2005 Mercury Mountaineer Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 12

Message Center Features MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the ON position, the message center on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring of vehicle systems. TRIP ODOMETER This system registers the miles of individual journeys. On the standard instrument cluster, press and release the SELECT/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset. On the optional instrument cluster, press and release the TRIP/RESET button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer display. Press and hold the button to reset. COMPASS Driving past broadcast antennas, large buildings, bridges, power lines, and the like can throw off compass readings. In most cases, the compass will automatically return to normal function within a few days. If it doesn't, see your Owner's Guide for instructions on adjusting the system manually. DISTANCE TO EMPTY This feature gives you an estimate of how far you can drive with your remaining fuel, under normal driving conditions. AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY Keep track of your fuel economy. Remember to press the RESET control after setting the speed control for accurate highway fuel economy readings. LANGUAGE This can be changed by pressing and holding the RESET control to cycle through the choices. Press the RESET control again to set your language choice. SYSTEMS CHECK This will review the condition of fuel level, washer fluid level, oil life, engine temperature, oil pressure, tire pressure (if equipped), AdvanceTrac™ (if equipped), brake fluid levels, and your charging system. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions.