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Lifestyle

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Ash cup/ smoker’s package

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Navigation*

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Cargo management accessories

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Roof racks and carriers*

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Cross bars

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Rear bumper protector*

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SUV camping net*

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Cargo net*

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Trailer hitches, harnesses and accessories

Peace of mind

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Remote start system

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Protective seat covers*

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Vehicle security system

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Windshield wiper shaker*

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Wheel locks

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Back up camera*

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Vehicle tracking and recovery*

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Back up alarm*

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Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*

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Locking gas plug for capless fuel system

*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:

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When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.

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Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.

Accessories

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Mariner

Page 1: ...igation system 43 SYNC威 43 Climate Controls 44 Manual heating and air conditioning 44 Dual automatic temperature control 47 Rear window defroster 50 Lights 51 Headlamps 51 Turn signal control 55 Bulb replacement 57 Driver Controls 63 Windshield wiper washer control 63 Steering wheel adjustment 64 Power windows 70 Mirrors 71 Speed control 73 Moon roof 76 Table of Contents 1 2011 Mariner mrn Owners ...

Page 2: ...le loading 192 Trailer towing 200 Recreational towing 204 Driving 206 Starting 206 Brakes 212 AdvanceTrac威 214 Transmission operation 222 Reverse sensing system 225 Rear view camera system 227 Roadside Emergencies 242 Getting roadside assistance 242 Hazard flasher control 243 Fuel pump shut off switch 243 Fuses and relays 244 Changing tires 251 Wheel lug nut torque 261 Jump starting 263 Wrecker to...

Page 3: ... 327 Ford Extended Service Plan 330 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 334 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 340 Index 356 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the con...

Page 4: ... vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine The switch can also be activated through sudden vibratio...

Page 5: ...ncer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break...

Page 6: ...ucks and utility type vehicles WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is not a passenger car As with other vehicles of this type failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury or death Using yo...

Page 7: ...n understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver w...

Page 8: ...pump shut off Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location such as latitude and longitude and or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services If you do not want to disclose this ...

Page 9: ...hat may take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws EXPORT UNIQUE NON UNITED STATES CANADA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the f...

Page 10: ...ether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 10 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 11: ...lant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 12: ...nce I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illuminatio...

Page 13: ...m malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake fail...

Page 14: ...ight remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information AdvanceTrac威 off Illuminates solid when the traction control has been disabled by the driver Flashes for 3 seconds and turns solid when trailer sway is disabled by driver Refer to the Driving chapter for more information Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the ...

Page 15: ...i theft System has been activated Throttle control Powertrain Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bu...

Page 16: ...e is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Message center activation chime Sounds when a warning message except PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED while parked appears in the message center display for the first time GAUGES Shown in standard measure Metric similar Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 100 60 RPM x1000 4 E F C H 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 0 20 4 0 8 0 100 1 2 0 MPH km h 20 40 60...

Page 17: ...r cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in this chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys See TRIP A B under Message center in this chapter Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachom...

Page 18: ...d by a long indicator chime The message center display is located in the instrument cluster Info Press the INFO button repeatedly to cycle through the following features TRIP A B Registers the distance of individual journeys Press and release INFO button until the A or B trip appears in the display this represents the trip mode Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset Refer to UNIT...

Page 19: ...for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the nearest 0 1 gallon liter 1 Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 ...

Page 20: ...ll begin to cycle through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed 1 OIL LIFE 2 LIFTGATE AND GLASS 3 BRAKE SYSTEM 4 DTE FUEL LEVEL 5 REAR PARK AID if equipped 6 MYKEY DISTANCE if a MyKey is programmed 7 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 8 ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED Note Some systems show a message only if a condition is present OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life An oil change is req...

Page 21: ...ear putting the vehicle in motion Press RESET to turn autolock on or off AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off REAR PARK AID if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when ...

Page 22: ...ke action on or be informed of Some messages will appear once and then again when the vehicle is restarted Some messages will reappear after clearing or being reset if a problem or condition is still present and needs your attention Some messages can be acknowledged and reset by pressing RESET This allows you to use the full message center functionality by clearing the message DRIVER DOOR AJAR Dis...

Page 23: ...Monitoring System is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chap...

Page 24: ...EY SETTING Displayed when a MyKey is in use when trying to disable the AdvanceTrac威 system and the optional setting is on Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information ACTIVE PARK FAULT if equipped Displayed when a fault has occurred with the active park assist system Refer to Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information ACTIVE PARK CANCELLED if equipped D...

Page 25: ...t system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information BACK UP USE CAUTION if equipped May display when using the active park assist system See Active park assist in the Driving chapter for more information ACTIVE PARK F...

Page 26: ...held device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Setting the clock To set the time press CLOCK The display will read SET TIME Use the memory preset num...

Page 27: ...desired radio frequency i e 93 9 using the memory preset numbers 0 9 SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations MEMORY PRESETS 0 9 When tuned to any station press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET SAVED appears in the display You can save up to 30 stations 10 in AM 10 in FM1 and FM2...

Page 28: ...FF you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type CAT FOLD Category Folder This feature allows you to select from various music categories To change RDS categories Press MENU repeatedly until RBDS ON OFF appears in the display Use to switch RDS to ON Press CAT PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will appear in the display Press to scroll through all p...

Page 29: ...Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons 0 9 of the desired folder The system will advance to that specific folder TEXT In MP3 mode only Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK TRACK to view the addition...

Page 30: ...f you enter three digits the system will automatically go to that channel if available You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT If an invalid station number is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK to seek to the previous next channel If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEE...

Page 31: ...T2 or SAT3 Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY MENU Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS威 channel Categories Pop R...

Page 32: ...read ARE YOU SURE Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS d DISABLE ALERTS ENABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DIS...

Page 33: ...when RETURN is displayed and the system will exit back to the satellite radio menu Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features BASS Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of bass TREBLE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of treble BALANCE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers FADE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio betwe...

Page 34: ...ds by pressing OK Refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information Phone If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 press to access SYNC PHONE features Refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC威 the display will read NO PHONE Auxiliary input jack Line in WARNING Driving while distracted c...

Page 35: ...e 1 8 in 3 5 mm connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack 1 Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off 2 Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off 3 Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extensio...

Page 36: ...sists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control play pause etc over the attached portable music player 5 For safety reasons connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving Al...

Page 37: ... Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lig...

Page 38: ...extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached Entertainment Systems 38 2011 ...

Page 39: ...back MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the ...

Page 40: ...ty of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna locat...

Page 41: ...IUS威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding...

Page 42: ... available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this ...

Page 43: ...required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS威 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 satellite radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicl...

Page 44: ...o the previous air flow selection 4 Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging 5 Power Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents 6 Distributes air through...

Page 45: ...es to reduce fog potential 12 MAX A C Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 13 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recircula...

Page 46: ...peed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the P Park gear position automatic transmission only to continue to receive cool air from your A C system For maximum cooling performance in MAX A C mode 1 Select MAX A C 2 Select the coolest temperature setting 3 Set the fan to the highest speed initially As the interior starts to cool down adjust the fan speed to maintain comf...

Page 47: ...efroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again to return to th...

Page 48: ...d Safety Restraints chapter 11 Recirculated air Press to activate deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode e...

Page 49: ...windshield To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has aired out A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the air distribution setting that is selected During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A...

Page 50: ...illuminate when active The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press the control again If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same control will activate b...

Page 51: ...e message center To turn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a brief period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the autolamp positio...

Page 52: ...ay time up to three minutes has been reached Fog lamp control The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the or positions and the high beams are not turned on Pull the headlamp control towards you to turn the fog lamps on The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activat...

Page 53: ...unning Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation Move the control to the full...

Page 54: ... feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well The center of the lamp is marked by a 3 mm circle on the headlamp lens ...

Page 55: ...turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats The dome lamp is preset to illuminate when a door is opened and will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is closed To manually turn on the dome lamp rotate the panel dimmer control located on the instrument panel to the ful...

Page 56: ...nate the lamps Press the button again to turn off the lamps The map lamps will illuminate whenever a door is opened After the door is shut the lamps will remain illuminated for 25 seconds Cargo and dome lamp Rear cargo lamp equipped with an ON OFF DOOR control will light when the doors are closed and the control is in the ON position the control is in the DOOR position and any door is open When th...

Page 57: ... the on position BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior ...

Page 58: ...ly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamps high and low beams 2 H13 Park turn lamps front 2 3457AK amber Rear stop turn tail 2 3157K 4157K Backup lamp 2 921 Fog lamp front 2 9145 Center high mount stop lamp 5 W5WL Rear license plate lamp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights ...

Page 59: ...dren s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Connect the electrical connector on the new bulb 7 Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned turn the new bulb clockwise to install Replacing front parki...

Page 60: ...ose the bulb socket DO NOT TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 6 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise 7 Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the head...

Page 61: ...sembly into liftgate Replacing high mount brake lamp bulbs 1 Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the liftgate 2 Remove the bulb holder from the lamp assembly by depressing the snaps 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Install the new bulbs in reverse order Lights 61 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 62: ...on 2 From underneath the vehicle rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 3 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 62 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 63: ...not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper...

Page 64: ...washer control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or O off position TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull down the steering column tilt lever 2 Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location 3 Push the steering column tilt lever up This will lock the steering wheel in position WARNING Never adjust the...

Page 65: ...verage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment if equipped Press the release on the door to open the storage compartment The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a...

Page 66: ...mpass calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone adjustment Compass zone adjustment 1 Determine which magnet...

Page 67: ...ibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 1 Start the vehicle 2 To calibrate press and hold the RESET control for approximately ten seconds until CAL appears Release the control 3 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CAL display changes to the direction value It may take up to five circl...

Page 68: ...e holder and CD holders 3 Rear power point 4 Rear cupholders 5 Small storage trays and if equipped an ambient light control switch WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholders Hard objects can injure you in a collision The tray and inside bin can be removed to open up space to fit a laptop computer MP3 players CDs or handbags To remove open the console lid and pull the bin straight up and out from...

Page 69: ... use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty and can result in fire or serious injury To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12V DC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fu...

Page 70: ...ted by lowering a front window approximately two to three inches One touch down Allows the driver s window to open fully without holding the control down Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate t...

Page 71: ...whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Note A rear center passenger and or raised rear center headrest if equipped may also block the light from reaching the sensor Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with har...

Page 72: ...r vehicle is equipped with blind spot mirrors Refer to Blind spot mirrors in the Driving chapter Fold away mirrors Fold the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash Heated outside mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scr...

Page 73: ...ess to set a speed or increase a set speed SET Press to decrease a set speed RES Resume Press to resume a set speed Setting speed control To set speed control 1 Press and release ON 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 3 Press and release SET 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up ...

Page 74: ...lease SET to increase the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then speed press and release SET Reducing speed while using speed control To reduce a set speed Press and hold SET until you get to the desired speed then release You can also use SET to operate the tap down function Press and release SET to decrease the set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km ...

Page 75: ...ee control features if equipped Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to complete a voice command For further information on the navigation system refer to the Navigation System supplement SYNC威 system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone and ...

Page 76: ...ation system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up from the closed position to ventilate the vehicle WARNING Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped ...

Page 77: ...he one touch position within two seconds after the moon roof reaches the bounce back position the moon roof will travel with no bounce back protection If the control is released before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned off without accessory delay being active the moon roof will stop To vent The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch vent feature To tilt the mo...

Page 78: ...efore April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this section Read the instruct...

Page 79: ...vice Rolling code programming Note Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so you will know which actions are time sensitive If you do not follow the time sensitive actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make s...

Page 80: ...utton is released the indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete 4 Press and release the button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful If your garage door does not operate repeat the previous steps in this section After successful programming you will be able to operate your Car2U威 system by pressing the button you programmed to a...

Page 81: ...ng the transmitter 1 To program units with fixed code DIP switches you will need the garage door hand held transmitter paper and a pen or pencil 2 Open the battery cover and record the switch settings from left to right for all 8 to 12 switches Use the figure below When a switch is in the up on or position circle L When a switch is in the middle neutral or 0 position circle M When a switch is in t...

Page 82: ...garage doors open quickly You may need to hold the button from 5 55 seconds before observing movement of the garage door 6 The indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete If your garage door opener does not operate following these steps repeat Steps 2 through 6 Otherwise call the toll free Car2U威 help line at 1 866 57Car2U 1 866 572 2728 After successful programming y...

Page 83: ...ons FCC and RSS 210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes and modifications to the Car2U威 syst...

Page 84: ...Do not open the liftgate or liftgate window in a garage or other enclosed area with a low ceiling If the liftgate window is raised and the liftgate is also opened both liftgate and window could be damaged against a low ceiling Do not leave the liftgate or liftgate window open while driving Doing so could cause serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to...

Page 85: ...nto the retention slots located on the rear quarter trim panels WARNING Ensure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed WARNING Do not place any objects on the cargo area shade They may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision Cargo management...

Page 86: ...ich is used to store small items and may have the Easy Fuel white plastic funnel attached on the inside of the access door Make sure the access door is secured so it does not rattle when you drive ROOF RACK SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Loads should never be placed directly on the roof panel For proper function of the roof rack system loads must be placed directly on crossbars affixed to the roof rack side r...

Page 87: ... a heavily loaded vehicle To adjust the cross bar if equipped position 1 Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar both cross bars are adjustable 2 Slide the cross bar to the desired location 3 Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar To remove the cross bar assembly if equipped from the roof rack side rails 1 Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar both cross bar...

Page 88: ...Position the forward cross bar rearward of the center of the roof rail system by 2 5 in 63 5 mm and space the second cross bar 2 5 in 63 5 mm from the forward cross bar To reinstall the cross bar assembly if equipped to the roof rack side rails 1 Ensure that both cross bar assemblies are installed with the F front arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle 2 Use a long flat object to press the ...

Page 89: ...e through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were issu...

Page 90: ... for a detailed description of Belt Minder威 operation Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The reverse sensing system cannot be turned off Optional settings These settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph 130 km h Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the vehicle speed ha...

Page 91: ...key cycle that it was created otherwise a standard key administrator key is required to clear the MyKey programming To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section Programming MyKey optional settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key To program the optional settings use the message center buttons to do the following 1 Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed 2 Pres...

Page 92: ...programmed to the vehicle Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey system warnings displays Using MyKey with remote start systems MyKey is not compatible with non Fo...

Page 93: ...he total count See the Check MyKey system status section Note For all vehicles with remote start installed it is possible to program all original vehicle keys as MyKeys in which case you will need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys as admin keys by doing the following 1 Enter the vehicle close all doors 2 Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob 3 Follow Steps 1 4 in t...

Page 94: ...tings Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot clear MyKey Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a ...

Page 95: ...r to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin Keys Programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section MyKey miles do not accumulate MyKey is not being used by the intended user MyKey system has been recently cleared POWER DOOR LOCKS ...

Page 96: ...r methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer or Performing the power door lock control procedure or Performing the keyless entry keypad procedure or Performing the message center procedure Note The autolock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autounlock feature Before following the activation or deactivation procedures make sure that the anti theft ...

Page 97: ... liftgate and liftgate window 3 Enter 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press the 7 8 5 Release the 7 8 6 Release the 3 4 The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled Message center procedure For information on activating deactivating the autolock feature using the...

Page 98: ...ds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three t...

Page 99: ...y in any ignition position the driver s door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the power lock control on the driver s door panel while the driver s door is open CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the childproof door locks are set but the doors are unlocked The childproof loc...

Page 100: ...res around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The IKT allows you to remotely unlock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the power liftgate glass activate the personal alarm operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position The panic fe...

Page 101: ...s 1 Press and release to lock all the doors Assuming all vehicle doors and the liftgate are properly closed the parking lamps will illuminate 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors and liftgate are closed and locked Note The doors will lock again and the horn will chirp once If any of the doors or the liftgate are not properly closed the horn will chirp twice ...

Page 102: ...y is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one or wou...

Page 103: ...er 25 seconds The dome and cargo lamp controls must not be set to the off position for the illuminated exit system to operate SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM You can use the keyless entry keypad to lock or unlock the doors without using a key activate or deactivate the Autolock and Autounlock feature if equipped release the liftgate glass The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5 digit ent...

Page 104: ...l code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad and release 3 Press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2 Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5 digit code will work Anti scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times 35 consecutive button pres...

Page 105: ...chased from your authorized dealer if desired The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting proble...

Page 106: ...indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily the vehicle will not start contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately af...

Page 107: ...eycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle Note A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle only four of these eight can be IKTs with remote entry functionality Tips Only use integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 keys You must have two previously programmed coded keys keys that already operate your vehicle s engine and the ...

Page 108: ...or at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry system if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming If the key was not successfully pro...

Page 109: ...ay become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driv...

Page 110: ...raint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is...

Page 111: ...justable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position Se...

Page 112: ...or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback Using the manual lumbar support if equipped The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the driver s seatback Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness Seating and Safety Restraints 112 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 113: ...resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center cons...

Page 114: ...nditions must exercise care when using the seat heater The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures especially if used for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heatin...

Page 115: ...nts Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard and center head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion T...

Page 116: ...aint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is ...

Page 117: ...o the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position Seating and Safety Restrain...

Page 118: ...ow head restraint See Second row adjustable head restraints in this chapter Note Place the head restraint underneath the back of the front seat for storage 2 Pull the seat release strap Note Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat 3 Flip seat forward Seating and Safety Restraints 118 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 119: ...ding path 4 To release seatback pull the seatback release lever on top of seat toward the front seat This is common for both 60 and 40 seatbacks Note When the seatback release lever is pulled slowly lower seatback to the flat position 5 Rotate seatback down into load floor position Seating and Safety Restraints 119 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 120: ...eath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position reinstall the head restraints and pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop o...

Page 121: ...esigned to help further reduce the risk of airbag related injuries The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front s...

Page 122: ...tem determined the accident conditions crash severity belt usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety devices Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollovers side impacts or rear impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration The pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and in side collisions and rollo...

Page 123: ...WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the...

Page 124: ...s helps reduce the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in...

Page 125: ...ided WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash ...

Page 126: ... the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Restraint of pregnant women WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low acro...

Page 127: ...safety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the veh...

Page 128: ... locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract c...

Page 129: ...he belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height squeeze and hold the buttons on the side and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the buttons and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt ...

Page 130: ...safety belt extension assembly can be added part numbers 611C22 A and 611C22 B respectively These assemblies can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extende...

Page 131: ...er s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by th...

Page 132: ...ning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The B...

Page 133: ...ble try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is ligh...

Page 134: ...e of the vehicle s air bag system Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note If you are ...

Page 135: ...the safety belt three times at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confirmation the safety belt warning light wi...

Page 136: ... including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s ches...

Page 137: ...pelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Modifications to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure tow hooks and B pillar surrounding parts may affect the performance of t...

Page 138: ...ack How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the airbag sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not...

Page 139: ...that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger airbag modules which include the inflators and airbags seat mounted side airbags Refer to Seat mounted side airbag system later in this chapter Safety Canopy威 System Refer to Safety Canopy威 System later in this chapter one or more impact an...

Page 140: ...etect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present ...

Page 141: ...t has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the fr...

Page 142: ...erly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the fron...

Page 143: ...passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in s...

Page 144: ...amp is no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Cent...

Page 145: ...e seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean y...

Page 146: ...k of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisi...

Page 147: ... and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the side airbag is not required A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern wil...

Page 148: ...r WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy威 System its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy威 Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy威 System is provided WARNING To reduce r...

Page 149: ...Pillar one on each side Two crash sensors located at the c pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy System in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained i...

Page 150: ...tem has deployed the safety canopy will not function again unless replaced The Safety Canopy System including the A B C and D pillar trim and headliner must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the safety canopy is not replaced it will not function again which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness li...

Page 151: ...ill continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles including pretensioners See an authorized dealer Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS in this chapte...

Page 152: ...e at http www sfa ca or Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0371 http www tc gc ca Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height age and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size height weight or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing ...

Page 153: ... are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 ft 9 in 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle When possible always...

Page 154: ...1 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children...

Page 155: ...s to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it reduc...

Page 156: ... by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters...

Page 157: ...rain the largest child in the front seat When installing a child safety seat with combination lap shoulder belts Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the to...

Page 158: ...orward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together Seating and Safety Restraints 158 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 159: ...gue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the autom...

Page 160: ... this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is properly installed In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST...

Page 161: ... seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps Refer to Attaching child safety seats wit...

Page 162: ...tached to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those of this vehicle Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lo...

Page 163: ...nchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system you can attach the top tether strap If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle ...

Page 164: ... strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit ...

Page 165: ...ry to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the center of the chest Moving the child closer a few centimeters or inches to the center of the vehicle but remaining in the same seating position may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for...

Page 166: ...ng position has a low seat back or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat yo...

Page 167: ...seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason yo...

Page 168: ...d safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and a...

Page 169: ... your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your owner s guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment...

Page 170: ...in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components...

Page 171: ...imum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diam...

Page 172: ...aking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the ma...

Page 173: ...psi 43 psi 2 9 bar for Metric tires Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire s load carrying capability kPa Kilopascal a metric unit of air pressure PSI Pounds per square inch a standard unit of air pressure Cold inflation pressure The tire pressure when the vehicle has been stationary and out of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the vehicle ...

Page 174: ...cle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire It also may result in unnecessary tire stress irregular wear loss of vehicle control and accidents A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pre...

Page 175: ...ir pressure when you get to the pump It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive 2 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure 3 Add enough air to reach the recommended air pressure Note If you overfill the tire release air by pressing on the metal stem in the center of the valve Then rec...

Page 176: ...nspect all your tires including the spare frequently and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm tires must be replaced to help prevent your vehicle from skidding and hydroplaning Built in treadwear indicators or wear bars which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire whe...

Page 177: ...ies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the las...

Page 178: ...ng replacement tires and wheels you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated re lubricate and try again When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi 1 38 bar greater than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall the following pr...

Page 179: ...he tires spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds WARNING Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph 56 km h The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there s always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway Drive slowly to the closest ...

Page 180: ...rrected by an authorized dealer Front wheel drive FWD vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension if equipped may require alignment of all four wheels The tires should also be balanced periodically An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter w...

Page 181: ...r appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place st...

Page 182: ...dicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informati...

Page 183: ...r numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS A...

Page 184: ...epresenting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the man...

Page 185: ...ks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressur...

Page 186: ...In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loca...

Page 187: ...er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malf...

Page 188: ...always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system TPMS The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The low tire pre...

Page 189: ...When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the tire pressure monitoring system is to warn you when your tires need air It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your tire pressure monitoring system Tires Wheels and Loading 189 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Gu...

Page 190: ...must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn off Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPMS malfunction If your tires are proper...

Page 191: ...off after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night...

Page 192: ...cables may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle SAE Class S cables or chains should ONLY be used on the front axle for either P235 70R16 or P225 65R17 tires Install cables securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Do not exceed 30 mph 48 km h with tire cables o...

Page 193: ...ed outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be...

Page 194: ...tional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 194 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 195: ...towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar...

Page 196: ...hicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 196 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 197: ...of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch Examples For a 5 000 lb 2 268 kg conventional trailer multiply 5 000 by 0 10 and 0 15 t...

Page 198: ...d to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 o...

Page 199: ...ehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pick up trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see the Preparing to drive your v...

Page 200: ... for the proper installation and adjustment specifications Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Stay within your vehicle s load limits Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer Refer to Special operating conditions in the Scheduled Maint...

Page 201: ...e limited to this specified weight as the vehicle s electrical system does not include the wiring connector needed to activate electric trailer brakes WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label WARNING Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage struct...

Page 202: ...hicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Do not connect trailer lamps directly to your vehicle s tail lamps This can cause damage to your vehicle s electrical system Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructi...

Page 203: ...her while stopped in traffic place the gearshift lever in P Park After you have traveled 50 miles 80 km thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must ...

Page 204: ...w the instructions specified by the equipment provider Note If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission have your transmission fluid level checked by an authorized dealer For the correct transmission fluid level when flat towing all four wheels on the ground refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance ...

Page 205: ...mission fluid level when flat towing all four wheels on the ground refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Tow only in the forward direction Release the parking brake Place the transmission shift lever in N Neutral Place the ignition to the accessory position refer to Starting in the Driving chapter Do not exceed 65 mph 105 km h if the vehicle is equipped with an ...

Page 206: ...rt your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more ...

Page 207: ...ions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usag...

Page 208: ...o 3 on without turning the key to 4 start Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Driving 208 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 209: ...oor and try Step 2 again keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Cold weather starting flexible fuel vehicles only The starting characteristics of all grades of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 ...

Page 210: ... speeds up If the engine still fails to start repeat Step 1 Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehi...

Page 211: ...s in excellent condition not patched or spliced Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords over a period of time To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Also ensure that the block heater especially the cord is in good condition before use...

Page 212: ...aking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake system warning light Under normal operating conditions brake dust may accumulate on the wheels Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not contribute to brake noise The use of modern friction materials with emphasis on improve...

Page 213: ...rning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately by an authorized dealer Brake override This vehicle is equipped with a brake override feature In the event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped applying steady and firm pressure to the brake pedal will both slow the vehicle and reduce engine power If you experience this condition apply th...

Page 214: ...in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Pull the release lever to release the brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy ADVANCETRAC姞 WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL RSC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTE...

Page 215: ...or the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss...

Page 216: ...rs that activates AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 you may experience the following A slight deceleration of the vehicle The stability control light will flash A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the in...

Page 217: ...the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally During electronic stability control events the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the electronic stability control system which include but are not limited to Taking a turn too fast Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle Driving o...

Page 218: ...ff the traction control the stability control OFF light will illuminate steadily Pressing the stability control off button again will turn off the stability control OFF light In R Reverse ABS and the engine and brake traction control features will continue to function however ESC and RSC威 are disabled AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Features Button functions Stability control light RSC威 ESC Traction contro...

Page 219: ...ion on towing a trailer with your vehicle During trailer sway control events the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily In some cases when trailer sway is detected the vehicle speed is too high and may be at or above a speed at which trailer sway will grow continuously This may cause the system to activate multiple times and you may experience a slight deceleratio...

Page 220: ... the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander pull PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased ground clearance giving the vehi...

Page 221: ...ve the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brake lamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter If the fuse is not blown perform the following procedure 1 Apply the parking brake turn the ignition to off then remove the key 2 Using a screwdriv...

Page 222: ... A new vehicle or transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation Additionally whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed the strategy must be relearned Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 s...

Page 223: ...ed in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D ...

Page 224: ...st lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated Grade assist is designed to aid the driver with optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas but is not intended for normal operation It is recommended that you return to O D overdrive mode on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function To return to normal D Drive position with O D press the transmission c...

Page 225: ...To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help av...

Page 226: ... goes away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Note If the system cannot be turned off refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for...

Page 227: ...zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rearview mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the ima...

Page 228: ...arview mirror and the side mirrors for maximum coverage WARNING Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera WARNING Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARNING Do not use the camera with the liftgate open If the back end of the vehicl...

Page 229: ...the driver s attention and judgment The driver is responsible for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed even when the APA is in use Conditions in which the systems may not work Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as a pedestrian or cyclist The edge of the vehicle is high from the ground such as a bus tow truck or flat bed truck Automatic search for par...

Page 230: ...VE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE The driver should always come to a complete stop before changing gears Automatic steering into parking space Automatic steering is activated when you stop the vehicle remove your hands from the steering wheel and select the R Reverse gear Be sure the steering wheel motion is not obstructed by any objects The vehicle will steer itself from this point on as you follow the ins...

Page 231: ... UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION followed by a chime The system may offer subsequent backward and forward maneuvers before proceeding to the finish phase APA finished When active park assist has completed the automated steering the message center displays ACTIVE PARK FINISHED followed by a chime The driver is responsible for assessing and correcting as necessary the final parking position and placing the ve...

Page 232: ...is used Troubleshooting Why isn t APA searching for a parking space You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac威 system One of the doors except the driver s door may not be securely closed Why doesn t APA offer a particular parking space Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors Clear any material stuck to the sensors There may not be enough room to maneuver the vehicle into the sp...

Page 233: ...n this vehicle The vehicle had a repair or alteration that is not authorized by the manufacturer One of the parked vehicles has a high altitude attachment i e salt sprayer snow plow moving truck high bed etc High altitude attachments may not be detected by the system The parking space length or parked objects position have changed after the vehicle has passed the parking space The temperature arou...

Page 234: ...rror 2 As the vehicle leaves the blind spot mirror it will transition to the driver s peripheral field of view 3 WARNING Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they appear FOUR WHEEL DRIVE 4WD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED WARNING For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter Your vehicle is equipped with an intelligen...

Page 235: ...your route before driving in the area To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling not sliding or spinning Basic operating principles Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand water gr...

Page 236: ...y on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off...

Page 237: ...isfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver stee...

Page 238: ...ide steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle If the transmission transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant should be replaced After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to...

Page 239: ... Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do not descend i...

Page 240: ...kes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system WARNING If you are driving in slippery conditions that require tire chains or cables then it is critical that you drive cautiously Keep speeds down allow for longer stopping distances and avoid aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control which can lea...

Page 241: ...water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause int...

Page 242: ...sel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests t...

Page 243: ...ed to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just behind the steering wheel The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition Press the flasher control and...

Page 244: ... return the key to the off position 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher...

Page 245: ... 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on the right hand side of the center console by the instrument panel Remove the panel cover to access the fuse cover Press the tabs on the top and bottom of the fuse cover to remove Roadsi...

Page 246: ...rake shift interlock BSI Passenger compartment fuse panel 6 20A Turn signals Stop lamps 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Interior lights 10 15A Backlighting 11 10A Four wheel drive 12 7 5A Power mirror switch 13 5A Not used spare 14 10A FCIM radio buttons Front display module GPS module Roadside Emergencies 246 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 247: ...27 20A Ignition switch 28 5A Radio 29 5A Instrument panel cluster 30 5A Not used spare 31 10A Restraints control module 32 10A Rear video camera module 33 10A Not used spare 34 5A Not used spare 35 10A Four wheel drive Electric power assist steering EPAS Park aid module Active park assist module 36 5A Passive anti theft system PATS transceiver 37 10A Climate control 38 20A Subwoofer Amp premium ra...

Page 248: ... accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment Refer to the Identifying components in the engine compartment section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the location The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery bef...

Page 249: ... mirror 2 30A Rear defroster 3 20A Rear power point center console 4 Not used 5 10A Powertrain control module PCM keep alive power PCM relay Canister vent 6 15A Alternator 7 15A Liftgate latch 8 20A Trailer tow parking lamps 9 50A Anti lock brake system ABS 10 30A Front wipers 11 30A Starter 12 40A Blower motor 13 10A A C clutch Roadside Emergencies 249 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing U...

Page 250: ...ectors 24 Not used 25 5A ABS 26 15A Ignition coils 27 10A PCM general powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp 28 20A PCM emission related powertrain components malfunction indicator lamp 29 15A PCM 30A Cooling fan 1 relay 30B Starter relay 30C Cooling fan main relay 30D Cooling fan 2 relay 31A Reverse lamp relay 31B Not used 31C Trailer tow left turn relay 31D Trailer tow right turn relay...

Page 251: ...n the vehicle Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible During repairing or replacing of the flat tire have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage WARNING The use of tire sealants may da...

Page 252: ... T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on wheel This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above do not Exceed 50 mph 80 km h Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label...

Page 253: ...bility and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel additional caution should be given to Towing a trailer Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body Drivin...

Page 254: ...ll back the carpet away from the liftgate and remove the hardboard cover If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo management system the jack and tools are in the forward compartment under a lid 2 Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pulling the right side up first Remove the tools from the jack in order to remove the spare tire from under the vehicle BRAKE RELEASE P Roadside Emergen...

Page 255: ...ccess hole in the rear bumper 2 Turn the handle counterclockwise and lower the spare tire until it can be slid rearward and the cable is slack 3 Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel If equipped with a tether perform the following additional steps 4 Lift the spare tire on end to access tether attachment 1 Roadside Emergencies 255 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 256: ...els is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack even if the vehicle is in P Park WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle s...

Page 257: ...e wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block the diagonally opposite wheel 2 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack locations Roadside Emergencies 257 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 258: ...re Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt Rear View shown from forward of rear tire Position the jack directly below the stud on the rear trailing arm Roadside Emergencies 258 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 259: ... part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the w...

Page 260: ...ocket with the left side first then snap the right side down Ensure that the hold strap contains the jack and tools before snapping the buckle Ensure that the jack and tools are oriented as illustrated Stowing the flat spare tire Note Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the ...

Page 261: ...icle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch guide the tire with one hand keep the rear of the tire tilted down until the tire clears the bumper 6 Check that the tire lies flat against the frame assembly Push against the tire to make sure it is tightly seated under the vehicle Loosen and retighten if necessary Failure t...

Page 262: ... Inspect the wheel pilot hole prior to installation If there is visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole remove loose particles by wiping with clean rag and apply grease Apply grease only to the wheel pilot hole surface by smearing a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING OUT...

Page 263: ...tery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery...

Page 264: ...ttach the negative cable to fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel deliver...

Page 265: ...the negative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions D A B ...

Page 266: ...the front ensure proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the ground The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this fashion If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is required that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission On 4WD vehicles it is required that your vehicle be towe...

Page 267: ...ling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear ...

Page 268: ...king your vehicle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Mot...

Page 269: ...uthorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center V...

Page 270: ... or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non conformity likely to cause deat...

Page 271: ...n impartial person The arbitrator will consider the testimony provided and make a decision after the hearing Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB You are not bound by the decision and may reject the decision and proceed to court where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the ...

Page 272: ...rators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding on both you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all Canadian territories and prov...

Page 273: ... nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you contact Ford International Business Development Inc Customer Assistance Center P O Box 11957 Caparra Heights Station San Juan Puerto Rico 00922 1957 Telephone 800 841 FORD 3673 FAX 313 390 0804 Email prcac ford com If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in the Middle East contact the nearest authorized ...

Page 274: ... dealer or by contacting Helm Incorporated using the contact information listed previously in this section REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar...

Page 275: ...ou believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 or online at https wwwapps tc gc ca Saf Sec Sur 7 PCDB BDPP Index aspx Customer Assistance 275 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 276: ...t deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possib...

Page 277: ...r Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Industrial strength heavy duty cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust a...

Page 278: ...ghted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these locations 2 5L I4 ENGINE 3 0L V6 ENGINE Cleaning 278 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 279: ... or Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A in the U S or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC 37 A B D or F in Canada available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when t...

Page 280: ...r warranty WARNING Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system If a staining liquid like coffee juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces clean as follows 1 Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth 2 Wipe the surface with a damp clean white cotton ...

Page 281: ...ken the belt webbing WARNING On vehicles equipped with seat mounted airbags do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag in a collision LEATHER SEATS IF EQUIPPED EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH姞 EDITION For King Ranch威 leather seats refer to a separate section in this chapter Clean spills and stains as ...

Page 282: ...cleaners may darken the leather Do not spill coffee ketchup mustard orange juice or oil based products on the leather as they may permanently stain the leather Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl or plastics Scratches Natural Markings Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine steer hides there will be evidence of naturall...

Page 283: ... vehicle Each product is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use the following products or products of equivalent quality Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft威 Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine S...

Page 284: ...ngine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning material such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the ...

Page 285: ...n and secure it with the prop rod IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 5L I4 engine 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Automatic transmission dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Power distribution box 7 Battery 8 Engine coolant bleed valve 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 Maintenance and Specificati...

Page 286: ...r 4 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 5 Power distribution box 6 Battery 7 Coolant bleed valve 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 1 10 8 6 2 4 3 5 9 7 Maintenance and Specifications 286 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 287: ...n methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase...

Page 288: ...wiper blades and the windshield Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a servic...

Page 289: ... to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard If you find this procedure too difficult please see your dealer ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the pa...

Page 290: ...in the lower and upper holes or lower and upper marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the lower hole or lower mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range 2 5L I4 engine Maintenance and Specifications 290 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 291: ... the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX FULL or upper hole mark depending on application on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the en...

Page 292: ...for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maint...

Page 293: ...an to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks ...

Page 294: ...ssories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Release the parking brake With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A C on put the vehicle in D Drive and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 7 Drive the vehicle to c...

Page 295: ...nt of 34 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If t...

Page 296: ...d outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fill level is obtained If coolant is filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the engine is not cool the system will remain underfi...

Page 297: ...e the corrosion protection of the engine coolant For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool Add the proper mixture of coolant and distilled water to the FULL COLD level For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap or if it is necessary t...

Page 298: ...e coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level If you have to add more than 1 0 quart 1 0 liter of engine coolant per month have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system Your cooling system may have a leak Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company ...

Page 299: ...gine damage If available refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive Vehicles driven year round in non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection What you should know about fail safe cooli...

Page 300: ...hort period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low WARNING Fail safe mode is for use during emergencies only Operate the vehicle in fail safe mode only as long as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location and seek immediate repairs When in fail safe mode the vehicle will have limited power will not be able to maintain high speed operation and may comp...

Page 301: ...fore fueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before fueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury If fuel is swallowed call a physician immediately even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inhaling fuel va...

Page 302: ...nt of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use The resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol meaning that it is denatured with 2 to 5 gasoline and is suitable for automotive use During the summer season fuel ethanol may contain a maximum of 85 denatured ethanol Ed85 and 15 unleaded gasoline The fuel ethanol has a higher octane rating than unleaded regular or premium gasol...

Page 303: ...t smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling Use the following guidelines to ...

Page 304: ...have properly closed The inlet may have stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing At the next opportunity safely pull off the road turn off the engine open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with th...

Page 305: ... and repairs may not be covered under warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an octane rating below 87 particularly in high altitude areas Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However i...

Page 306: ...rand of E85 fuel If the driveability problems continue fill the vehicle with regular unleaded gasoline and drive vehicle normally until gasoline is used See your authorized dealer if the problem persists Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recomme...

Page 307: ...Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to run onto ...

Page 308: ...Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You...

Page 309: ...g rate setting low medium high each time the tank is filled Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel ...

Page 310: ...rations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 55 mph 88 km h uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 65 mph 105 km h Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occur...

Page 311: ...n the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards To make sure that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to work pr...

Page 312: ...ervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engine displacement Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnostics OBD...

Page 313: ...to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if the OBD II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked In this case the ve...

Page 314: ...g range there is no need to add fluid If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of the system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume flu...

Page 315: ...erating range for normal operating temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 185 F 200 F 85 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles...

Page 316: ...ration and result in damage to internal transmission components Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat tow operation Before recreational flat towing your vehicle the transmission fluid level may need to be set to a lower level These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your transmission Before you recreational flat tow your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dea...

Page 317: ...nd cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps Note Failure to use the correct air filter e...

Page 318: ...rmation Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations Touch up raw or primed metal to prevent rust Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent discoloration Re wax as necessary when the vehicle is washed See the Cleaning chapter for more information Lubricate all hood door and trunk lid hinges and latches with a light grade oil See the Cleaning chapter ...

Page 319: ...echarging the battery it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for quick starting Note If battery cables are disconnected it will be necessary to reset memory features Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released Tires Maintain recommended air pressure Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages cables levers and pins under vehicle are co...

Page 320: ...our authorized dealer MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L V6 engine Air filter element FA 1772 FA 1893 Battery BXL 40R BXL 40R Oil filter FL 910 FL 500 S Spark Plugs 1 1 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 mater...

Page 321: ... rollers seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and spring primary and auxiliary hood latches Multi Purpose Grease Lithium grease XG 4 or XL 5 or equivalent ESB M1C93 B Engine coolant 2 5L engine 7 4 quarts 7 0L Motorcraft威 Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored Motorcraft威 Specialty Orange Engine Coolant 1 VC 7 B US CVC 7 B Canada WSS M97B51 A1 VC 3 B US CVC 3 B Canada WSS M97B44 D Engine coolant...

Page 322: ...W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Engine oil 3 0L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Transmission fluid 9 0 quarts 8 5L 3 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF 4 XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Rear axle fluid 4X4 5 2 4 pints 1 15L 6 Motorcraft威 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power Transfer Unit fluid 4X4 7 12 ounces 0 35L Motorcraft威 SA...

Page 323: ... 4 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 LV should only use MERCON威 LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 5 4X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than 40 F 40 C should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft威 SAE 75W 140 Synth...

Page 324: ...ing order 1 3 4 2 1 4 2 5 3 6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35mm 0 045 0 049 inch 1 15 1 25mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 2 5L I4 Engine 3 0L V6 Engine Maintenance and Specifications 324 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 325: ...located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance ...

Page 326: ...e series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Six speed automatic 6 Maintenance and Specifications 326 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printin...

Page 327: ...as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Mercury Custom Accessories Not all accessories are av...

Page 328: ...ty offered by the accessory manufacturer For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label Consult...

Page 329: ...to their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver s side hood Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Accessories 329 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 330: ...ly extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable cover...

Page 331: ...ce It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and b...

Page 332: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 332 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 333: ...mpany dealership There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When you purchase Ford ESP you receive peace of mind protection throughout Canada and the United States provided by a network of Ford Motor Company dealers For more information visit your l...

Page 334: ...f improved reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals For your convenience your vehicle is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change service interval You should perform the engine oil change as indicated by t...

Page 335: ...any recommends against the use of such additive products unless specifically recommended by Ford for a particular application Oil fluids and flushing In many cases fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and by itself does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid needs to be changed However discolored fluids that also show signs of overheating and or foreign material c...

Page 336: ...rship recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services With factory trained technicians and one stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service check out the value your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers can offer WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW Owner checks and services Certain basic mainten...

Page 337: ...hts Check tires for wear and correct air pressure including spare tire Check windshield washer fluid level Check engine oil level Check every six months Check lap shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check parking brake for proper operation Check safety warning lamps brake ABS airbag safety belt for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery conn...

Page 338: ...ssion if equipped with an underhood dipstick power steering if equipped and window washer Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure including spare Check exhaust system for leaks damage loose parts and foreign material Check battery performance Check operation of horn exterior lamps turn signals and hazard warning lights Check radiator coolers heater and air conditioning hoses Inspect windshie...

Page 339: ...Scheduled Maintenance Guide 339 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 340: ... oil change service needs to be completed within two weeks or 500 miles 800 km after the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message is displayed Your oil change service interval can be up to one year or 10 000 miles 16 000 km Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative yo...

Page 341: ... brake pads shoes rotors drums brake linings hoses and parking brake Inspect engine cooling system for strength and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect cabin air filter if equipped Oil change service intervals should ...

Page 342: ... i e Intelligent Oil Life Monitor was reset at 25 000 miles 40 000 km Every 20 000 miles 32 000 km Replace cabin air filter if equipped Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Replace climate controlled seat filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid and filter on 5 speed TorqShift威 transmission consult dealer for requirements Replace front w...

Page 343: ...luid Escape Change rear axle fluid RWD vehicles Replace accessory drive belt s if not replaced within the last 100 000 miles 160 000 km Replace front wheel bearings and seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles 1 Initial replacement at 100 000 miles 160 000 km or 72 months every 50 000 miles 80 000 km or 36 months thereafter 2 Perform a follow up inspection at 120 000 miles 192 000 km Sch...

Page 344: ... RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 344 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 345: ...TE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 345 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 346: ...TE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 346 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 347: ...iles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift姞 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change manual transmission fluid Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time mileage km period either within 3 000 mil...

Page 348: ...Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles Replace spark plugs Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time mileage km period either within 3 000 miles 5 000 km of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time mileage km reading indicates service is due Example 1 The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28 7...

Page 349: ... Replace fuel filter Ranger Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift姞 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant E 450 and F 450 550 only Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change transfer case fluid 4WD...

Page 350: ...transmission fluid except 6R80 and TorqShift姞 transmissions Replace front wheel bearing grease grease seals if non sealed bearings are used 2WD vehicles Every 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant E 450 and F 450 550 only Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change transfer case fluid 4WD vehicles Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor after each engine oil an...

Page 351: ...CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 351 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA ...

Page 352: ...TE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 352 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 353: ... WSL M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If vehicle is registered in California the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure t...

Page 354: ...ant 6 years or 100 000 miles 160 000 km change coolant whichever comes first After initial change change coolant every 3 years or 50 000 miles 80 000 km Scheduled Maintenance Guide 354 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 355: ...E RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 355 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus...

Page 356: ...Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 222 fluid refill capacities 321 fluid specification 321 Auxiliary input jack Line in 34 Auxiliary power point 69 Axle lubricant specifications 321 refill capacities 321 B Battery 293 acid treating emergencies 293 jumping a disabled battery 263 maintenance free 293 replacement specifications 320 servicing 293 Belt Minder威 131 Blind spot mirror 2...

Page 357: ...cifications 321 Cruise control see Speed control 73 Customer Assistance 242 Ford Extended Service Plan 330 333 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 272 Getting roadside assistance 242 Getting the service you need 268 Ordering additional owner s literature 274 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 272 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 53 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 314 engi...

Page 358: ...osing the right fuel 305 detergent in fuel 306 filler funnel 307 filling your vehicle with fuel 301 304 308 filter specifications 300 320 fuel pump shut off switch 243 improving fuel economy 308 octane rating 305 324 quality 306 running out of fuel 262 307 safety information relating to automotive fuels 301 Fuel flex fuel vehicle FFV 301 305 Fuses 244 245 G Garage door opener 77 Gas cap see Fuel c...

Page 359: ...amps 51 headlamps flash to pass 53 instrument panel dimming 53 interior lamps 55 56 58 replacing bulbs 59 LATCH anchors 160 Liftgate 84 101 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 213 Load limits 192 Loading instructions 199 Locks autolock 96 97 childproof 99 doors 95 Lubricant specifications 321 Lug nuts 261 Luggage rack 86 Lumbar support seats 112 113 M Message center 18 english met...

Page 360: ...y 103 locking unlocking doors 100 101 opening the trunk 101 panic alarm 101 replacement additional transmitters 102 replacing the batteries 102 Reverse sensing system 225 Roadside assistance 242 Roof rack 86 87 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 121 125 127 129 Safety Canopy 145 146 148 Safety defects reporting 274 275 Safety restraints 121 125 127 129 Belt Minder威 131 extension assembly 130 for...

Page 361: ...64 Stereo CD MP3 26 SYNC威 43 T Tilt steering wheel 64 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 187 Tires 171 173 251 alignment 180 care 176 changing 251 254 256 checking the pressure 176 inflating 174 label 186 replacing 177 rotating 180 safety practices 179 sidewall information 181 snow tires and chains 192 spare tire 252 254 terminology 173 tire grades 172 treadwear 172 176 ...

Page 362: ... lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 287 Water Driving through 241 Windows power 70 rear wiper washer 64 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 63 checking and adding fluid 287 liftgate reservoir 287 replacing wiper blades 288 Wrecker towing 266 Index 362 2011 Mariner mrn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

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