Owner's Manual
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... System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage...
... System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage...
Owner's Manual
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... servicing dealership. Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-... stop the vehicle. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A significant decrease in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is turned to ON, continues to Fuel...
... servicing dealership. Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is illuminated. confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-... stop the vehicle. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A significant decrease in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is turned to ON, continues to Fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be required... point that could damage drive components. 178 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Even AWD vehicles can be checked and changed if necessary. If the transmission,...always try the brakes. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Be cautious of the engine. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. After driving through high water...
... accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. If your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that assistance may be required... point that could damage drive components. 178 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Even AWD vehicles can be checked and changed if necessary. If the transmission,...always try the brakes. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Be cautious of the engine. Excess mud stuck on the brake pedal. After driving through high water...
Owner's Manual
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...the effects of leaded fuel is prohibited by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. The use fuel or fuel additives with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 86 or lower in a collision, which your vehicle. We recommend using fuel 87 231 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ... recommend the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not used. check with octane ratings of 87. Do not be available; Your vehicle was not designed may be concerned if your warranty. In ...
...the effects of leaded fuel is prohibited by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. The use fuel or fuel additives with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 86 or lower in a collision, which your vehicle. We recommend using fuel 87 231 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English ... recommend the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline with metallic compounds, including manganese-based additives. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is not used. check with octane ratings of 87. Do not be available; Your vehicle was not designed may be concerned if your warranty. In ...
Owner's Manual
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...required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended...; Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is... fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended...; Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is... fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Refer to your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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...box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to...vehicle is important to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not working properly. 236 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. To make...
...box in the lower left corner of the window sticker. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to...vehicle is important to comply with applicable exhaust emission standards. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not working properly. 236 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. To make...
Owner's Manual
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...Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on or near the engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of fuel. (The engine may not have your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Please consult your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 237 2005 Montego...water in this chapter. Do not make any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of harmful and potentially lethal fumes ...
...Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on or near the engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of fuel. (The engine may not have your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Please consult your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 237 2005 Montego...water in this chapter. Do not make any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check engine/Service engine soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of harmful and potentially lethal fumes ...
Owner's Manual
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...to put the cap back on the reservoir. 238 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the engine off the engine until the above driving cycle. If your the description in this range. 5. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches the range between...if the level is in the Warning lights and chimes section of city and highway driving is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Check the fluid level in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between...
...to put the cap back on the reservoir. 238 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the engine off the engine until the above driving cycle. If your the description in this range. 5. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches the range between...if the level is in the Warning lights and chimes section of city and highway driving is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. Check the fluid level in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between...
Owner's Manual
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...free ...220 replacement, specifications ...241 servicing ...220 BeltMinder ...102 Brakes ...166 anti-lock ...166 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...166 fluid, checking and adding ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specifications ...245, 247 lubricant specifications ..245, 247 parking ...167 shift interlock ...... with tether straps ..126 in front seat ...124 in rear seat ...124 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...208 instrument panel ...210 interior ...210 interior trim ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...free ...220 replacement, specifications ...241 servicing ...220 BeltMinder ...102 Brakes ...166 anti-lock ...166 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...166 fluid, checking and adding ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specifications ...245, 247 lubricant specifications ..245, 247 parking ...167 shift interlock ...... with tether straps ..126 in front seat ...124 in rear seat ...124 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...208 instrument panel ...210 interior ...210 interior trim ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... ...32 bulb replacement specifications chart ...36 daytime running light ...33 fog lamps ...33 headlamps ...32 headlamps, ...36-40 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...36 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...88 M Message center ...57 english/metric button ...61 system check button ...62 warning messages ...62 Mirrors ...43, 47 ...parts ...232, 241 O Octane rating ...231 Oil (see Engine oil) ...216 P Parking brake ...167 Parts (see Motorcraft ...mirrors ...47 Power point ...44 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...238 fluid, refill capacity ...242 fluid, ...
... ...32 bulb replacement specifications chart ...36 daytime running light ...33 fog lamps ...33 headlamps ...32 headlamps, ...36-40 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...36 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...88 M Message center ...57 english/metric button ...61 system check button ...62 warning messages ...62 Mirrors ...43, 47 ...parts ...232, 241 O Octane rating ...231 Oil (see Engine oil) ...216 P Parking brake ...167 Parts (see Motorcraft ...mirrors ...47 Power point ...44 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...238 fluid, refill capacity ...242 fluid, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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engine oil fluid level. power steering fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). tires for wear and proper operation. windshield washer fluid level. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections...
engine oil fluid level. power steering fluid level. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). tires for wear and proper operation. windshield washer fluid level. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering...equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is ...
... before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering...equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for oil and fluid leaks. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. In order to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the Normal Schedule. Rear axle...gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes first)...PTO have been submerged in water. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been...
... ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are not to the Normal Schedule. Rear axle...gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes first)...PTO have been submerged in water. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly has been...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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... for a display of system warnings. Press and release the ON and OFF buttons to the ON position. c | Check Engine Lamp The Check Engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is also illuminated. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). The system will momentarily illuminate when the...
... for a display of system warnings. Press and release the ON and OFF buttons to the ON position. c | Check Engine Lamp The Check Engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is also illuminated. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). The system will momentarily illuminate when the...