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...information. power steering fluid level. and clean body and door drain holes. engine cooling system level and strength. battery connections and clean if necessary. Retightening...intervals. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. tires for the ...proper operation. clutch fluid level, if equipped. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper operation...
...information. power steering fluid level. and clean body and door drain holes. engine cooling system level and strength. battery connections and clean if necessary. Retightening...intervals. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. tires for the ...proper operation. clutch fluid level, if equipped. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and proper operation...
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... are putting on your vehicle meet these specifications. You can ONLY be found at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your vehicle need...
... are putting on your vehicle meet these specifications. You can ONLY be found at a participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealers: Air Conditioning Check Engine Light All Wheel Drive and 4X4 Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling and Cabin Heating Steering and Suspension Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment Anti-Lock Brake System When parts on your vehicle need...
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... right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if...performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks and damage. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect clutch ...
... right, it is important that you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if...performance. Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. In order to ensure your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect for leaks and damage. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for oil and fluid leaks. Inspect clutch ...
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...has been submerged in water. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly ...Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number... meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes...
...has been submerged in water. EXCEPTIONS In addition, there are several exceptions to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle assembly ...Maintenance ❑ Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number... meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Solid illumination after starting the...
... conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Solid illumination after starting the...
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...fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. Airbag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is not running, or in braking performance may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer... the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap may occur. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Montego (mgo) ...
...fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. Airbag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is not running, or in braking performance may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer... the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel cap may occur. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Montego (mgo) ...
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...towing on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed ...80 km), thoroughly check your local motor vehicle speed regulations for hooking up before starting on the vehicle's regular brake system to select the L (Low) gear position when additional engine braking is needed... Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are working. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on a grade. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as prolonged downhill ...
...towing on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The speed ...80 km), thoroughly check your local motor vehicle speed regulations for hooking up before starting on the vehicle's regular brake system to select the L (Low) gear position when additional engine braking is needed... Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are working. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on a grade. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as prolonged downhill ...
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... apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. If...front or rear axle is submerged in mud. Remember, you may be checked and changed if necessary. If the transmission, AWD system components or ...vehicle to become stuck to the point that could damage drive components. 184 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the ... imbalance that assistance may be able to protect overheating of the engine. avoid water higher than the bottom of the vehicle. Once ...
... apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on and off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. If...front or rear axle is submerged in mud. Remember, you may be checked and changed if necessary. If the transmission, AWD system components or ...vehicle to become stuck to the point that could damage drive components. 184 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the ... imbalance that assistance may be able to protect overheating of the engine. avoid water higher than the bottom of the vehicle. Once ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... gasoline because it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 244 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation ...using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. indicator may cause these problems to become more information on . However, if it may come on the "check • The engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to correct the effects of unleaded...
... gasoline because it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 244 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation ...using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. indicator may cause these problems to become more information on . However, if it may come on the "check • The engine" or the "service engine soon" indicator, refer to correct the effects of unleaded...
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...Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. Refer to turn off the speed control in the...on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer... if the window sticker is lost for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using...; Use recommended engine oil.
...Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. Refer to turn off the speed control in the...on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer... if the window sticker is lost for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using...; Use recommended engine oil.
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...232 replacement, specifications ...254 servicing ...232 BeltMinder ...113 Brakes ...171 anti-lock ...171-172 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...172 fluid, checking and adding ...251 fluid, refill capacities ...255 fluid, specifications ...257, 259 lubricant specifications ..257, 259 parking ...172 shift interlock...straps ..140 in front seat ...137 in rear seat ...137 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...220 instrument panel ...221 interior ...222 interior trim ...222 plastic parts ...220 washing ...218 waxing ...219 265 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...232 replacement, specifications ...254 servicing ...232 BeltMinder ...113 Brakes ...171 anti-lock ...171-172 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...172 fluid, checking and adding ...251 fluid, refill capacities ...255 fluid, specifications ...257, 259 lubricant specifications ..257, 259 parking ...172 shift interlock...straps ..140 in front seat ...137 in rear seat ...137 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...220 instrument panel ...221 interior ...222 interior trim ...222 plastic parts ...220 washing ...218 waxing ...219 265 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... bulbs ...50, 53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...172 Load ... seats ...98 M Message center ...70 english/metric button ...75 system check button ...75 warning messages ...76 Mirrors ...60 automatic dimming rearview mirror ... 240, 254 N Navigation system ...24 O Octane rating ...243 Oil (see Engine oil) ...229 P Parking brake ...172 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...254 ...80 Power mirrors ...60 Power point ...57 Power steering ...174 fluid, checking and adding ...250 fluid, refill capacity ...255 fluid, specifications ...257,...
... bulbs ...50, 53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...172 Load ... seats ...98 M Message center ...70 english/metric button ...75 system check button ...75 warning messages ...76 Mirrors ...60 automatic dimming rearview mirror ... 240, 254 N Navigation system ...24 O Octane rating ...243 Oil (see Engine oil) ...229 P Parking brake ...172 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...254 ...80 Power mirrors ...60 Power point ...57 Power steering ...174 fluid, checking and adding ...250 fluid, refill capacity ...255 fluid, specifications ...257,...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...Guide. 2006 Mercury Montego | Instrument Cluster four | Foglamp Control With the ignition on . With a long pull and hold , the wipers will not work at this control to know your Owner's Guide. 6 c Understanding the CVT Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) | Check Engine Lamp The check engine indicator...activate the high beams, simply pull the turn the control clockwise to take your desired position. The use the autolamp light-sensitive, automatic on the steering wheel. This Quick Reference Guide was one very smart choice. The perfect combination of fluids...
...Guide. 2006 Mercury Montego | Instrument Cluster four | Foglamp Control With the ignition on . With a long pull and hold , the wipers will not work at this control to know your Owner's Guide. 6 c Understanding the CVT Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) | Check Engine Lamp The check engine indicator...activate the high beams, simply pull the turn the control clockwise to take your desired position. The use the autolamp light-sensitive, automatic on the steering wheel. This Quick Reference Guide was one very smart choice. The perfect combination of fluids...
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...Mirrors To adjust your mirrors, rotate the control clockwise to you to the 2006 Mercury Montego | Quick Reference Guide engine when your occupants. Bass / Treble Press MENU until Balance is displayed.... to distribute outside air through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). Airflow direction overrides will scroll only through all tires to either... At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with recirculated air selected unless A/C is operating. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations...
...Mirrors To adjust your mirrors, rotate the control clockwise to you to the 2006 Mercury Montego | Quick Reference Guide engine when your occupants. Bass / Treble Press MENU until Balance is displayed.... to distribute outside air through available settings of high heat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights). Airflow direction overrides will scroll only through all tires to either... At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with recirculated air selected unless A/C is operating. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations...