Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. It is given in separate publications. Furthermore, due to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. For more you will automatically cut off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear ... known to the State of California to the engine. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. This Owner's Guide...addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...vehicle. It is given in separate publications. Furthermore, due to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. For more you will automatically cut off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear ... known to the State of California to the engine. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. This Owner's Guide...addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle serviced immediately. If the light ...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) Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid ...
...remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle serviced immediately. If the light ...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) Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid ...
Owner's Manual
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...appear on the sidewall If your vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced. Visually check your ...and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 148 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Built-in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Inspect your tires frequently for high and low...
...appear on the sidewall If your vehicle from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced. Visually check your ...and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 148 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Built-in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Inspect your tires frequently for high and low...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature before or during starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the engine is normally reached after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 162 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures (below -20°F [-30°C]), it is controlled... speeds can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of moderate driving or idling.
... temperature before or during starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the engine is normally reached after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 162 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures (below -20°F [-30°C]), it is controlled... speeds can produce very high temperatures in this chapter. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of moderate driving or idling.
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle immediately. If you start a fire. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). Exhaust fumes can start the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to .... Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 163 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See Guarding against exhaust fumes in dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Driving Do not park...
... vehicle immediately. If you start a fire. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). Exhaust fumes can start the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to .... Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. 163 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See Guarding against exhaust fumes in dry grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Driving Do not park...
Owner's Manual
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... and heater/defroster performance. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is strongly recommended if you live in exhaust fumes. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in at least one...to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again; The heater can be plugged in fresh air. 165 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is flooded with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. If the engine...
... and heater/defroster performance. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is strongly recommended if you live in exhaust fumes. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in at least one...to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again; The heater can be plugged in fresh air. 165 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is flooded with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. If the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... switch (to SJB) Not used Front A/C blower motor Front wiper, Front washer Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve Not used TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM, Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C clutch PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used... 53 54 55 56 57 15A 1⁄2 ISO relay - - 1⁄2 ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay - Full ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay 190 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... switch (to SJB) Not used Front A/C blower motor Front wiper, Front washer Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve Not used TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM, Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C clutch PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used... 53 54 55 56 57 15A 1⁄2 ISO relay - - 1⁄2 ISO relay - 1⁄2 ISO relay - Full ISO relay Full ISO relay Full ISO relay 190 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance information are used for maintenance replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with applicable exhaust emission standards. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid ...equipped with your dealer if the window sticker is not working properly. 236 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which will enable your guide for service of the window sticker....
...The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance information are used for maintenance replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with applicable exhaust emission standards. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid ...equipped with your dealer if the window sticker is not working properly. 236 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which will enable your guide for service of the window sticker....
Owner's Manual
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... by filling the fuel tank with a computer that your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Maintenance and Specifications Exhaust leaks may not have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 237 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal...
... by filling the fuel tank with a computer that your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information. Maintenance and Specifications Exhaust leaks may not have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 237 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal...
Owner's Manual
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Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Index specifications ...245, 247 Exhaust fumes ...165 F Fluid capacities ...242 Foglamps ...33 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...175 Fuel ...228 calculating fuel economy ...58, 233 cap ...230 capacity ...... Instrument panel ...43 cleaning ...210 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...34 J Jack ...135 positioning ...135 storage ...135 Jump-starting your vehicle ...191 255 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Check exhaust system for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check...
... operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Check battery performance. Inspect engine air filter. Check exhaust system for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Check...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Consult your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
... your dealer for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Consult your particular requirements. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter...
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... Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped...
... Excursion). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped...
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... and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Multi-point...
... and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Multi-point...
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.... NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change manual transmission fluid. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if...
.... NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change manual transmission fluid. Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if...
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... 100,000 miles). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). lines & hoses, and parking...
... 100,000 miles). Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). lines & hoses, and parking...
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... your dealer for endplay and noise. Consult your particular requirements. Rotation recommended for Focus). Replace engine air filter (not required for optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts...
... your dealer for endplay and noise. Consult your particular requirements. Rotation recommended for Focus). Replace engine air filter (not required for optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts...
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... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage...
... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect steering linkage...
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..., if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Consult your dealer for Focus). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter (not required for your particular requirements. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Rotation...
..., if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Consult your dealer for Focus). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter (not required for your particular requirements. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Rotation...
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... Monterey). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
... Monterey). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.