2006 Mercury Monterey child restraint

If the tether strap is clipped
incorrectly (as shown) the
child safety seat may not be
retained properly in the event of a
collision.
5. Rotate the tether strap clip.
6. Install the child safety seat tightly
using the LATCH anchors or safety
belts. Follow the instructions in this
chapter.
7. Tighten the child safety seat
tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Rear seating positions
Follow Steps 1–7 as described above for the following available seats:
•2nd row bucket
•2nd row bench
•3rd row bench
For additional important safety information on the proper use of safety
belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entireSeating and
safety restraintschapter in this owner’s guide.
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children) attachments for child seat anchors
New child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments
that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle.
This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach
the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether strap must also
be attached to the proper tether anchor. SeeAttaching safety seats with
tether strapsin this chapter.
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Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating
positions marked with the child seat symbol.
If your vehicle has a second row
bench seat, one child seat can be
placed in each outboard seating
position, or one LATCH child
seat can be placed in the center
of the seat only. Please note that
the center-only position does not
have a separate tether anchor.
Either of the outboard tether
anchors may be used for the center
position.
Do not use the two designated
seating positions of the 2nd row
bench when a LATCH child seat is
installed at the center. A child seat
will block access to the safety belt
buckles.
Never attach two LATCH
child safety seats to the
same anchor. In a crash, one
anchor may not be strong enough
to hold two child safety seat
attachments and may break,
causing serious injury or death.
The lower anchors for child seat
installation are located at the rear
section of the rear seat between the
cushion and seat back.
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Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install a
child seat with LATCH attachments.
Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the
anchors shown.
If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten
the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion
when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without
lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching the
vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. Adjusting the
seat back angle may allow the tether strap to be tight without lifting the
child seat.
Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly
attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child
seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if
the anchors hold the seat in place.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a crash greatly increases.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................64
AdvanceTrac ..............................216
Air cleaner filter ...............298, 302
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................147–148, 156, 158
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............148, 156, 158
disposal ....................................161
driver airbag ............150, 157, 159
indicator light .................156, 161
operation .................150, 157, 159
passenger airbag .....150, 157, 159
side airbag ...............................156
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................280
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ......................106
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................107
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................219
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specification ..................306
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................220
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........304
B
Battery .......................................277acid, treating emergencies .....277
jumping a disabled battery ....247
maintenance-free ....................277
replacement, specifications ...302
servicing ..................................277
BeltMinder .................................142
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............215
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
fluid, specifications .........304, 306
lubricant specifications ..304, 306
parking ....................................216
shift interlock ..........................219
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....303
Cargo net .....................................87
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............162
child safety belts ....................162
Child safety seats ......................168
in front seat ............................170
in rear seat ..............................170
tether anchorage hardware ...172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................267
interior .....................................267
interior trim ............................267
plastic parts ............................266
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................265
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........133, 136, 138–140
Safety Canopy ...........................158
Safety defects, reporting ..........263
Safety
restraints ...........133, 136, 138–140
belt minder .............................142
extension assembly ................146
for adults .........................138–140
for children .....................161–162
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................134
safety belt maintenance .........146
warning light and chime 141–142
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................308
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............133
Seats ..........................................108
child safety seats ....................168
front seats ...............109, 111–112
memory seat .....................99, 112
second row seats ............115, 118
third row
seats .................118, 126, 130–132
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................105
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................238, 240
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................302, 306
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................304, 306
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........211–213jump starting ..........................247
Steering wheel
controls ......................................70
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................185
care ..........................................183
changing ..................238, 240, 242
checking the pressure ............181
inspecting and inflating .........181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................186
rotating ....................................185
safety practices .......................184
sidewall information ...............187
snow tires and chains ............198
spare tire .................................239
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................205
recreational towing .................210
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................252
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............219
fluid, refill capacities ..............303
lubricant specifications ..........306
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....219
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
lubricant specifications ..........304
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