INSTRUMENT PANEL_FEATURES MERCURY MARINER_QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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01. TURN SIGNAL,HEADLAMP ANDAUTOLAMP CONTROLTurning the headlampcontrol up to the firstposition turns onthe parking lamps.Continuing to turnthe headlamp controlto the second position,turns on the head-lamps. To activatethe high beams, pushthe lever forward tothe instrument panel.Pull the lever towardsyou to deactivatethem. Use the samelever to activate the“Flash to Pass”feature. Pull thelever towards you tothe first detent toactivate, and release

quickly to flash.The battery saver willshut off the exteriorlamps 10 minutesafter the ignition hasbeen turned off, if theheadlamp control isin the position.To use the autolamplight sensitive,automatic on-offcontrol (if equipped)for the headlamps,turn the headlampcontrol down to theAUTO position. To turnautolamps off, turnthe control back tothe OFF position.For more information,please consult yourOwner’s Guide.

02. POWER SIDEVIEW MIRRORSRotate the controlclockwise to adjustthe right mirror, andcounterclockwiseto adjust the leftmirror. Then movethe control in thedirection you wishto tilt the mirror.Return the controlto the centerposition to lockthe mirrors in place.

03. FOG LAMPCONTROL The foglamps can be turnedon when theheadlamp control isin the parking lampor headlampposition and thehigh beams are noton. Press the controlto turn on the foglamps. The fog lampindicator light willilluminate. Pressagain to deactivate.Remember, the foglamps will notoperate when thehigh beams are on.The fog lamps aredeactivated whenthe ignition is turnedto the LOCK position.

04. PANEL DIMMERCONTROL Use thedimmer control toadjust the brightnessof the instrumentpanel and allapplicable switchesin the vehicle whenheadlamps andparking lamps areon. Push and holdthe top of thecontrol to brighten.Push and hold thebottom of thecontrol to dim.

05. TILT STEERINGWHEEL LEVER Toadjust the steeringwheel, push theadjustment leverdown to unlock thesteering column.While the lever is inthe down position,tilt the steeringcolumn to yourdesired position.Then, while holdingthe steering columnin place, pull the leverup to its originalposition to lock thesteering column.

06. MESSAGE CENTER(If equipped) Themessage center,located on yourinstrument cluster,displays importantvehicle informationthrough constantmonitoring of vehiclesystems. You mayselect display featureson the messagecenter for a display ofstatus preceded by abrief indicator chime.The system will alsonotify you of potentialvehicle problemswith a display ofsystem warningsfollowed by a longindicator chime.

07. COMPASS(If equipped) Thecompass heading (N,NE, E, SE, S, SW, Wor NW) is displayedin the messagecenter display.The compassreading may beaffected whenyou drive by largebuildings, powerlines and powerfulbroadcast antennas.For more information,please consult yourOwner’s Guide.

08. FRONT AND REARWIPER WASHERCONTROL The multi-function lever controlsthe windshield wipermodes, speeds, andthe windshield washer.For intermittentoperation, move thelever down oneposition. You canthen adjust therotary control to thedesired speed. Fornormal or low speedwiper operation,move the lever downtwo positions fromOFF. For high speedoperation, move thelever down threepositions from OFF.For windshield washerfluid, pull the end of

the stalk towardsyou. Move the leverup and release forone wipe. REAR:Rotate the end of thelever upward to the

position forintermittent operation.Rotate the end of thelever upward to ONfor normal-speedoperation. Rotateand release the endof the lever to theposition to activatethe rear washer.

09. AUDIOPHILESATELLITECOMPATIBLEIN-DASH SIX-CDRADIO (If equipped)Please see reverseside for details.

10. SPEED CONTROLFor your speedcontrol to work, itmust be in the ONposition. Pressingand releasing the ONbutton will engage it.Pressing and releas-ing the OFF buttondisengages it. Speedcontrol does notwork at speedsbelow 30 mph (48km/h). To set adesired speed, pressSET ACC. You canincrease speed usingthe speed control bypressing and holdingSET ACC. You candecrease speed bypressing and holdingusing the CSTbutton. Pressing the

RSM control willautomatically returnthe vehicle to thepreviously set speed.To disengage thespeed control, pressthe OFF button orpress the brake pedal.

11. HAZARD FLASHERCONTROL Push theflasher control and allfront and rear directionsignals will flash. Useit when your vehicleis disabled or iscreating a safetyhazard for othermotorists. The hazardflashers will operatewhen the ignition isin any position or ifthe key is not inthe ignition.

12. REAR WINDOWDEFROSTERCONTROL / HEATEDOUTSIDE MIRRORSEnsure that theignition is in the RUNposition. Press thecontrol to clear therear window of thinice and fog. The LEDwill illuminate. Therear defroster turnsoff automaticallyafter 15 minutes orwhen the ignition isturned to LOCK. Tomanually turn off therear defroster before15 minutes havepassed, push thecontrol again. Whenthe rear windowdefroster is activated,ice, mist and fog will

be removed fromboth outside heatedmirrors (if equipped).Like the rear windowdefroster, the mirrorshave an auto time-out feature that willturn the system offafter 15 minutes.

13. REVERSE SENSINGSYSTEM (If equipped)This system soundsa tone to warn thedriver of obstaclesnear the rear bumper,when R (Reverse) isselected and thevehicle is moving atspeeds less than3 mph (5km/h).The closer you get tothe obstacle, themore the rate of the

tone increases.When an obstacle isless than 10 inchesaway, the tonesounds continuously.The system is noteffective at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h)and may not detectcertain angular ormoving objects.

14. CLIMATE CONTROLPlease see reverseside for details.

01. ABS WARNINGLAMP The ABSwarning lamp willmomentarilyilluminate when theignition is turned on.If the light doesn’tilluminate, stays onor flashes, have yourvehicle serviced. Inan emergency, applycontinuous force tothe brake pedal.Do not pump thebrakes. Any pulsationor mechanical noiseyou may feel or hearis normal.

02. FOUR WHEELDRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM(If equipped) FourWheel Drive iscapable of handlingvarious roadconditions, includingstreet and highwaydriving as well asoff-road and winterdriving. The 4WDindicator lightilluminates when theignition is first turnedto the RUN position,to check the bulb.Solid illuminationindicates the 4WDsystem is locked.A blinking indicatorindicates the systemhas been disabled orrequires service.

03. TPMS WARNINGSYSTEM Using radio-frequency pressuresensors, this systemmonitors tire pressureon all road tires andprovides the driverwith a yellow warninglight when air needsto be added. Messagecenter equippedvehicles provideadditional warningmessages. The TPMSwarning light willreset itself (turn off )after the tires arereset to specificationand the vehicle isdriven above 20 mph(30 km/h) for twominutes. Please note:Outside temperatureaffects tire pressure.

04. SERVICE ENGINESOON LAMP TheService Engine Soonlamp illuminateswhen the ignition isfirst turned to theRUN position, tocheck the bulb. If thelight turns solid orblinks, the On-BoardDiagnostics Systemhas detected amalfunction. Drivein a moderatefashion (avoid heavyacceleration ordeceleration) andhave your vehicleserviced immediately.Always secure yourfuel cap by turning itclockwise 1/8 of aturn until it stops toavoid a warningcaused by a loose cap.

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Your new Mercury Marineris about to turn youreveryday drivingexperience into aneveryday drivingadventure. You’re goingto love the way thissmart, stylish andsophisticated SUVhandles whatever roadlife lays out before you.This Quick ReferenceGuide was designedto help you quickly getto know the manyfeatures of your newMariner. For moredetailed information,please consult yourOwner’s Guide.

AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE COMPATIBLE IN-DASH SIX-CD/MP3_RADIO (if equipped)

2006 MERCURY MARINER_QUICK REFERENCE GUIDEFORD MOTOR COMPANY

Customer Relationship CenterP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, MI 481211-800-392-3673 (FORD)(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replaceyour Owner’s Guide which contains more detailedinformation concerning the features of your vehicle, aswell as important safety warnings designed to helpreduce the risk of injury to you and your occupants.Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as youbegin learning about your new vehicle and refer to theappropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guidewas accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve theright to change features, operation and/or functionalityof any vehicle specification at any time. Your Mercurydealer is the best source for the most current information.

For detailed operating and safety information, pleaseconsult your Owner’s Guide.

July 2005 | Second Printing | Quick Reference GuideMercury Mariner | Litho in U.S.A.

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AUTO-DIMMINGREARVIEW MIRROR(If equipped) TheAuto-DimmingRearview Mirror isequipped with afeature that willreduce glare in therearview mirrorwhen bright lightsare detected. Itautomatically returnsto normal /clearwhen the vehicle isplaced in R (Reverse).

REMOTE ENTRYSYSTEM (If equipped)Your vehicle may beequipped with aremote entry systemwhich allows you tolock or unlock thevehicle’s doorswithout a key. Pressthe unlock buttononce to unlock thedriver’s door, twiceto unlock all doors.Pressing the lockbutton once will lockall doors and the

park/turn lamps willflash once. Pressingthe button a secondtime will chirp thehorn to confirm thatall doors are closedand locked. It alsoallows you toactivate a personalalarm. For moreinformation, pleaseconsult yourOwner’s Guide.

KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD You can usethe Keyless EntryKeypad to lock orunlock the doorswithout a key. Thekeypad can be operat-ed with the factory setfive-digit entry code.This code is on theowner’s wallet card inthe glove box. Enterthis code and withinfive seconds press the1•2 on the keypad.Enter your personalfive-digit code. Thedoors will again lockthen unlock, to confirmthat your personalkeycode has beenprogrammed tothe module.

TWO STEP UNLOCKINGTo unlock the driver’sdoor, turn the key inthe door cylinderonce toward the frontof the vehicle. Turnthe key a second timeto unlock all passengerdoors, liftgate, andliftgate glass.To lock all doors,liftgate, and liftgateglass, turn the keytoward the back ofthe vehicle once.

SECURILOCK™PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM This systemis designed to helpprevent the enginefrom being startedunless a coded key,programmed to yourvehicle, is used. YourSecurilock™ system isarmed immediatelyafter switching theignition to the LOCKposition. The theftindicator will flashevery two secondswhen the vehicle isarmed. Switching theignition to the RUNposition with a codedkey disarms thesystem. Your vehiclecomes with two codedkeys. Additional codedkeys can be purchasedfrom your authorizeddealer. For moreinformation, pleaseconsult yourOwner’s Guide.

HEATED FRONT SEATS(If equipped) Toactivate heatedseats, push thecontrol located onthe side of the seat.Push it again todeactivate, or thesystem will turn offautomatically after10 minutes, or whenthe ignition is turnedto the LOCK position.

GEARSHIFT /OVERDRIVE CONTROLOverdrive is thenormal driveposition for the bestfuel economy. Onlyturn Overdrive OFFwhen driving with aheavy load, towing atrailer up or downsteep hills, or whenadditional enginebraking is needed.To deactivate, pressthe switch locatedon the side of thegearshift lever.

ADDITIONAL_FEATURES

FUSES If yourelectrical componentsaren’t workingproperly, a fuse mayhave blown. Formore information,please consult yourOwner’s Guide.

FUEL PUMP SHUT OFFSWITCH This devicestops the electricfuel pump fromsending fuel to theengine when yourvehicle has had asubstantial jolt. Afteran accident, if youfind that the enginecranks, but does notstart, this switchmay have beenactivated. The fuelpump shut off switchis in the frontpassenger’s footwell,behind a flip-upcover, by the kickpanel access cover.

LOCATION OF SPARETIRE AND TOOLSThe jack and toolsare either under thecarpeted floorboardor in the right rear ofthe cargo areabehind an accesspanel. The spare tireis under the rearof the vehicle. Formore information,please consult yourOwner’s Guide.

TIRE PRESSURESafe operation ofyour Mariner requiresyour tires to beproperly inflated.The recommendedinflation pressureis found on thetire label or thecertification label onthe driver’s door.At least once amonth and beforelong trips, inspecteach tire and checkthe air pressure witha tire gauge. Don’tforget the spare.

Air pressure shouldbe checked whenthe tires are cold.

CHANGING THE TIRESIf you get a flat tirewhile driving, do notapply the brakeheavily. Instead,gradually decreaseyour speed. Hold thesteering wheel firmlyand slowly move to asafe place onto theside of the road.Your vehicle isequipped with atemporary spare tire,which is smallerthan a regular tire,and is designed foremergency use only.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEIn addition to yourNew Vehicle LimitedWarranty, Ford MotorCompany providesnew vehicle ownerswith a complimentaryroadside assistanceprogram. This serviceis available 24 hoursa day, seven days a

week for three yearsor 36,000 miles. Itcovers changing aflat tire, jump starts,limited fuel delivery,lock-out assistance,and towing yourvehicle. Call 800-241-3673 forRoadside Assistance.

FUEL TANK CAPACITYVehicles equippedwith 2.3L four-cylinderengines and 3.0Lsix-cylinder engineshave 16.5 gallon(62.5L) fuel tanks.

REAR WINDOW BUFFETING Whenone or both of yourrear windows areopen, the vehiclemay demonstrate awind throb or buffeting noise. Thisis common among awide range of vehicles and can beeliminated by simplylowering a front window two to three inches.

01. BAND Press toselect AM, FM1or FM2 frequencybands.

02. CD Press to enterCD mode. If a CD isalready loaded intothe system, the CDplay will beginwhere it last ended.

03. ON/OFF/VOLUMECONTROL Press toturn ON or OFF.Turn to increase ordecrease volume.

04. SAT (if equipped)Your Audiophileradio comes Satelliteready. The kit toenable the Satellitereception is availablethrough yourMercury dealer.

05. SCAN FUNCTIONPress for a briefsampling of radiostations or CD/MP3tracks. Press againto stop.

06. DISC / TUNEPress to go up ordown the radiofrequency or toselect a desired disc.In menu mode,press SEL to selectvarious settings.

07. FOLDER Press toaccess the next/previous directory.

08. SEEK FUNCTIONPress to access thenext listenablestation or track.

09. SHUFFLEFUNCTION Press toplay CD/MP3 tracksin random orderwhen active (on).Press to showshuffle status.Press again totoggle status.

10. REPEAT Pressto repeat currentCD/MP3 track whenactive (on). Press toshow shuffle status.Press again totoggle status.

11. AUX This functionis not operational.

SETTING MEMORYPRESETS To set astation: Selectfrequency band AM,FM1 or FM2. Tune toa station, then press

and hold one of thesix numbered presetbuttons until thesound returns.

SPEED SENSITIVEVOLUME This audiosystem may havespeed sensitivevolume control.For more informationon its features andfunctions, pleaseconsult yourOwner’s Guide.

SETTING THE CLOCKPress MENU untilSELECT HOUR orSELECT MINS isdisplayed. Use SELand the up / downarrows to adjust thehours / minutes.

ESSENTIAL_INFORMATION

CLIMATE_CONTROL

01. FAN SPEEDCONTROL Rotate theknob to adjust thevolume of aircirculated inthe vehicle.

02. MAX A/C Usesrecirculated air tocool the vehicle.MAX A/C is louderthan A/C, but is moreeconomical and coolsthe interior faster.Airflow will be directedfrom the instrumentpanel vents. Thismode can also beused to preventundesirable odorsfrom enteringthe vehicle.

03. A/C Uses outsideair to cool the vehicle.Although quieterthan MAX A/C, A/Cis not as economicaland will take longer

to cool the vehicle.Airflow will bedirected fromthe instrumentpanel vents.

04. PANELDistributes outsideair through theinstrument panelvents.

05. PANEL ANDFLOOR Distributesoutside air throughthe instrument panelregisters andfloor vents.

06. OFF Outside air isshut off and the fanwill not operate. Thismode can also beused to preventundesirable odorsfrom entering thevehicle, but onlyfor a short periodof time.

07. FLOOR Allows formaximum heatingby distributingoutside air throughthe floor vents.

08. FLOOR ANDDEFROST Distributesoutside air throughthe windshielddefroster vents, thedemister vents, andthe floor vents.

09. DEFROSTDistributes outsideair through thewindshield defrostervents and thedemister vents.It can be used toclear ice or fog fromthe windshield.

10. TEMPERATURECONTROL Rotatethe knob to adjustthe temperature ofthe airflow insidethe vehicle.

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