2005 Mercury Montego engine

MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Mercury Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Mercury’s
rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Mercury
Accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Mercury Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km)
(whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of
the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Following is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessory products. Not
all accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories
are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our
online store at: www.mercuryaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Spoilers
Splash guards
Front end cover
Interior style
Electrochromic compass/temperature/Homelink interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
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A
Accessory delay ..........................46
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........107, 114, 116
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............107, 114, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver air bag ..........109, 115, 117
indicator light .................114, 119
operation .................109, 115, 117
passenger air bag ...109, 115, 117
side air bag ..............................114
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Air conditioning ....................26, 28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................175
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................222
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................166
Anti-theft system ........................84
arming the system ....................85
disarming a triggered
system .......................................86
Audio system
(see Radio) ............................16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specification ..................247
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................170, 172
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........245
B
Battery .......................................220acid, treating emergencies .....220
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................220
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................220
BeltMinder .................................102
Brakes ........................................166
anti-lock ...................................166
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............166
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specifications .........245, 247
lubricant specifications ..245, 247
parking ....................................167
shift interlock ..........................169
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....242
Cargo net .....................................69
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ............................68
Certification Label ....................248
Changing a tire .........................135
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..126
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............208
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
interior trim ............................210
plastic parts ............................209
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washing ....................................207
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
wiper blades ............................209
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......26, 28
Clock ............................................43
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................20
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................59
Console ........................................68
overhead ....................................43
Controls
power seat .................................90
steering column ........................51
Coolant
checking and adding ..............222
refill capacities ................227, 242
specifications ..................245, 247
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................48
Cupholder(s) ...............................93
Customer Assistance ................182
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................211
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................204
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................205
Getting roadside assistance ...182
Getting the service
you need .................................198
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................201
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............204D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................239
engine oil .................................216
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........245
Driving under special
conditions ..........................176, 179
sand .........................................177
snow and ice ...........................180
through water .................178, 181
E
Electronic message center .........57
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........236
Engine ........................................247
cleaning ...................................208
coolant .....................................222
idle speed control ...................220
lubrication
specifications ..................245, 247
refill capacities ........................242
service points ..........................215
starting after a collision .........183
Engine block heater .................165
Engine oil ..................................216
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................216
checking and adding ..............216
dipstick ....................................216
filter, specifications ........219, 241
recommendations ...................219
refill capacities ........................242
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K
Keyless entry system .................78
autolock .....................................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........162
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................32
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................36
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
headlamps .................................32
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
replacing bulbs ...................36–40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........166
Load limits .................................152
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................71
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...245, 247
Lug nuts ....................................142
Lumbar support, seats ...............88
M
Message center ...........................57
english/metric button ...............61
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................62
Mirrors ...................................43, 47automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................47
fold away ...................................47
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Moon roof ....................................52
Motorcraft parts ................232, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................216
P
Parking brake ............................167
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power adjustable foot pedals .....48
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................187
Power door locks ........................70
Power mirrors .............................47
Power point .................................44
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................242
fluid, specifications .........245, 247
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................16, 19
Relays ........................................184
Remote entry system .................73
illuminated entry ................77–78
opening the trunk .....................74
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