2011 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 320

Maintenance and Specifications • Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back and forth to remove rust build up. • Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels. • If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect. If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Battery Oil filter Spark Plugs 1 2.5L I4 engine FA-1772 BXL-40R FL-910 1 3.0L V6 engine FA-1893 BXL-40R FL-500-S 1 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft௡ or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 320 2011 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)