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... 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 16 16 19 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 31 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 32 32 36 36 Driver Controls Windshield... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 41 41 42 44 47 48 57 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 70 70 70 81 1 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 16 16 19 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 24 24 26 31 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 32 32 36 36 Driver Controls Windshield... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 41 41 42 44 47 48 57 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 70 70 70 81 1 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... shut out and the climate system is more information. 4. Refer to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to clear the windshield of the airflow in the vehicle. 24 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the vehicle. Engages automatically...
... shut out and the climate system is more information. 4. Refer to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to clear the windshield of the airflow in the vehicle. 24 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the vehicle. Engages automatically...
Owner's Manual
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...of time to clear ice or fog from the demister and defroster vents. 8. 26 : Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents. 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Recirculation may turn off automatically in any... Distributes outside air through the floor vents. Use with recirculated air to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 6. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. : Distributes air through the ...
...of time to clear ice or fog from the demister and defroster vents. 8. 26 : Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents. 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Recirculation may turn off automatically in any... Distributes outside air through the floor vents. Use with recirculated air to activate/deactivate air conditioning. A. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 6. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor vents. : Distributes air through the ...
Owner's Manual
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... heated seat control: Press once to activate/deactivate air conditioning. in all airflow selections. 7. R Rear defroster: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Use with recirculated air to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down... front of the vehicle. Can be engaged manually in this section for the passenger in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 28 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Recirculation can be used to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for more...
... heated seat control: Press once to activate/deactivate air conditioning. in all airflow selections. 7. R Rear defroster: Press to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Use with recirculated air to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down... front of the vehicle. Can be engaged manually in this section for the passenger in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost. 28 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Recirculation can be used to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for more...
Owner's Manual
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...INFO menu. Press and release RESET in , on maps. Refer to the ON position. 2. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. A correct... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 1. The compass reading may be blank). 59 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to pause the timer. 3. ...
...INFO menu. Press and release RESET in , on maps. Refer to the ON position. 2. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Start the engine. 3. A correct... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 1. The compass reading may be blank). 59 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to pause the timer. 3. ...
Owner's Manual
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...seat occupants in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy system. 94 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Front air bags are designed to activate in a variety of frontal crash situations. Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY ...frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of ...
...seat occupants in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy system. 94 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Front air bags are designed to activate in a variety of frontal crash situations. Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY ...frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of ...
Owner's Manual
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... controlled manner in response to Energy management feature section in the front passenger seat contrary to indicate the condition of air bag(s) after a collision. In addition, 96 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Determining if the Personal Safety System is ...equipped with the Safety Canopy system. Refer to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety...
... controlled manner in response to Energy management feature section in the front passenger seat contrary to indicate the condition of air bag(s) after a collision. In addition, 96 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Determining if the Personal Safety System is ...equipped with the Safety Canopy system. Refer to tailor the air bag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety...
Owner's Manual
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...in the back seat. For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will light and stay lit to remind you that 111 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When the front passenger seat is buckled). Seating and Safety Restraints • ...or not. The front passenger sensing system works with the front passenger sensing system, children 12 and under certain conditions. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the...
...in the back seat. For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will light and stay lit to remind you that 111 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When the front passenger seat is buckled). Seating and Safety Restraints • ...or not. The front passenger sensing system works with the front passenger sensing system, children 12 and under certain conditions. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the...
Owner's Manual
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... until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to indicate the condition of the system. Failure to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a collision.... Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to indicate the condition of the system. Failure to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of a collision.... Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
Owner's Manual
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... is indicated by law to use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for children in the ... the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of by a qualified technician immediately. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the front seating position. 119 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Air bags MUST BE disposed of the system. Important child...
... is indicated by law to use safety restraints for special instructions about using air bags. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for children in the ... the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of by a qualified technician immediately. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the front seating position. 119 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Air bags MUST BE disposed of the system. Important child...
Owner's Manual
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...Metric tires]. Grades B and A represent higher levels of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. TIRES Tires are A (the highest...to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 131 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the ...tire size and date of manufacture. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in combination, can lead to give many thousands of miles of performance on a specified indoor ...
...Metric tires]. Grades B and A represent higher levels of service, but they must meet under controlled conditions on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. TIRES Tires are A (the highest...to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 131 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Sustained high temperature can cause the ...tire size and date of manufacture. • Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in combination, can lead to give many thousands of miles of performance on a specified indoor ...
Owner's Manual
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... heater warms the engine coolant which aids in fresh air. 165 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you live in at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to 4 (START). 2. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Take...
... heater warms the engine coolant which aids in fresh air. 165 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you live in at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to 4 (START). 2. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Take...
Owner's Manual
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Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego...Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-...
Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego...Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. • You may reduce fuel economy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-...
Owner's Manual
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...one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for changing the PCV valve. 241 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not use with... scheduled maintenance information and is a critical emission component. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.0L DOHC ... intervals for use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. Refer to the life and...
...one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for changing the PCV valve. 241 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not use with... scheduled maintenance information and is a critical emission component. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.0L DOHC ... intervals for use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. Refer to the life and...
Owner's Manual
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..., 116 and child safety seats ...109 description ...107, 114, 116 disposal ...119 driver air bag ...109, 115, 117 indicator light ...114, 119 operation ...109, 115, 117 passenger air bag ...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant... 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)
..., 116 and child safety seats ...109 description ...107, 114, 116 disposal ...119 driver air bag ...109, 115, 117 indicator light ...114, 119 operation ...109, 115, 117 passenger air bag ...109, 115, 117 side air bag ...114 Air cleaner filter ...241 Air conditioning ...26, 28 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...175 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant... 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)
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Index washing ...207 waxing ...207 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...209 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...26, 28 Clock ...43 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...20 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...59 Console ...68 overhead .........216 change oil soon warning, message center ...216 checking and adding ...216 dipstick ...216 filter, specifications ...219, 241 recommendations ...219 refill capacities ...242 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) and Canada ...205 Getting roadside assistance ...182 Getting the service you need ...198 Ordering additional...
Index washing ...207 waxing ...207 wheels ...208 wiper blades ...209 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...26, 28 Clock ...43 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...20 Compass, electronic set zone adjustment ...59 Console ...68 overhead .........216 change oil soon warning, message center ...216 checking and adding ...216 dipstick ...216 filter, specifications ...219, 241 recommendations ...219 refill capacities ...242 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) and Canada ...205 Getting roadside assistance ...182 Getting the service you need ...198 Ordering additional...
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... and air conditioning system ...24, 26, 28 Homelink wireless control system ...53 Hood ...214 I Ignition ...162, 247 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...122 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...238 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...
... and air conditioning system ...24, 26, 28 Homelink wireless control system ...53 Hood ...214 I Ignition ...162, 247 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...122 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...238 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...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...10065; manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check battery performance. Inspect for cracks, chips and pitting. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Check operation of... for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect steering and linkage.
...10065; manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check battery performance. Inspect for cracks, chips and pitting. Check exhaust system for leaks and damage. Check operation of... for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect steering and linkage.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 42 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000...
... bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter 42 Scheduled Maintenance Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000...
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter ...miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings Use...
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter ...miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings Use...