Mercury Mountaineer 2001 - Manual (Page 270)

Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................216
Driving under special
conditions ..........................163, 166
mud ..........................162–163, 165
sand .................................163, 165
snow and ice ...162, 164–165, 167
through water .........163, 165, 170
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ................................251–252
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................241
coolant .....................................207
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication
specifications ..................249, 251
refill capacities ........................247
service points ..................200–201
starting after a collision .........178
Engine block heater .................146
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 246
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................247
specifications ..................249, 251
Exhaust fumes ..........................146
F
Floor mats .................................100
Fluid capacities .........................247
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................12, 159
control trac .......................33, 159
description ......................160–161
driving off road ...............162, 165
electronic shift ..........................33
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................152
Fuel ............................................224
calculating fuel
economy ............................18, 229
cap .......................................9, 228
capacity ...................................247
choosing the right fuel ...........226
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................227
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................224, 228–229
filter, specifications ........229, 246
fuel pump shut-off switch .....178
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........229
octane rating ...........227, 251–252
quality ......................................227
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................224
Fuses ..................................179–180
G
Garage door opener ..............85, 89
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 228
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................229
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
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