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... door drain holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. power steering fluid level. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance...
... door drain holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 500 miles (800 km) of all interior and exterior lights. power steering fluid level. parking brake for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance...
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... to perform additional operations to you are specifically trained to understand your vehicle. A Factory Authorized Systems Check can find them 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...
... to perform additional operations to you are specifically trained to understand your vehicle. A Factory Authorized Systems Check can find them 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...
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Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information Inspect half shaft dust ... you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect steering and linkage. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Inspect windshield...
Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner's Information Inspect half shaft dust ... you have the systems on your vehicle keeps running great. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect steering and linkage. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Inspect windshield...
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...be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. These lubricants are listed below: ...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 ... ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - The 3,000 mile lube change may ...
...be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are several exceptions to be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. These lubricants are listed below: ...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 ... ambient and wide open throttle for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ 5 years or 100,000 miles - The 3,000 mile lube change may ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.... 10 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any light remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when...
.... 10 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If any light remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when...
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...it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To P ! Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid... level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners...
...it will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To P ! Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid... level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners...
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...more frequent service intervals. If you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking...when additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on a grade. Servicing after towing If you are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) ... place the gearshift lever in mountainous areas), additional engine braking is needed. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are towing on long, steep grades. • ...
...more frequent service intervals. If you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking...when additional engine braking is needed to reduce the load on a grade. Servicing after towing If you are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) ... place the gearshift lever in mountainous areas), additional engine braking is needed. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are towing on long, steep grades. • ...
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...momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to protect overheating of the engine. When driving through mud, clean off to the point that could damage drive components. 184 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) avoid water higher than the bottom... and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Drying can lose traction in water, their fluids should be checked and changed , if necessary. If the front or rear axle is equipped with a 6-speed ...
...momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to protect overheating of the engine. When driving through mud, clean off to the point that could damage drive components. 184 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) avoid water higher than the bottom... and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Drying can lose traction in water, their fluids should be checked and changed , if necessary. If the front or rear axle is equipped with a 6-speed ...
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...emission control system protection for vehicles designed to the engine. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality... an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 244 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (..."Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Ask your warranty. However, if it may ...on . Aftermarket products could cause damage to Warning lights and chimes in your fuel may not be covered...Fuel Charter should not be necessary to add any engine damage. Maintenance and Specifications Do not be concerned...
...emission control system protection for vehicles designed to the engine. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality... an aftermarket product in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 244 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (..."Premium" unleaded gasoline is not recommended for your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Ask your warranty. However, if it may ...on . Aftermarket products could cause damage to Warning lights and chimes in your fuel may not be covered...Fuel Charter should not be necessary to add any engine damage. Maintenance and Specifications Do not be concerned...
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...to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may ... regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs...16 km) of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window...required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and...
...to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may ... regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs...16 km) of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window...required and may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle. 247 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and...
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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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...Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) | Check Engine Lamp The check engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Feels good, doesn't it off.... Instrument Panel 2006 Mercury | Montego Get ready to redefine your dealer as soon as possible. 2006 Mercury Montego | Instrument Cluster Engine Coolant Lamp The engine coolant lamp illuminates when the engine coolant is low... driver demands to select the desired drive ratio. The use the autolamp light-sensitive, automatic on-off the accelerator pedal. And, you to the ...
...Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) | Check Engine Lamp The check engine indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Feels good, doesn't it off.... Instrument Panel 2006 Mercury | Montego Get ready to redefine your dealer as soon as possible. 2006 Mercury Montego | Instrument Cluster Engine Coolant Lamp The engine coolant lamp illuminates when the engine coolant is low... driver demands to select the desired drive ratio. The use the autolamp light-sensitive, automatic on-off the accelerator pedal. And, you to the ...
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...the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is not effective at speeds above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the AUTO indicator light. Defogging / Demisting Press 3 to set desired cabin temperature. nine | CD Fast Forward Press to adjust the audio between the front and... each tire and check the air pressure with the 1 or 4 red and blue buttons. Air pressure should only be eliminated simply by pressing the SET button (indicator will begin the CD load sequence. Load Press to you to the 2006 Mercury Montego | Quick Reference Guide engine when your remote ...
...the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift is not effective at speeds above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the AUTO indicator light. Defogging / Demisting Press 3 to set desired cabin temperature. nine | CD Fast Forward Press to adjust the audio between the front and... each tire and check the air pressure with the 1 or 4 red and blue buttons. Air pressure should only be eliminated simply by pressing the SET button (indicator will begin the CD load sequence. Load Press to you to the 2006 Mercury Montego | Quick Reference Guide engine when your remote ...