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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2006MARINER 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTNAVIGATION SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW
2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Upgrading The Audio/Navigation Unit Software
To carry out an audio/navigation unit software upgrade, the following steps must be taken:
1. CAUTION: Do not remove voltage from the audio unit during the software update.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position.
2. Turn the audio/navigation unit ON.
3. Install a new navigation database CD.
4. If the audio unit recognizes a revised level of software, it prompts the user to confirm whether they would like to carry out a software upgrade. When the Updating System Software screen is displayed, press the YES button on the display screen to accept the software update.
5. The audio unit carries out a unit reset, upgrades the software and carries out a second unit reset upon completion. When the audio unit returns to normal mode, the software upgrade is complete.
1. Verify the customer concern.
Visual Inspection Chart:
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and GO to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Upgrading The Audio/Navigation Unit Software
To carry out an audio/navigation unit software upgrade, the following steps must be taken:
1. CAUTION: Do not remove voltage from the audio unit during the software update.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position.
2. Turn the audio/navigation unit ON.
3. Install a new navigation database CD.
4. If the audio unit recognizes a revised level of software, it prompts the user to confirm whether they would like to carry out a software upgrade. When the Updating System Software screen is displayed, press the YES button on the display screen to accept the software update.
5. The audio unit carries out a unit reset, upgrades the software and carries out a second unit reset upon completion. When the audio unit returns to normal mode, the software upgrade is complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.