2009 Mercury Mariner Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

INSTRUMENTPANELFEATURES ON TRO L the exterior lamps on and off, based on available daylight. Pull the control towards you to activate the fog lamps. (The fog lamps will not operate when the headlamps are turned off or when the high beams are on). NEW MER 3. Panel dimmer control Use the dimmer control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle when the headlamps and parking lamps are on. Move the control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. 5. Tilt steering wheel lever To adjust the steering wheel, push the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering wheel to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. 8. Low tire pressure warning light This light illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more information, please refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter of your Owner's Guide. 1 2 3 6 8 7 9 13 14 15 11 10 12 4 5 4. Speed control To set the speed control, press and release ON. Accelerate to the desired speed. Press and release the SET+ control. Take your foot off the 6. Hazard Flasher Push the flasher control, located on the steering column, and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Use it when your vehicle is disabled or is creating a safety hazard for other 9. Message Center The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems. The system will also notify you of 11. Compass The compass heading (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW) is displayed in the center stack display. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide. 14. Reverse sensing (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a reverse sensing system which can warn you if there is a large object behind the vehicle that you may be unable to see. The system will sound a warning tone that increases in frequency as the object gets closer and will sound continuously when the object is less than 10 inches away. Refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information and more details. ARI CUR YM 12. AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (12V) The 12V power point outlets, located on the instrument panel and 15. Auxiliary input jack The auxiliary input jack provides a way to Power side view mirrors Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror, and counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Then move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return (if e qui ppe d) 200 9 1. Headlamps and Fog Lamps Turn the control one position to the right to turn on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control to the second position on the right to turn on the headlamps. Turn the control one position to the left to activate the autolamp feature (if equipped), which automatically turns DUA WIT L AU H H TOM EAT ATIC ED CLI SEA MA TS TE C THE You r to tu new M e exp rn your rcury e M driv rience everyd ariner i a i to lo ng adv nto an y drivi is abou e e t n and ve the w nture. veryda g Y y wha sophist ay this ou're g i o t you ever ro cated S smart, ing . s UV was This Qu ad life han tylish la d get design ick Ref ys out les e e t b of y o know d to he rence G efore o l deta ur new the ma p you q uide u n safe iled inf Marine y featu ickly o r t Own y infor rmatio . For m res m n o er's Guid ation, and im re plea por e. 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To operate your rear window wiper, turn the rear wiper control to 1 (intermittent speed), 2 (normal speed), or off. For a rear wash cycle, turn the rear wiper control to the position. To turn on the highbeams, push the lever away from you. Pull the lever toward you to deactivate. Pull the lever toward you briefly to activate the 'flash to pass' feature. NER accelerator pedal. The speed control indicator light will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: press and hold SET+ until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET+ to increase the speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and hold SET- until the desired speed is reached, or briefly press SET- to decrease the speed by small amounts. Press RSM to return to the previously set speed. To turn speed control off, press OFF. motorists. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the ignition is turned off. 7. SERVICE engine SOON LIGHT The service engine soon light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is started, the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in a moderate fashion and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. For more information, please refer to your Owner's Guide. the rear of the center console, are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object; damage may occur and blow the fuse. 10. ABS Warning LIGHT The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the ABS light remains on or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Normal braking (less ABS) is still functional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated. 13. Passenger Airbag Off The passenger airbag off indicator light will illuminate when the passenger's front airbag is off. Please refer to your Owner's Guide for safety information and more details. connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers. For more information, please see your Owner's Guide. to the center position to lock the mirror in place. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with an intelligent 4WD system that continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically adjusts the power distribution between the front and rear wheels. The 4WD system is always active, requires no input, and is capable of handling all road conditions, including street and highway driving as well as off-road and winter driving. P con ress to trol 9 to inturn th 1. 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