2006 Mercury Monterey ignition

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Note:Some vehicles may be equipped with aheadlamps on with
wipers feature.In order for this feature to work:
•the ignition must be in run and the front wipers must be on greater
than 10 seconds except during a mist wipe or while the wipers are on
to clear washer fluid during a wash condition.
•the headlamps and park lamps must be turned off when the ignition is
in off or accessory position, or the front wipers are off for more than
30 seconds while the ambient light level is at daytime brightness.
Foglamp control
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is pulled
toward you and is in any of the
following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
•Autolamps (when active)
Foglamps will turn off when the
highbeams are activated.
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Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a fixed period of time
after the ignition switch is turned to
OFF.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to
.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to
.
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to
be changed. Once in the programming mode, the headlamps and
parklamps will turn on to indicate the start of the time desired.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp control
in the autolamp position.
2. Deselect the auto lamps.
3. Put the ignition in RUN.
4. Put the ignition in OFF.
5. Select the autolamps.
•Note:Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second
period.
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on.
6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes).
•At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
•the key must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp
position,
•and the transmission must be out of PARK.
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Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The battery saver will extend the
time-out period for courtesy lamps to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or
the dome lamp is on via manual activation using the dome lamp switch
or the headlamp switch, whichever is provided. The system will not turn
off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position.
For interior lights, refer toIlluminated entryin theLocks and security
chapter.
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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
(and 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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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 ACCESSORY or ON position, the rear cargo
lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp Condensation
The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.
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
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Conversation mirror
The conversation mirror allows the
driver to view the rear seating area.
This does not replace the
rear view mirror.
Electronic compass/temperature
display (if equipped)
The overhead console may have an
electronic compass and outside air temperature display. The compass
heading and outside air temperature are displayed together - side by
side. The display, as a whole, can be turned on or off by pressing the
momentary push-button on the overhead console. When the vehicle is
turned off, the electronics display will remember the last display state.
Outside air temperature
The temperature can be displayed in
either Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
This is controlled via the Message
Center. Please refer to theMessage
Centerin this chapter to change
from English to metric. The ignition
key must be in the ON or
ACCESSORY position.
If the outside temperature falls
below 3°C (38°F), the display will alternate from “ICE” to the outside
temperature at a two second rate for one minute.
Compass
The vehicle heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and
NW.
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass
accuracy. Adjustments may need to be made to the zone and calibration
of the compass.
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Zone variation mode
1. Determine which magnetic zone
you are in by referring to the zone
map.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON
position.
3. Press and hold the momentary
push-button for approximately
4 seconds, until VAR is displayed,
then release it. (Pressing the
momentary push-button for
8 seconds de-calibrates the
compass—seeCompass
Calibration Mode).
4. Press the button to increment the
VAR number to the desired VAR
number. Wait 5 seconds without
button activity and the compass will return to the heading mode.
Note:If there is no button activity for 5 seconds, the compass writes the
displayed zone VAR number to memory and exits Zone Variation Mode
Compass calibration mode
1. Press the momentary push button
and hold it for more than 8 seconds.
After 8 seconds, CAL is displayed,
then release it.
Note:After button release CAL will
be displayed with a heading. The
compass is now de-calibrated and
enters the Initial AutoCal Mode.
2. Drive the vehicle in a tight circle
in a magnetically clean area such as
an open parking lot. Drive at a rate not faster than 15 seconds per circle
5 mph (8km/h).
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Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on a
downhill grade
In some cases it may be necessary
to have someone hold the door
while rear seat passengers are
entering or exiting the vehicle. The
hold open mechanism will restrain
the door open when the vehicle is
parked on moderate downhill
grades.On more severe grades,
the operator should ensure that
the open door is stable and
secure against the stop, before
allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before
loading/unloading cargo.
Do not operate vehicle with the door in the open position. Abrupt
vehicle acceleration or deceleration could cause the door to move
suddenly and could result in personal injury or damage to the door.
If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slam
shut and could result in injury or damage to the door. Ensure
that the open door is secure against the stop before allowing
passengers to enter or exit the vehicle.
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)
With this option, you can open and close the sliding door(s) with the
following controls inside your vehicle.
•overhead console button
•remote entry transmitter button
•second row passenger control switch
•inside and outside release handle
Opening and closing the PSD
The PSD will operate without the key in the ignition. The transaxle must
be in PARK to open the PSD, when the key is in the ignition and turned
to the ON position.
The sliding door must be unlocked for the PSD to power open from the
rear trim switches and the inside or outside PSD handles. The fuel filler
door must be closed in order to avoid damage to it when the left sliding
door is opened.
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