2005 Mercury Montego instrument panel

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call
1–800–665–2006.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor
Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursement
information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call
1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information, call
1–800–665–2006.
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY
In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance
coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting
your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Similarly in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you
may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty’s Roadside
Assistance expiring. For more information and enrollment, contact
1–877–294–2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher is located on the
instrument panel by the radio. The
hazard flashers will operate when
the ignition is in any position or if
the key is not in the ignition.
Push in the flasher control and all
front and rear direction signals will flash. Press the flasher control again
to turn them off. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
80A — — Natural Black Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
The fuses are coded as follows.
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Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth, or use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
INTERIOR TRIM
•Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•Never saturate the seat covers with cleaning solution.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with
the prop rod. Lift the prop rod by
the sleeve and not the bare metal.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transaxle.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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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specifications ..................245, 247
Exhaust fumes ..........................165
F
Fluid capacities .........................242
Foglamps .....................................33
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................175
Fuel ............................................228
calculating fuel
economy ............................58, 233
cap ...........................................230
capacity ...................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........231
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................236
detergent in fuel .....................232
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................228, 230, 233
filter, specifications ........232, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....183
improving fuel economy ........233
octane rating ...................231, 247
quality ......................................232
running out of fuel .................232
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................228
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......183
Fuses ..........................................184
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................53
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............230
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................233
Gauges .........................................14H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................87, 92
Headlamps ...................................32
aiming ..................................34–35
autolamp system .......................32
bulb specifications ....................36
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................32
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................24, 26, 28
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................53
Hood ..........................................214
I
Ignition ...............................162, 247
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................122
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................238
Instrument panel ........................43
cleaning ...................................210
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................135
positioning ...............................135
storage .....................................135
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
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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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