ENGINE DATA	266
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	268
Certification label	268
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	268
Engine number	269
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	269
Accessories	270
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	270
Exterior style	270
Interior style	270
Lifestyle	271
Peace of mind	271