2007 Mercury Monterey warning

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................213
Air cleaner filter ...............292, 297
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........150, 159, 161
and child safety seats ............152
description ..............150, 159, 161
disposal ....................................164
driver airbag ............152, 159, 162
indicator light .................158, 164
operation .................152, 159, 162
passenger airbag .....152, 159, 162
side airbag ...............................159
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................274
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................211–212
Anti-theft system ..............106, 108
arming the system ..................108
disarming a triggered
system .....................................109
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................216
fluid, adding ............................290
fluid, checking ........................290
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specification ..................298
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................218
Auxiliary power point .................63
B
Battery .......................................272acid, treating emergencies .....272
battery saver .............................43
jumping a disabled battery ....244
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...297
servicing ..................................272
BeltMinder
...............................145
Brakes ........................................211
anti-lock ...........................211–212
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............212
fluid, checking and adding ....290
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specifications .................298
lubricant specifications ..........298
parking ....................................213
shift interlock ..........................216
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....298
Cargo net .....................................88
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............165
child safety belts ....................165
Child safety seats ......................168
in front seat ............................170
in rear seat ..............................170
tether anchorage hardware ...172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
interior trim ............................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................258
waxing .....................................259
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wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................261
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................62
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............274
refill capacities ................278, 298
specifications ..........................298
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................116
Customer Assistance ................224
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............256
Getting roadside assistance ...224
Getting the service you
need .........................................251
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................256
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............254
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................290
engine oil .................................269Doors ...........................................57
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................219
through water .........................223
DVD system .................................29
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................244
Emission control system ..........287
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................260
coolant .....................................274
idle speed control ...................272
lubrication specifications .......298
refill capacities ........................298
service points ..........................267
starting after a collision .........226
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................269
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................269
checking and adding ..............269
dipstick ....................................269
filter, specifications ........271, 297
recommendations ...................271
refill capacities ........................298
specifications ..........................298
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................298
Foglamps .....................................42
Fuel ............................................279
calculating fuel economy .......284
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................49, 52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ............................84–85, 89
remote release ....................92, 98
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........212
Load limits .................................197
Locks
autolock .....................................93
childproof ..................................95
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...........298
Lug nuts ....................................243
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Message center .....................75–76
english/metric button ...............78
system check button ................78
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors .........................................66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................67
programmable memory ............99
side view mirrors (power) .......66
signal .........................................67Motorcraft parts ........263, 279, 297
O
Octane rating ............................283
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................269
Overdrive ...................................217
P
Park Assist ................................220
Parking brake ............................213
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....297
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................136
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............68
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................230
Power door locks ..................92–93
Power liftgate ........................85, 98
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....289
fluid, refill capacity ................298
fluid, specifications .................298
Power Windows ...........................64
R
Radio ................................17, 20, 23
Relays ........................................226
Remote entry system ...........95, 97
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
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panic alarm ...............................99
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........144
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........135, 138, 140–142
Safety Canopy ...........................161
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety
restraints ...........135, 138, 140–142
BeltMinder
............................145
extension assembly ................143
for adults .........................140–142
for children .....................164–165
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................136
safety belt maintenance .........144
warning light and chime ........145
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................135
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................168
front seats .......................111–113
memory seat .....................99, 114
second row seats ....117, 120–121
third row
seats .................121, 128, 132–134
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............106–107Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................237
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................297, 300
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................298
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................244
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Warning Displays ......................10
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..........................237, 239
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................187
safety practices .......................186
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................235
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................203
recreational towing .................207
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trailer towing ..........................203
wrecker ....................................249
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............216
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
lubricant specifications ..........298
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....216
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................290
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................301
Vehicle loading ..........................197
Ventilating your vehicle ...........211W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................268
Water, Driving through
.............223
Windows
power
.........................................64
rear wiper/washer
.....................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....268
liftgate reservoir
.....................268
replacing wiper blades
...........269
Wrecker towing
.........................249
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