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Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped, with a 4x2 (front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, "recreational towing" is permitted by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly. This protects the transmission's internal mechanical components from potential lack of lubrication damage. If your vehicle is automatic transaxle equipped and 4WD (all-wheel drive), "recreational towing" is permitted only if the vehicle is trailered with all four (4) wheels off the ground. Otherwise, no "recreational towing" is permitted. If your vehicle is manual transaxle equipped and 2WD or 4WD, shifting the transaxle into neutral permits "flat-towing" (all wheels on the ground) for pulling behind a motorhome. Your vehicle, with well designed towing equipment, may be towed up to a speed of 113 km/h (70 mph) but you should always obey local speed limits. For other towing requirements, refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 165 2006 Mariner (mrn) 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	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	8
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Single CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	19
Premium Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	23
Audiophile Satellite Compatible AM/FM Stereo In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Radio (if equipped)	24
Accessory delay	29
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	29
Climate Controls	31
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	31
Operating tips	31
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	32
Lights	33
HEADLAMP CONTROL	33
Autolamp control (if equipped)	33
Autolamp delay system (if equipped)	34
High beams	34
Flash to pass	35
Foglamp control	35
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	35
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	36
Vertical aim adjustment	36
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	37
INTERIOR LAMPS	37
Dome lamps and map lamps	37
Cargo and dome lamp	38
Interior lighting battery saver	38
BULB REPLACEMENT	39
Headlamp Condensation	39
Replacing exterior bulbs	39
Using the right bulbs	39
Replacing the interior bulbs	39
Replacing headlamp bulbs	40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	40
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	40
Replacing side turn-signal bulbs	41
Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs	41
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	42
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	42
Replacing foglamp bulbs	42
Driver Controls	43
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	43
Rear window wiper/washer controls	44
TILT STEERING WHEEL	44
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	45
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	45
Storage compartment (if equipped)	45
CENTER CONSOLE	45
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	46
POWER WINDOWS	46
One touch down	47
Window lock	47
Accessory delay	47
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Electronic compass	48
Compass zone adjustment	49
Compass calibration adjustment	50
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	50
Power side view mirrors	50
Fold-away mirrors	51
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	51
SPEED CONTROL	51
Setting speed control	52
Resuming a set speed	53
Increasing speed while using speed control	53
Reducing speed while using speed control	53
Turning off speed control	54
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	54
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Selectable features	55
Set	55
Info menu	56
Average fuel economy (AFE)	56
Distance to empty (DTE)	57
Instantaneous fuel economy	57
Compass display (if equipped)	57
System check	57
Display Off	58
System warnings	58
LIFTGATE	63
CARGO SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	64
Cargo management system (if equipped)	64
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	65
	65
To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:	65
To remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails:	65
To reinstall the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) to the roof rack side rails:	66
Locks and Security	67
KEYS	67
POWER DOOR LOCKS	67
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	67
Door key unlocking/locking	68
Two step door unlocking	68
One step door unlocking	68
Locking the doors	68
Autolock (if equipped)	68
Relock	69
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	69
Smart unlocking feature	69
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	70
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Two step door unlocking	71
One step door unlocking	71
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	71
Locking the doors	72
Sounding a panic alarm	72
Replacing the battery	72
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	73
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	73
Illuminated entry	74
Illuminated exit	75
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	75
Anti-scan feature	75
Programming a personal entry code	75
Erasing personal codes	76
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	76
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	76
Anti-theft indicator	77
Replacement keys	77
Programming spare keys	78
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Arming the system	79
Disarming the system	80
Triggering the anti-theft system	80
Seating and Safety Restraints	81
FRONT SEATS	81
Adjustable head restraints	81
Adjusting the front manual seat	82
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	82
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	84
Heated seats (if equipped)	84
REAR SEATS	85
Head restraints	85
Folding down rear seats	85
Returning the rear seats to upright position	88
To remove the rear cushion	89
To install the rear cushion	89
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	89
Personal Safety System	89
How does the Personal Safety System work?	90
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	90
Front crash severity sensor	90
Driver’s seat position sensor	91
Front passenger sensing system	91
Front safety belt usage sensors	92
Front safety belt pretensioners	92
Front safety belt energy management retractors	92
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	92
Safety restraints precautions	93
Combination lap and shoulder belts	94
Energy Management Feature	94
Vehicle sensitive mode	95
Automatic locking mode	95
When to use the automatic locking mode	95
How to use the automatic locking mode	95
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	96
Safety belt height adjustment	97
Safety belt pretensioner	97
Safety belt extension assembly	98
Safety belt maintenance	98
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	98
Conditions of operation	99
BeltMinder	99
One time disable	102
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	102
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	103
Important SRS precautions	104
Children and airbags	105
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	106
Front passenger sensing system	107
Determining if the system is operational	112
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	112
How does the side airbag system work?	113
Determining if the system is operational	114
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	115
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	116
Determining if the system is operational	117
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	118
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	118
Important child restraint precautions	118
Children and safety belts	118
Child booster seats	119
Types of booster seats	120
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	122
Child and infant or child safety seats	122
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	123
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	126
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	127
Tires, Wheels and Loading	130
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	130
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	130
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	131
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	132
Treadwear	132
Traction AA A B C	133
Temperature A B C	133
TIRES	133
Glossary of tire terminology	133
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	134
TIRE CARE	136
Inspecting your tires	136
Tire wear	137
Damage	137
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	138
Tire Replacement Requirements	138
Safety practices	139
Highway hazards	139
Tire and wheel alignment	139
Tire rotation	140
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	141
Information on “P” type tires	142
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	145
Information on “T” type tires	146
Location of the tire label	146
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	147
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	148
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)	148
When you believe your system is not operating properly	149
When inflating your tires	151
How temperature affects your tire pressure	152
USING SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES	152
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	153
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	160
TRAILER TOWING	160
Preparing to tow	162
Hitches	162
Safety chains	162
Trailer brakes	162
Trailer lamps	163
Driving while you tow	163
Servicing after towing	163
Trailer towing tips	163
Launching or retrieving a boat	164
RECREATIONAL TOWING	165
Driving	166
STARTING	166
Positions of the ignition	166
Preparing to start your vehicle	166
Important safety precautions	167
Starting the engine	168
Guarding against exhaust fumes	168
Important ventilating information	169
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	169
BRAKES	169
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	169
Using ABS	170
ABS warning lamp	170
Parking brake	170
STEERING	171
PREPARING TO DRIVE	171
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	172
Brake-shift interlock	172
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle	174
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	175
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	177
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	178
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	180
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	180
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	181
Basic operating principles	181
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	181
If your vehicle gets stuck	182
Emergency maneuvers	182
Sand	183
Mud and water	183
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	184
Driving on snow and ice	185
Maintenance and Modifications	186
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	187
Roadside Emergencies	188
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	188
Getting roadside assistance	188
Using roadside assistance	189
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	189
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	189
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	190
FUSES AND RELAYS	190
Fuses	190
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	191
Passenger compartment fuse panel	192
Power distribution box	195
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	197
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	198
Tire change procedure	199
Removing the jack and tools	201
Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped)	202
Changing the flat tire	204
Stowing the flat/spare tire	207
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	208
JUMP STARTING	209
Preparing your vehicle	209
Connecting the jumper cables	210
Jump starting	211
Removing the jumper cables	212
WRECKER TOWING	214
Customer Assistance	216
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	216
At home	216
Away from home	216
Additional Assistance	217
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	218
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	219
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	219
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	220
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	221
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	221
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	222
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	222
Cleaning	223
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	223
WAXING	223
PAINT CHIPS	223
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	224
ENGINE	224
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	225
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	226
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	226
INTERIOR TRIM	227
INTERIOR	227
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	227
UNDERBODY	228
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	228
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
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	235
ENGINE OIL	235
Checking the engine oil	235
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
FUEL FILTER	247
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	247
Important safety precautions	247
Refueling	249
Fuel Filler Cap	249
Choosing the right fuel	250
Octane recommendations	250
Fuel quality	251
Cleaner air	251
Running out of fuel	251
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	251
Measuring techniques	251
Filling the tank	252
Calculating fuel economy	252
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	253
Habits	253
Maintenance	254
Conditions	254
EPA window sticker	254
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	255
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	256
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	256
POWER STEERING FLUID	257
BRAKE FLUID	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	260
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	261
REFILL CAPACITIES	262
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	264
ENGINE DATA	266
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	266
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	268
Safety Compliance Certification Label	268
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	268
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