2006 Mercury Monterey maintenance

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantMotorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow
colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA,
OR and NM),
VC-7-B (CA,
OR and NM)WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend Motor
Oil (US)
Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A with
API Certification Mark
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord specification
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
hood latch,
door and
liftgate
hinges,
striker plates,
seat tracks,
sliding door
both sides
(upper and
lower track)
and fuel filler
door hinge.Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock
cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating
and Lock
LubricantXL-1 none
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transaxle
(4F50N)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone
Brake Caliper
Grease and
Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Constant
velocity jointsMotorcraft
CV Joint
Grease (High
Temp.)XG-5 WSS-MIC258-A1
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord specification
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Cubic inches 256
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system EDIS
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.27:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Wagon - inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 201.0 (5105)
(2) Overall width 88.3 (2244)
(3) Overall height
*70.8 (1799)
(4) Wheelbase 120.8 (3069)
(5) Tread - Front 64.7 (1644)
(5) Tread - Rear 62.8 (1595)
*Equipped with P235/60R16 tires.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
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.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
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
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic (4F50N) N
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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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cap ...........................................287
capacity ...................................303
choosing the right fuel ...........288
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................292
detergent in fuel .....................289
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................285, 287, 290
filter, specifications ........285, 302
fuel pump shut-off switch .....228
improving fuel economy ........289
octane rating ...................288, 306
quality ......................................289
running out of fuel .................289
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................285
Fuses ..................................229–230
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................71
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............287
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................289
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Head restraints .................108, 113
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................271
I
Ignition ...............................211, 306
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................168
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................294
Instrument panel ........................62
cleaning ...................................267
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......247
K
Keyless entry system ...............100
autolock ...................................102
Keys ...........................................105
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
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