2005 Mercury Montego transmission

Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each
code represents.
Code Description
A CVT (continuously variable transaxle)
B Six-speed automatic (Aisin F21)
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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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Reverse sensing system ...........173
Roadside assistance ..................182
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .94, 97–101
Safety Canopy ...........................116
Safety defects, reporting ..........206
Safety restraints ............94, 97–101
belt minder .............................102
extension assembly ................106
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .....................119–120
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........101
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............94
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................122
front seats .....................87, 89, 91
heated ........................................28
memory seat .......................75, 91
Servicing your vehicle ..............213
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................20
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...........135, 138
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................245, 247
Speed control ..............................48Starting your
vehicle ........................162–163, 165
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
controls ......................................51
tilting .........................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................42
Tires ...........................130–131, 135
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................135, 138
checking the pressure ............133
inspecting and inflating .........132
label .........................................147
replacing ..................................134
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............142
snow tires and chains ............151
spare tire .................................136
terminology .............................131
tire grades ...............................131
treadwear ........................130, 147
Towing .......................................158
recreational towing .................161
trailer towing ..........................158
wrecker ....................................196
Traction control ........................167
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
lubricant specifications ..........247
Transmission .............................169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....169
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
lubricant specifications ..........245
Trunk ...........................................71
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