2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 12

Instrument Cluster Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Check gage: Illuminates when any CHECK of the following conditions has GAGE occurred: • The engine coolant temperature is high. • The engine oil pressure is low. • The fuel gauge is at or near empty. Low tire warning (if equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON, have the system inspected by your servicing dealership. For more information on this system, refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. Report the fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity. 12 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)