Owner's Manual
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...you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components ... reading this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. Please take the time to the engine. It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known...
...you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components ... reading this handbook. To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Mercury. Please take the time to the engine. It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known...
Owner's Manual
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Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post...it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. Information in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of new vehicle operation. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating.
Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post...it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. Information in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of new vehicle operation. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating.
Owner's Manual
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Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. For a detailed description of such an event. The recorded information may record information about both the ... collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. For a detailed description of such an event. The recorded information may record information about both the ... collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...pulling it straight off . 4. Locate the parking/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in front of the bulb socket. Turn...it straight out of the tire. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight off . 4. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 38 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...pulling it straight off . 4. Locate the parking/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in front of the bulb socket. Turn...it straight out of the tire. 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight off . 4. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 38 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Make sure the headlamp switch is in reverse order. Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position and open the trunk. 2. Remove the cargo net fastener. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly... replaced by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb socket by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Make sure the headlamp switch is in reverse order. Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position and open the trunk. 2. Remove the cargo net fastener. Remove the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly... replaced by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb socket by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in ...the OFF position, then remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 40 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...socket by turning counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Make sure the foglamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in ...the OFF position, then remove the two screws and the license plate lamp assembly. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 40 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the wiper arm and remove it is moving. 42 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to scrape off the ice on the windshield before...
... To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the wiper arm and remove it is moving. 42 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm by cleaning the wiper blades, refer to scrape off the ice on the windshield before...
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... as well as required by U.S. It is also recommended that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, ... not meet current U.S. federal safety standards (this section. For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of the HomeLink . A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling...
... as well as required by U.S. It is also recommended that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, ... not meet current U.S. federal safety standards (this section. For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of the HomeLink . A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling...
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... replacement. Replacing lost one, or would like to have all remote entry transmitters to ensure that the battery is electronically unlocked. 76 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press the battery down to your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost...to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 3. Ensure the vehicle is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Insert the new battery. To reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on ...
... replacement. Replacing lost one, or would like to have all remote entry transmitters to ensure that the battery is electronically unlocked. 76 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press the battery down to your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost...to local regulations when disposing of the circuit board. 3. Ensure the vehicle is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Insert the new battery. To reprogram the remote entry transmitters: 1. Locks and Security 2. Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on ...
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Please visit an authorized dealer to help prevent any inconveniences. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be very costly. Tips: • A maximum of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by ...programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you will need to have the spare key(s) programmed. 83 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic disarming ...
Please visit an authorized dealer to help prevent any inconveniences. Store an extra programmed key away from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be very costly. Tips: • A maximum of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by ...programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible. • If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you will need to have the spare key(s) programmed. 83 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic disarming ...
Owner's Manual
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...first coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 1 (LOCK) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Wait 20 seconds and you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into ... position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from unauthorized entry. 84 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ...
...first coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 1 (LOCK) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Wait 20 seconds and you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into ... position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from unauthorized entry. 84 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) ...
Owner's Manual
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Attaching child safety seats with built-in your vehicle are equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. The rear seats ... use. Contact the manufacturer of the retractor to pull the belt out of your knee on the shoulder belt while pushing down with title). 126 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 7. Check to remove any slack in place. Allow the safety belt to retract...
Attaching child safety seats with built-in your vehicle are equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. The rear seats ... use. Contact the manufacturer of the retractor to pull the belt out of your knee on the shoulder belt while pushing down with title). 126 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 7. Check to remove any slack in place. Allow the safety belt to retract...
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... controlled conditions on passenger cars. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to new pneumatic tires for use on specified government test surfaces of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). The... Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of Transportation...
... controlled conditions on passenger cars. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to new pneumatic tires for use on specified government test surfaces of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). The... Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 130 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of Transportation...
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...light trucks. These speed ratings may be used for service on your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to be driven for your Owner's Guide. Note: You may not find this example.) 1. If ... R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in your vehicle may need to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. If not, contact a local tire dealer. It is designed to 186 ... condition of these items are listed in the following chart. 143 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...light trucks. These speed ratings may be used for service on your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to be driven for your Owner's Guide. Note: You may not find this example.) 1. If ... R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in your vehicle may need to match the new wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. If not, contact a local tire dealer. It is designed to 186 ... condition of these items are listed in the following chart. 143 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Numbers of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on "T" type tires "T" type tires have to purchase new tires to width. Location of the tire label You will have some of the important maintenance items: Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire..., the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of height to match the new wheel diameter. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Refer to grip 147 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Advanced and unusual tire wear can also cause tires to sidewall ...
Numbers of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on "T" type tires "T" type tires have to purchase new tires to width. Location of the tire label You will have some of the important maintenance items: Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire..., the wider the tire. 3. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio of height to match the new wheel diameter. D: Indicates a "diagonal" type tire. Refer to grip 147 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Advanced and unusual tire wear can also cause tires to sidewall ...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading • If possible, avoid fully loading your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 152 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of...vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of fuel and all standard equipment. Properly loading your new vehicle when you in the proper loading of vehicle design performance. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will provide ...
... passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Tires, Wheels and Loading • If possible, avoid fully loading your dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. 152 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of...vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of fuel and all standard equipment. Properly loading your new vehicle when you in the proper loading of vehicle design performance. VEHICLE LOADING - WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will provide ...
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... of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The payload listed on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 153 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the tire... not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by the assembly plant. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to determine the new payload. The maximum payload for maximum payload.
... of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The payload listed on the B-Pillar or the edge of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 153 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the tire... not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by the assembly plant. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to determine the new payload. The maximum payload for maximum payload.
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...within 35 miles (56.3 km) of your disabled vehicle to your wallet for quick reference. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) U.S. Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To ... card and place it in the glove compartment. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; In Canada, the card is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire...
...within 35 miles (56.3 km) of your disabled vehicle to your wallet for quick reference. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) U.S. Roadside Emergencies GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To ... card and place it in the glove compartment. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; In Canada, the card is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire...
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...battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. Preparing your vehicle. This operation is installed...battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge...
...battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic transmissions do not touch. Preparing your vehicle. This operation is installed...battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to start your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge...
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... allowance for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 200 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The vehicle is also allowed a final repair attempt in an amount equal to receive a refund or replacement... taking action under your state's warranty laws. Ford is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more repair attempts are independent of a new vehicle or the first 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs first: 1.
... allowance for the repair of the nonconformity at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 200 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The vehicle is also allowed a final repair attempt in an amount equal to receive a refund or replacement... taking action under your state's warranty laws. Ford is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more repair attempts are independent of a new vehicle or the first 18,000 miles (29,000 km), whichever occurs first: 1.
