2006 Mercury Monterey lights

Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 17
AM/FM stereo with CD 17
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 20
Climate Controls 30
Manual heating and air conditioning 30
Rear window defroster 40
Lights 41
Headlamps 41
Turn signal control 46
Bulb replacement 48
Driver Controls 53
Windshield wiper/washer control 53
Steering wheel adjustment 54
Power windows 64
Mirrors 65
Speed control 67
Message center 75
Locks and Security 90
Keys 90
Locks 90
Anti-theft system 104
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Check engine:TheCheck Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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not turn ON or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your
authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Low washer fluid:Displays when
the windshield washer fluid is low.
Door ajar:Displays which door or
the liftgate is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Bulb warning:Displays which bulb
is burned out. Depress the RESET
control to clear.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540 – 1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9 – 107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
Cassette/player care
Do:
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a pen or pencil into the hole and
turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Use cassettes that are longer than 90 minutes.
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
2.Rear temperature control:Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR)is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.
3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
5. R
Rear fan speed control:Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).
6.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate the high
heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.
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7.:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the
floor vents.
8.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
11.Manual override controls:Allows you to change the system
operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
12.
Driver heated seat control:Press once to activate the high
heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.
13. F
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
14.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air
recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the
amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also
help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection
except
. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow
selections.
15.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
, and.
16.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
17.Driver temperature control:Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged.Note:The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
•Dual temperature control:Press and hold AUTO to
engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.
18.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
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6.Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate the high
heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.
7.
Passenger cooled seat control:Press once to activate the high
cool setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low cool
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger cooled
seat.
8.DUAL:Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side
temperature control.
9.
Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the floor
vents.
10.
Driver heated seat control:Press once to activate the high
heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.
11.
Driver cooled seat control:Press once to activate the high
cool setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low cool
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger cooled
seat.
12. F
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
13.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
14.Driver temperature control:Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged.Note:The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
15.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
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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.
PULL
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