The 2007 Mercury Mountaineer
was engineered to enhance the
way you live and help you handle
your driving environment. Your new
vehicle is equipped with many
sophisticated features – some that
you will find to be intuitive, while
others may be new to you.
Please take a few moments to
familiarize yourself with your new
Mercury Mountaineer by reading
this Quick Reference Guide, which
discusses features, specifications
and general instruction.
For detailed information, refer to
your Owner’s Guide.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning
Light
When the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
You should stop and check the tires as soon
as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure, as indicated on the vehicle’s tire label,
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the dri-
ver’s door. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
eventually lead to tire failure.
Note:
Outside
temperatures affect tire pressure; refer to the
Owner’s Guide for additional tire information.
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ABS Warning Light
Your anti-lock braking system
(ABS) detects the onset of
wheel lockup during brake
applications and helps
prevent wheels from locking
during extreme braking
situations. The ABS warning light will
illuminate when you start the vehicle’s engine.
If the light remains illuminated, continues to
flash, or fails to illuminate, see an authorized
dealer’s service department immediately.
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Power Adjustable
Foot Pedals
( if equipped) Press
and hold the control to adjust
the position of the accelerator
and brake pedal forward or
away from you, to a maximum
of three (3) inches of travel.
The accelerator and brake
pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle
is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
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Gearshift / Overdrive
(O/D) Control
Overdrive is the normal
driving position for the best
fuel economy, and can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch
on the side of the gearshift lever. This position
allows for all forward gears except overdrive,
provides engine braking, and should be used
when driving conditions cause excessive shift-
ing from O/D to other gears, such as city traffic,
hilly terrain and trailer towing.
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AdvanceTrac
®
with Roll
Stability Control (RSC)
The AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC
system enhances your
vehicle's stability during
maneuvers that require all
available tire traction, like in
wet / snowy / icy road conditions and / or
when performing emergency maneuvers.
In an emergency lane change, the driver will
experience better overall vehicle traction,
and have better control of the vehicle.
The AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC button allows
the driver to turn off certain features of
the AdvanceTrac
®
with RSC system for
vehicle speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
To deactivate, please refer to the Owner’s
Guide for additional information.
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Heated Windshield
(if equipped) The heated
windshield control is located on
the instrument panel just under
the climate controls behind the
gear shift lever. To activate the
heated windshield, push the
control. During initial start-up, the windshield
may have a shimmering appearance. This is nor-
mal operation and will only last for approximately
one minute. The heated windshield will turn off
automatically after a period of eight minutes if
the outside temperature is below 40°F or a period
of four minutes when the outside temperature is
above 40°F. To manually turn off the heated
windshield before the specified time has passed,
push the control switch again.
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Heated Seats
(if equipped) The heated seat
control is located in the lower
center of the instrument panel.
To operate the heated seats,
push the control to activate
and push again to deactivate.
Auxiliary Input jack
Your vehicle is equipped with
an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ)
located just outside the
console bin. This allows you to
plug and play auxiliary audio
devices. Press AUX repeatedly
on your audio system to access. When LINE IN
appears in the display, plug in your auxiliary
audio device. For more detailed information,
please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
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Headlamp and Panel
Dimmer Control
The headlamp control
is located on the lower left
portion of the instrument
panel. The first clockwise
position controls the parking
lamps; the second clockwise position controls
the headlamps. If your vehicle is equipped with
fog lamps, pull the control out one position
to activate the lamps and aid visibility in
fog, snow or rain. The autolamps feature
(if equipped) automatically activates /
deactivates your headlamps as necessary.
To use the autolamps feature, rotate the
control counterclockwise; to deactivate the
feature, place the control in the O (Off) position.
2
Parking Brake Release
Pull the release lever to release the parking
brake. Driving with the parking brake engaged
will cause the brakes to wear out prematurely
and reduce fuel economy. The parking brake is
not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.
However, if normal brakes fail, the parking
brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an
emergency. Because 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.
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Turn Signal and Wiper /
Washer Control
Move the control down to
activate your left turn signal;
move the control up to
activate your right turn signal.
To use your windshield wiper
/ washers: for a single swipe, push the end of
the control briefly; push and hold for three
swipes with wash, or hold for a longer wash
(up to ten seconds). The bars of varying length
are for intermittent wipers. Rotate the
windshield wiper control upward for fast
intervals and downward for slow intervals.
The control ring on the right side of the control
operates the rear window wiper; rotate the
control to the INT1 (8-10 second interval) or
INT2 (3-4 second interval) position to activate
the rear window wiper. To wash the rear
window, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear
wiper / washer control to either position.
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Speed Control
To engage speed control,
attain a vehicle speed of 30
mph or greater, press ON then
momentarily press SET +. To
set a higher speed, press and
hold SET +, then release the
control when you have reached your desired
speed. To set a lower speed, press and hold
SET – until you have reached your desired
speed, or depress the brake pedal and press
the SET + control. To return to a previously set
speed faster than 30 mph, press RES. To disen-
gage speed controls, depress the brake pedal
or press OFF.
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Service Engine Soon Light
The Service Engine Soon
indicator light is located in
the instrument cluster and
illuminates when the engine
is started. If the light remains
illuminated, it may signal a
problem with the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD-II). If the light is blinking, engine misfire
is occurring which could damage the vehicle’s
catalytic converter. If this occurs, drive in
a moderate fashion and have your vehicle
serviced immediately by an authorized dealer.
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Message Center
With the ignition in the ON
position, the message center,
located in the instrument
cluster, displays important
vehicle information through
a constant monitoring of
vehicle systems. The message center displays
features such as trip odometer, compass,
distance to empty, average fuel economy and
a language selector. It also provides vehicle
system checks and will notify you of
potential vehicle problems with a display
of system warnings.
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Hazard Flasher Control
The hazard flasher is located
on the steering column, just
behind the steering wheel.
Press the flasher control and
all front and rear direction
signals will flash; press the control
again to deactivate the feature.
This vehicle handles differently from an ordinary passenger car in driving conditions which may occur on streets and highways and
off-road. DRIVE WITH CARE AND WEAR A SAFETY BELT AT ALL TIMES. Ford urges you to read the Owner’s Guide and Driving Your
SUV or Truck Supplement for detailed information on safe driving precautions and instructions.
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HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(if equipped) Located on the overhead console,
the Homelink® system provides a convenient way
to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will
learn the radio frequency codes of most
transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate
operators, security systems, entry door locks, and
home or office lighting. To set the HomeLink®
Wireless Control System, refer to your Owner’s
Guide. To operate, press and release the
appropriate HomeLink® button. Activation will
now occur for th e trained product (garage door,
gate opener, security system, entry door lock,
home or office lighting, etc.) For convenience, the
hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Power Deployable Running Boards
(if equipped) The deployable running boards
automatically move when the doors are
opened to assist with entering and exiting the
vehicle. With automatic power deploy, the
running boards will extend out when the doors
are opened, and with automatic power stow, the
running boards will return to the stowed position
when the doors are closed.
To enable / disable the power running board
feature, refer to the Message Center section of
your Owner’s Guide.
Remote Entry System
The remote entry system allows you to lock or
unlock all vehicle doors and the liftgate, open
the liftgate window without a key, and activate
the panic alarm. Press control
C
and release to
unlock the driver’s door. Press and release again
within three seconds to unlock the passenger
doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Press control
A
and release to lock all the doors and liftgate.
Press control
D
to unlatch the liftgate window.
Press control
B
to activate the alarm. The horn
will sound and the parklamps will flash for a
maximum of three minutes. Press the control
again or turn the ignition to the ON position to
deactivate. Press control
C
to automatically move
the seat and adjustable pedals* to the desired
memory position*. The remote entry system can
also control the memory seat / adjustable pedals /
easy entry-exit feature*. For more information,
refer to your Owner’s Guide.
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B
C
D
2nd Row Seats:
The second row seats are
designed for maximum utility. They can
be positioned in up to three unique
configurations: Upright (seating) position,
Cargo mode, and E-Z entry mode
(if equipped with 3rd row seat).
Before folding down the 2nd row seats,
ensure that no objects such as books, purses,
or briefcases are on the
floor in front of or under
the seat.
1.
Lower the
head restraints by pulling
on the strap.
2.
Locate
the handle on the side of
the seat cushion by the
door.
3.
Pull up on the handle and push
the seatback forward toward the front of
the vehicle.
To place the 2nd row
60/40 seats in cargo
mode:
(if equipped with
a 3rd row seat)
1.
Fold
down the 2nd row seat
as indicated.
2.
Pull the
cargo mode lever up and
forward to release the
seat into a flat load floor
position. A moderate
force may be required to
move the seat forward
and down.
To return to the upright (seating) posi-
tion from cargo mode: 1.
Place your hand
under the seat bottom and lift the seat up
(A moderate force may be required to move
the seat).
2.
Return the seatback to the
upright position.
Note:
The seatback cannot
be returned to the upright position until the
seat is returned from the cargo mode
position and latched. If the seatback will not
raise, reposition the seat into cargo mode
and try lifting it again.
To enter the 3rd row
seat:
(if equipped)
1.
Fold the seatback down
(as indicated) and release
the side handle.
2.
Pull
the side handle up again
until the rear of the seat
releases from the floor.
3.
Rotate the seat
upward and away from the 3rd row.
To return the 2nd row seat to the
upright (seating) position from E-Z entry
mode: 1.
Return the seat from the E-Z entry
position and latch it to the floor with a
moderate speed.
2.
Bring the seat back to
an upright position.
Note:
If the seatback
will not return to the upright position,
tumble the seat forward again and then
re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or
other objects are not trapped underneath
the seatback.
3rd Row Seats:
(if equipped) Before folding
the 3rd row seats, ensure that no objects such
as books, purses or briefcases are on the seat
cushions and that the seat belts are unbuckled.
1.
Fold the head restraints down by pulling on
the strap located under the
restraint.
2.
Pull up on the
handle located behind the
seatback while pushing
the seatback forward and
down into the seat cushion.
Note:
For 3rd row power
folding seat (if equipped), the control buttons
are located on the driver-side rear quarter trim
panel (accessible from the liftgate area). Be sure
to fold the head restraints before powering the
3rd row seat into the folded position.
To return the 3rd row seats to the
upright (seating) position: 1.
Pull up on
the handle located on the seatback, rotating
the seatback upward until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position.
2.
Lift up
on the head restraint until it locks into its
original position.
Seating
*if equipped
