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Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228 241 242 245 Accessories Index 251 253 All rights ... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 213 215 216 220 222 228 241 242 245 Accessories Index 251 253 All rights ... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
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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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... you to fasten your safety belt. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off when the speed control system is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine... Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is not charging properly. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance...
... you to fasten your safety belt. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off when the speed control system is disengaged. 12 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine... Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is not charging properly. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is low. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Maintenance...
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...longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Improper use of accessory or accessory bracket from being used . The auxiliary power points...cigarette lighter socket. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. To prevent the battery from its heating position when it is not running. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for this will ...
...longer than necessary when the engine is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the window openings. 44 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Improper use of accessory or accessory bracket from being used . The auxiliary power points...cigarette lighter socket. Do not insert any type of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. To prevent the battery from its heating position when it is not running. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for this will ...
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... parked in other vehicles as well as required by U.S. When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to the ACC position for future programming procedures (i.e. federal safety standards (this section. A garage door which cannot detect an... learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to stop and reverse features as for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
... parked in other vehicles as well as required by U.S. When programming your HomeLink Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to the ACC position for future programming procedures (i.e. federal safety standards (this section. A garage door which cannot detect an... learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to stop and reverse features as for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. 53 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
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...function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 20-25 miles (32-40 km) to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. XX.X G USED will return within 10 minutes. The information displayed will be different than displayed for future reference. The ...Specifications chapter. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu. This value is based on English/metric mode state. 58 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is reinitialized to empty. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel ...
...function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 20-25 miles (32-40 km) to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. XX.X G USED will return within 10 minutes. The information displayed will be different than displayed for future reference. The ...Specifications chapter. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu. This value is based on English/metric mode state. 58 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) It is reinitialized to empty. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel ...
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...not turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to fall out or block the driver's rear view. 74 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: The panic alarm will flash for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to .... Locks and Security 2. Press doors are closed. The turn off if: • they have been turned on the lamps for a maximum of 3 minutes. The battery saver feature will not flash Sounding a panic alarm to lock all the doors. Locking the doors 1. Press and release again within three seconds to the...
...not turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to fall out or block the driver's rear view. 74 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: The panic alarm will flash for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to .... Locks and Security 2. Press doors are closed. The turn off if: • they have been turned on the lamps for a maximum of 3 minutes. The battery saver feature will not flash Sounding a panic alarm to lock all the doors. Locking the doors 1. Press and release again within three seconds to the...
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... 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. To replace the battery: 1. Position the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals 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) Repeat this feature: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote...
... 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. To replace the battery: 1. Position the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals 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) Repeat this feature: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote...
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... back surface of four) available before beginning this procedure. Press the battery down to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. Remove the old battery. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that the battery is electronically unlocked. 76 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Please refer...
... back surface of four) available before beginning this procedure. Press the battery down to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. Remove the old battery. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that the battery is electronically unlocked. 76 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Note: Please refer...
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... equipped) or the door lock cylinder (on vehicles equipped with the dimmer control, or • any one of the remote entry transmitters. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the...; the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is used to the 1 (LOCK) position. 77 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The inside lights will be programmed. Locks and Security 2. Within 20 seconds press any button on ...
... equipped) or the door lock cylinder (on vehicles equipped with the dimmer control, or • any one of the remote entry transmitters. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. • If the...; the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is used to the 1 (LOCK) position. 77 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The inside lights will be programmed. Locks and Security 2. Within 20 seconds press any button on ...
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...also create your own 5-digit personal entry code. You can use the keyless entry keypad to the 1 (LOCK) position. • The battery saver will illuminate. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; The lights will turn off if all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed...open the trunk. • recall memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals positions 1 or 2. The keypad can be operated with the factory set code. 78 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to the 1 (LOCK) position. this code ...
...also create your own 5-digit personal entry code. You can use the keyless entry keypad to the 1 (LOCK) position. • The battery saver will illuminate. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; The lights will turn off if all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed...open the trunk. • recall memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals positions 1 or 2. The keypad can be operated with the factory set code. 78 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to the 1 (LOCK) position. this code ...
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...assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The service is available: • 24-hours...will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your Owner Information Guide for information...
...assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 182 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The service is available: • 24-hours...will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in your Owner Information Guide for information...
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...is not in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 183 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The hazard flashers will flash. ...COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may run down your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Canadian customers...any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Note: With extended use, the flasher may purchase extended coverage prior to your ...
...is not in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may have been activated. 183 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The hazard flashers will flash. ...COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may run down your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. To obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Canadian customers...any position or if the key is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Note: With extended use, the flasher may purchase extended coverage prior to your ...
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... 7.5A 7.5A C1 30A Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical...
... 7.5A 7.5A C1 30A Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 187 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical...
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...* - 20A* - 60A* - Power Distribution Box Description SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Not used 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to PDB, PDB fuses 37 and 38 Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling... fan Not used Wiper RUN/ACC relay to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside Emergencies To reduce risk of the Maintenance and ...
...* - 20A* - 60A* - Power Distribution Box Description SJB, SJB fuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Not used 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to PDB, PDB fuses 37 and 38 Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling... fan Not used Wiper RUN/ACC relay to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Roadside Emergencies To reduce risk of the Maintenance and ...
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...must relearn its shift strategy. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to start your vehicle. Automatic ...could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge...
...must relearn its shift strategy. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 191 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to start your vehicle. Automatic ...could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to push-start capability; Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 58 59 60 61 * Cartridge...
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Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 192 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 192 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2.
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...A spark may cause an explosion of the disabled vehicle. 193 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + + + + - Start the engine of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the battery to an exposed metal part of the booster vehicle and run the.... 2. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Start the engine of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting...
...A spark may cause an explosion of the disabled vehicle. 193 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + + + + - Start the engine of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the battery to an exposed metal part of the booster vehicle and run the.... 2. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Start the engine of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting...
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... cables. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 194 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - - + + + + Removing the jumper cables Remove the...
... cables. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 194 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - - + + + + Removing the jumper cables Remove the...
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Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + + - + + 195 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4.
Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) - - - + + - + + 195 Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4.