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Driving If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the limited slip axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a limited slip rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer case. With the AWD option, power is supplied to all four wheels all the time with no need to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer case refer to Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should never be used. Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in damage to driveline components. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. 211 2005 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
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	18
AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	18
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)	21
SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SINGLE CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)	25
AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 RADIO — LATE AVAILABILITY (IF EQUIPPED)	30
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	35
RADIO FREQUENCIES	35
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	35
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	35
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	36
Climate Controls	37
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	37
Operating tips	37
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system (if equipped)	39
Operating tips	41
Auxiliary system (if equipped)	42
Floor console climate controls (if equipped)	43
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	43
Lights	44
HEADLAMP CONTROL	44
Autolamp system	44
Foglamp control	44
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	44
High beams	45
Flash to pass	45
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	45
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	46
Headlamp aim adjustment	46
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	47
INTERIOR LAMPS	47
Dome/reading lamps	47
Cargo/reading lamps	48
BULBS	48
Headlamp Condensation	48
Replacing exterior bulbs	48
Replacing the interior bulbs	48
Using the right bulbs	48
Replacing headlamp bulbs	50
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs	51
Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs	52
Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs	53
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	53
Replacing foglamp bulbs	53
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	54
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	54
Driver Controls	55
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	55
Rear window wiper/washer controls	55
Changing the wiper blades	56
TILT STEERING COLUMN	56
CENTER CONSOLE	57
Cell phone use	57
Rear center console features (if equipped)	58
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Storage compartment	59
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	59
Illuminated visor mirror	60
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	60
Rear auxiliary power point (if equipped)	61
POWER WINDOWS	61
One touch down	61
Window lock	62
Accessory delay	62
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	62
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	62
Fold-away mirrors	63
Automatic dimming rear view mirror	63
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
SPEED CONTROL	64
Setting speed control	64
Resuming a set speed	65
Increasing speed while using speed control	65
Reducing speed while using speed control	65
Turning off speed control	66
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Audio control features	67
Climate control features	68
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	68
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	69
Programming	70
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	72
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	72
Erasing HomeLink buttons	73
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	73
ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Compass	74
Compass zone adjustment	74
Compass calibration adjustment	75
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Selectable features	76
Reset	76
Info menu	76
Odometer/Trip odometer	76
Compass display	76
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	77
Average fuel economy (AFE)	78
Average fuel economy for FFV-equipped vehicles	78
Trip elapsed drive time	79
Distance to empty (DTE)	79
Distance to empty for FFV-equipped vehicles	79
Setup menu	80
System check	80
Units (English/Metric)	81
Autolocks	81
Easy entry/exit (if equipped)	81
Autolamp delay	81
Oil Change	81
Language	82
AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC only)	82
System warnings	82
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	88
REAR LIFTGATE	88
CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Cargo management system	89
LUGGAGE RACK	90
Locks and Security	92
KEYS	92
POWER DOOR LOCKS	92
Liftgate	92
Smart unlocking feature	92
Childproof door locks	93
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	93
Unlocking the doors	94
Locking the doors/liftgate	94
Opening the liftgate window	95
Sounding a panic alarm	95
Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature (if equipped)	95
Activating the memory seat feature	95
Deactivating the memory seat feature	96
Replacing the battery	96
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	97
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	97
Illuminated entry	98
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Programming a personal entry code	99
Erasing personal code	99
Anti-scan feature	99
Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using keyless entry	99
Autolock	100
Deactivating/activating autolock	100
Power door unlock/lock procedure	101
Keyless entry key pad procedure	101
Message center procedure	101
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	102
Theft indicator	102
Automatic arming	103
Automatic disarming	103
Replacement keys	103
Programming spare keys	103
Seating and Safety Restraints	105
SEATING	105
Adjustable head restraints	105
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	106
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	107
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	107
Memory seat/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature (if equipped)	108
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	109
Heated seats (if equipped)	110
REAR SEATS	110
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped)	110
Folding down the 40/20/40 rear seats or bucket seats	111
Adjusting the 2nd row recline	111
Operating the 2nd row seat for E-Z Entry (if equipped)	112
Folding the middle 2nd row seat (If equipped)	114
Second row center seat storage space (if equipped)	115
Third row seat (if equipped)	115
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	117
Personal Safety System	117
How does the Personal Safety System work?	117
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	118
Front crash severity sensor	118
Driver’s seat position sensor	118
Front safety belt usage sensors	118
Front safety belt pretensioners	118
Front safety belt energy management retractors	119
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	119
Safety restraints precautions	119
Energy Management Feature	120
Combination lap and shoulder belts	121
Vehicle sensitive mode	122
Automatic locking mode	122
When to use the automatic locking mode	122
How to use the automatic locking mode	123
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	123
Safety belt pretensioner	124
Safety belt height adjustment	125
Safety belt extension assembly	125
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	125
Conditions of operation	126
BeltMinder	126
One time disable	128
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	128
Safety belt maintenance	130
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	130
Important SRS precautions	131
Children and airbags	132
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	133
Determining if the system is operational	134
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	135
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	136
Determining if the system is operational	137
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	138
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	138
Important child restraint precautions	138
Children and safety belts	139
Child booster seats	139
Types of booster seats	140
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	141
Child and infant or child safety seats	141
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	143
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	145
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	148
Tires, Wheels and Loading	151
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	151
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	151
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	152
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	153
Treadwear	154
Traction AA A B C	154
Temperature A B C	154
TIRES	154
Glossary of tire terminology	155
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	155
Inspecting your tires	156
Inflating your tires	156
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	158
CHANGING THE TIRES	159
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	160
Stopping and securing the vehicle	161
Location of the spare tire and tools	162
Removing the jack and tools	162
Removing the spare tire	163
Changing the spare tire	164
Stowing the flat/spare tire	166
Re-stowing the jack and tools	167
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	167
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	168
Information on “P” type tires	168
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	171
Information on “T” type tires	172
Location of the Safety Compliance Certification Label	172
TIRE CARE	173
Tire wear	173
Safety practices	174
Highway hazards	174
Tire and wheel alignment	174
Tire rotation	175
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)(IF EQUIPPED)	177
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	178
When your temporary spare tire is installed	178
When you believe your system is not operating properly	179
When inflating your tires	180
How temperature affects your tire pressure	180
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES	181
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	182
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	189
Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow	189
TRAILER TOWING	189
Preparing to tow	191
Hitches	191
Safety chains	192
Trailer brakes	192
Trailer lamps	192
Driving while you tow	192
Servicing after towing	193
Trailer towing tips	193
Launching or retrieving a boat	193
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	194
Driving	195
STARTING	195
Positions of the ignition	195
Important safety precautions	195
Starting the engine	197
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	197
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	198
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	198
Guarding against exhaust fumes	198
Important ventilating information	198
BRAKES	198
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	199
ABS warning lamp	199
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	199
Parking brake	200
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	201
STEERING	204
PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE	204
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	205
Brake-shift interlock	205
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission	207
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	209
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	209
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	211
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	211
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	211
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	211
Basic operating principles	212
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	212
If your vehicle gets stuck	213
Emergency maneuvers	213
AWD Systems (if equipped)	214
Sand	214
Mud and water	215
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	216
Driving on snow and ice	217
Maintenance and Modifications	217
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	218
Roadside Emergencies	219
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	219
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	219
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	220
HAZARD FLASHER	220
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	220
FUSES AND RELAYS	221
Fuses	221
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	222
Passenger compartment fuse panel	223
Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side)	226
Power distribution box	227
Rear relay box	230
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	231
Preparing your vehicle	232
Connecting the jumper cables	232
Jump starting	234
Removing the jumper cables	234
WRECKER TOWING	237
Customer Assistance	238
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	238
At home	238
Away from home	238
Additional Assistance	239
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	240
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	240
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	241
Board membership	241
What the Board needs	242
Oral presentations	242
Making a decision	243
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	243
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	243
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	244
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	245
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	245
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	246
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	246
Cleaning	247
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	247
WAXING	247
PAINT CHIPS	248
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	248
ENGINE	248
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	250
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	250
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	250
INTERIOR TRIM	251
INTERIOR	251
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	251
UNDERBODY	251
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	252
Maintenance and Specifications	253
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	253
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	253
Working with the engine off	253
Working with the engine on	253
OPENING THE HOOD	254
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	255
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	257
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	257
ENGINE OIL	258
Checking the engine oil	258
Adding engine oil	260
Engine Oil Recommendations	261
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	261
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	262
BATTERY	263
ENGINE COOLANT	265
Checking engine coolant	265
Adding engine coolant	266
Recycled engine coolant	269
Coolant refill capacity	269
Severe climates	269
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	270
How fail-safe cooling works	270
When fail-safe mode is activated	271
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	271
Important safety precautions	271
Refueling	273
Choosing the right fuel	273
Octane recommendations	274
Fuel quality	274
Cleaner air	275
Running out of fuel	275
Fuel Filler Cap	276
Fuel Filter	276
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	277
Measuring techniques	277
Filling the tank	277
Filling the tank for FFV equipped vehicles	278
Calculating fuel economy	278
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	278
Habits	278
Maintenance	279
Conditions	279
Flex fuel (E-85) cruising range	280
EPA window sticker	280
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	280
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	281
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	282
POWER STEERING FLUID	282
BRAKE FLUID	284
TRANSMISSION FLUID	284
Checking automatic transmission fluid	284
AIR FILTER	284
CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT	285
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	285
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	286
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	286
REFILL CAPACITIES	287
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	290
ENGINE DATA	292
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	292
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	294
Certification label	294
Vehicle identification number	294
Engine number	295
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	295
Accessories	296
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	296
Exterior style	296
Interior style	296
Lifestyle	297
Peace of mind	297

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If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving

it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing

inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when

one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the

limited slip axle functions like a standard rear axle.

Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a

limited slip rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in

effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving

and should not be noticeable to the driver.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive ( AWD)

transfer case. With the AWD option, power is supplied to all four wheels

all the time with no need to shift between two-wheel drive and

four-wheel drive.

For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the AWD transfer

case refer to

Maintenance and Specifications

chapter.

If your vehicle is equipped with AWD, a spare tire of a different

size than the road tires should never be used. Such a tire could

make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in damage to

driveline components.

Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are

not

designed for

cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than

low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under

off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these

vehicles.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and

rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat

different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your

vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without

getting hung up or damaging underbody components.

2005 Mountaineer

(mnt)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

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