Mercury Mountaineer (2010 year). Instruction — part 10

Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)

If the key is not in the ignition, all doors are closed, and the vehicle has
been locked using the remote entry transmitter, keypad (if equipped) or
the power door unlock control on the door panel while a front door is
open (then subsequently closed), the power door unlock control on the
door panel will become disabled 20 seconds after the lock event
occurred. Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled, but there are
two methods to disable it:
• Through your authorized dealer, or
• Performing the following power door lock control procedure.
Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is in the off position, and
all vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed.

You must complete Steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed
throughout the configuration process.

1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position.

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position.

4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.

6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within
five seconds. The horn will chirp once if trim switch inhibit was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if trim switch inhibit
was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
• When these locks are set, the

rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened

from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock for both doors.
• Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock.
• Move control down to disengage childproof locks.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle, or
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.

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The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and liftgate, open the liftgate
window without a key and activate
the panic alarm.

The remote entry lock/unlock
feature operates in any ignition
position. The liftgate glass feature
operates as long as the vehicle’s
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).
The panic feature operates with the
key in the off position.

If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.

Two step door unlocking

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this
section) if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off
position and the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock the

passenger doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass.

The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the off position.

One step door unlocking

If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press

and release

once to unlock all of the doors, the liftgate and liftgate glass. Note: The
interior lamps will illuminate (refer to the Illuminated entry feature
later in this section). If the control on the overhead lamp is in the door
position, the perimeter alarm system (if equipped) will deactivate.

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking

Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Unlocking can be
switched between two step and one step door unlocking by pressing and
holding both the

and

buttons simultaneously on the remote entry

transmitter for approximately four seconds. The parklamps will flash
twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking.
Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.

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Locking the doors/liftgate

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The lamps will

flash. Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass are not closed
properly, the lamps will not flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the

doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp and the lamps flash once.

Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass are not closed
properly, the horn will make two quick chirps.

Opening the liftgate window

Press

to unlatch the liftgate window.

Car finder

Press

twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn

lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the parklamps

will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the
ignition to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout
in three minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off
position .

Memory seats and adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)

The remote entry system can also control the memory seat/adjustable
pedals/easy entry-exit feature.

Press

to automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to the

desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to the
transmitter being used).

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Activating the memory seat feature

To activate this feature:

1. Position the seat and adjustable pedals to the position desired.

2. Press the SET control on the
lower-center portion of the
instrument panel.

3. Within five seconds, press one
control on the remote transmitter
and then press the 1 or 2 control on
the lower-center portion of the
instrument panel which you would
like to associate with the seat and
Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions.

4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

Deactivating the memory seat feature

To deactivate this feature:

1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel.

2. Within five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on
the lower-center portion of the instrument panel.

3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery.

Note: Please refer to local
regulations when disposing of
transmitter batteries.

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to
the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct
orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the
battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all
remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of six)
available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters
are not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters that
are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle.

Note: Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed during this sequence.

To reprogram the remote entry transmitters:

1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.

2. Put the key in the ignition.

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3. Turn the key from the 1 (off)
position to 3 (on).

4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within
10 seconds) between the 1 (off)
position and 3 (on). Note: The
eighth turn must end in the 3 (on)
position.

5. The doors will lock, then unlock,
to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.

6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note: If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.

8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.

9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.

10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.

Illuminated entry

The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm.

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
• the ignition is turned to the accessory or on position, or
• the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
• after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position
for the illuminated entry system to operate.

The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the off position.

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SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
• lock or unlock the doors without

using a key.

• open the liftgate window.
• activate or deactivate the

autolock feature.

The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module,
and is available from your
authorized dealer. You can also
create your own 5–digit personal
entry code. In the event the wallet card is lost, the factory set code
cannot be reprogrammed.

When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.

Programming a personal entry code

Up to three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle. To
create your own personal entry code:

1. Enter the factory set code.

2. Within five seconds press the 1

• 2 on the keypad.

3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.

4. Press 1

• 2, 3 • 4 or 5 • 6 to indicate which of the three personal

entry code positions you wish to use.

5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal
key code has been programmed to the module.

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Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential order.
• The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal

code.

• If you program a code to a position that already contains a set code,

the previously-set code will be erased.

Erasing personal code

1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code.

2. Within five seconds, press the 1

• 2 on the keypad and release.

3. Press and hold the 1

• 2 for two seconds. This must be done within

five seconds of completing Step 2.

All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code
will work.

Anti-scan feature

If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive button
presses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
• one minute of keypad inactivity.
• pressing the

control on the remote entry transmitter.

• the ignition is turned to the on position.

Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window using
keyless entry

To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or one
of the vehicle’s personal codes. Each number must be pressed within five
seconds of each other. The interior lamps will illuminate.

To unlock all doors and liftgate, press the 3

• 4 control within five

seconds.

To open the liftgate window, press the 5

• 6 control within five

seconds.

To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7

• 8 and

the 9

• 0 at the same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You

do not need to enter the keypad code first.

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SECURILOCK

姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization

system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being
started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The
use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition.

Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; additional coded keys may be
purchased from your authorized dealer. The authorized dealer can
program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys
yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to
program the coded key.

Note: The SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to
purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same
key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these
objects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. These
objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause a
momentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting the
engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on
the key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always
take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

Anti-theft indicator

The anti-theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel.
• When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once

every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock

威 system is functioning

as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for

three seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock

威 system, the indicator will flash

rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this
occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no
electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t
start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful
contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator
still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.

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Automatic arming

The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the
accessory position.

The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is
armed.

Automatic disarming

Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the
vehicle.
• The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out.
• If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or

flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Replacement keys

If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,
you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The
key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will
need to be programmed.

Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key
away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any
inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional
spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys

You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle.

Tips:
• A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.
• Only use SecuriLock威 keys.
• You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that

already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed
key(s) readily accessible.

• If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must

take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s)
programmed.

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Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition.

2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off)
position to the 3 (on) position. Keep
the ignition in the 3 (on) position
for at least three seconds, but no
more than 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off)
position and remove the first coded
key from the ignition.

4. After three seconds but within
ten seconds of turning the ignition
to the 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the
ignition.

5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep
the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more
than 10 seconds.

6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second
previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

7. After three seconds but within twenty seconds of turning the ignition
to the 1 (off) position and removing the previously programmed coded
key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the
ignition.

8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep
the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but not
more than 10 seconds.

9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition.

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s
engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and
then go out.

If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off, and
you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle
to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.

To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds
and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.

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SEATING

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to
reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original
position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
collision.

Adjustable head restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are
vertically adjustable.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in

and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.

The adjustable head restraints
consist of :
• a trimmed energy absorbing foam

and structure (1),

• two steel stems (2),
• a guide sleeve adjust/release

button (3),

• and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (4).

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To adjust the head restraint, do the following:

1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position.

2. Raise the head restraint by
pulling up on the head restraint.

3. Lower the head restraint by
pressing and holding the guide
sleeve adjust/release button and
pushing down on the head restraint.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted

when the seat is occupied.

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To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following:

1. Pull up the head restraint until it
reaches the highest adjustment
position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold
both the adjust/release button and
the unlock/remove button, then pull
up on the head restraint.

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following:

1. Insert the two stems into the
guide sleeve collars.

2. Push the head restraint down
until it locks.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is
even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the
head restraint to its full up position.

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WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, head restraints must be installed properly.

Adjusting the front instruction seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Lift handle to move seat forward or
backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

WARNING: Before
returning the seatback to its

original position, make sure that
cargo or any objects are not
trapped behind the seatback. After
returning the seatback to its
original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully
latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of
a sudden stop or collision.

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