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4. Remove the primary retainer from the center of the tire. Unlock the
secondary (locking) retainer by rotating the top portion one-quarter turn
and remove it from the outer hole in the tire.

•

Secondary lock in unlocked
position

REVIEW COPY

2005 Monterey

(mty)

, Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

(own2002)

,

Market:

USA_English

(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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Summary of Contents for Monterey 2005

Page 1: ...r window defroster 40 Lights 41 Headlamps 41 Turn signal control 46 Bulb replacement 48 Driver Controls 52 Windshield wiper washer control 52 Steering wheel adjustment 53 Power windows 64 Mirrors 65 S...

Page 2: ...ading 198 Trailer towing 203 Recreational towing 206 Driving 207 Starting 207 Brakes 211 Transmission operation 215 Roadside Emergencies 223 Getting roadside assistance 223 Hazard flasher switch 224 F...

Page 3: ...on by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorizat...

Page 4: ...it the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications T...

Page 5: ...rials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try...

Page 6: ...le Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the inve...

Page 7: ...EAST NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Own...

Page 8: ...ower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Fr...

Page 9: ...ne Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engi...

Page 10: ...bulb Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specificati...

Page 11: ...fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking p...

Page 12: ...range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Engine coolant temperature Displays when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off...

Page 13: ...ds to ensure the bulb is working If the light does not turn ON have the system inspected by your servicing dealership For more information on this system refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Moni...

Page 14: ...s when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver s door is opened Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition i...

Page 15: ...ll be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Never remove...

Page 16: ...ing with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON pos...

Page 17: ...ia 3 Menu Press to toggle through the following modes Treble Press to adjust the treble setting Use SEEK Bass Press to adjust the bass setting Use SEEK Balance Press to adjust the audio between the le...

Page 18: ...will begin playing If there are less than six strong stations the system will store the last one in the remaining presets 4 Aux Press to toggle between FES DVD and AUX modes If no auxiliary sources ar...

Page 19: ...increase decrease volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on...

Page 20: ...playing media 3 Menu Press to toggle through the following modes Treble Press to adjust the treble setting Use SEEK Bass Press to adjust the bass setting Use SEEK Balance Press to adjust the audio bet...

Page 21: ...ix strongest stations are filled the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing If there are less than six strong stations the system will store the last one in the remaining presets 4 Aux Press to...

Page 22: ...FM frequency band 16 ON OFF Volume Press to turn ON OFF Turn to increase decrease volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a no...

Page 23: ...e Press to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media 4 Menu Press to toggle through the following modes Treble Press to adjust the treble setting Use SEEK Bass Press to adjust...

Page 24: ...lean tape reminder After 20 hours of cassette operation the radio will notify you that it is time to clean the cassette player head After cleaning the player head you can clear the reminder through me...

Page 25: ...right 15 Tape direction Press to enter tape mode Press while in play mode to change which side of the tape is playing 16 AM FM Press to select AM FM frequency band 17 ON OFF Volume Press to turn ON O...

Page 26: ...e control 2 Media Press to select from different playing medias 3 Press to activate dual play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to hear audio through the headphones Press again to deactivate 4...

Page 27: ...hicle speakers will be deactivated and the wired headphones if equipped will become active Two different medias can be played in the vehicle simultaneously The driver can select a media from the main...

Page 28: ...cy 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 s...

Page 29: ...egular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed...

Page 30: ...s and floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield Auxiliary climate control operation Turn the front air flow co...

Page 31: ...lly in MAX A C and 8 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle 9 Left temperature selection Controls the temperature of the airflow to the driver in the front of the ve...

Page 32: ...re setting to the warmest setting and set the fan to the highest blower speed To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the temperature control to full heat...

Page 33: ...r REAR is illuminated 3 Passenger temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle 4 R Rear defrost Press to activate deactivate the rear wi...

Page 34: ...ontrol press AUTO 14 OFF Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off 15 Driver temperature control Press to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin Sets t...

Page 35: ...tting 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 R Rear defr...

Page 36: ...r 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...

Page 37: ...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 temperatu...

Page 38: ...ess 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...

Page 39: ...h the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from th...

Page 40: ...climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice If equipped the heated outside mirrors also operate with this control to remove snow mist and ice from the side mirrors Do...

Page 41: ...lear 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 t...

Page 42: ...desired To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp control in the autolamp position 2 Deselect the auto lamps 3 Put the ignition in RUN 4 P...

Page 43: ...release to deactivate Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps except the hazard warning lamps if activated 10 minutes after the ignition control has been t...

Page 44: ...ol also controls the domelamp operation Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right past detent to activate the domelamp In order to turn off the domelamp rotate the thumbwheel to the left The dome lamp...

Page 45: ...r screen you will observe a light pattern with high intensity flat segments at the top edge of the pattern If the flat edges are not at the horizontal reference line the beam will need to be adjusted...

Page 46: ...any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF and the operation switch is in the middle position Map lamps if equipped The map lamps and controls are located on the center over...

Page 47: ...n either side of the center operation switch Dome lamps if equipped The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats The dome lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer contro...

Page 48: ...eadlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damag...

Page 49: ...e the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward and u...

Page 50: ...he socket 4 To remove the parking turn bulb turn the socket on the bottom of the headlamp assembly counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket Install the new bulb s in reverse order...

Page 51: ...t counterclockwise Remove the bulb socket from the lamp 4 Pull out the old bulb and push in the new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise 6 Install the lamp assem...

Page 52: ...er fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Rear window wiper washer controls For rear wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 2 One sec...

Page 53: ...in the Cleaning chapter 5 To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges a...

Page 54: ...nto the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option...

Page 55: ...Please refer to the Message Center in this chapter to change from English to metric The ignition key must be in the ON or ACCESSORY position If the outside temperature falls below 3 C 38 F the display...

Page 56: ...e If there is no button activity for 5 seconds the compass writes the displayed zone VAR number to memory and exits Zone Variation Mode Compass calibration mode 1 Press the momentary push button and h...

Page 57: ...in this chapter for more information Note Before unlatching the left side door verify that the fuel fill door is closed The left hand door will not open if the fuel door is open Slide the door careful...

Page 58: ...the open position Abrupt vehicle acceleration or deceleration could cause the door to move suddenly and could result in personal injury or damage to the door If the vehicle is parked on a downhill gr...

Page 59: ...switch When opening or closing the sliding doors you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings Injury coul...

Page 60: ...r seat control s inside or outside handle or by manually moving the door With the PSD rear controls disabled the door s can be opened manually with the inside or outside handles With the Power Door Lo...

Page 61: ...l on the overhead console 5 Wait five 5 seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to step 6 6 Repeat steps 3 5 for opposite door If the door still does not operate correctly 7 Ensure the ignition is...

Page 62: ...be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects Press the control to open the storage compartment CLOCK IF EQUIPPED Press the right control to move the time display forward Press the left contro...

Page 63: ...10A fuse should supply a maximum of 120 Watts Exceeding these limits will result in a blown fuse Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used There are up to three auxiliary power point...

Page 64: ...ress and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window One touch down Allows the driver s window to open fully without holding the control down Press completely down on the bottom part of...

Page 65: ...lare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automat...

Page 66: ...ctivated the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow arrow When the park lamps are on the blinking arrow will be dimmer The arrow provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehic...

Page 67: ...ol does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac system the speed control will automatically disengage when the road conditions change When driving conditio...

Page 68: ...pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set spe...

Page 69: ...ease this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached press the SET control Turning off speed contro...

Page 70: ...PED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Utility compartment CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs...

Page 71: ...Wireless Control System located on the driver s visor provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency...

Page 72: ...s Do not repeat step one to program additional hand held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLink 2 Position...

Page 73: ...ink button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the pro...

Page 74: ...w homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink buttons To erase the three programmed buttons individual buttons cannot be erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator li...

Page 75: ...will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in...

Page 76: ...miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing gallons of fuel used by 100 miles traveled kilometers traveled by liters used your figure may be different than dis...

Page 77: ...Display on off Select this function from the INFO menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display OFF or ON Setup menu Press this control for the following displays Language Units Engli...

Page 78: ...stems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The...

Page 79: ...messages that have been reset are divided into three categories They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF ON cycle has been completed W...

Page 80: ...n the driver s rear door is not completely closed RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed LIFTGATE AJAR Displayed when the liftgate is not completely...

Page 81: ...eplacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT PARK LAMPS Displayed when the park lamps are activated and at least one is burned out Check the lamps as soon as possible and have the...

Page 82: ...our servicing dealership TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER Displayed when the turn signal is activated and the vehicle is driven more that 0 8 km 1 2 mile WASHER FLUID LOW Indicates the washer fluid reservoir i...

Page 83: ...00 Your oil life is now reset To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life 1 Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function 2 Press and release the RESET control to di...

Page 84: ...ion control Washer fluid Brake Fluid Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate but not release it with the power door lock system...

Page 85: ...sound three times before the liftgate begins to power close A single chime indicates a problem with the close request WARNING Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using th...

Page 86: ...ice within three seconds to power open the PLG The interior lamps will illuminate 2 Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the PLG and turn off the interior lights Refer to...

Page 87: ...treme cold 40 F 40 C or on extreme inclines manual operation of the liftgate is suggested Safety Obstructions If anything obstructs the PLG while it is power opening or closing the PLG will automatica...

Page 88: ...e check the liftgate to ensure it is fully latched Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle If you must drive with the liftgate open keep the climate...

Page 89: ...100 lbs 45 kg on the roof panel evenly distributed If it is not possible to distribute the load position it as far rearward as possible To adjust the cross bar if equipped position 1 Loosen the thumbw...

Page 90: ...he cross bar end facing towards the front of the vehicle 1 Position the cross bar 1 on the side rails 4 with the arrow facing towards the front of the vehicle 2 Align the clamps 3 under the side rails...

Page 91: ...ntry transmitter while the sliding door is open the door will automatically lock after it is closed Smart locks if equipped This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your k...

Page 92: ...ldproof lock feature If your vehicle is equipped with power sliding door s refer to the Power sliding door section of this chapter for more information on how the childproof locks operate with this sy...

Page 93: ...may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...

Page 94: ...a key unlock open a righthand power sliding door and or lefthand power sliding door if equipped unlock open the power liftgate PLG if equipped activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter...

Page 95: ...ill disarm 2 Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate Opening closing power sliding doors if equipped 5 button remote 6 button remote Press this control twice...

Page 96: ...Close the liftgate manually and remove the obstruction Normal operation can then be resumed Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle If you mus...

Page 97: ...ANSMITTER 2 Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board 3 Remove the old battery Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter b...

Page 98: ...The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been activated 6 Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter Note If more than 20 seconds have passed yo...

Page 99: ...ing baby mode only the lower interior lights will illuminate The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds The panel dimmer control must not be set to the off position for the illuminated exit t...

Page 100: ...long horn sound Confirmation of perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp only Exiting the program mode is accomplished by turning the ignition to any position other than...

Page 101: ...ns you desire 2 Press the SET control on the door next to the window inside from the mirror 3 Within 5 five seconds press any control on the remote transmitter and then press the 1 or 2 control on the...

Page 102: ...ur own 5 digit personal entry code When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Programming a personal entry code To create your own personal e...

Page 103: ...release the 1 2 control The door locks will lock and quickly unlock to confirm entry into the programming mode 3 Within five seconds of Step 2 press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds to erase the custo...

Page 104: ...off by the keyless entry keypad if equipped on your door driver configuration mode or by your dealer SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti theft system is an engine immobilizat...

Page 105: ...tart condition if they are too close to the key when starting the engine If a problem occurs turn the ignition to the 2 OFF position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held...

Page 106: ...ain ignition in the 4 ON position for at least three seconds but no more than ten seconds 4 Turn the ignition from the 4 ON position back to the 3 OFF position in order to remove the second coded key...

Page 107: ...using the remote entry transmitter Locking the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad Pressing the interior power door lock control while the door is open Twenty seconds after one of the above events...

Page 108: ...s help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The head restraints can be moved up and...

Page 109: ...Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclin...

Page 110: ...to activate high heat Push twice to activate low heat Push a third time to deactivate The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minut...

Page 111: ...mness of the lumbar support Memory seats sideview mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat outside rearview mirrors and adjustable pedals to tw...

Page 112: ...entry code that is programmed to a memory position To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for more information on how to use the keypad refer to Remote entry system in the Lo...

Page 113: ...detach from the seat when subjected to heavy load The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closed position Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision RE...

Page 114: ...at Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Accessing the third row seat Ensure head restrai...

Page 115: ...he seat The seat back will fold flat Continuing to lift the handle will tumble the seat forward allowing easier access to the third row seat Note Ensure the front row seat is in a forward position to...

Page 116: ...ehicle is in motion Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury...

Page 117: ...w seat 4 From inside the vehicle pull up on front floor release handle yellow 5 Rotate the seat rearward at a 30 to 45 degree angle REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Mar...

Page 118: ...that the seat belt buckle is near the center aisle of the vehicle The seatback must be folded flat prior to installation 1 Position the seat in vehicle Place first row seat in a forward position to a...

Page 119: ...onto the floor 5 Operate recline lever and push the seat back upright Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing pulling on seat If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop R...

Page 120: ...he pocket on the back of the seat 2 If you plan to carry very large objects or items that might damage the center lap shoulder belt detach the belt from the seat Use a key or seat belt tongue to relea...

Page 121: ...d with the safety belt connected if desired Store the tongue of the sliding latchplate in the belt pocket to avoid potential damage to the seat 5 Push the head restraint release buttons and move the h...

Page 122: ...If you don t let go of the number 1 strap before the seat back folds completely the seat may not stow flat in the tub Refer to the label attached to the rear of the vehicle seat REVIEW COPY 2005 Monte...

Page 123: ...ull the number 3 strap on the seat back to tumble seat all the way in to the tub in the floor Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guide post 2002 fmt ow...

Page 124: ...Release the number 1 strap to allow the seat to lock then release the number 3 strap 4 Pull up on the head restraints to adjust them 5 If the center lap shoulder belt is detached remove the belt from...

Page 125: ...unction to be utilized when the vehicle is parked and engine turned off This rearward facing position allows the customer to open the liftgate and sit facing out of the vehicle rearward This is not a...

Page 126: ...he seat ensure seat latching area is free of objects Then raise the seat off the liftgate scuff plate and push at the top of the seat back to rotate the seat back onto the latches Pull up on the head...

Page 127: ...formation to the Restraints Control Module RCM During a crash the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage air bag supplemental restraints based o...

Page 128: ...afety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics s...

Page 129: ...ated injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Perso...

Page 130: ...tremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in an...

Page 131: ...elt the combination lap shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard turn hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and...

Page 132: ...not available on the driver safety belt When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the should...

Page 133: ...or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract co...

Page 134: ...kle the small tongue on the end of the safety belt to the mini buckle on the left side of the center seat position The third row center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a Belt Comfort Guide located...

Page 135: ...the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The BeltMinder feature uses information from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a fron...

Page 136: ...ed for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The BeltMinder feature is acti...

Page 137: ...cularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear belts Set the example teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate...

Page 138: ...rming the following procedure Before following the procedure make sure that The parking brake is set The gearshift is in P Park automatic transmission The ignition switch is in the OFF position The dr...

Page 139: ...lly extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are...

Page 140: ...sequent collision Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision AIR BAG SUPPLEMEN...

Page 141: ...A recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and the driver air bag module Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air bag can result in...

Page 142: ...s Children must always be properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Failure to f...

Page 143: ...of cornstarch talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e g baking soda that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present...

Page 144: ...Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will turn off the front passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions The driver s air bag and side air bag are not part of the...

Page 145: ...int or a booster seat is detected If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restrai...

Page 146: ...against your seatback with your feet on the floor The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion For most objects that are in the front passenger sea...

Page 147: ...ill repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at your dealership or by a qualifi...

Page 148: ...ard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks A special seat cover designed to allow airbag deployment The same readiness airbag light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the...

Page 149: ...components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side air bag has deployed the air bag will not function again The side air bag system including the seat must be inspected a...

Page 150: ...ing a Safety Canopy See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is...

Page 151: ...sensors located at the c pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Rollover sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy system in combination with seat belts can help reduce the...

Page 152: ...ses sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover Several Safety Canopy system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the Safety Canopy system has deployed the Safety Ca...

Page 153: ...ng air bags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children generally children who are four years old or you...

Page 154: ...ulder belt will provide some protection these children are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly which could increase the risk of serious injury To improve the fit of both the lap and...

Page 155: ...seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to ano...

Page 156: ...ll instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body...

Page 157: ...in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds 36 kg using an upper torso harness and a belt positioning booster Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat...

Page 158: ...sition the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt If you use the 3rd row center seat and the safety belt has been detached from the seat to carry large cargo remove the s...

Page 159: ...ing position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion o...

Page 160: ...automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly sec...

Page 161: ...r seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat If the head restraint is adjustable route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint p...

Page 162: ...ip the tether strap to the seat frame If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly as shown the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty O...

Page 163: ...in this chapter 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions Rear seating positions Follow steps 1 7 as described above for the following available seats 2...

Page 164: ...ild seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat For forward facing child seats the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor See Attaching safety seats w...

Page 165: ...nug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Adjusting the seat back angle may allow the tether str...

Page 166: ...u the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under contro...

Page 167: ...ssive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service...

Page 168: ...re that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe o...

Page 169: ...th unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury Under inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire It also m...

Page 170: ...when you get to the pump It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive Never bleed or reduce air pressure when tires are hot 2 Remove the cap from the valve on o...

Page 171: ...designed to be used in after market wheels The installation of replacement tires with steel cord body plies in the tire sidewall may cause malfunction of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS and i...

Page 172: ...he Low Tire Pressure Warning system if equipped will detect the temporary spare tire and illuminate the low tire warning light until the spare tire is replaced with a proper full size tire To reset th...

Page 173: ...is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels t...

Page 174: ...ions Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper Jack lug nut wrench jack handle Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim The handle...

Page 175: ...e hex nut On cargo van model lift flap in mat to expose hex nut 2 Insert the lug nut wrench on the hex nut in cargo floor 3 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the...

Page 176: ...econdary locking retainer by rotating the top portion one quarter turn and remove it from the outer hole in the tire Secondary lock in unlocked position REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guide post...

Page 177: ...To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to...

Page 178: ...el nut wrench Loosen the plastic nuts on the center ornament with the wheel nut wrench If equipped with a center ornament remove from the wheel with the tapered end of the wheel nut wrench Insert and...

Page 179: ...ry do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 8 Remove the lug nuts...

Page 180: ...in personal injury Do not install the flat tire underneath the vehicle Place tire inside the vehicle near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem facing down 1 Remove tether kit from the jack stor...

Page 181: ...lockwise until the tire is raised to its stowed position underneath the vehicle The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is...

Page 182: ...fasteners When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that conta...

Page 183: ...e tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is a...

Page 184: ...week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between ar...

Page 185: ...e tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pre...

Page 186: ...e tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lbs kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tir...

Page 187: ...edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates...

Page 188: ...f smooth rubber across the tread will appear on the tire when the tread is worn down to 1 16th of an inch 2 mm When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear bars the tire is worn out...

Page 189: ...uce your speed Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your s...

Page 190: ...led Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle will help your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Unless otherwise specified rotate the tires approximatel...

Page 191: ...ce from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflati...

Page 192: ...bel and in the owner s manual The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using a tire...

Page 193: ...at least one tire may be under inflated When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify...

Page 194: ...ither at start up or while driving 1 Your spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel and re mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description of how the system function...

Page 195: ...tion pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation This increase in tire pressure is due to an increase in the contained air temperature Contained air tempera...

Page 196: ...em detects the change and illuminates the low tire warning indicator light as shown If the light remains on while driving check the tire pressure refer to Checking the tire pressure in this chapter Th...

Page 197: ...dium 42 62 mph 68 100 km h High above 62 mph 100 km h This system may not function properly under the following conditions Uneven tread wear Driving on loose or low traction surfaces such as gravel sn...

Page 198: ...your vehicle Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed Do not use tire chains on dry roads The suspension insulators and jounce bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove thes...

Page 199: ...on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver s door or B Pillar The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight ratin...

Page 200: ...e Certification Label located on the driver s door or B Pillar The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceeding the Safety Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehi...

Page 201: ...rnal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer or king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lbs 68 kg Consult your dealership or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide pr...

Page 202: ...y you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags The calculation would be 1400 5 x 220 5 x 30 1400 1100 150 150 pounds yes you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport 4 of your friends and...

Page 203: ...ng and a kit in a cardboard box that includes an adapter wiring harness that contains the standard 4 pin trailer plug Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle s engine transmission axle br...

Page 204: ...age transmission damage structural damage loss of control and personal injury Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle See y...

Page 205: ...the vehicle bulbs may DISABLE the rear vehicle lamps or cause them not to function properly Your lamp outage feature may also be disabled or provide incorrect information See your dealer or trailer r...

Page 206: ...rk on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground...

Page 207: ...l circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is co...

Page 208: ...your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow...

Page 209: ...te have the vehicle serviced If the driver s safety belt is fastened the light may not illuminate Starting the engine Note Whenever you start your vehicle release the key as soon as the engine starts...

Page 210: ...e temperatures reach 10 F 23 C or below For best results plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle To reduc...

Page 211: ...r as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument clus...

Page 212: ...en push the handle down Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The AdvanceTrac system he...

Page 213: ...paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Hitting a curb while turning Cornering at excessive speeds while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer Towing in this chapter The AdvanceTrac sys...

Page 214: ...the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this...

Page 215: ...reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly i...

Page 216: ...fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the brake wa...

Page 217: ...se the accelerator as necessary Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4 speed automatic transaxle P Park This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your...

Page 218: ...ing brake Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park P Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle Never leave your vehicle unattended wh...

Page 219: ...ll be active when the gearshift is in any position other than P Park and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph 13 km h The rear sensors will only be active when the gearshift is in R Reverse The front sens...

Page 220: ...ds Once the system detects an object approaching the tone will sound again To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the forward and reverse sensing system as contain...

Page 221: ...come from the rear interior of the vehicle The sensing system will report the obstacle which is closest to the front or rear of the vehicle For example if an obstacle is 12 inches 30 cm from the fron...

Page 222: ...ont or rear bumper fascia leaving it misaligned or bent the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or sta...

Page 223: ...hip or your selling dealer if within 35 miles 56 3 km of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents are covered some exclusions app...

Page 224: ...to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is locat...

Page 225: ...k for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses...

Page 226: ...range Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pe...

Page 227: ...enger door switch illumination 7 10A Rear wiper Run feed 8 10A Cluster Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC B feed DVD 9 10A Passive Anti theft System PATS LED feed 10 5A Auxiliary radio 11 5...

Page 228: ...ressure switch Speed control Run Start 19 5A PATS Cluster Air bag LED Powertrain Control Module PCM relay Run Start 20 10A Liftgate Start feed Radio Start feed 21 10A Starter relay power START Power d...

Page 229: ...A Right cooling fan 3 30A Left cooling fan 4 30A Starter solenoid 5 30A Right hand power sliding door 6 30A SJB accessory 2 driver power window 7 30A Auxiliary blower motor 8 40A Anti lock Brake Syste...

Page 230: ...sed 28 Mini relay Auxiliary blower 29 Micro relay Trailer park lamps 30 Micro relay Left trailer stop turn lamps 31 Micro relay Right trailer stop turn lamps 32 Mini relay Rear defroster 40 15A Engine...

Page 231: ...8 F 9 F 10 and F 11 59 20A Radio non premium 60 30A SJB 4 Back up lamps Door locks 61 20A 3rd row power point 62 30A SJB 3 Right cornering auxiliary lamps Right low beam Left front park turn lamps Lef...

Page 232: ...point 67 20A Ignition switch 2 feed 70 Not used 71 Not used 72 Not used 73 Not used 74 Not used 75 Diode PCM 76 Diode A C clutch Mini Fuse Cartridge Fuse Auxiliary relay box cooling fans The relay box...

Page 233: ...push start capability doing so may damage the catalytic converter Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the transmission must relearn its shift strategy...

Page 234: ...ccessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the a...

Page 235: ...t connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of f...

Page 236: ...e reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove...

Page 237: ...ive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idl...

Page 238: ...heels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle If your vehicle must be towed with the drive wheels on the ground Place the transaxle in N Neutral Do not exceed the distance of 50 m...

Page 239: ...tisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolve...

Page 240: ...ww customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Linco...

Page 241: ...in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement veh...

Page 242: ...er and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product con...

Page 243: ...of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following inform...

Page 244: ...and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies a...

Page 245: ...E PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan Ford ESP coverage It provides the following Benefits during the warranty period depending on...

Page 246: ...culty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central or South America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest Ford...

Page 247: ...immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it find...

Page 248: ...cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surfa...

Page 249: ...a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rim...

Page 250: ...rcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield rear and side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly If the wipers do not wipe properly substances on the veh...

Page 251: ...system Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painte...

Page 252: ...resiliency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended fo...

Page 253: ...Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery Cl...

Page 254: ...UTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are s...

Page 255: ...hat is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod Your vehicle s hood has two locations for the prop rod to be placed These locations provide two differ...

Page 256: ...4 Battery 5 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6 Engine oil dipstick 7 Engine oil filler cap 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 7 6 8...

Page 257: ...o use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant...

Page 258: ...ove the MAX mark may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine...

Page 259: ...t Standardization and Approval Committee ISLAC comprised of U S and Japanese automobile manufacturers To protect your engine s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 or an equivalent 5W 20 oil meeting Ford...

Page 260: ...ll the battery cells with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cl...

Page 261: ...few hundred kilometers miles of operation until the adaptive strategy has been learned The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new...

Page 262: ...tive batteries ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide The coolant con...

Page 263: ...ervoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not...

Page 264: ...his instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage f...

Page 265: ...oncentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obta...

Page 266: ...in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Decreased engine coo...

Page 267: ...andled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before fueling y...

Page 268: ...ult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel...

Page 269: ...venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel...

Page 270: ...vehicles designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not...

Page 271: ...r information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy...

Page 272: ...g in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odome...

Page 273: ...uel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize st...

Page 274: ...MPG L 100 km expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with va...

Page 275: ...ed on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnost...

Page 276: ...r 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 o...

Page 277: ...ice from your dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transaxle...

Page 278: ...ipstick and the outside temperatures are above 10 C 50 F Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66 C 77 C 150 F 170 F on a level surface The norm...

Page 279: ...aterials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for ch...

Page 280: ...ze connector to remove 3 Loosen the hose clamp located closest to the air cleaner 4 Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Ma...

Page 281: ...sing 7 Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing 8 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between t...

Page 282: ...on the bottom edge are properly aligned 10 Reinstall the air cleaner assembly into the vehicle Ensure the tabs on the inlet tube are secure in the sheet metal REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guid...

Page 283: ...not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will illuminate when vehicle is operated Note Do not use oil impregnated air filter...

Page 284: ...e that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the emissions system if su...

Page 285: ...5 9 quarts Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF All Fill to line on reservoir Fuel tank N A All 98 4L 26 0 gallons Automatic transaxle fluid Motorcraft MERCON V ATF All 13 0L 13 7 quarts Windshi...

Page 286: ...ESA M6C25 A and DOT 3 Door weatherstrips Silicone Lubricant XL 6 ESR M13P4 A Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A U S except CA and OR VC 7 B CA and OR only WSS...

Page 287: ...L 1 none Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON Automatic transaxle 4F50N Motorcraft MERCON V ATF2 XT 5 QM MERCON V Disc brake caliper rails Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Greas...

Page 288: ...e interval 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 0 054 inch 1 32 1 42mm Compression ratio 9 27 1 VEHICLE...

Page 289: ...REVIEW COPY 2005 Monterey mty Owners Guide post 2002 fmt own2002 Market USA_English fus Maintenance and Specifications 289...

Page 290: ...e 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...

Page 291: ...l year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block transmission frame and t...

Page 292: ...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 vehic...

Page 293: ...C regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should com...

Page 294: ...int 62 Axle lubricant specifications 286 B Battery 260 acid treating emergencies 260 jumping a disabled battery 233 maintenance free 260 replacement specifications 284 servicing 260 BeltMinder 135 Bra...

Page 295: ...2 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 244 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 42 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 277 engine oil 257 Doors 57 lubricant specifications 286 power sliding 58 D...

Page 296: ...l cap 268 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 271 Gauges 15 H Hazard flashers 224 Head restraints 108 112 Headlamps 41 aiming 44 autolamp system 42 bulb specifications 48 daytime running lights 42 flash to p...

Page 297: ...8 warning messages 79 Mirrors 54 65 automatic dimming rearview mirror 65 fold away 66 heated 66 programmable memory 101 side view mirrors power 65 signal 66 Motorcraft parts 271 284 O Octane rating 27...

Page 298: ...ecuriLock passive anti theft system 105 Servicing your vehicle 254 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 172 174 Spark plugs specifications 284 288 Specification chart lubricants 286 288 Speed control 67 S...

Page 299: ...288 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 290 Vehicle loading 198 Ventilating your vehicle 210 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 257 Water Driving through 222 Windows power 64 rear wiper washer...

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