Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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... from foreign material. The inside of the tire must only be free from sources of heat and ozone such as direct sunlight, hot pipes and electric generators. It may have been damaged internally (which is for one month or more susceptible to ozone and weather checking and the casing becomes susceptible...
... from foreign material. The inside of the tire must only be free from sources of heat and ozone such as direct sunlight, hot pipes and electric generators. It may have been damaged internally (which is for one month or more susceptible to ozone and weather checking and the casing becomes susceptible...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...wipe from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may peel... are: AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are designed to become 23 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD units are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The...
...wipe from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may peel... are: AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are designed to become 23 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD units are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in front of the bulb socket. Locate the sidemarker lamp electrical connector and remove it by your vehicle use a "high intensity discharge" source. Make sure headlamp switch is NOT replaceable. Remove the bulb...it straight out. 4. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 51 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in ...
...Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in front of the bulb socket. Locate the sidemarker lamp electrical connector and remove it by your vehicle use a "high intensity discharge" source. Make sure headlamp switch is NOT replaceable. Remove the bulb...it straight out. 4. Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 51 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Make sure the headlamp switch is in reverse order. 53 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position, then remove the two screws and the license plate lamp ... the OFF position. 2. Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the bulb socket from the socket. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3.
Make sure the headlamp switch is in reverse order. 53 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Install new bulb(s) in the OFF position, then remove the two screws and the license plate lamp ... the OFF position. 2. Lights Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Carefully pull the bulb out from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the bulb socket from the socket. Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise. 3.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... is heating, this will be used . To prevent the battery from the plug. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can injure you in the cupholder.... keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not let children play with your warranty. They may seriously injure themselves. 57 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lighter will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. To prevent the fuse from...
... is heating, this will be used . To prevent the battery from the plug. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the lighter can injure you in the cupholder.... keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not let children play with your warranty. They may seriously injure themselves. 57 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The lighter will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. To prevent the fuse from...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...reset mode. Refer to start the timer. 2. The top of operating your vehicle in order to be blank). For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Press... the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 72 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass display Select this error. If the compass still appears to reset the timer. Usually...
...reset mode. Refer to start the timer. 2. The top of operating your vehicle in order to be blank). For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Press... the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are shut. 72 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass display Select this error. If the compass still appears to reset the timer. Usually...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Turn ignition to the... the following steps on the message center. Release the RESET control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Turn ignition to the ON position. 73 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, press the RESET control to show the current zone setting. 6. Start the ...
... your magnetic zone by referring to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 5. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Turn ignition to the... the following steps on the message center. Release the RESET control, then slowly press RESET down again. 7. Turn ignition to the ON position. 73 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If necessary, press the RESET control to show the current zone setting. 6. Start the ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the electrical loads as possible. Oil Life XX%, CHANGE SOON/OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is not maintaining proper voltage. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 77 2006 Montego (mgo...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is not completely closed .
... the electrical loads as possible. Oil Life XX%, CHANGE SOON/OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is not maintaining proper voltage. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 77 2006 Montego (mgo...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you are operating electrical accessories when the engine is not completely closed .
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...8226; Passenger occupant classification sensor • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with the Safety Canopy system. 105 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety Systemி The Personal Safety System... something is equipped with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
...8226; Passenger occupant classification sensor • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with the Safety Canopy system. 105 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety Systemி The Personal Safety System... something is equipped with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...not mean that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that children are designed to cause activation. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? Failure to follow these ...to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 120 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a child seat. Seating and...
...not mean that something is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that children are designed to cause activation. How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? Failure to follow these ...to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 120 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a child seat. Seating and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Seating and Safety Restraints • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which will illuminate and stay lit to disable (will not inflate) the front ..., the front passenger sensing system will not inflate). The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power...passenger sensing system works with sensors that a small child is designed to remind you 122 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints • diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which will illuminate and stay lit to disable (will not inflate) the front ..., the front passenger sensing system will not inflate). The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power...passenger sensing system works with sensors that a small child is designed to remind you 122 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... airbag will be deactivated. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of injuries related to close an electrical circuit that the airbags did not inflate in the event of a significant side impact collision. The airbag SRS is wrong with a ... occupants in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 128 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag ...
... airbag will be deactivated. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of injuries related to close an electrical circuit that the airbags did not inflate in the event of a significant side impact collision. The airbag SRS is wrong with a ... occupants in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 128 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Canopy system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is designed to inflate downward from the ...seat because it means the forces were not of which seats are occupied. Several Safety Canopy system components get hot after inflation. 131 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety Canopy is wrong with the system. Seating and Safety Restraints...
... Canopy system is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is designed to inflate downward from the ...seat because it means the forces were not of which seats are occupied. Several Safety Canopy system components get hot after inflation. 131 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Safety Canopy is wrong with the system. Seating and Safety Restraints...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 165 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of having a collision greatly ...and Federal regulations. Do not attach safety chains to you. If you use hitches that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to your vehicle's brake system. The braking system...
To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 165 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) See your trailer so that 10-15% of the total weight of having a collision greatly ...and Federal regulations. Do not attach safety chains to you. If you use hitches that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to your vehicle's brake system. The braking system...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...hill, shift into the "L" gear position. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up trailer lamps. See your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, ... all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you are towing on a trip to prevent them from overheating...
...hill, shift into the "L" gear position. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up trailer lamps. See your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, ... all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 166 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Servicing after towing If you are towing on a trip to prevent them from overheating...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 168 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This position also shuts the engine and all electrical circuits operational. RUN, all electrical accessories off without locking the steering wheel. Release the ...driving or idling. Key position when driving. 4. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. For more information on starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before driving ...
... after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 168 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This position also shuts the engine and all electrical circuits operational. RUN, all electrical accessories off without locking the steering wheel. Release the ...driving or idling. Key position when driving. 4. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. For more information on starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before driving ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your heater with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). BRAKES Occasional brake noise is equipped with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant ...stopped for information on the brake system warning light. light in the night before starting the vehicle. The heater can be inspected by 171 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in fresh air. BRAKE Four...
...your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your heater with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). BRAKES Occasional brake noise is equipped with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant ...stopped for information on the brake system warning light. light in the night before starting the vehicle. The heater can be inspected by 171 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in fresh air. BRAKE Four...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... the switch: 1. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been... activated. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 190 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the ignition ON. 5. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating....
... the switch: 1. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start , this switch may have been... activated. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start a fire. 190 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Turn the ignition ON. 5. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating....
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 193 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description...
The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 193 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Roadside Emergencies To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Front wiper, Front washer Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) 194 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 Not used Front wiper, Front washer Not used Moonroof Not used Engine cooling fan Not used Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (Motor) 194 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)