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only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... 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...
only) 198 206 Cleaning 207 2 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 94 ... 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...
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.... The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not... and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle 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...
.... The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not... and storing data during a crash or near crash event. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle 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...
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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...
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... light: To P ! confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your servicing dealership. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate ...
... light: To P ! confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Have the vehicle checked by your servicing dealership. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate ...
Owner's Manual
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... left or right turn and not turned off after the park brake is low. 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) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive...
... left or right turn and not turned off after the park brake is low. 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) Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock Passive...
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...use a "high intensity discharge" source. The bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 37 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Function Number of bulbs Replacing headlamp bulbs If either the low beam or high beam headlamp...lamp 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 noted....
...use a "high intensity discharge" source. The bulb is burned out, the bulb assembly must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 37 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Function Number of bulbs Replacing headlamp bulbs If either the low beam or high beam headlamp...lamp 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 noted....
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... Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp and turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise,...away from the socket. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Backup lamp 1. 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) Follow the same steps to expose the ...
... Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp and turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly. Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise,...away from the socket. Pull the bulb straight from the vehicle. 4. Backup lamp 1. 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) Follow the same steps to expose the ...
Owner's Manual
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...ON control and release it. 2. The adjustment allows for your foot on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. • Press the...control are winding, slippery or unpaved. 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 in heavy traffic ...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)
...ON control and release it. 2. The adjustment allows for your foot on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you. • Press the...control are winding, slippery or unpaved. 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 in heavy traffic ...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)
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...Press the SET + control and release it . Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 49 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The indicator instrument cluster will not work if the vehicle ... and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed on the 5. light on an uphill, your speed control will not erase previous set speed Press the RES control and...
...Press the SET + control and release it . Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 49 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The indicator instrument cluster will not work if the vehicle ... and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed on the 5. light on an uphill, your speed control will not erase previous set speed Press the RES control and...
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... also use the SET control 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) SET You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and ...release this control to decrease 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. control until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press...
... also use the SET control 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) SET You can also use the SET + control to operate the Tap-Down function. Press and ...release this control to decrease 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. control until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press...
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...station. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is erased. 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). In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc. This will not erase ...
...station. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed memory is erased. 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). In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc. This will not erase ...
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...BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. OIL LIFE 2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each one for two to four seconds. DOORS CLOSED 3. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego... monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. ENGINE TEMP 5. COOLANT LEVEL 12. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's ...
...BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. OIL LIFE 2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each one for two to four seconds. DOORS CLOSED 3. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego... monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. ENGINE TEMP 5. COOLANT LEVEL 12. This allows you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's ...
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... 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 (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist 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 level Check ...
... 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 (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist 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 level Check ...
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... low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the left rear door is overheating. REDUCED...POWER. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is not completely closed . If the warning stays on or ...off , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE.
... low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is not completely closed. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the left rear door is overheating. REDUCED...POWER. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the engine coolant is not completely closed . If the warning stays on or ...off , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 64 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) ETC-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE.
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...fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Refer to come on when the engine is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM....as soon as many of the engine oil. Indicates the brake fluid level is operating at a low speed, turn off as possible. Displayed as possible. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...
...fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Refer to come on when the engine is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM....as soon as many of the engine oil. Indicates the brake fluid level is operating at a low speed, turn off as possible. Displayed as possible. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus...
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... OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER. 3. With 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) From step 3 above. 2. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle ...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...
... OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO ALTER. 3. With 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) From step 3 above. 2. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle ...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...
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... all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). There are closed while the ignition is in motion, and • the...personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. You do not need to enable/disable this feature: One is opened then closed . 80 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The interior lamps will lock all the doors when: • all doors, press the 7 • 8...
... all the doors are closed, • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). There are closed while the ignition is in motion, and • the...personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. You do not need to enable/disable this feature: One is opened then closed . 80 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The interior lamps will lock all the doors when: • all doors, press the 7 • 8...
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...that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor... the level of an impact. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to help protect small 95 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Air bags can automatically turn off the passenger front air bag. If you ...
...that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor... the level of an impact. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to help protect small 95 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Air bags can automatically turn off the passenger front air bag. If you ...
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However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. All restraints in the vehicle are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt adjusts to your forward movement. 98 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Insert the...
However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of one buckle and one person. All restraints in the vehicle are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt adjusts to your forward movement. 98 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Insert the...
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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 ... slack in a collision. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in response to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 99 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic locking mode When to vehicle movement. Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which...
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 ... slack in a collision. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in response to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 99 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Automatic locking mode When to vehicle movement. Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which...