2006 Mercury Monterey high

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
3
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.2L engine 5.0 quarts
(4.7L)
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)Without rear
heater14.8 quarts
(14.0L)
With rear heater 15.9 quarts
(15.0L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Fuel tank N/A All 26.0 gallons
(98.4L )
Automatic
transaxle fluidMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAll 13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line on
reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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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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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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MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Mercury Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Mercury’s
rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Mercury
Accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Mercury Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the authorized dealer are covered for the
full length of your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km) (whichever occurs first). Contact your
authorized dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Following is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessory products. Not
all accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories
are available for your vehicle, please contact your authorized dealer or
visit our online store at: www.mercuryaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Front end covers
Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
Splash guards
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
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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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