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... Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 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)
... Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 130 131 132 135 142 152 158 161 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)
Owner's Manual
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... information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The modules may record information about your vehicle. Service Data Recording Service data ... the occupants, potentially including information such as: • how various systems in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...
... information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in your vehicle - event data recorders - are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The modules may record information about your vehicle. Service Data Recording Service data ... the occupants, potentially including information such as: • how various systems in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...
Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child 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...
... Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to flash, a malfunction has...
..., refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will take you longer to flash, a malfunction has...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is open. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible. 13 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is... than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). If the warning stays on . Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is left or right turn and not turned off after the park brake is low. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
... vehicle is open. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible. 13 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on , the ignition is... than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). If the warning stays on . Contact your dealer as soon as possible. Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is left or right turn and not turned off after the park brake is low. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Owner's Manual
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... 2 3157A (amber) *Stop/tail lamp N/A LED Backup lamp 2 921 3157A Rear turn signal lamp 2 (amber) License plate lamp 2 168 *High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Foglamp (if equipped) 2 9145 (H10) Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where ... source. see your dealer. *To replace these lamps - Replacing HID headlamp bulbs The low beam headlamps on your dealer or a qualified technician. 37 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is NOT replaceable. see your ...
... 2 3157A (amber) *Stop/tail lamp N/A LED Backup lamp 2 921 3157A Rear turn signal lamp 2 (amber) License plate lamp 2 168 *High-mount brake lamp N/A LED Foglamp (if equipped) 2 9145 (H10) Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where ... source. see your dealer. *To replace these lamps - Replacing HID headlamp bulbs The low beam headlamps on your dealer or a qualified technician. 37 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These lamps operate at a high voltage. When the bulb is NOT replaceable. see your ...
Owner's Manual
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... the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the socket. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Install new bulb(s) in the tail lamp... assembly. Remove the cargo net fastener. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Turn signal lamp 2. Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must...
... the nut and washer assemblies, then pull the lamp assembly away from the socket. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Install new bulb(s) in the tail lamp... assembly. Remove the cargo net fastener. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Turn signal lamp 2. Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must...
Owner's Manual
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...speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 48 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press and hold the rocker control (located on the accelerator pedal. The adjustment allows ... • Press the bottom of the control to the desired speed. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Setting speed control The controls for approximately 2.8 inches...
...speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not use the speed control in the P (Park) position. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 48 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press and hold the rocker control (located on the accelerator pedal. The adjustment allows ... • Press the bottom of the control to the desired speed. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. Setting speed control The controls for approximately 2.8 inches...
Owner's Manual
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...than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Disengaging the speed control will turn on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down a ...the 5. The indicator instrument cluster will not erase previous set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 49 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Take your set speed on . Resuming a set speed. Press the SET + control and...
...than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Disengaging the speed control will turn on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down a ...the 5. The indicator instrument cluster will not erase previous set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 49 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Take your set speed on . Resuming a set speed. Press the SET + control and...
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... CNCL RSM until you get to operate the Tap-Up SET function. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 50 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher ON OFF... and release the SET + control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.
... CNCL RSM until you get to operate the Tap-Up SET function. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 50 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher ON OFF... and release the SET + control. Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to the desired speed, then release the control.
Owner's Manual
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...next track on the disc. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to access the next/previous strong station. VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 51 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control:... • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2, or CD ...
...next track on the disc. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to access the next/previous strong station. VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 51 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control:... • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Radio control features • Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2, or CD ...
Owner's Manual
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...LEVEL 12. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. OIL PRESSURE 9. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of...situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for two to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 6. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. DOORS CLOSED 3. ENGINE TEMP...
...LEVEL 12. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. OIL PRESSURE 9. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of...situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for two to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 6. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. DOORS CLOSED 3. ENGINE TEMP...
Owner's Manual
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... within the vehicle. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel ...BRAKE will not reappear until a condition is changed. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego...
... within the vehicle. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel ...BRAKE will not reappear until a condition is changed. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego...
Owner's Manual
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Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Check the coolant and coolant level. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the warning stays on... when the engine coolant is not completely closed . Displayed when the engine has defaulted to RUN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Driver Controls Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check ...
Displayed when the park brake is overheating. Check the coolant and coolant level. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the warning stays on... when the engine coolant is not completely closed . Displayed when the engine has defaulted to RUN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Driver Controls Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check ...
Owner's Manual
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...Refer to come on , contact your dealer immediately. If this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the trunk is idling at normal speeds, have ... system checked as soon as an early reminder of the engine oil. If this warning message is not operating properly. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
...Refer to come on , contact your dealer immediately. If this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the brake system needs servicing. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the trunk is idling at normal speeds, have ... system checked as soon as an early reminder of the engine oil. If this warning message is not operating properly. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between ...electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap...
Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between ...electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • Fuel cap...
Owner's Manual
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...enable/disable this feature: One is in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door is opened then closed . 80 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the keypad. The interior lamps will lock all..., enter the factory set code or your personal code. The autolock feature repeats when: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To unlock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0...
...enable/disable this feature: One is in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door is opened then closed . 80 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Deactivating/activating autolock Your vehicle comes with the keypad. The interior lamps will lock all..., enter the factory set code or your personal code. The autolock feature repeats when: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To unlock all doors, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0...
Owner's Manual
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... level. The most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash ...The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the air bag. The system is designed to help protect small 95 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accident statistics suggest that are properly restrained. For some occupants, this force...
... level. The most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash ...The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the air bag. The system is designed to help protect small 95 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Accident statistics suggest that are properly restrained. For some occupants, this force...
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.... Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your forward movement. 98 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. Seating and Safety Restraints...
.... Always transport children 12 years old and under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your forward movement. 98 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) While you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. Seating and Safety Restraints...
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For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 99 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Children 12 years old...
For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 99 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Children 12 years old...