2007 Mercury Montego bulb

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then remove
the two screws and the license plate
lamp assembly.
2. Remove bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb out from
the socket.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................67
Air cleaner filter .......................265
Air conditioning ....................46, 48
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................127, 136, 138
and child safety seats ............129
description ..............127, 136, 138
disposal ....................................141
driver airbag ............129, 137, 139
indicator light .................135, 141
operation .................129, 137, 139
passenger airbag .....129, 137, 139
side airbag ...............................136
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................190
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................245
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................180–181
Anti-theft system ..............100, 104
arming the system ..................104
disarming a triggered
system .....................................105
triggering .................................105
Audio system
(see Radio) ............................16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................262–263
fluid, checking ................262–263
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specification ..................266
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................185, 187
B
Battery .......................................243acid, treating emergencies .....243
jumping a disabled battery ....213
maintenance-free ....................243
replacement, specifications ...265
servicing ..................................243
BeltMinder
...............................123
Brakes ........................................180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............266
fluid, specifications .................266
lubricant specifications ..........266
parking ....................................181
shift interlock ..........................184
Bulbs ............................................56
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....266
Cargo net .....................................87
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................206
Child safety restraints ..............142
child safety belts ....................142
Child safety seats ......................145
attaching with tether straps ..149
in front seat ............................146
in rear seat ..............................146
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............229
instrument panel ....................231
interior .....................................232
interior trim ............................232
plastic parts ............................230
washing ....................................228
waxing .....................................228
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Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................190
Fuel ............................................251
calculating fuel
economy ............................79, 256
cap ...........................................253
capacity ...................................266
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................251, 253, 256
filter, specifications ........251, 265
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 268
quality ......................................255
running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................251
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......199
Fuses ..........................................200
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............253
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................256
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................199
Head restraints .........106, 111–112
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................54
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 48
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................74
Hood ..........................................236
I
Ignition ...............................177, 268
Illuminated visor mirror .............62
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................145
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................261
Instrument panel ........................63
cleaning ...................................231
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jack ............................................206
positioning ...............................206
storage .....................................206
Jump-starting your vehicle ......213
K
Keyless entry system .................99
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................99
locking and unlocking doors ..100
programming entry code .........99
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Keys ...........................................102
positions of the ignition .........177
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps .....................56–57
replacing bulbs ...................57, 60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Load limits .................................168
Locks
autolock .....................................88
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...........266
Lug nuts ....................................213
Lumbar support, seats .............107
M
Message center ...........................78
english/metric button ...............83
system check button ................83
warning messages .....................83
Mirrors .........................................67
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................67
fold away ...................................68
heated ........................................68side view mirrors (power) .......67
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ........233, 251, 265
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................239
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....265
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................115
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................88
Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................266
fluid, specifications .................266
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Relays ........................................200
Remote entry system .................93
illuminated entry ................97–98
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