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The luxurious Mountaineer was designed to
enhance the way you live and help you handle your driving
environment. It comes with many sophisticated features –
you’ll find some are intuitive, others may be new to you.
Take a few minutes to use this Quick Reference Guide with the
accompanying CD-ROM. Insert the CD into any audio CD
player; find the numbered call-outs on the instrument panel
portion of this guide, then select the corresponding number
on the CD audio track for a fast, convenient introduction
to Mountaineer.
For details, place the CD into your computer (the CD jacket will
tell you if your computer meets the minimum configuration
requirements) – or consult your Owner’s Guide.
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Interior Features
HEADLAMP CONTROLS
Pull the release lever to release the parking brake. Driving with the parking
brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy.
The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. However,
if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle
in an emergency. Since the parking break applies only the rear brakes, the
vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your
vehicle will be adversely affected.
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
ABS provides enhanced security by detecting wheel lockup in hard braking
situations. The light (located on the lower left of your instrument cluster) will
illuminate when you start your engine; however, if it stays on, continues to flash
or fails to illuminate, see your dealership’s service department immediately.
(Sometimes your wheels may accumulate brake dust. Clean them with Detail
Wash, available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer.)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Push the stalk down to activate your left turn signal, up to activate the right
turn signal. To use your windshield wiper washers: For a single swipe, push
the end of the stalk briefly. Push and hold for three swipes with wash. Push
and hold for a longer wash (up to ten seconds). The bars of varying length
are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Rotate the windshield
wiper control to choose low or high speed intervals.
TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHERS
Make sure you’re traveling at or above 30 mph and press ON. To set a higher speed,
press and hold SET + ; release when you’ve reached the desired speed. To set a
lower speed, press and hold COAST or CST – ; release when you’ve slowed to the
desired speed. To return to a previously set speed, press RES (you must be traveling
above 30 mph). To disengage, depress the brake pedal or press the OFF button.
SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING LIGHT
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (Please see reverse side for more details.)
To defrost/defog your windshield, select defrost. To defrost your rear
window, press the rear defroster control (located on your instrument panel);
press again to turn it off. (Defrost turns off automatically after 10 minutes; if
you need more defrost time, press again.) If the outside temperature is about
43°F or higher, the air conditioner will dehumidify your interior automatically.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
Message Center Features
MESSAGE CENTER
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center (located on your instrument cluster)
displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor 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 antenna, 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 by hand.
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
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 RESET to cycle through the choices. Press RESET
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), 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.
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AUDIO SYSTEM
(Please see reverse side for more details.)
To set the hour, press and hold the CLK control and press SEEK; press the
left arrow to decrease the hours, the right arrow to increase. To set the
minutes, press and hold CLK control and press TUNE; press the left arrow to
decrease minutes, the right arrow to increase minutes.
This control is located to the lower left of your instrument panel. The first
position to your right controls your parking lamps and the second position
controls your headlamps. If your vehicle is equipped with fog lights, pull the
control switch out one position to aid your visibility in fog, snow or rain.
Autolamp (if equipped) automatically activates/deactivates your headlamps
as necessary. To use autolamp, rotate the control counter-clockwise;
to deactivate, rotate the control clockwise to the OFF position.
This light is located on the upper right of your instrument cluster. It illuminates
when you start your engine; however, if it stays on, it may indicate your fuel
cap isn’t securely tightened, your vehicle is out of fuel or fuel quality is poor,
or another condition requiring attention exists.
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