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Mercury 1999 Mountaineer User Manual

Mercury 1999 Mountaineer
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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 19
Seating and safety restraints 113
Starting and driving
Starting 136
Driving 140
Roadside emergencies 166
Servicing
Maintenance and care 187
Capacities and specifications 228
Customer assistance 236
Reporting safety defects 248
Index 249
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Table of Contents

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Mercury 1999 Mountaineer Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMercury
Model1999 Mountaineer
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

WARNINGS

Crucial safety alerts to prevent personal injury and possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Guidelines for initial vehicle use to ensure proper operation of moving parts.

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Explains indicator lights and sounds for vehicle status and warnings.

GAUGES

Details on speedometers, fuel, temperature, oil pressure, and battery gauges.

Fuel gauge

Indicates the approximate amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Displays important vehicle information and system warnings.

Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Operation of parking, low-beam, and high-beam headlamps.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and air conditioning system operation and controls.

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system

Automatic climate control operation, features, and settings.

SPEED CONTROL

How to activate, set, and disengage the cruise control system.

SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Vehicle protection system against theft using coded keys.

Seating and safety restraints

SEATING

Adjusting manual lumbar support and front power seats.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Precautions and proper use of seat belts for all occupants.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

System operation, precautions, and child safety regarding airbags.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Information on properly using safety restraints for children.

Starting

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE

Essential checks before starting the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine under various temperature conditions.

Driving

BRAKES

General brake system information and ABS operation.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Load leveling feature and system operation.

TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Automatic transmission operation and gearshift positions.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Operation of 4WD systems, modes, and limitations.

TRAILER TOWING

Guidelines and requirements for towing trailers safely.

Roadside emergencies

HAZARD FLASHER

Operation of the emergency warning lights.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

Procedure to reset the fuel pump after an impact.

CHANGING THE TIRES

Steps for safely changing a flat tire.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Procedures for jump-starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

WRECKER TOWING

Approved towing procedures and precautions.

Maintenance and care

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for vehicle servicing and parts.

ENGINE OIL

Checking, adding, and specifications for engine oil.

BRAKE FLUID

Checking and adding brake fluid, including fluid types.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid levels and types.

BATTERY

Battery care, maintenance, and safety precautions.

INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES

Explains tire grading system and DOT requirements.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

Safety precautions and guidelines for handling automotive fuel.

Capacities and specifications

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Lists part numbers for key vehicle components.

REFILL CAPACITIES

Capacities for various vehicle fluids.

ENGINE DATA

Technical specifications for engine performance.

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Key exterior dimensions of the vehicle.

Reporting safety defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

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