Owner and Service Manual Review

The 2007 Mercury Mariner is powered by 153-hp 4-cylinder Convenience model and the 200-hp V6 Luxury and Premier models with a 4-speed continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). All Mariners include ABS; Hybrids and AWD V6s have 4-wheel disc brakes. Rear obstacle detection, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags with rollover deployment are standard on Premier, optional otherwise. (image courtesy from: consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com)

This owner’s manual and maintenance/service recommendation apply for 2007 Mercury Mariner series. The manual is divided into following sections: Introduction, Instrument Cluster, Entertainment System (AM/FM stereo radio with CD/MP3), Climate Controls (manual heating and air conditioning, rear window defroster), Lights (headlamps, turn signal control and bulb replacement), Driver Controls, Locks and Security, Seating and Safety Restraints, Tires, Wheels and Loading, Driving, Roadside Emergencies, Customer Assistance, Cleaning, Maintenance and Specifications, Accessories.

The Maintenance and Specifications contains following information: service recommendation, precaution when servicing your vehicle, opening the hood, engine compartment, windshield washer fluid, changing the wiper blades, engine oil, battery, engine coolant, fuel filter, emission control system, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, engine data, transmission and transaxle code designation.

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