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Question posted by bobrakhys on January 1st, 2014

2005 Montego Transmission Shift Hard From Park To Reverse When Engine Is Cold

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Owner's Manual - Page 53

... Programming Do not program HomeLink with the vehicle parked in device. Note: Your vehicle may require the..., refer to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate...reverse features as for future programming procedures (i.e. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego...

Owner's Manual - Page 62

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Owner's Manual - Page 63

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Owner's Manual - Page 67

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Owner's Manual - Page 105

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Owner's Manual - Page 160

... are driving down a long or steep hill, shift into the"L" gear position. Refer to your local...engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in mountainous areas), additional engine...park on the vehicle's regular brake system to reduce the load on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 160 2005 Montego...

Owner's Manual - Page 169

...power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from...caused by low power steering pump fluid level. This will allow access to the gearshift assembly. 169 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the noise is excessive, check...

Owner's Manual - Page 170

... attaches this shifting in P (Park). Remove the cover by increasing and 170 2005 Montego (mgo) ...engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions. Driving 3. As traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles shift up and out of the gearshift assembly. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your dealer or a qualified service technician. Always set the parking...

Owner's Manual - Page 171

... for coasting down . smooth and continuous. Driving decreasing engine RPM which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change. P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from shifting because there is no energy transfer loss from turning. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions/transaxles, the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased...

Owner's Manual - Page 172

Always come to a complete stop 172 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Driving R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop before shifting into the desired gear To put your vehicle in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. L (Low) Provides more engine braking when the accelerator pedal is free to...

Owner's Manual - Page 173

... (RSS) sounds a tone to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in R (Reverse) and when using the RSS. 173 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in gears one...

Owner's Manual - Page 176

... on pavement made slippery by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. ...2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is latched in P (Park...

Owner's Manual - Page 179

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Owner's Manual - Page 191

...shifts. Check all other moving parts. 4. Automatic transmissions do not touch. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego... fully update transmission operation. 1. Preparing your vehicle. 2. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to push-start capability; Park the booster ...

Owner's Manual - Page 213

... from the battery and all fuel related parts. Set the parking brake and shift to find out which parts and services are sure you service your vehicle: • We highlight do not remove it -yourself items in moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine running . 213 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...

Owner's Manual - Page 235

...• Use recommended engine oil. Unnecessary shifting of this chapter. &#...8226; Close windows for high speed driving. 235 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ... • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is lost for example bug deflectors, ...Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.

Owner's Manual - Page 239

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Owner's Manual - Page 240

...safe range may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may result in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 5. The ... automatic transmission fluid at all of the dipstick. 6. Allow sufficient time for the location of the gear ranges. However, the fluid must be caused by an overheating condition. 240 2005 Montego (mgo...

Owner's Manual - Page 241

... been tested and approved for changing the PCV valve. 241 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) An overfill condition of transmission fluid may affect transmission operation and result in damage to the life and performance of these materials may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. For PCV...

Owner's Manual - Page 253

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