Mercury Mountaineer (2010 year). Manual

Fog lamp control

The fog lamps can be turned on
only when the headlamp control is

in the

position and

the high beams are not turned on.

Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp
indicator light

will illuminate

when fog lamp is activated.

Push the headlamp control towards
the instrument panel to deactivate
the fog lamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

To activate DRL:
• the ignition must be in the on position and
• the headlamp control is in the

position

• the transmission is not in P (Park).

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light

(DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.

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Flash to pass

Pull the lever toward you to
activate. Release the lever to
deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel when exterior
lights are on.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from left

to right to brighten the
instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right

to left to dim the instrument
panel.

• Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.
• Rotate to the left position (past detent) to turn off the interior lamps

and will also disable the illuminated entry feature.

Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full Dome/ON position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

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To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 m)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 m)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. The center of the headlamp has a
3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure
the height from the center of your
headlamp to the ground (2) and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 m) long
horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape
works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps.
The brightest part of the light
should be below the horizontal line
(4). If it is above the line the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.

4. Open the hood.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster for
each headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).

Note: Use a 4 mm socket or box
wrench to turn the vertical adjuster
control.

6. Horizontal aiming is not required
for this vehicle and is
non-adjustable.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome/reading lamps

The dome lamp lights when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated up until the
courtesy lamps come on.

• any of the remote entry controls

are pressed and the ignition is
off.

The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled on and off
at the lamp.

The front map lamps are located in
the overhead console (if equipped).
Press the controls on either side of
each map lamp to activate the
lamps.

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Cargo/reading lamps

The dome portion of the lamp or
the center light can be turned on
when the panel dimmer control is
rotated fully up or when a door is
opened.

The rear dome lamp can be turned
on or off by sliding the control.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)

• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp

• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn
time.

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Function

Number of bulbs

Trade number

Park/turn lamps
(front)

3157 A (amber)

Headlamps

H13

Rear stop/tail lamps

L1224R

Rear turn lamps

3157 A (amber)

Rear license plate
lamps

168

Backup lamp

3156K

High-mount brake
lamps

W5WL

Side mounted turn
signal

WY5W (amber)

Front sidemarker

194

Rear sidemarker

194

Fog lamp

9145

Cargo lamp

211-2

Interior overhead lamp

912 (906)

Front door courtesy
lamp

168

Map lamps

168 (T10)

Ashtray lamp

161

Visor vanity lamp -
Slide on rail system
(SOR)

A6224PF

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

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Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open
the hood.

2. Remove the two retainer pins,
then pull headlamp forward.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

4. Remove the old bulb by turning
counterclockwise and pull it out.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base

and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs

1. Turn off the headlamps and open
the hood.

2. Remove the two headlamp
retainer pins, then pull the
headlamp forward.

3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.

4. Carefully pull the old bulb out of
the lamp assembly.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing side-mounted turn signal bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch off.

2. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the fender.

3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from
the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing front/rear side marker bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch off.

2. Reach under the bumper and
rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it.

3. Pull the bulb straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Turn the headlamp switch off and
open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two bolts from the
lamp assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly by
pulling it away from the vehicle at
an angle to disengage the two snap
attachments.

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4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.

Note: Disconnect the LED brake
lamp from the electrical connector
and replace the LED assembly.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing fog lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
off.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
fog lamp by turning it
counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
off.

2. Remove the lamp assembly by
depressing the small tab and rocking
the lamp assembly out.

3. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield 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.

Windshield washer: Press the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick press and hold: the

wipers will swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)

When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

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Rear window wiper/washer controls

For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:

INT 1 — 8–10 second interval rear
wiper.

INT 2 — 3–4 second interval rear
wiper.

O (off) — Rear wiper and washer off.

For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either

position.

From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT 2
or O (off) position.

TILT STEERING COLUMN

Pull the lever down and release, to
unlock the steering column tilt lock.
With the lever in the down position,
tilt the steering column and wheel
to its desired orientation. Do not
push or pull the lever while tilting
the wheel.

Lift the lever back to its original
position to lock the steering column.

WARNING: Never adjust
the steering column when

the vehicle is moving.

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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR

Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.

Slide on rod feature

Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.

Note: To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)

The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according to
your option package.

Storage compartment

Press the latch to open the storage
compartment.

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Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)

The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
• Place the VELCRO威 hook onto

the side of the aftermarket
transmitter opposite of the
button.

• Place the transmitter into storage

compartment, button down.

• Place the provided height

adaptors onto the back of the
door as needed.

• Close the door.
• Press the depression in the door

to activate the transmitter.

CENTER CONSOLE

1. Cupholders

2. Tissue holder in lid

3. Rear power point

4. Large utility compartment has an
exterior power point in front of the
lid, and inside the compartment has
coin holder slots, a power point, AIJ
(Audio Input Jack), USB port and a
business/credit card holder

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The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features:
• Air vents
• Cupholders

WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.

Rear center console features (if equipped)

The rear center console incorporates the following features:
• Utility compartment
• Cupholders
• Flip forward armrest to provide a

flat load floor

AUXILIARY POWER POINTS (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.

Auxiliary power points can be found in the following locations:
• On the front of the center console
• Inside the utility compartment
• On the rear of the console, accessible from the rear seats
Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if
equipped).

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