Owner's Manual
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...turned 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) Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to ... are turned on after the vehicle is opened . Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is low. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam...
...turned 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) Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to ... are turned on after the vehicle is opened . Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is low. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam...
Owner's Manual
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...the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each of the systems being monitored. ...TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) 14. ENGINE TEMP 5. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. COOLANT LEVEL 12. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL...
...the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each of the systems being monitored. ...TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) 14. ENGINE TEMP 5. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. COOLANT LEVEL 12. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to use the full functionality of 62 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) WASHER FLUID LEVEL...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO...-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)
... 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 fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO...-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)
Owner's Manual
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...when the Traction Control system is not completely closed . LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. CHECK TRANSMISSION. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on when ...washer fluid reservoir is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). Displayed as possible. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). If this... (if equipped). Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed ...
...when the Traction Control system is not completely closed . LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. CHECK TRANSMISSION. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. If the warning stays on or continues to come on when ...washer fluid reservoir is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). Displayed as possible. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). If this... (if equipped). Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 65 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed ...
Owner's Manual
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.... These guidelines are designed to ensure that your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to tow your transmission is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING ...not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to insufficient lubrication. In case of roadside emergency ...
.... These guidelines are designed to ensure that your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to tow your transmission is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 161 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING ...not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to insufficient lubrication. In case of roadside emergency ...
Owner's Manual
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... indicate a failure in damage which driving surfaces are sealed for off . If your vehicle some limited off -highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different... otherwise similar to protect overheating of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If your warranty. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. The AWD system is not turned off -highway under your vehicle...
... indicate a failure in damage which driving surfaces are sealed for off . If your vehicle some limited off -highway with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different... otherwise similar to protect overheating of the engine. 175 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If your warranty. With the AWD option, power will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. The AWD system is not turned off -highway under your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary. Driving through mud, clean off to the point that could damage drive components. 178 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) After driving through deep water may be limited. Driving gear and drive steadily through ... the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of the vehicle. Drying can lose traction in mud. If the transmission, AWD system components or axles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed...
...Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary. Driving through mud, clean off to the point that could damage drive components. 178 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) After driving through deep water may be limited. Driving gear and drive steadily through ... the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Be cautious of the vehicle. Drying can lose traction in mud. If the transmission, AWD system components or axles are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed...
Owner's Manual
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...under the following conditions: • The ambient temperature is above 32°F (0°C). • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum distance is 31 miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is above ...up and towing procedures for all wheels on the ground. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle be towed with any wheels on...vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of a roadside emergency with a...
...under the following conditions: • The ambient temperature is above 32°F (0°C). • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum distance is 31 miles (50 km). • Maximum speed is above ...up and towing procedures for all wheels on the ground. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle be towed with any wheels on...vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 197 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) In case of a roadside emergency with a...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch CVT automatic transaxle 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 6-speed automatic transaxle AWD 7.4 quarts (7.0L) 1.5 pints (0.7L) Coupler 1.5 pints (0.7L) 243 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch CVT automatic transaxle 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 6-speed automatic transaxle AWD 7.4 quarts (7.0L) 1.5 pints (0.7L) Coupler 1.5 pints (0.7L) 243 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...Motorcraft Continuously transaxle1 Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Automatic Motorcraft 6-speed Premium Automatic transaxle Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part ...Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A or ESA-M1C93-B Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none WSS-M2C933-A XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 1161641 - 245 2005 Montego...
...Motorcraft Continuously transaxle1 Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Automatic Motorcraft 6-speed Premium Automatic transaxle Transmission Fluid Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE (AWD) 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler fluid Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Items Ford Part ...Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A or ESA-M1C93-B Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none WSS-M2C933-A XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 1161641 - 245 2005 Montego...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...... 19 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... trim ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
..., 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) ...222 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...... 19 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...239 fluid, checking ...239 fluid, refill capacities ...242 fluid, specification ...247 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...170, 172 Axle lubricant specifications ...245 B Battery ...220 acid, treating emergencies ...220 jumping ... trim ...210 plastic parts ...209 253 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)