Owner's Manual
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only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 162 162 166 167 169 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Jump starting Wrecker towing 182 182 183 183 184 191 196 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. To prevent the fuse from being used . Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged, do not let children play with your warranty. ...12VDC) Power outlets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette...
...Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. To prevent the fuse from being used . Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged, do not let children play with your warranty. ...12VDC) Power outlets are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). Do not insert any type of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette...
Owner's Manual
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... not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 108 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Steps you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. •...
... not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 108 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Steps you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. •...
Owner's Manual
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... to the Warning lights and chimes section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on . • A series of a collision. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on...seatback. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. The use accessory seat covers. The tone pattern will be heard. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not use of a collision. See your head on the side of the seatbacks of...
... to the Warning lights and chimes section in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on . • A series of a collision. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on...seatback. A difficulty with a deploying air bag. The use accessory seat covers. The tone pattern will be heard. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not use of a collision. See your head on the side of the seatbacks of...
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Side air bags are designed to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not function again. Several ... inflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of a collision. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 116 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See your head on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place...
Side air bags are designed to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not function again. Several ... inflation. If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will increase the risk of a collision. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 116 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) See your head on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) The CVT is latched in gear ratios is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Locate the white plastic cover at the front driver side of P (Park) into N... drive ratio. As traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles shift up and out of the gearshift assembly. Remove the cover by increasing and 170 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If it is noticeable by tilting forward while pulling up or down in...
...vehicle. Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) The CVT is latched in gear ratios is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Locate the white plastic cover at the front driver side of P (Park) into N... drive ratio. As traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles shift up and out of the gearshift assembly. Remove the cover by increasing and 170 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If it is noticeable by tilting forward while pulling up or down in...
Owner's Manual
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... amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 184 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition ON. 5. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by pushing in the right...
... amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 184 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition ON. 5. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are identified by pushing in the right...
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...fuses are coded as follows. 185 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 80A Mini fuses Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green Standard fuses Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green Maxi fuses... Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green ...
...fuses are coded as follows. 185 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 80A Mini fuses Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green Standard fuses Tan Brown Red Blue Yellow Natural Green Maxi fuses... Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green ...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F1 F2 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description High beams Interior lamps (Courtesy and demand lamps), Delayed accessory (Power windows and moonroof) Access/Security (Power door lock actuators, Decklid lock actuator, ... F6 F7 15A 20A 20A 7.5A F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 15A 20A 7.5A 20A 10A F13 F14 F15 7.5A 7.5A 10A F16 10A 186 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F1 F2 Fuse Amp Rating 20A 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description High beams Interior lamps (Courtesy and demand lamps), Delayed accessory (Power windows and moonroof) Access/Security (Power door lock actuators, Decklid lock actuator, ... F6 F7 15A 20A 20A 7.5A F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 15A 20A 7.5A 20A 10A F13 F14 F15 7.5A 7.5A 10A F16 10A 186 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Rear defroster PCM relay coil...
... the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Rear defroster PCM relay coil...
Owner's Manual
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to PDB, PDB fuses 37 and 38 Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Wiper RUN/ACC relay to the Battery section of electrical... Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 188 Fuse Amp Rating 80A* - - 50A* - 20A* - 60A* - Power Distribution Box Description SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Not used 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to PDB, PDB fuses 37 and 38 Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Wiper RUN/ACC relay to the Battery section of electrical... Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 188 Fuse Amp Rating 80A* - - 50A* - 20A* - 60A* - Power Distribution Box Description SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Not used 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
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... Location 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Fuse Amp Rating 40A* 30A* 30A* 20A* - - 15A** 20A** 10A** 40A* 20A* 40A* 30A* 30A* 15A** 10A** - - 15A** 80A* 30A* 20A* - Power Distribution Box Description Anti-... seat modules Fog lamps A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor clutch Not used Not used Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) Driver window motor Left-hand HID low beam headlamp Not used 189 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... Location 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Fuse Amp Rating 40A* 30A* 30A* 20A* - - 15A** 20A** 10A** 40A* 20A* 40A* 30A* 30A* 15A** 10A** - - 15A** 80A* 30A* 20A* - Power Distribution Box Description Anti-... seat modules Fog lamps A/C clutch relay, A/C compressor clutch Not used Not used Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump) SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker, Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15) Driver window motor Left-hand HID low beam headlamp Not used 189 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... Location 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 30A* - 40A* 30A** 5A** - 10A** Power Distribution Box Description Driver seat motors, Memory module Ignition switch (to SJB) Not... Not used Fog lamps Not used Not used A/C clutch Not used Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump Not used PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41 Starter motor solenoid Front A/C blower motor 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 ... 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)
... Location 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 30A* - 40A* 30A** 5A** - 10A** Power Distribution Box Description Driver seat motors, Memory module Ignition switch (to SJB) Not... Not used Fog lamps Not used Not used A/C clutch Not used Fuel pump driver module, Fuel pump Not used PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41 Starter motor solenoid Front A/C blower motor 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 ... 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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... cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge Fuse Amp Rating High current relay - 1A Diode 1A Diode Fuses ** Mini Fuses Power Distribution Box Description Wipers Not used...
... cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge Fuse Amp Rating High current relay - 1A Diode 1A Diode Fuses ** Mini Fuses Power Distribution Box Description Wipers Not used...
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... ...233 octane rating ...231, 247 quality ...232 running out of fuel ...232 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...228 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...183 Fuses ...184 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...53 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...230 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...233 Gauges ...14 H Hazard... 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)
... ...233 octane rating ...231, 247 quality ...232 running out of fuel ...232 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...228 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...183 Fuses ...184 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...53 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...230 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...233 Gauges ...14 H Hazard... 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)
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...Engine oil) ...216 P Parking brake ...167 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...241 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...95 Power adjustable foot pedals ...48 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...187 Power door locks ...70 Power mirrors ...47 Power point ...44 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...238 fluid, refill capacity ...242 fluid, ...specifications ...245, 247 Power Windows ...44 R Radio ...16, 19 Relays ...184 Remote entry system ...73 illuminated entry ...77-78 opening the trunk ...74 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...Engine oil) ...216 P Parking brake ...167 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...241 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...95 Power adjustable foot pedals ...48 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...187 Power door locks ...70 Power mirrors ...47 Power point ...44 Power steering ...168 fluid, checking and adding ...238 fluid, refill capacity ...242 fluid, ...specifications ...245, 247 Power Windows ...44 R Radio ...16, 19 Relays ...184 Remote entry system ...73 illuminated entry ...77-78 opening the trunk ...74 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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...ratings of 86 or lower that your tires be checked when the tires are cold. Fuses If your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. Tire Pressure Safe operation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Mercury provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. This service is located in ... is smaller than a regular tire and designed for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Inflate all tires to your Montego requires that are under the cargo cover in high altitude areas. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations For optimum performance use only. Air pressure should be...
...ratings of 86 or lower that your tires be checked when the tires are cold. Fuses If your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. Tire Pressure Safe operation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Mercury provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. This service is located in ... is smaller than a regular tire and designed for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Inflate all tires to your Montego requires that are under the cargo cover in high altitude areas. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations For optimum performance use only. Air pressure should be...