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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault ...not turned off after the park brake is off (the key is not in the ON position and any door or decklid is off , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 13 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the ...
... ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on . Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault ...not turned off after the park brake is off (the key is not in the ON position and any door or decklid is off , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 13 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the ...
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The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to English. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Driving with Message Center, to reset, select the TRIP function from Metric to ... in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Refer to Filling the tank in motion or on how to zero. 15 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to English. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Driving with Message Center, to reset, select the TRIP function from Metric to ... in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Refer to Filling the tank in motion or on how to zero. 15 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Press and release the button to fast forward. Press and hold to adjust forward. The door will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. STORAGE COMPARTMENT Press ... cover to turn on the rod for increased sunlight coverage. The visor will open slightly and can be used to open the storage compartment. 43 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Press and release the button to fast forward. Press and hold to adjust forward. The door will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. STORAGE COMPARTMENT Press ... cover to turn on the rod for increased sunlight coverage. The visor will open slightly and can be used to open the storage compartment. 43 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... ice on the window or seals. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver's press the right side of the front doors are opened. 46 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Bounce-Back (Driver's window only) When an obstacle has been detected in some way, for...
... ice on the window or seals. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver's press the right side of the front doors are opened. 46 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Bounce-Back (Driver's window only) When an obstacle has been detected in some way, for...
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...the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be turned to the ACC position for security purposes, refer to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Programming Do not program HomeLink with the vehicle parked in other vehicles as...to three hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is also recommended that lacks safety stop and reverse, does not meet ...
...the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be turned to the ACC position for security purposes, refer to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Programming Do not program HomeLink with the vehicle parked in other vehicles as...to three hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is also recommended that lacks safety stop and reverse, does not meet ...
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... Position the end of the button may require you wish to flash after 20 seconds. This will flash slowly and then rapidly. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn " or "smart" button. (The name and color of your device...the "learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 54 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with Steps 6 ...
... Position the end of the button may require you wish to flash after 20 seconds. This will flash slowly and then rapidly. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the "learn " or "smart" button. (The name and color of your device...the "learn " or "smart" button (usually near where the hanging antenna wire is pressed and released. Some entry gates and garage door openers may vary by manufacturer.) 54 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with Steps 6 ...
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...will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to complete ... sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 3 in the "Programming" section. 55 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)...
...will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency signal. • Proceed with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener or gate operator, it is advised to unplug the device during the "cycling" process to prevent overheating. • Continue to complete ... sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time to press and hold the HomeLink button (note Step 3 in the "Programming" section. 55 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)...
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... a HomeLink button previously trained, follow Step 2 in the train (or learning) mode and can be used at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 56 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Activation will begin to flash-after 20 seconds. Do NOT release the button. 2. Press and hold for...
... a HomeLink button previously trained, follow Step 2 in the train (or learning) mode and can be used at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 56 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Activation will begin to flash-after 20 seconds. Do NOT release the button. 2. Press and hold for...
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... are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Press and release RESET to be inaccurate, a manual calibration 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 Compass zone/calibration adjustment. The ... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 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. Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to...
... are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Press and release RESET to be inaccurate, a manual calibration 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 Compass zone/calibration adjustment. The ... Compass zone/calibration adjustment. 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. Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to...
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.... The sequence of the systems being monitored. The message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. DOORS CLOSED 3. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation,...10. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For each of the monitored systems, the message center will display ...
.... The sequence of the systems being monitored. The message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. DOORS CLOSED 3. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation,...10. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For each of the monitored systems, the message center will display ...
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... (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear until a condition is changed. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from...-ON cycle has been completed. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear until a condition is changed. • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from...-ON cycle has been completed. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Driver Controls the message center after 10 minutes 63 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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... soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine coolant is engaged. ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. If the warning stays on or continues to come on ,...chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the left rear door is overheating. Check the coolant and coolant level. 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-...
... soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine coolant is engaged. ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. If the warning stays on or continues to come on ,...chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the left rear door is overheating. Check the coolant and coolant level. 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-...
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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...
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...
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... your vehicle to be locked from locking yourself out of an emergency. Locks and Security KEYS One key operates all the doors will lock, then the driver's door will automatically unlock reminding you lock the vehicle with the key in this chapter for more information. Always carry a spare ...ignition . When you open the driver's door and you that your key is locked using the lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all the locks and starts the vehicle. If the driver's door is closed . This feature can be repeated. 70 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
... your vehicle to be locked from locking yourself out of an emergency. Locks and Security KEYS One key operates all the doors will lock, then the driver's door will automatically unlock reminding you lock the vehicle with the key in this chapter for more information. Always carry a spare ...ignition . When you open the driver's door and you that your key is locked using the lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all the locks and starts the vehicle. If the driver's door is closed . This feature can be repeated. 70 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... seconds. Turn the ignition from the inside the luggage compartment. 71 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The horn will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • When the childproof door locks are set separately for each rear door and must be opened from the 3 (RUN) position to the...
... seconds. Turn the ignition from the inside the luggage compartment. 71 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The horn will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • When the childproof door locks are set separately for each rear door and must be opened from the 3 (RUN) position to the...
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... Small children are advised to play in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Locks and Security Adults are particularly at risk. 72 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) On hot days, the temperature in the trunk and risk injury. Exposure ... serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Unsupervised children...
... Small children are advised to play in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Locks and Security Adults are particularly at risk. 72 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) On hot days, the temperature in the trunk and risk injury. Exposure ... serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from within the luggage compartment, pull the illuminated "T" shaped handle and push up on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps. Unsupervised children...
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... The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in troubleshooting the problem. Press and release to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • open the trunk without a key. • activate the personal alarm. • arm and...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 73 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The panic feature operates with RS-210 of Industry Canada. The typical operating ...
... The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in troubleshooting the problem. Press and release to : • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • open the trunk without a key. • activate the personal alarm. • arm and...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any ignition position. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 73 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The panic feature operates with RS-210 of Industry Canada. The typical operating ...
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...door...using the dimmer control or • any door or the trunk is not closed in vehicles...doors are closed . Press again or turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is open the trunk. • Ensure that all the doors. Note: The doors... will lock again, the horn will flash for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to activate the alarm. If any door... to lock all the doors and trunk are closed . Locking the doors 1. The turn lamps ... panic alarm will flash once if all the doors. The battery saver feature will turn /parking ...
...door...using the dimmer control or • any door or the trunk is not closed in vehicles...doors are closed . Press again or turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is open the trunk. • Ensure that all the doors. Note: The doors... will lock again, the horn will flash for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to activate the alarm. If any door... to lock all the doors and trunk are closed . Locking the doors 1. The turn lamps ... panic alarm will flash once if all the doors. The battery saver feature will turn /parking ...
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... seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Within 5 five seconds, press the 1 or 2 control on the driver's door panel. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses... battery: 1. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel to which you would like to the transmitter being used). DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 75 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...
... seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Within 5 five seconds, press the 1 or 2 control on the driver's door panel. 3. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses... battery: 1. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel to which you would like to the transmitter being used). DO NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 75 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...