Owner's Manual
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Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with sophisticated electronic controls. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are described in this Owner's ... properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are different from the ones that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) By referring to your vehicle is fitted with features and options that are unique to the pages...
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be equipped with sophisticated electronic controls. therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are described in this Owner's ... properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are different from the ones that complements this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) By referring to your vehicle is fitted with features and options that are unique to the pages...
Owner's Manual
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...replace all instrument panel lights - 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) see your dealer or a qualified service technician to assure lamp performance, light brightness ...signal 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 ...
...replace all instrument panel lights - 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) see your dealer or a qualified service technician to assure lamp performance, light brightness ...signal 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the headlamp switch is in the tail lamp assembly. Remove the bulb socket by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Lights Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp and turn signal ...lamp bulbs These must be replaced by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Backup lamp 1. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Remove the nut and washer...
Make sure the headlamp switch is in the tail lamp assembly. Remove the bulb socket by your dealer or a qualified technician. 39 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Lights Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp and turn signal ...lamp bulbs These must be replaced by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the tail lamp assembly. 3. Backup lamp 1. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs This must be replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Remove the nut and washer...
Owner's Manual
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... position, make sure you in the event of the seatback to ensure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with cup holders and a storage compartment (if equipped) in the ...to release it has fully latched. Use only soft cups in the rear seat armrest. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a collision. 93 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Hard objects can injure you hear the seat latch into use position. Seating and Safety...
... position, make sure you in the event of the seatback to ensure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with cup holders and a storage compartment (if equipped) in the ...to release it has fully latched. Use only soft cups in the rear seat armrest. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in a collision. 93 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Hard objects can injure you hear the seat latch into use position. Seating and Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... manner in the rear seat. Even with this chapter. This helps reduce the risk of air bag(s) after a collision. In addition, 96 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This information allows your Personal Safety System to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations...sensors, driver seat position sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. The sensor also turns off the passenger front air bag and seat-mounted side air bag (if equipped) when the passenger seat is of the system. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be...
... manner in the rear seat. Even with this chapter. This helps reduce the risk of air bag(s) after a collision. In addition, 96 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) This information allows your Personal Safety System to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations...sensors, driver seat position sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. The sensor also turns off the passenger front air bag and seat-mounted side air bag (if equipped) when the passenger seat is of the system. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be...
Owner's Manual
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...come into contact with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of... bags and increase the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental ...
...come into contact with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Side air bag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag cover on the door. The side air bag could injure you as it deploys from the side of... bags and increase the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental ...
Owner's Manual
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If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side air bag will be deactivated. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in the event of severe injuries in a collision does not ... door panel and occupant to close an electrical circuit that were developed by the collision will be inflated. Rather, it means the forces were 115 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of a significant side impact collision. In certain lateral collisions...
If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side air bag will be deactivated. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in the event of severe injuries in a collision does not ... door panel and occupant to close an electrical circuit that were developed by the collision will be inflated. Rather, it means the forces were 115 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of a significant side impact collision. In certain lateral collisions...
Owner's Manual
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... a qualified technician in a collision. Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 116 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) could Do not attempt to cause...
... a qualified technician in a collision. Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 116 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) could Do not attempt to cause...
Owner's Manual
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...recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors mounted on the B pillar (one on each side of the vehicle). • Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the headliner...event of the inflatable Safety Canopy . The Safety Canopy system, in the deployment path of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. 117 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain ...
...recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors mounted on the B pillar (one on each side of the vehicle). • Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the headliner...event of the inflatable Safety Canopy . The Safety Canopy system, in the deployment path of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. 117 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Safety Canopy system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain ...
Owner's Manual
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...Canopy did not activate in a collision does not mean that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of injury in a collision. 118 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Safety Canopy is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not interfere with the ... Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will be inspected and serviced by the rollover sensor. If the Safety Canopy is mounted to cause activation. The Safety Canopy will increase the risk of a rollover event is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above...
...Canopy did not activate in a collision does not mean that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of injury in a collision. 118 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The Safety Canopy is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not interfere with the ... Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will be inspected and serviced by the rollover sensor. If the Safety Canopy is mounted to cause activation. The Safety Canopy will increase the risk of a rollover event is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above...
Owner's Manual
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... are installed, use seat belts to use the LATCH lower anchors for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that a single LATCH child seat can be retained properly in the event of a child being injured in this chapter. 7. Follow ... safety seats are equally spaced, so that connect to the proper tether anchor. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for the outboard child seats. 128 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All the LATCH lower anchors are installed using the LATCH anchors or safety belts....
... are installed, use seat belts to use the LATCH lower anchors for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that a single LATCH child seat can be retained properly in the event of a child being injured in this chapter. 7. Follow ... safety seats are equally spaced, so that connect to the proper tether anchor. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for the outboard child seats. 128 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) All the LATCH lower anchors are installed using the LATCH anchors or safety belts....
Owner's Manual
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... the tire treads for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are properly inflated. Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-Pillar or the edge of the tire that a tire can lose up to the rim. Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when ... stationary and out of your tires. At least once a month and before you drive, check your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of direct sunlight for 1 mile (1.6 km). Sidewall of ...
... the tire treads for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are properly inflated. Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-Pillar or the edge of the tire that a tire can lose up to the rim. Cold inflation pressure: The tire pressure when ... stationary and out of your tires. At least once a month and before you drive, check your vehicle requires that may be wedged in the 132 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of direct sunlight for 1 mile (1.6 km). Sidewall of ...
Owner's Manual
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... socket into the handle and place the jack and wrench into the spare tire well and secure the wheel with the large wing nut. 141 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you are stowing the flat tire, place the tire, with the plastic wing nut. Insert the... placed on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using the VELCRO strips. 3. With the jack in place, place the end of the jack mounting bracket in the trunk floor and secure it with the tire's valve stem facing down, into the felt bag as shown to position the jack...
... socket into the handle and place the jack and wrench into the spare tire well and secure the wheel with the large wing nut. 141 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If you are stowing the flat tire, place the tire, with the plastic wing nut. Insert the... placed on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using the VELCRO strips. 3. With the jack in place, place the end of the jack mounting bracket in the trunk floor and secure it with the tire's valve stem facing down, into the felt bag as shown to position the jack...
Owner's Manual
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... to loosen and the wheel to place standardized information on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of control. DOT Tire Identification Number for nut and bolt threads free of the tire and also provides a U.S. Bolt size 142 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and...
... to loosen and the wheel to place standardized information on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of control. DOT Tire Identification Number for nut and bolt threads free of the tire and also provides a U.S. Bolt size 142 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and...
Owner's Manual
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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 systems from overloads...Panel Description Rear defroster PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint...
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 systems from overloads...Panel Description Rear defroster PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI), Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint...
Owner's Manual
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...Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to fulfill your authorized dealer. • Do ...high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the clear, protective coating. Each product...
...Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211 2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to fulfill your authorized dealer. • Do ...high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications. For best results, use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the clear, protective coating. Each product...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... operation. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace...
... operation. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES It is recommended that externally mounted spare tire is properly stowed (tight) (see dealer) and outside locks. tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace...
Warranty Guide 7th Printing
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... warmonths or 18,000 miles, whichranty repair) are converted to limousines. This will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • any Ford or Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by maintenance and wear items such as when stuck in service or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, even though...not cover: • vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for the first 12 months in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair • tire vibration or ride harshness and uneven or rapid tire wear. this will void the New Vehicle ...
... warmonths or 18,000 miles, whichranty repair) are converted to limousines. This will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty • any Ford or Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by maintenance and wear items such as when stuck in service or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, even though...not cover: • vehicles that have had the odometer disconnected, altered, or inoperative for the first 12 months in snow or mud), improper mounting or dismounting, or tire repair • tire vibration or ride harshness and uneven or rapid tire wear. this will void the New Vehicle ...