2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manuals

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The interior lights illuminate when:
•any door is opened (and the operation switch is in the middle
position).
•the instrument panel dimmer switch is moved to the passenger side
position (right position).
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF
(an the operation switch is in the middle position).
Map lamps (if equipped)
The map lamps and controls are
located on the center overhead
console. Press the raised portion on
each lens to activate the lamps.
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Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)
The second row dome and map lamps are located overhead, above the
second row passenger seats.
The dome lamp will stay on if the
panel dimmer control is moved to
the passenger side position. When
the control is in the middle position,
the lamp will only come on when a
door is opened. If the control is
moved to the driver’s side position,
the lamp will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.
To activate the map lamps, press the control on either side of the center
operation switch.
Dome lamps (if equipped)
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.
The dome lamp will stay on if the
panel dimmer control is moved to
the passenger side position. When
the control is in the middle position,
the lamp will only come on when a
door is opened. If the control is
moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.
The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.
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Cargo lamp
The cargo lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the driver side
position. When the control is in the
middle position, the lamp will only
come on when a door is opened. If
the control is moved to the
passenger’s side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.
With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position, the rear cargo lamp can
be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Trade Number
Headlamps H13
Front park/turn lamps 3457 AK (amber)
Front side marker lamps 904NA (amber)
Fog lamps H1 LL
Rear license plate lamps W5WL
High-mount brake lamp LEDs (see dealer)
Rear tail/stop/turn lamps 3157K
Backup lamps 3156K
Dome lamp (first row) 10W sofitte
Cargo lamp 10W sofitte
Map lamps (second row) H6W
Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte
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Function Trade Number
Map lamps (overhead console) 906
Stepwell lamp T-562
Front seat footwell 194
Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the hood.
2. Remove the two retainer pins to
release the headlamp assembly and
pull headlamp assembly forward to
expose the back of the bulb.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward and unlock the bulb by
rotating it counterclockwise.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two headlamp retaining pins to release the headlamp
assembly, then pull the headlamp assembly forward to expose the bulb
socket.
3. To remove theside markerbulb,
turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise, and pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.
4. To remove theparking/turn
bulb, turn the socket on the bottom
of the headlamp assembly
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and open the
liftgate to expose the tail lamp
assembly, then remove the retaining
screws for the lamp assembly.
2. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in new bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly
on the liftgate. To change the license plate bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the license lamp screw
from the assembly.
3. Pull the lamp down and twist the
bulb socket counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp.
4. Pull out the old bulb and push in
the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2—One second interval rear
wiper.
INT 1—Ten second interval rear
wiper.
OFF—Rear wiper and washer off.
For rear wash cycle, rotate (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer
control to either
position.
From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or
OFF position.
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Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6
months for optimum performance.
TILT STEERING WHEEL
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
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