Mercury Milan 2006, 2006 Mariner Hybrid Quick Reference Manual

01. FOG LAMP
CONTROL

Press the
control to activate the
fog lamps during
headlamp operation.
Press the control
again to deactivate
the fog lamps. The
fog lamps will not
operate when the
high beams
are activated.

02. POWER SIDE
VIEW MIRRORS

Rotate clockwise to
adjust the right mirror
or counterclockwise
to adjust the left
mirror. Then, move
the control in the
direction you wish to
tilt the mirror. Return
the control to the
center position to lock
the mirror in place. To
adjust the power side
view mirrors, the
ignition must be in
the RUNposition.

03. SPEED CONTROL

To operate, the speed
control must be ON
and the vehicle’s
speed must be over
30 mph (48 km/h).
Toset a speed, press
SETACC. To set a
higher speed, press
SETACC again. To set
alower speed, press
CST.

Pressing RSM
will return to the
previously set speed.
To disengage the
speed control, depress
the brake pedal. To
turn off the speed con­trol, press the OFF
button.

04.ABS WARNING
LAMP

Illuminates briefly
when ignition is
turned to the RUN
position. If the light
remains on for more
than a few seconds,
an ABSfault is
indicated. Normal
braking is still
functional unless the
brake warning light
is also illuminated.

05BATTERY GAUGE

The battery gauge
provides information
about your vehicle’s
energy usage. When
the pointer is directed
at ASSIST, this means
the battery is
providing extra power
to boost the vehicle’s
acceleration. When
it’s pointing to
CHARGE, extra energy
is being stored in the
battery while idling,
coasting or slowing
down. When you
press the brake pedal,
the pointer swings
counterclockwise into
the

CHARGEzone to
report that
regenerative braking
is underway. If the
needle does not move
when braking, the
battery is fully
charged.

06 TACHOMETER

Engine RPMs are
indicated by the
tachometer.When
the vehicle operates
in pure electric
mode, the
tachometer pointer
drops

below the zero
mark whereit points
at a special symbol
labeled EV for electric
vehicle. Driving with
your tachometer
pointer continuously
at the top of the scale
may damage the
engine.

07. MESSAGE
CENTERWhen the

ignition is in the RUN
position, the
message center in
your vehicle’s
instrument cluster
will display
information on your
vehicle’s operating
functions, as well as
warning messages.
There are two
selectable features,
located on the center
console, for your
message

center: SET

and INFO. SETis used
to select and reset
various functions
shown in the INFO
menu. INFOdisplays
amenu which
consists of average
fuel economy (if
equipped), distance
to empty,
instantaneous fuel
economy
(if equipped), high
voltage battery
status, units
(English/metric),
language, system
check and INFO
display on/off.

08. TILTSTEERING
WHEELLEVER Push

the tilt steering
wheel lever
downward to unlock
the steering wheel.
Then move the
steering wheel up or
down. Pull the lever
up into the original
position to lock the
steering

wheel. Never
adjust the steering
wheel while the
vehicle is moving.

09. READY
INDICATOR

Illuminates
after the vehicle has
successfully started.
The vehicle is ready
to

drive even if you
don't hear the engine
running.

10. SERVICE SOON

Illuminates
when the vehicle has
detected a
malfunction. Report
the fault to your
Hybrid certified
dealer at the earliest
opportunity.

11.

MASTER VEHICLE

Electrical Hazard
Warning Lamp:
Indicates a major
hybrid component
failure or other major
vehicle failure that
will cause the vehicle
to shut down or fail
to start. Please see
your Owner’sGuide
for additional
information.

12. SERVICE ENGINE
SOON LAMP

Illuminates
briefly when the
ignition is turned to
the RUN position.
Solid illumination
after start indicates
the on board
diagnostics system
has detected a
malfunction. Have
your

vehicle serviced
immediately at a
Hybrid certified dealer.

13.

FRONTAND REAR
WIPER / WASHER
CONTROL
Front:

Movethe
control down one
position for
intermittent operation.
Rotate the speed
control up for fast
intervals and down for
slow intervals. Move
the control down two
positions from OFFfor
normal or low-speed
wiper operation. Move
the control down three
positions from OFF for
high-speed wiper
operation.

Pull the control toward
you to activate the
windshield washer.
Release the control to
stop washer fluid
spray. Move the control
up and release for one
wipe with mist.

Rear:

Rotate the end of the
control upwardto the

position for
intermittent operation.
Adjust the speed
control for fast or slow
intervals. Rotate the
control upward to ON
for normal-speed
operation. Rotate the
control down to the

position and
release to activate the
rear washer.

14. AUXILIARY
POWERPoint (12V)

The 12V power point
outlet, located in the
floor console, is
designed for
accessoryplugs only.
Do not insertany
other object; damage
may occur and blow
the fuse. This power
outlet may require
an adapter in or

der

to plug in an electric
device.

15. REAR WINDOW
DEFROSTER
CONTROLPush to

clear the rear window
of thin ice and frost.
The rear window
defroster turns off
automatically after 15
minutes or when the
ignition is turned off.
To manually turn off
the defroster, push
the control.

16. PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFFThe

passenger airbag off
indicator, located
just below the radio,
will illuminate when
the passenger’s
frontal airbag is off.
Please see your
Owner’s Guide for
additional
information.

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MERCURY MARINER HYBRID_QUICK REFERE NCE GUIDE

THE MERCURY MARINER HYBRID
is 100% SUV and 100% Hybrid.
It requires no special fuels and
never has to be plugged in. All you
have to do is get in and drive.

With all the confidence of an
authentic Mercury SUV
combined with the benefits of
afull hybrid system, every
Mercury Mariner Hybrid is
equipped to help you go
anywhereand do anything — now
more efficiently than ever and in
an environmentally conscious
manner. In order to help you fully
appreciate the features of your
new vehicle and its unique
characteristics, weinvite you to
explore this easy-to-use Quick
Reference Guide.

This vehicle has unique driving
characteristics to maximize its
hybrid operation. Drive with care
and wear a seatbelt at all times.
Fordurges you to read the
Owner’s Guide and the Driving
Your SUV or Truck Supplement for
further information on safe driving
precautions and instructions.

MERCURY MARINER_HYBRID OPERATION INSTRUMENT PANEL_FEATURES

The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is a whole new kind of SUV that combines electric and gasoline propulsion without compromise, to
provide breakthrough performance and efficiency. It requires no special fuels and never has to be plugged in. Familiarizing
yourself with these unique characteristics will ensure optimal performance from your new vehicle.

Unique Hybrid Operating
Characteristics

Battery:The Mercury Mariner Hybrid is equipped

with a high voltage battery temperature
management system in the rear of the vehicle.
This system cools the battery in order to ensure
battery life and optimize high voltage battery
performance. You may hear a slight tap sound as
the vent door operates. In addition, you may
hear a fan noise in the rear of the vehicle. This is
the temperature management fan. Thesenoises
are a customary part of hybrid operation and do
not require service. The hybrid high voltage
battery may go through a self–reconditioning
process from time-to-time, to optimize high
voltage battery performance.

You may notice
slight changes in drivability during the
reconditioning process. This is an important part
of the Mariner Hybrid's high voltage battery
optimizing features.

Engine:The engine speed in a hybrid is not
directly tied to the vehicle speed. Under
certain conditions the engine speed, as
indicated on the tachometer while driving, may
appear much higher than that of a
conventional automobile. This is caused by
engine speed optimization to maximize fuel
economy. In prolonged mountainous driving,
you may also see the engine tachometer slowly
moving up and down. This is done to maintain
the battery.You may also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This is the
normal operation of the electric generator in
the hybrid system. If your 12V battery should
become disconnected, you may experience
engine spin for 3-5 seconds after the key is
turned to the OFFposition, for the next key
cycle only. The computer is relearning the start
up characteristics of your vehicle.

Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy

As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be
significantly impacted by your driving habits and
accessory usage. To maximize fuel economy, try
to extend the length of time you run in electric
mode by lightly accelerating the vehicle. The
longer you keep the engine from starting, the
better the fuel economy you will achieve.

Please be aware of the following
vehicle functions which reduce fuel
economy performance:

TireInflation: Keep tires properly inflated and use
only recommended size.

Climate Control:With the climate control system
set to MAX A/C, defrost and defrost/floor mode
(the orange graphics on your climate control), the
gas engine will run continuously,reducing fuel
economy. The A/C mode is more
fuel-efficient than the MAX A/C mode.

Driver Habits:Rapid starts (jackrabbit starts),
towing, and heavy loads all impact the amount
of energy required to movethe vehicle. In
general, better fuel economy is achieved during
moderate acceleration and deceleration, as
opposed to aggressive acceleration and
deceleration. This is true

regardless of the mode

in which you're operating.

• Do not carryextra loads

• Do not decrease aerodynamics

• Use speed control

• Observe posted speed limits

•

Keep engine tuned

Normal Vehicle Operation

Starting:

Turn the ignition key to the START
position while the vehicle is in (P) Park . The gas
engine will turn on, but may shut off shortly after
starting, depending on temperature and battery
state of charge. This is a natural part of the Mariner
Hybrid's fuel-saving features. You do not need to
restart the vehicle. NOTE:If the vehicle is left
inoperative for over 31 days — it may (but probably
won’t) be necessary to jump-start the vehicle. Your
Mariner Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage
battery jump-start feature in addition to the
traditional 12V system. Consult your Owner’s Guide
for jump-start instructions.

Driving:

The gas engine automatically starts and
stops to provide power when it's needed and to
save fuel when it's not. While coasting at low
speeds, idling, or coming to a stop,the gas
engine typically shuts down to conserve fuel
and the vehicle operates in electric-only mode.
The gas engine will kick in upon acceleration.
Conditions that cause the engine to start
up include:

• High voltage battery recharge required

•

Driver acceleration demands
additional power

•

Overly hot or cold outside temperature,
or

if the batteryis overly hot or cold, the

engine may engage sooner than usual

• Ascending a hill, accelerating quickly,

or when driving conditions require
additional power

• The gasoline engine will not shut off if

the climate control is set to MAXA/C, defrost
mode or defrost / floor mode

Stopping:The gas engine may shut off as you
come to a stop to conserve fuel. Restarting the
vehicle is not required. Simply step on the
accelerator when you are ready to drive.

Transmission Operation:Due to the
technologically advanced, electronically­controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle
(eCVT) you will not feel shift changes like those
of a traditional vehicle. The Mariner Hybrid's
transmission is designed to do its
work seamlessly.

Neutral:It is not recommended to idle the
vehicle in (N) Neutral for extended periods of
time because this will discharge your high
voltage battery.

LowGear: Slowing down in (L) Low gear may
cause a sensation of engine braking during
deceleration. Response during acceleration
should be the same as in (D) Drive position.

Reverse:(R) Reverse gear vehicle speed is
limited to

22 mph (35 km/h) until shifted to a

non-reverse gear.

In most cases, the vehicle
will operate in electric-only mode while
in (R) Reverse.

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

2006 MERCURY MARINER HYBRID_QUICK REFERE NCE GUIDE

01. BANDPress to

select AM, FM1
or FM2 frequency
bands.

02. CDPress to enter

CD mode. If a CD is
already loaded into
the system, the CD
play will begin
where it last ended.

03. ON/OFF/VOLUME
CONTROLPress to

turn ON or OFF.
Turn to increase or
decrease volume.

04. SAT

(if equipped)
Your Audiophile
radio comes Satellite
ready. The kit to
enable the Satellite
reception is available
through your
Mercury dealer.

05. SCAN FUNCTION

Press for a brief
sampling of radio
stations or CD/MP3
tracks. Press again
to stop.

06. DISC / TUNE

Press to go up or
down the radio
frequency or to
select a desired disc.
In menu mode,
press SELto select
various settings.

07. FOLDERPress to

access the next/
previous directory.

08. SEEK FUNCTION

Press to access the
next listenable
station or track.

09. SHUFFLE
FUNCTIONPress to

play CD/MP3 tracks
in random order
when active (on).
Press to show
shuffle status.
Press again to
toggle status.

10. REPE

AT

Press
to repeat current
CD/MP3 track when
active (on). Press to
showshuffle status.
Press again to
toggle status.

11. AUXThis function

is not operational.

SETTING MEMORY
PRESETSTo set a

station: Select
frequency band AM,
FM1 or FM2. Tune to
astation, then press
and hold one of the

six numbered preset
buttons until the
sound returns.

SPEED SENSITIVE
VOLUME

This audio
system may have
speed sensitive
volume control.
For more information
on its features and
functions, please
consult your
Owner’s Guide.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Press MENU until
SELECTHOUR or
SELECTMINS is
displayed. Use SEL
and the up / down
arrows to adjust the
hours / minutes.

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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace
your Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as
well as important safety warnings designed to help
reduce the risk of injuryto you and your occupants.
Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you
begin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the
appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick R

eference Guide
was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/or functionality
of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Mercury
dealer is the best source for the most current information.

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

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MANUALTEMPE RATURE_HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HYBRID ENERGY FLOW_AUDIOPHILE & NAVIGATION (if equipped)

01. FAN SPEED
CONTROL

Rotate the
knob to adjust the
speed of air that is
circulated in the
vehicle.

02. MAX A/CWith

the climate system
set to MAX A/C, the
engine

will run
continuously,reducing
fuel economy.

03.

A/C RECIRCULATION

Distributes
recirculated air
through the
instrument panel
vents to cool the
vehicle.

04. A/COutside air

flows from the
instrument panel
vents to cool the
vehicle. When A/C
mode is selected,
you may notice the
air temperature cycle
from cooler to
warmer as the gas
engine turns on and
off. When in electric
mode, the fan will
still blow air in the
cabin, but no

heat
will be removed by
the air conditioner.

05. PANEL

Distributes outside
air through the
instrument panel
vents only.

06. OFFOutside air is

shut out and the
climate control
system is turned off.

07. PANELAND
FLOORDistributes

outside air through
the instrument panel
vents and floor vents.

08. FLOOR

Distributes outside
air through the floor
vents only.

09. FLOOR AND
DEFROSTDistributes

outside air through
the windshield
defroster vents and
the floor vents. This
feature will cause the
gas engine

to run

continuously,reducing
fuel economy.

10. DEFROST

Distributes outside
air through the
windshield defroster
vents. With the
climate system set to
defrost mode, the
engine will run
continuously,
reducing fuel
economy.

11. TEMPERATURE
CONTROLRotate the

knob to adjust the
temperature of the
airflowinside the
vehicle.

RADIO CONTROLS

01. AM/FMPressing

AM/FM in navigation
mode will return the
system to the
audio screen.

02. SEEK

Use to find
the next/previous
listenable radio
station or to advance
tracks, if in CDmode.

03. MEMORY
PRESETS

Stores
favorite AM/FM
stations and allows
CD access when in
CDDJ mode. To store,
press and hold until
PRESETSAVED
appears in display.

NAVIGATION
CONTROLS

04.FUEL ECONOMY
FUNCTION

Press to
view average and
instantaneous fuel
economy screen.

05. HOMEPress and

hold the HOME key
to storecurrent
vehicle location as
home. Pressing
HOME after the home
location has been set
will calculate a route
to return to that set
home location when
in navigation mode.

06. ENERGY FLOW
FUNCTIONPress for

status of engine and
battery. To
disengage, press the
control again. Your

energy flow screen
displays howpower
is used and
transferred between
the electric motor,
the high voltage
battery, and the
gasoline engine. It
also indicates which
mode you are
currently operating
in. Please see your
Owner’s Guide for
more information.

07. CURRENT
LOCATION

Press for
information on
current location.

08.

NAVIGATION

Press NAV to access
the navigation system
menu. Make sure the
vehicle is in (P) Park
before you enter
adestination.

09. MAPThe control

works in all modes.
Press MAPto show
current location.

10.BACKWorks only

in navigation mode.
Press to return to the
previous screen.

11. ENTERUse ENTER

to view a menu in the
navigation system.
Press the control up,
down, left, or right to
highlight an item in
the display.Press the
center of the control
to make selection.
NOTE:

With this
system, the Six CD
Changer is located
under the passenger
seat.

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ESSENTIAL_INFORMATION

Fuel Tank Capacity:Your vehicle is equipped
with a 15-gallon (56.8L) fuel tank.

Octane Recommendations:

Your vehicle is

designed to use

“Regular” unleaded

gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 87 for optimum
performance. Using gasoline with lower octane
ratings may decrease performance.

Tire Pressure:Your
tire pressure is properly set at
the dealership according
to the recommended
specifications found
on the Certification
Label located on the
driver’s side front
door latch pillar, the
trailing edge of the
driver’s door or the edge
of the driver’s door. Tire
pressure information can also be

found on

the Tire Information Label

on the driver’s side
front door latch pillar or the edge of driver’s
door. Please check your tire pressure during
routine maintenance and seasonal changes.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a
low tire pressure warning light when one or
more tires is significantly under-inflated.

WARNING:Improperly inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control.

Special Service Notes:

This vehicle has
unique service intervals — please check your
Owner’s Guide for proper service intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with a

rear air filter
that must be inspected or replaced at every
service interval to avoid damage to the hybrid
system. Special caution is required when

servicing brake pads.

Please refer to

the Owner’s Guide

and/or Service

Manual for information on

servicing brake pads.

Fuel Pump/ High
Voltage Shut-off
Switches: The fuel

pump shut-off switch

is located in the front
passenger’s footwell behind the flip-up cover.
The high voltage shut-off switch is located in
the rear passenger side of the vehicle, in the
jack compartment behind the jack access
door.These switches provide added
protection by discontinuing fuel to the
engine and by shutting off power to the
high voltage battery in case of an accident.