2005 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manuals

CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
The cargo pouch net secures
lightweight objects in the cargo
area. Attach the net to the anchors
provided. Do not put more than 50
lbs. (22 kg) in the net.
The cargo net is not
designed to restrain objects
during a collision or heavy
braking.
Utility hooks
The utility hooks can be used to
hang small items. Do not hang more
than 20 lb. (12 kg) on each of the
hooks. The hooks are not designed
to restrain objects during a collision.
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
Maximum load is 125 lbs (57 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs
(45 kg) on the roof panel, evenly distributed. If it is not possible to
distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible.
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To adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location and tighten the thumbwheel
at both ends of the cross-bar.
To remove the cross-bar (if equipped) assembly:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel (2) at both ends of the cross-bar (1) and
slide the cross-bar (1) to the end of the side rails (4).
2. Remove the two thumbwheels (2), clamps (3) and cross-bar (1) from
the side rails (4).
To install the cross-bar (if
equipped) assembly:
Note:Ensure that both cross-bars
are installed with the arrow, located
on the bottom of the cross-bar end,
facing towards the front of the
vehicle.
1. Position the cross bar (1) on the
side rails (4) with the arrow facing
towards the front of the vehicle.
2. Align the clamps (3) under the side rails (4) and install the
thumbwheels (2) through the cross bar (1) and side rails (4) into the
clamps (3). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the other cross-bar.
Note:When the cross-bars are not in use, remove or move the
cross-bars to the back of the roof rack for optimum wind noise.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer to theSecuriLock
passive anti-theft systemsection in this
chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Note:When the perimeter alarm is
armed, the power door locks
“inhibit” state is enabled and this
switch is disabled.
Press control to lock all doors.
Memory lock
If you lock your doors with the power lock switch, the keyless entry
system or the remote entry transmitter while the sliding door is open,
the door will automatically lock after it is closed.
Smart locks (if equipped)
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
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The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by
simultaneously pressing button 7•8 and the 9•0 controls on the
remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
Childproof door locks
•When these locks are set, the
sliding doors cannot be opened
with the inside handle.
•The sliding doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof lock controls are
located on front edge of each sliding
door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one
door will not automatically set the lock for both doors.
•Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock feature.
•Move control down to disengage childproof lock feature.
If your vehicle is equipped with power sliding door(s), refer to the
Power sliding doorsection of this chapter for more information on how
the childproof locks operate with this system.
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure
In the event of a vehicle power failure affecting the liftgate latch, the
liftgate can be unlocked manually.
1. Locate the liftgate trim access
panel in the center of the liftgate.
2. Using your key, a small
screwdriver or knife, pry off the
access panel.
3. Using your key, a small
screwdriver or knife, poke or cut a
hole in the liftgate door foam as
large as the access window and
move the lock/unlock lever
accordingly:
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•For vehicles without power
liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever
to the right (drivers side).
•For vehicles with power liftgate,
pull the lock/unlock lever toward
you (toward the front of the
vehicle).
Once the lock/unlock lever has been
moved, you can open the liftgate
from the outside liftgate handle.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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•3–button remote
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
The remote entry system allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key.
•unlock/open a driver’s side power sliding door and/or passenger side
power sliding door (if equipped).
•unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped).
•activate the personal alarm.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system (if equipped).
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If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitterswith you to the dealership in order to
aid in troubleshooting the problem.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors
and the liftgate.
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
•Press this control twice within three seconds to open the power
sliding door. The interior lamps will illuminate.
•Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the
power sliding door and turn off the interior lights.
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Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)
Press the control twice within three seconds to power open the power
liftgate. The interior lamps will illuminate.
Make sure all persons are
clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power
liftgate controls to open or close
the liftgate.
Press the control another two times
within three seconds to close the
power liftgate and turn off the
interior lights.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is power opening or
closing, the power liftgate will automatically reverse or stop depending
on the position of the liftgate, provided it meets sufficient resistance. If
the power liftgate encounters an obstacle while closing, the power
liftgate will reverse to full open. Once the obstacle is removed, the power
liftgate can be again closed under power. If the power liftgate encounters
an obstacle while opening, the power liftgate will stop when it
encounters a solid obstacle. Close the liftgate manually and remove the
obstruction. Normal operation can then be resumed.
Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes
from being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the
liftgate open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside
air circulates through the vehicle.
For more information regarding the operation of the power liftgate, refer
toPower liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)in theDriver Controlschapter.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors and liftgate. The parking
lamps will flash once if all doors, the liftgate and the hood (if equipped
with perimeter alarm) are closed and locked.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors and liftgate are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will flash once more.
If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter
alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps.
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