Mercury Mariner 2008 manual

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 12 W arning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17 Entertainment Systems 19 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 27 Satellite radio information 31 Navigation system 33 Climate Controls 34 Manual heating and air conditioning 34 Dual automatic temperature control 37 Rear window defroster 40 Lights 41 Headlamps 41 T urn signal cont[...]

Seating and Safety Restraints 95 Seating 95 Safety restraints 104 Airbags 118 Child restraints 133 Tires, Wheels and Loading 145 T ire information 148 T ire inflation 150 T ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 163 V ehicle loading 169 T railer towing 175 Recreational towing 179 Driving 181 Starting 181 Brakes 186 T raction Control™/AdvanceT rac [...]

Maintenance and Specifications 252 Engine compartment 254 Engine oil 258 Battery 262 Engine coolant 264 Fuel information 270 Air filter(s) 283 Part numbers 285 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 286 Engine data 288 Accessories 291 Index 293 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopyin[...]

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemic[...]

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 vibration (e.g. collision when parking). T o reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter . SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTI[...]

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Y our vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. T ry not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. V ary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in. Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a trailer[...]

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and ser[...]

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles 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 . Y our vehicle is not a passenger car . As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may re[...]

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 ones that are described in this Owner’ s Guide. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique suppl[...]

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Flu[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains [...]

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter , the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Service engine soon war[...]

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to [...]

Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressure is low . If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . When the ignition is first turned to RUN, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. [...]

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the RUN position and any door is open. T urn 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 bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds[...]

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the e[...]

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English. T rip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. T o reset, press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP A mode appears in the display . P[...]

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite compatible sound system Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury . Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of t[...]

Note: Y our vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display , your audio system is a CD6 system. If not, your system is a Single CD system. 1. EJECT : For a single CD system, press EJECT to eject the CD. For a CD6 system, press EJECT and select the desired CD slot by pressing the corresponding [...]

TREBLE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the treble setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of treble. BALANCE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the balance setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. F ADE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the fade setting. Press SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio betw[...]

• CA TEGOR Y : Press OK to enter category mode. Press / to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display . After a category is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). Y ou may also select CA TEGORY ALL[...]

Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability . AUTO PRESET ON/OFF: Press SEEK/TRACK to toggle between ON/OFF . Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. T o activate the autoset[...]

8. AUX: Press AUX to access LINE (auxiliary audio mode). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter . 9. SA T (Satellite Radio, if equipped): Press SA T to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SA T1, SA T2 and SA T3 modes. 10. CD: Press to [...]

all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the display , press SEEK/TRACK to find the next station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. In MP3 mode, press FOLD and then press / to access the previous/next folder . In satellite radio mode (early availability — [...]

Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. SHUFFLE and the track # will appear in the display . T o disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display . 16. SCAN: In radio mode, press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. In CD/MP3 mode, press for a brief sampling of all tracks on [...]

T o auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in preset #1 will begin to play . 19. CD slot: For a single CD syst[...]

T o 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 [...]

5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the p[...]

• W ipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for 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[...]

Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather , traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit www .sirius.com in the United States, www .sirius-canada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS[...]

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12–digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. Y ou will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS. While in Satellite Radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing AUX and Preset 1 control simultaneously . Rad[...]

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly . NO SIGNAL Loss of sign[...]

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 2. R Rear defroster: 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 de[...]

8. : Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. 9. T emperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 10. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter . 11. Recircul[...]

Operating tips • T o reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather , select (defrost) or (floor/defrost). • T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the system off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back s[...]

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air , to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. T urn to increase/decrease the temperature on t[...]

5. Power/ : Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is shut out. T urn to manually increase/decrease the fan speed. The manual fan speed setting will appear on the left side of the display . T o return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. 6. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents[...]

14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/adjective the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter . Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP . T emperature conversion: T o switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Setup menu in[...]

T o aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. T o increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middl[...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system is facto[...]

Autolamp delay system (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with autolamps, you can set the delay time to keep the headlights on for up to three minutes after the key is turned OFF . The delay time is set to 20 seconds at the factory , but the delay time may be changed by following the steps below (Steps 1 through 6 must be done within 10 secon[...]

High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. P ANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. M[...]

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer . V ertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) a[...]

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on the headlamp, then us ea4m m socket to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or clockwise (to adjust down) aligning the upper edge of the light pattern to the horizontal line. 6. Move the opaque cloth to cover the right-hand headlamp and repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the left-hand headlamp. 7. HORIZO[...]

• ON: In this position, the lamp will remain illuminated. The map lamp controls (without moon roof) are located on the dome lamp. Press the button on either side of each map lamp to illuminate the lamps. Push the button again to turn off the lamps. For models equipped with a moon roof, the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel. Pre[...]

BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur . This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp operation. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart bel[...]

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Reach over the front bolster . 4. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and then pulling it straight out. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’ s r[...]

Replacing sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is turned to the OFF position. 2. Push the lamp rearward and pull the front edge of the lamp outward to remove it from the fender . 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb socket. 4. T o reinstall the lamp, place the front edge of the lamp in the[...]

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Depress the lever and carefully pry the license plate lamp assembly (located above the license plate) from the liftgate. 3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly . 4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bul[...]

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulbs in reverse order . Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. From underneath the vehicle, rotate the harness/bulb assembly counterclockwise, to remove from the fog lamp. 3. Carefully disconnect the bul[...]

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three [...]

Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position. Select: INT 2 — Normal speed operation of rear wiper . INT 1 — Intermittent operation of rear wiper . OFF — Rear wiper and washer off. For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer cont[...]

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. 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 b[...]

The tray and inside bin can be removed to open up space to fit a laptop computer , MP3 players, CDs or handbags. T o remove, open the console lid and pull the bin straight up and out from the console housing. The sliding tray and inside bin can be hooked on the side or rear of the console for extra storage. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-200[...]

AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only . Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty . The auxiliary [...]

POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and pull the window switc[...]

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. T o lock out all the window controls (except for the driver’ s) press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay W ith accessory delay , the window switches, moon roof (if equipped) and audio system may [...]

Electronic compass The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW , W and NW in the center stack display . The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy . Usu[...]

7. The direction will display after the RESET control is released. The zone is now updated. Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors[...]

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 scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror gl[...]

3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • V ehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce [...]

Increasing speed while using speed control There are three ways to set a higher speed: • Press and hold the SET + control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. • Press and release the SET + control to operate the T ap-Up function. Each tap will increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Use the accelerator pedal to [...]

Turning of f speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Press the speed control OFF control. • T urn OFF the ignition. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle contr[...]

In Radio mode: • Press to access the next/previous preset station. In CD mode: • Press to listen to the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. When closing [...]

T o operate the moon roof vent position: • T o open, press and hold the front portion of the control. This will open the vent. • T o close, press and hold the rear portion of the control until the moon roof comes to a complete stop then release the control. Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is installed, the moo[...]

Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu will give you an estimate of how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling your vehicle. Otherwise, the display w[...]

Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy . This will display your fuel economy as a Bar Graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy . Y our vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy . When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows , one or no ba[...]

System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems bei[...]

Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. Autolamp delay This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off. 1. T o disable/enable the autolamp delay feature, select this function[...]

Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 2. W aiting 4 seconds or pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices. Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to set the language choice. Compass[...]

W arnings Status Park brake engaged W arning returns after 10 minutes if condition still exists XXX miles (km) to empty fuel level low Liftgate/Glass ajar W arning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to RUN. Service brake system Low brake fluid Low tire pressure T ire pressure monitor fault T ire pressure sensor fault XX% oil life cha[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR F AUL T . Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer . TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR F AUL T . Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more information on how[...]

Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the v[...]

Cargo management system (if equipped) The cargo management system consists of two storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1. The larger , rearward, compartment is for customer storage. • T o open, lift the lid with the pull latch. The lid can be removed to allow for flexible storage. • T o close, lower the lid and pres[...]

T o 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. T ighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar . T o remove the cross-bar assembly (if equipped) from the roof rack side rails: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel a[...]

T o 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 depress the tongue in the endcaps on both sides of the cross-bar . 3. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap t[...]

KEYS Y our vehicle is equipped with two Integrated Keyhead T ransmitters (IKT s). The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter . Y our IKT s are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose y[...]

Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead T ransmitter (IKT) T o avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of your vehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead T ransmitter (IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into the ignition cylinder , place your thumb on the [...]

POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the control to unlock all doors. • Press the control to lock all doors. Door key unlocking/locking Unlocking the doors T urn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’ s door only . All other doors will remain locked. Locking the doors T urn the key in the door cylinder to lock the driver’ s door only . Auto[...]

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 system is not armed, ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, and all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed. Power door unlock/lock procedure Y o[...]

Message center procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autolock feature using the vehicle’ s message center (if equipped), refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter . Autounlock The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, all the doors are closed, an[...]

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. T urn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. T urn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is act[...]

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 doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door . NOTE: Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock[...]

The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely lock all th[...]

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and holding both and buttons simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately 4 seconds. The turn signal will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the pr[...]

T o replace the battery: 1. T wist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring in order to remove the battery cover . 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery . Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new[...]

Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead T ransmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or • the Integrated Keyhead T ransmitter lo[...]

1. The ignition must be OFF to begin the sequence. 2. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position. 3. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 4. T urn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position. 5. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 6. T [...]

Programming your own personal entry code T o create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. W ithin five seconds press the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5–digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other . 4. Three unique personal entry codes can be stored: • Pressing 1 • 2 assi[...]

Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry T o unlock the driver’ s door , enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other . The interior lamps will illuminate. T o unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. T o lock al[...]

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster . • When the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position, the indicator will flash once every 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock™ system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds [...]

Replacing coded keys can be very costly . Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys. Programming spare keys Y ou can program your own Integrated Keyhead T ransmitters or standard SecuriLock™ coded keys t[...]

5. T urn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (RUN) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. T urn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. W ithin twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the [...]

FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that ca[...]

Push side control and push down on head restraint to lower it. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 96[...]

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the inboard side of the driver’ s seatback. T urn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness. T urn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’ s seat o[...]

T o 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 console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass air[...]

Heated seats (if equipped) Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater . The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long p[...]

The head restraints can be moved up and down. Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. Push control to lower or remove head restraint. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint and remove. 2. Place the head restraint under the front seat for storage. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owne[...]

3. Pull the seat release control. Note: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. Attach the safety belt web snap button to the quarter trim panel snap button. This will ensure that safety belt does not get caught by staying out of the seat back folding path. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-200[...]

5. T o 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. 6. Rotate seatback down into load floor position. Returning the rear seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback u[...]

2. Rotate seat cushion down into the seating position making sure that the seat cushion is locked into place and that the safety belt buckles are exposed. Make sure safety belt buckle heads are through elastic holders on seat backs. Safety belt buckles may break if they are trapped underneath the seatback as the seatback is rotated down. Before ret[...]

T o remove the rear cushion 1. Lift the yellow tab to release the hinges. 2. Pull the cushion to the outboard side of the vehicle. T o install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboard side of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges are locked into place. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System™ The Personal Safety System™ provides[...]

• “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor . • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driv[...]

Driver ’s seat position sensor The driver’ s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing[...]

Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System™ to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Refer to Safety restraints secti[...]

Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. T o reduce the risk of injury , make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from inju[...]

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) unt[...]

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply , or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt[...]

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all seating positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t ha[...]

Safety belt pretensioner Y our vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners activate during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. A safety belt pretensioner is a device which tightens the webbing of the lap and shoulder belts in such a way t[...]

hardware, should be inspected after a collision. 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 an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly , they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt a[...]

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. T o 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 determine[...]

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider ... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during [...]

Reasons given... Consider ... ⬙ The people I’m with don’t wear belts ⬙ Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. ⬙ I have an airbag ⬙ Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not desi[...]

The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 features can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled While t[...]

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should al[...]

Never place your arm over the airbag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. T o properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably . • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. Do no[...]

Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVE[...]

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder or sodium compounds which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the SRS is designed to help reduce serio[...]

The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors). Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflati[...]

The front passenger sensing system uses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. The indicator lamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel just above the air vents. Note : The indicator lamp will illuminate for[...]

• If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be advised to ride in the rear seat. Occupant Pass Airbag Off Indicator Lamp Passenger Airbag Empty seat Unlit Disabled Small child in child safety seat or booster Lit Disabled Small child with safety belt buckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled Even with Advance[...]

The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below . Objects Pass Airba[...]

T o reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag o[...]

Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Routine main[...]

Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See an authorized dealer . All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system includ[...]

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the 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 of the type suffic[...]

Safety Canopy™ system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy™. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Do not lean your head on the door . The Safety Canopy™ could injure you as[...]

How does the Safety Canopy™ system work? The design and development of the Safety Canopy™ system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag T echnical W orking Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment o[...]

The Safety Canopy™ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner , above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy™ is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events. The fact that the Safety Canopy™ did not activate i[...]

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 will repeat periodically until the p[...]

Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If t[...]

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions: • Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child st[...]

Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder . The drawings below compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably cl[...]

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions with the sa[...]

tether anchors. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter . For more information of LA TCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children) attachments in this chapter . Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructi[...]

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the b[...]

5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buck[...]

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. T ether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. T[...]

4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. The arrow in the above graphic points toward the front of the vehicle. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly , the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LA TCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instruction[...]

Y our vehicle has LA TCH anchors for child seat installation at the following locations: The anchors on both sides of the center of the rear seat are provided primarily for child seats at the outboard seats, and are further apart than the pairs of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seats. A child seat with rigid LA TCH attachments c[...]

If you install a child seat with rigid LA TCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe[...]

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that are encountered on streets, highways and off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to per[...]

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS 4WD and A WD Systems (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with A WD or 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to all four wheels [...]

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways. Y our 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. • Shorter – to give it the capability to appr[...]

INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING T ire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are determined by standards th[...]

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature 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 [...]

• 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 being driven for 1 mile (1.6 km). • Recommended inflation pressure: The co[...]

Under -inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle 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 res[...]

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air 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 [...]

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally . Inspect 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 hydropla[...]

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number for safety standard certification[...]

When mounting 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) gre[...]

If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. 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 yo[...]

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 157[...]

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: Y our vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel[...]

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’ s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates 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 rela[...]

8. U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN): 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 last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For exa[...]

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 manufacturer’ s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or T ir[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. T ire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. T: Ind[...]

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard[...]

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. The T ire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least m[...]

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle. T o restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, have th[...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid W arning Light T ire(s) under -inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated; refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter . 2. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’ s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the T ire Label ([...]

Low T ire Pressure W arning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing W arning Light Spare tire in use Y our temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality . For a description of how the system functions under these conditions, refer to When your temporary sp[...]

If any tire is under -inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CABLES Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford [...]

V EHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer , to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability , with or without a trailer . Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, [...]

The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle [...]

Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GA WR (Gross Axle W [...]

GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight 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 or the edge of the driver’ s door . The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. Exceeding the Safety Complianc[...]

Maximum Loaded T railer W eight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow . It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your a[...]

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the avail[...]

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in the Driving chapter of this Owner’ s Guide . Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slo[...]

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined W eight Rating)/T railer W eights Engine Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) T railer W eight Range - lb. (kg) Maximum frontal area of trailer - ft 2 (m 2 ) 2.3L 5000 (2268) 1500 (680) 24 (2.2) 3.0L 7100 (3221) 3500 (1588) 30 (2.8) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 1,000 ft. (300 meters) elevation. For definition[...]

T owing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury . Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your [...]

T railer lamps T railer 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. See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper[...]

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer weight. • If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather , hilly conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so equipped. Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for [...]

2WD vehicles with automatic transaxles: .It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or with all four (4) wheels off the ground on a car -hauling trailer . In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, see Wrecker T owing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter . 4WD vehicles with automatic transaxles: Do not[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and steering column and allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 3. RUN, all electrical circuits operational and warning lights will illuminate. This is the position the key is in when you?[...]

If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately . Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions 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 engin[...]

• Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 3. T urn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (ST ART). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See W arning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving 183[...]

Starting the engine 1. T urn the key to 3 (RUN) without turning the key to 4 (ST ART). If there is difficulty in turning the key , rotate the steering wheel until the key turns freely . This condition may occur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb 2. T urn the key to 4 (ST ART), then release the key as soon as[...]

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly . If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows the user to connect the sy[...]

• Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and similar items. • Be sure that the engine block heater , heater cord and extension cord are solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or [...]

can lead to more dust than in the past. Brake dust can be cleaned by weekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Heavier deposits can be removed with Motorcraft Wheel and T ire Cleaner (ZC-37–A). Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Y our vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This system helps you maintain steering[...]

Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked. T o set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is released. If the parking brake is fully released, [...]

ADVANCET RAC 姞 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) The AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC system provides stability enhancement features such as Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and T raction Control (TCS) for certain driving situations. The system includes an AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC on/[...]

while driving in deep sand or very deep snow , switching off the AdvanceT rac with RSC stability enhancement feature will restore full engine power and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. During T raction Control events the “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily . Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Elect[...]

AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC button and icon functionality The AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC system automatically turns on each time the engine is started, even if it was turned off when the engine was last shut down. The “sliding car” icon which is located with the warning lights in the instrument cluster will illuminate during bulb check at initial [...]

AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC Features Button functions “Sliding car” icon RSC ESC Engine T raction Control Brake T raction Control Default at start-up Illuminated during bulb check Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Button pressed momentarily Illuminated solid Disabled below 25 mph (40 km/h) Disabled below 25 mph (40 km/h) Disabled below 25 mph (40 k[...]

If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC system, the ⬙ sliding car ⬙ icon will illuminate steadily . V erify that the AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC system is not manually disabled (push the AdvanceT rac 威 with RSC button located on the center stack of the instrument panel). If the ⬙ sliding car ⬙ icon still illumina[...]

PREPARING TO DRIVE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 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 vehicle a higher center of gravity than a [...]

If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the key . 2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully pry out the small Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) cover cap located to the right of the gearshift lever . 3. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool straigh[...]

Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Y our automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Driving with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control, start in 1 (First) and then shift manually[...]

allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters. This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur . After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume. P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the fr[...]

D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy . T ransaxle operates in gears one through four . D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the O/D OFF switch on the side of the gearshift lever . This will illuminate the O/D OFF light and activate Drive. Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed) Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switc[...]

1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever . • W ill not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is se[...]

T o help avoid personal injury , always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, part[...]

The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is on. An RSS control allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off. T o turn the RSS off, the ignition must be on. The system will remain off until either the RSS control is pressed again or the ignition is turned off, then on again. An indicator light o[...]

The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car . Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Dr[...]

If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly 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 . [...]

V ehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four -wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity . Utility and four -wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road[...]

spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, 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 submer[...]

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 in neutral; instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear . When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can’t tu[...]

4WD vehicles should be driven with traction devices as referred to in Using snow tires and traction devices in the T ires, Wheels and Loading chapter . Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying c[...]

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the coverage period listed on the Roadsi[...]

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick re[...]

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. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Us[...]

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. This switch is located in the front passenger’ s footwell, behind a flip-up cover , by the kick panel acce[...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet V iolet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Bl[...]

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 30A Not used (spare) 2 15A Brake On/Off switch 3 15A Not used (spare) 4 30A Not used (spare) 5 10A Keypad illumination, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB 6 20A T urn signals, Stop lamps 7 10A Low beam headlamps (left) 8 10A Low beam h[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 16 15A Not used (spare) 17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release, Liftglass release 18 20A Heated seat 19 25A Rear wiper 20 15A Datalink 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Park lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn relay 25 10A Demand lamps 26 10A Instrument panel clu[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 42 10A Not used (spare) 43 10A Rear wiper logic, Heated seats relay , Instrument cluster 44 10A Not used (spare) 45 5A Front wiper logic, Blower motor relay 46 7.5A OCS (restraints), P ADI (restraints) 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows, Moon roof 48 — Delayed acce[...]

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description A 80A Midi EP AS B 125A Midi SPDJB 1 15A* Heated mirror 2 30A** Rear defroster 3 20A** Rear power point (center console) 4 20A** Fuel pump 5 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Keep Alive power 6 15A* Alternator 7 10A* Reverse lamps [...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 17 40A** Cooling fan 2 18 20A** ABS solenoid 19 30A** Power seats 20 — A/C clutch relay 21A — Rear defroster relay 21B — Not used 21C — Blower relay 21D — PCM relay 22 — Not used 23 — Not used 24 10A* PCM transmission 25 — Not used 26 10A* PCM mil 27 10A* PCM non[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 36 — Not used 37 — Not used * Mini fuse ** Cartridge fuse CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily . • gradually decrease the vehicle’ s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly . • slowly move to a safe place on the side of [...]

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only . This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that[...]

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a [...]

Removing the jack and tools The jack and tools are located under the carpeted load floor . Pull 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. Unbuckle the strap and remove the jack and tools by pullin[...]

Removing the spare tire or spare tire and tether (if equipped) 1. Insert the lug wrench through the access hole in the rear bumper . 2. T urn 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 follow[...]

6. If not replacing the spare or flat tire to the underbody storage area, raise winch up into the installed position. 7. Use the attached fastener strap (2) to tie the tether end to the winch actuator shaft (if equipped). Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from m[...]

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: • Front View shown from rear of front tire. Position the jack directly below the protruding bolt. 2008 Mariner (mrn[...]

• Rear View shown from forward of rear tire. Position the jack directly below the stud on the rear trailing arm. 3. Position the jack according to the guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground. Never use the differentials as a jacking point. T o lessen the risk of personal injury , do n[...]

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 wheel has been lowered. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 7. Remove the jack[...]

1. Place tire on end with valve stem facing rearward, away from vehicle. 2. Place tether into bolt holes in wheel and attach lug nut using lug wrench. 3. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down. If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum wheels, remove the wheel ornament. 4. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install [...]

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * T orque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford r[...]

JUMP STARTING The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have pus[...]

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery . Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . + – + – + ?[...]

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding [...]

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to d[...]

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 c[...]

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not a[...]

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly , vehicle damage may occur . Emergency T owing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle [...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Y ou must take your Lincoln or Mercury vehicle to an authorized dealer for warranty repairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certain w[...]

In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www .ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, c[...]

In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writing before pursuing remedies under your state’ s warranty laws. Ford is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent a[...]

THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Y our satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer . Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful in achieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined on the front page of the W arranty Guide. However , if your warranty conc[...]

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory , Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third part[...]

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www .ford-esp.com. GETTING ASSIST A[...]

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERA TURE T o order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORA TED P .O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website: w[...]

Y ou can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar .gov. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA 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 T ransport Canada, using their toll-free number: 1–800–333–0510. 2008 Mari[...]

W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Neve[...]

W AXING • W ash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer , or an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof rack[...]

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • T ake care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine bl[...]

3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer . • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3-A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42). • For plastic headlamp l[...]

wash facilities. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly . • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, [...]

3. Apply more Motorcraft cleaner to a clean, white, cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area–allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. 4. Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly , use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds. 5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white,[...]

• T o help maintain its resiliency and color , use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from your authorized dealer . In Canada, use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (CXC-93) or an equivalent high–quality leather care product. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber [...]

Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Premium Liquid W ax (ZC-53-A) Motorcraft Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-32-A) Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S. only) (ZC-14) Motorcraft T ire Clean and Shine (ZC-28) Motorcraft [...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your W arranty Guide to find out which parts and services are covered. Use only r[...]

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel. 2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in the center between the hood and the grille. 3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod. 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L 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. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 Mariner (mrn) Ow[...]

3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 2008 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specific[...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smea[...]

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. T urn the blade at a right angle to the arm. 2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release the blade from the arm and pull the blade away from the arm to remove it. 3. Attach the new blade to the arm and snap it into place. Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimu[...]

Changing rear window wiper blade The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash. T o replace the wiper blade: 1. Grab the wiper arm with one hand close to the arm/blade joint and pull it as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use excessive force because it can[...]

• 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 6. W ipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is within the MIN MAX range or lower and upper holes, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark or lower hole, engine oil must be added to raise the leve[...]

• 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter . • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the MAX mark or upper hole may cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 7[...]

T o avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark. Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this tra[...]

BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer , trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry . Als[...]

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. A void contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attent[...]

• Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner . Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the intervals listed in[...]

When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read[...]

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan. Note: For the 2.3L engine, when adding more than 1 quart (.95L) of coolant it is necessary to use the coolant bleed valve. Failure to bl[...]

3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. • 2.3L coolant bleed valve 5. For the 2.3L engine ONL Y , open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet. 6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper co[...]

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner . Follow your community’ s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity T o find out how much fluid your vehicle’ s cooling system can hold, refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter . Fill y[...]

What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only) If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred. The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. How fail-safe cooling works If the engine begin[...]

Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. T ake your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement, see your authorized dealer . Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter . Replace the fuel[...]

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injur[...]

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • T urn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away [...]

At the next opportunity , safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an en[...]

Octane recommendations Y our vehicle is designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. W e do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Regular” that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly . However , if it knock[...]

If you have run out of fuel: • Y ou may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal. • Normally , adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If the vehicl[...]

• Use the same filling 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. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same[...]

• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste fuel. • Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations 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[...]

• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain. • T ransmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windo[...]

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Illumination of the Service engine soon indicator , charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine powe[...]

4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel, properly tightening the fuel cap or letting the electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service engine soon indi[...]

The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting of mixed city and highway driving may be performed: 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by 20 minutes of stop[...]

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. W ith the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.[...]

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick blade and also in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter . Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle comp[...]

3. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. W ipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing an[...]

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine Air filter element 1 F A-1683 F A-1683 Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 Battery BXT -40R BXT -40R Oil filter FL-910 FL-820-S PCV valve 2 Spark Plugs 3 1 Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any dam[...]

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rollers, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge a[...]

Item Capacity Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number / Ford Specification Rear axle fluid (4X4) 5 2.4 pints (1.15L) 6 Motorcraft SAE 80W -90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY -80W90-QL / WSP-M2C197-A Power T ransfer Unit fluid (4X4) 7 12 ounces (0.35L) Motorcraft SAE 75W -140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY -75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A W indshiel[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine Cubic inches 140 183 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing 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) 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm) Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1 Engine drivebelt routing • 2.3L I4 Engin[...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structur[...]

The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross V ehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. V ehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number T RANSMISSION/T RANSAXLE CODE DESIGNA[...]

GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Mercury Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of[...]

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start system V ehicle security system Wheel locks 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 we[...]

A Accessory delay .......................... 58 AdvanceT rac .............................. 189 Air cleaner filter ...............283, 285 Air conditioning automatic temperature control system ..........................37 manual heating and air conditioning system ................. 34 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........118, 127, 130 and c[...]

attaching with tether straps ....................................... 141 in front seat ............................ 138 in rear seat .............................. 138 Child safety seats - booster seats ............................. 134 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment .............. 246 instrument panel .................... 248 interior ..[...]

recommendations ................... 261 refill capacities ........................ 286 specifications .......................... 286 Event data recording .................... 7 Exhaust fumes .......................... 184 F Fail safe cooling ........................ 269 Fluid capacities ......................... 286 Foglamps .......................[...]

K Keyless entry system ................. 89 autolock ............................... 80, 82 keypad ....................................... 90 locking and unlocking doors .... 91 programming entry code ......... 90 Keys .......................................78, 92 positions of the ignition ......... 181 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart[...]

Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................ 194 R Radio ............................................ 19 Relays ........................................ 211 Remote entry system ........... 84–85 illuminated entry ................ 88–89 locking/unlocking doors ..... 85–86 opening the trunk .....................86 pa[...]

changing .......................... 221, 223 checking the pressure ............ 152 inflating ................................... 150 label ......................................... 162 replacing .................................. 154 rotating .................................... 156 safety practices ....................... 155 sidewall information[...]

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