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2006 Montego

(mgo)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Tires, Wheels and Loading

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Содержание 2006

Страница 1: ...ols 39 Automatic temperature control 39 Rear window defroster 44 Lights 45 Headlamps 45 Turn signal control 49 Bulb replacement 49 Driver Controls 54 Windshield wiper washer control 54 Steering wheel adjustment 55 Power windows 57 Mirrors 60 Speed control 61 Message center 70 Locks and Security 80 Keys 80 Locks 80 Anti theft system 92 Table of Contents 1 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt...

Страница 2: ...ving 168 Starting 168 Brakes 171 Traction control 173 Transmission operation 175 Roadside Emergencies 188 Getting roadside assistance 188 Hazard flasher switch 189 Fuel pump shut off switch 190 Fuses and relays 190 Changing tires 197 Lug Nut Torque 203 Jump starting 203 Wrecker towing 209 Customer Assistance 211 Reporting safety defects U S only 217 Cleaning 218 Table of Contents 2 2006 Montego mg...

Страница 3: ... reserved Reproduction 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 authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2005 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2006 Montego mgo Owne...

Страница 4: ...mpany and its products visit 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 This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to print...

Страница 5: ... 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 not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles 800 km befo...

Страница 6: ...capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were operating whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled how far if at all th...

Страница 7: ...egating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait unti...

Страница 8: ...rning Child Seat Lower 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 Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Страница 9: ...e Coolant Engine 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 Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Страница 10: ...he 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 to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance 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 deceler...

Страница 11: ...el or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or contin...

Страница 12: ...Stop the vehicle as soon as possible switch off the engine and let cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Traction Control娂 active Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active If the light remains on have the system serviced immediately refer to the Driving chapter for more information...

Страница 13: ...if equipped has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSO...

Страница 14: ...ature the needle will 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 the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 14 ...

Страница 15: ...le may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message Center in the Drivers Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys To reset with the ODO TRIP button Tap on the button to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer Holding the ODO TRIP button fo...

Страница 16: ...de to select various settings 2 Phone mute Press to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media 3 Menu Press to toggle through the following modes Setting the clock Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed Use to manually increase decrease Press MENU again to disengage clock mode If your vehicle is equipped with an in dash clock refer to Clock in the Driver ...

Страница 17: ...audio between the front and rear speakers Use SEEK Speed sensitive volume if equipped Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Press MENU to access and use SEEK to adjust Recommended level is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting 4 Aux Press to toggle between FES DVD and AUX modes If no auxiliary sources are...

Страница 18: ...14 Seek Press to access the previous strong station or track 15 AM FM Press to select AM 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 nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 17 CD Press to enter CD mode If a CD is already...

Страница 19: ...used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tune Disc selector Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc Also use in menu mode to select various settings 2 Phone mute Press to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Entert...

Страница 20: ...ct and optimize sound for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS Speed sensitive volume Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Use SEEK to adjust Recommended level is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting Setting the clock Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed Press SEEK to adjust the hours min...

Страница 21: ...equipped stations for the desired music category Use to find the desired program type then use SEEK or SCAN to begin the search Show Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program type Use SEEK to show type name or none 4 Aux Press to toggle between FES DVD and AUX modes If no auxiliary sources are available NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed 5 Seek Press to access the next strong stat...

Страница 22: ...FF 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 nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 17 CD Press to enter CD mode If a CD is already loaded into the system CD play will begin where it ended last 18 LOAD Press to load a CD Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific...

Страница 23: ... signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed 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 Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are de...

Страница 24: ...INMENT DVD SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment DVD System which allows you to play commercial DVDs CDs and also most CD R W DVD R W VCD and MP3 media You can also plug in and play auxiliary media devices such as video game systems and MP3 players Please review this material to become familiar with the Family Entertainment System FES features and safety infor...

Страница 25: ... switch DVD player from play mode to auxiliary mode 7 Auxiliary jacks Input jacks for standard video audio media device 8 STOP EJECT control Press once to stop a disc from playing Press a second time to eject the disc If a disc is not playing but is present in the system pressing eject will eject the disc 9 DISPLAY DISP control Press to enable the on screen display of the player s menu and user s ...

Страница 26: ...cursor left one position Press the FWD control to move the cursor right one position Next Previous control The NEXT up and PREV down controls allows you to access the next or previous track on a CD or chapter on a DVD When pressed the playing audio will mute momentarily while the next chapter is accessed Press and hold to advance or reverse multiple tracks or chapters NEXT PREV REV FWD NEXT PREV R...

Страница 27: ...se are available depending on how long the control is held Slow reverse only has one speed Press the control once for slow motion playback Press the control again to disengage slow motion playback Press the PLAY PAUSE control to return to normal playback mode User menu mode To adjust the display setting press DISP once and the player menu will appear Press DISP again to adjust the display setting ...

Страница 28: ...he direction of the DVD movie 3 PLAY STOP control When playing press PLAY STOP to stop the disc When stopped press PLAY STOP to play the disc 4 SEEK control Press to reverse or advance the chapter of the DVD or the track of the CD 5 DISP DISPLAY control Press to enable the on screen display of the player s menu and display settings Once the display is on use SEEK to highlight the desired screen se...

Страница 29: ...t medias can be played in the vehicle 1 The driver can choose and control a source on the main radio face radio CD or DVD and listen to it using the front speakers 2 Passengers in the rear can listen to the DVD player or AUX input via the wireless headphones Single play mode When the ignition is turned on the radio will be in Single Play Mode Single play mode allows one media selection FM AM CD DV...

Страница 30: ... as shown on the remote control to access the batteries The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries Parental control Simultaneously press the preset controls 3 and 5 to enable or disable the rear seat controls the controls on your Family Entertainment DVD system including the remote control and the DVD screen if equipped For further information about the Rear Seat Controls refer to Auxiliary au...

Страница 31: ...ded and install them with the correct orientation as indicated in the battery housing Wireless headphone operation To operate the headphones Press the ON OFF button on the earpiece to turn on the headphones A red LED indicator light will illuminate indicating the headphones are powered ON Press ON OFF again to turn the headphones off Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head using the hea...

Страница 32: ...Family Entertainment System FES Note Ensure that the line of sight between the headphone and infrared transmitter mounted on the DVD housing is not obstructed for optimal performance Liquid Crystal Display LCD flip down screen The LCD screen rotates down and can be adjusted to your desired viewing angle When not in use rotate the screen up into the storage housing Note Ensure that the screen is se...

Страница 33: ...f you do not import the previous session only the last session will be played When burning a disc ensure that you close finalize the disc before playback or the disc may not play properly or an error message may appear Some CD RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD R discs Family Entertainment DVD System protection circui...

Страница 34: ...cs with a scratch protection film attached and discs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the player The label may peel and cause the disc to become jammed It is recommended that homemade discs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage discs Please contact your dealer for further information Inserting a CD DVD Wit...

Страница 35: ...us of the DVD player is shown on the screen The following are some possible indicators 1 DVD CD STATUS PLAY FWD REV PAUSE 2 CD track number DVD title 3 DVD chapter number 4 MEDIA COUNTER displays current viewing time of desired media HOURS MINUTES SECONDS 5 Viewing angle of picture Adjustable with cursor controls and ENTER control 6 Subtitles specific language type English Spanish or French depend...

Страница 36: ... or cables are broken split or damaged Carefully place cords and or cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation of seats and or compartments Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and or cables when not in use Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty Do not clean any part of the DVD pla...

Страница 37: ...When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold place for a long period of time wait until the cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely humid conditions or when moving from a cold to a warm location If moisture condensation occ...

Страница 38: ...ect all discs for contamination before playing If necessary clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion Cleaning the DVD player Clean the exterior of the DVD player with a damp cloth Do not use CD cleaning kits or CDs intended to clean the interior of your DVD player Use of these products may damage your system 2006 Montego...

Страница 39: ...rculated 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 Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections 5 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to i...

Страница 40: ...s shut out and the climate control system is turned off 15 Driver temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F 24 C Dual temperature control Press and hold the AUTO button to engage disengage separate passenger side t...

Страница 41: ...ger side temperature control 5 Passenger heated seat control Press once to activate high heat setting 2 indicator lights press again to activate low heat setting 1 indicator light and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat Note The heated seat feature will remain on for approximately ten minutes 6 Recirculated air Press to activate deactivate air recirculation in the cabin Recirculate...

Страница 42: ...vate low heat one indicator light Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat Note The heated seat feature will remain on for approximately ten minutes 11 Front fan speed control Press to manually increase or decrease the fan speed To return to automatic fan operation press AUTO 12 EXT Press to display outside temperature Press again to display cabin temperature settings 13 F C Temperature co...

Страница 43: ...e highest speed initially then adjust to maintain passenger comfort To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has aired out In extremely cold temperatures to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system if so equipped until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the...

Страница 44: ...ally after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the 1 LOCK position To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed push the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty 2006 Mo...

Страница 45: ...s on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK You can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition in the LOCK position and the hea...

Страница 46: ...again to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you to the first detent to activate and release to deactivate Foglamp control if equipped With the ignition on 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 The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are active 2006 Montego mgo O...

Страница 47: ...dlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parklamp operation Move the control to the full upright position past detent to turn on the interior lamps AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your ...

Страница 48: ...m one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line if not the beam will need to be adjusted using the next step 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a Phillips 2 screwdriver turn the adjuster either clockwise to adjust down or counterclockwis...

Страница 49: ... vehicle may also have reading lamps within the rear dome lamp s Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to turn on the lamps BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure When moist air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur This condensation is normal and will clear within 45 minutes of headlamp...

Страница 50: ...rn signal lamp 2 3157AK or 3157A amber Stop tail lamp N A LED Backup lamp 2 921 Rear turn signal lamp 2 3157A amber License plate lamp 2 168 High mount brake lamp N A LED Foglamp if equipped 2 9145 H10 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome reading lamp 6 578 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your authorized dealer To replace these lamps see your...

Страница 51: ...t by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out 4 To remove the bulb pull it straight out of the bulb socket Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing front sidemarker bulbs 1 Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Turn the front wheels inboard and loosen the three screws on the splash shield in front of the tire 3 Locate the sidemarker lamp elec...

Страница 52: ...o expose the backside of the tail lamp assembly 3 Remove the nut and washer assemblies then pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pulling it out of the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight from the socket Install new bulb s in reverse order Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs These must be replaced by your authorized dealer Rep...

Страница 53: ... 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 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Lights 53 ...

Страница 54: ...r operation move control up two positions from OFF For high speed wiper operation move control up three positions from OFF Windshield washer Pull the end of the stalk towards you briefly causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid a quick pull and hold the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid a long pull and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten s...

Страница 55: ...OR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearan...

Страница 56: ...tton to adjust forward Press and hold to fast forward INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects Press the control to open the storage compartment CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include Utility compartment with power point Gear Shift Cup holders 2006 Montego mgo Owners ...

Страница 57: ...n do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used Cigar Cigarette lighter if equipped Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket Do not hold the lighter in wi...

Страница 58: ...o any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or ONE TOUCH UP position during a ONE TOUCH DOWN event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal close or ONE TOUCH UP To operate ONE TOUCH UP Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly The driver s window will close ...

Страница 59: ...e window reaches the bounce back position the window will travel up with no bounce back protection If the switch is released before the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned OFF without accessory delay being active the window will stop Security override can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way for example if there is ice on the window or seals Accessory delay Wi...

Страница 60: ... inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Fold away mirrors ...

Страница 61: ...st the pedals towards you The adjustment allows for approximately 2 8 inches 71 mm of maximum travel Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving Memory feature if equipped The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is ...

Страница 62: ...will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Depress th...

Страница 63: ...ntrol to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET con...

Страница 64: ... This will not erase your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Radio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD if equipped SET SET RSM CNCL ON OFF SET SET RSM CNCL ON OFF MUTE MEDIA SEEK VOL 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 200...

Страница 65: ... ventilate the vehicle Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening and closing feature To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time To open the moon roof press and release the rear por...

Страница 66: ...or 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 codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are ...

Страница 67: ...flash after 20 seconds Do not repeat Step 1 to program additional hand held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLink威 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 1 3 inches 2 8 cm away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program located on your visor while keeping the indicator light in view 3 Simul...

Страница 68: ...elease the HomeLink威 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 programming HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with Step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments...

Страница 69: ...t HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons To erase the three programmed buttons individual buttons cannot be erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink威 buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beg...

Страница 70: ...he system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following control displays Odometer Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Trip Odometer Fuel Used Trip Elapsed Drive Tim...

Страница 71: ...on from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in 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 displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the f...

Страница 72: ...erful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Most...

Страница 73: ...n slowly press RESET down again 7 Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control 8 If necessary press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function Compass calibration adjustment Perform the following steps on an open area free from stee...

Страница 74: ... valid headings N NE E SE S SW W NW is displayed 5 Verify that the calibration process has taken place by driving the vehicle in at least one circle confirming that the heading changes accordingly If this happens the compass has been calibrated successfully Otherwise if the display shows only one heading as the vehicle is being driven around repeat the procedure from Step 3 Setup menu Press this c...

Страница 75: ... the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to four seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report is as follows 1 OIL LIFE 2 DOORS CLOSED 3 LIFTGATE TRUNK ...

Страница 76: ...ey will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF ON cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warnings Status Driver s door ajar Warning cannot be reset CLOSE DOOR TO RESET will be displayed Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged RELEAS...

Страница 77: ...continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible LOW BRAKE FLUID Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter LIFTGATE AJAR if equipped Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed TRUNK AJAR if equipped Displayed when the trunk is not completel...

Страница 78: ...ess and release the RESET control to display IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET 3 Press and hold the RESET control to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100 Your oil life is now reset To set the oil life to 100 without system warnings displayed Press SETUP to display PRESS RESET FOR SYS CHECK 1 Press RESET to start the System Check which will display OIL LIFE XX RESET IF NEW 2 Press and hold the RESET until IF NEW OIL HO...

Страница 79: ... instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net if equipped The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area Attach the net to the anchors provided Do not put more than 50 lbs 22 kg in the net This net is not designed to restrain objects during a collision 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 79 ...

Страница 80: ...e vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock control on the door locking the driver s door with a key or using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter If the driver s door is closed then the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Power door lock unlock inhibit feature As a theft deterrent the power ...

Страница 81: ... and honk one time to confirm the feature is on 7 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN position to the 1 LOCK position The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has been exited Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS Move control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproof lock The childproof locks are located on rear e...

Страница 82: ...s following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door lid or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play i...

Страница 83: ...towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The remote entry system allows you to unlock the vehicle doors without a key lock all the vehicle doors without a key open the trunk without a key activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any igni...

Страница 84: ...if all the doors and trunk are closed If any door or the trunk is not closed or if the hood is not closed in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes Press again or turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position to...

Страница 85: ...the position desired 2 Press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Within 5 five seconds press the 1 or 2 control on the driver s door panel to which you would like to associate with the seat mirrors and adjustable pedals and Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions 4 Repeat this procedure for the other Driver position if desired Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type t...

Страница 86: ...st remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming Note If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals feature you can...

Страница 87: ...o program each additional remote entry transmitter Note The first remote transmitter programmed corresponds to Driver 1 the second Driver 2 8 Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note If any one of the transmitters is not reprogrammed it will be erased 9 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode...

Страница 88: ... of the vehicle doors was opened the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed and the key is removed from the ignition the interior dome lamps and...

Страница 89: ...als To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 To associate the entry code with a memory setting enter a sixth digit to indicate which driver should be set in a memory recalled by the personal entry code Pressing 1 2 recalls D...

Страница 90: ...can feature will turn off after one minute of keypad inactivity pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver s door enter the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illumina...

Страница 91: ...ystem is not armed ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed Power door unlock lock procedure You must complete steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds 1 Turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition from the 3 RUN to the 1 LOCK positio...

Страница 92: ...ot compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection Note Large metallic objects electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while...

Страница 93: ...apidly have the system serviced by your authorized dealer Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don t have an extra coded key you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in...

Страница 94: ...d previously programmed coded key from the ignition 7 Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 LOCK position and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 LOCK position to the 3 RUN position Keep the ignition in the 3 RUN position for at least three seconds but not more than 10 secon...

Страница 95: ...ound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the ignition Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system Press the control on the remote entry transmitter When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your remote entry transmitter the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are ...

Страница 96: ...ock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full forward toward the front of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the 3 ON position Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter This will only shut off the horn and parking lamps when the alarm is sounding The ...

Страница 97: ...d behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Head restraints 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 b...

Страница 98: ...ck can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load To fold the seatback 1 Move the seat as far back as possible 2 Push the head restraint release button and move the head restraint fully down 3 Pull the strap located on the back of the seat to fold the front passenger seatback 4 Without releasing the pull strap push the seatback forward 5 Move the seat as far forward as possibl...

Страница 99: ...iginal position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or ...

Страница 100: ...an the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips 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 Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can ta...

Страница 101: ... lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press the front or rear portion to tilt the seat Driver Press the control to move the seat forward backward up or down Driver Press the co...

Страница 102: ...when the vehicle is turned off Memory seats power mirrors adjustable pedals if equipped This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat power mirrors and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions The memory seat control is located on the driver door To program position 1 move the driver seat mirrors and pedals if equipped to the desired position using the associated controls Pres...

Страница 103: ... 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 Locks and Security chapter REAR SEATS Head restraints if equipped Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head The head restraints can be moved up by pulling up on the head restrain...

Страница 104: ...ll on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with cup holders and a storage compartment they are located in the rear seat armrest To access the cup holders rotate armrest into use position To open the storage co...

Страница 105: ...dicator lights How does the Personal Safety System姟 work The Personal Safety System娂 can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module RCM During a crash the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages...

Страница 106: ...ut level Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate For some occupants this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag For other occupants this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by saf...

Страница 107: ...vehicle is equipped with the Safety Canopy娂 system This maximizes the effectiveness of the safety belts In frontal collisions the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or if the collision is of sufficient severity together with the front airbags Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of th...

Страница 108: ...nd ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear thei...

Страница 109: ...dren 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten push the release button and remove the tongue f...

Страница 110: ...tive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Auto...

Страница 111: ...ld be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly Safety belt assemblies should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckl...

Страница 112: ... collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light illuminates 1 2 minutes and the warning chime...

Страница 113: ...er威 feature The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger If the BeltMinder威 warnings have expired warnings for approximately 5 minutes for one occupant driver or front passenger the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder威 feature If Then The driver s and front passenger s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1 2...

Страница 114: ...00 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles 40 km of home Belts are uncomfortable We design our safety belts to enhance comfort If you are uncomfortable try different positions for the safety belt upper anch...

Страница 115: ...SH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder威 chime Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or deactivate the BeltMinder威 feature please follow the directions stated below One time disable If at any time the driver front passenger quickly buckles then unbuckles the safety belt for that seating position the BeltMinder威 ...

Страница 116: ... seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the restraint system warning light airbag light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within 10 seconds of...

Страница 117: ...s front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced Howeve...

Страница 118: ...ment to the safety belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim cove...

Страница 119: ...he airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service ...

Страница 120: ...k How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the typ...

Страница 121: ...al and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inf...

Страница 122: ...inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small medium objects in the front seat the system determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat that is installed according to the manufacturer s instructions the system determines that a small child is present in a forwa...

Страница 123: ...stall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag may inflate the indicator will ...

Страница 124: ...or example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death i...

Страница 125: ...ar passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in seat back ma...

Страница 126: ...ed If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number sho...

Страница 127: ...or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident Do not lean your head on the door The side airbag could inju...

Страница 128: ...f the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions The airbag ...

Страница 129: ...cts or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy娂 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy娂 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy娂 system...

Страница 130: ...sk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy娂 The Safety Canopy娂 system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of vehicle A headliner designed to flex open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy娂 deployment The same readiness airbag light electronic c...

Страница 131: ...ted to roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner along the entire side of the vehicle In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy娂 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy娂 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fa...

Страница 132: ...ps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles For disposal of airbags or airbag equip...

Страница 133: ...important safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child s face or neck the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit Do not l...

Страница 134: ...knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching Does the lap belt rest low across the hips Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip Types of booster seats There are two types of belt positioning booster seats Those that are backless If your backless booster seat has a removable shield remove the shield and use t...

Страница 135: ...er of the shoulder The drawings below compare the ideal fit center to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt inc...

Страница 136: ...and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter Use the correct s...

Страница 137: ...more information of LATCH anchors refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Rear facing child seats or infant ca...

Страница 138: ...grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 138 ...

Страница 139: ...tic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat 2006 ...

Страница 140: ...ard facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described...

Страница 141: ...perly in the event of a collision 6 Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching safety seats with LATCH Lower Ancho...

Страница 142: ...eats are installed use the LATCH lower anchors for the center child safety seat however you must use child safety seats with lap shoulder belts and tether anchors for the outboard child seats Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower an...

Страница 143: ...he vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly ...

Страница 144: ... requires Ford Motor Company to give you 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 controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a...

Страница 145: ...Excessive 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 but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflation pressu...

Страница 146: ...eter of the tire 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 INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires I...

Страница 147: ...ations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer s maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Ce...

Страница 148: ... maintain at 60psi 4 15 bars For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see Dissimilar Spare Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Lable or the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the...

Страница 149: ... the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade over time even when they are not being used It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading con...

Страница 150: ...ded by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Additionally the use of non recommended tires and wheels could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case power transfer unit failure If you have questions regarding tire replacement see an authorized dealer Important R...

Страница 151: ...hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by...

Страница 152: ...hicles front tires at top of diagram Rear Wheel Drive RWD vehicles Four Wheel Drive 4WD All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 152 ...

Страница 153: ...on on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of these items are listed below Note that the tire si...

Страница 154: ...ion pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 81 mph 130 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law Letter rating S...

Страница 155: ...or the edge of the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a t...

Страница 156: ... below 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of s...

Страница 157: ...umber 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 a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 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 Location of the tire label You ...

Страница 158: ...fying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the cables rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the cables If this does not work remove the cables to prevent damage to your vehicle If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire cables when they are no longer needed Do not use tire cables on dry roads The suspension ...

Страница 159: ...COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to de...

Страница 160: ...tional equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 160 ...

Страница 161: ...ance Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Note For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight i...

Страница 162: ...us the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicles braking system is rated for operation at GVWR not at GCWR Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and...

Страница 163: ...ding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1 400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units...

Страница 164: ...c units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 12 x 45 kg 635 198 540 103 kg You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb 104 kg If you remove 3 100 lb 45 kg cement bags then the load calculation would be 1400 2 x 220 9 x 100 1400 440 900 60 lb Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x ...

Страница 165: ... chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes are safe if ...

Страница 166: ...nces your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for more information Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a t...

Страница 167: ...aged due to insufficient lubrication Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car hauling trailer All Wheel Drive AWD vehicles Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or...

Страница 168: ...ll Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential t...

Страница 169: ...r vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have...

Страница 170: ...turning the key to 4 START 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Note If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to LOCK wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fu...

Страница 171: ...g the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle The heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may...

Страница 172: ... you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to be serviced Even when the ABS ...

Страница 173: ...e If the vehicle is driven with the parking brake applied a chime will sound TRACTION CONTROL姟 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control娂 system This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle It is especially useful on slippery road surfaces The system operates by detecting and controlling wheel spin The system borrows many of the electronic el...

Страница 174: ...ver personal injury and death If you experience a severe road event SLOW DOWN STEERING To prevent damage to the power steering system never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points until it stops for more than a few seconds when the engine is running It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir Do not operate the vehicle w...

Страница 175: ...This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed 1 Remove the trim ring around the gearshift lever 2 Remove the console panel by ope...

Страница 176: ... are working Always set the parking brake 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 warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Var...

Страница 177: ...ansmissions transaxles the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased fuel economy P Park This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set th...

Страница 178: ... driving position for the best fuel economy L Low Provides more engine braking when the accelerator pedal is released than D Drive Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 speed automatic transaxle if equipped P Park This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear T...

Страница 179: ...dal is released than D Drive REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h and may not detect certain angular or moving objects To help avoid personal injury please read ...

Страница 180: ...rners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for only three seconds Once the system ...

Страница 181: ...e provided should never be used A dissimilar spare tire size other than the spare tire provided or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive Note Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off road use The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relat...

Страница 182: ...her than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover Remember your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on th...

Страница 183: ...f vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a ma...

Страница 184: ...wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud As when you are driving over s...

Страница 185: ...bserver When climbing a steep slope or hill start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling If you do stall out Do not try to turnaround because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too mu...

Страница 186: ...e brakes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you d...

Страница 187: ...may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet bra...

Страница 188: ...hall deliver up to 2 0 gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed t...

Страница 189: ...rs who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your authorized dealer Similarly in Canada for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty ...

Страница 190: ...pparent reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition ON 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF 6 Make another check 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 before replacing any electrical components Note Alw...

Страница 191: ...w Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel Smart Junction Box SJB The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The fuses are coded as follows 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergenc...

Страница 192: ...rtrain Control Module PCM Climate control Analog clock F8 15A Park lamps Side markers Trailer tow protect F9 20A Cigar lighter Data Link Connector DLC F10 7 5A Mirrors and memory module F11 20A Audio Family Entertainment System FES F12 10A Back up lamps Electrochromatic mirror Reverse Sensing System RSS Trailer tow protect F13 7 5A Audio F14 7 5A Starter relay coil PCM F15 10A Delayed accessory Dr...

Страница 193: ...romatic mirror Compass module F23 7 5A Wiper relay coil Blower relay coil Cluster logic F24 7 5A Occupant Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Air bag Deactivation PAD C1 30A Circuit breaker Delayed accessory Front passenger window Rear passenger windows via window switch Window switch illumination Backlighting Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment T...

Страница 194: ...on of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 80A SJB SJB fuses 1 2 3 4 5 8 and 12 2 Not used 3 30A Front wiper Front washer 4 Not used 5 20A Moonroof 6 Not used 7 60A Engine cooling fan 8 Not used 9 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS Motor 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt...

Страница 195: ...w beam headlamp 20 40A Rear defroster 21 30A Power seat motors passenger 22 30A Heated seat modules 23 15A Fog lamps 24 10A A C clutch relay A C compressor clutch 25 Not used 26 Not used 27 15A Fuel relay Fuel pump driver module Fuel pump 28 80A SJB power SJB Circuit breaker Fuses 6 7 9 10 11 and 15 29 30A Driver window motor 30 20A Left hand HID low beam headlamp 31 Not used 32 30A Driver seat mo...

Страница 196: ...6 5A Heated Positive Crankcase Ventilation PCV valve 47 Not used 48 10A TCM EVMV Canister vent ESM Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters A C clutch 49 15A PCM Injectors Ignition coils Mass Air Flow MAF sensor 50 Full ISO relay PCM relay PDB fuses 40 and 41 51 Full ISO relay Starter motor solenoid 52 Full ISO relay Front A C blower motor 53 Not used 54 Not used 55 Not used 56 Not used 57 Full ISO relay Front ...

Страница 197: ...r spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissi...

Страница 198: ...bel on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking p...

Страница 199: ...se 2 Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise remove the jack kit from the vehicle 4 Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack Tire change procedure 1 Park on a level surface activate hazard flashers and se...

Страница 200: ...e wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 2 Place gearshift lever in P Park turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel 3 Remove wheel cover if equipped with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remo...

Страница 201: ...b Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 7 Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 8 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification 9 Install the wheel cover if equipped The wheel cover will only install if the Ford Mercur...

Страница 202: ...ck kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub using the locating tabs to position the jack correctly 4 Insert the straight end of the jack retention bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the jack With the jack in place place the end of the retention bracket over the threaded stud in the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic wing nut If you ...

Страница 203: ... mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off wh...

Страница 204: ...led vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent ca...

Страница 205: ...f the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 205 ...

Страница 206: ...ped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engine...

Страница 207: ...e the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 207 ...

Страница 208: ...able from the positive 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 idle conditions 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 208 ...

Страница 209: ...ft equipment the wheels being raised should be brought to a height of 12 inches 30 cm above the non raised wheels to prevent damage to the vehicle On Front Wheel Drive FWD models if your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the automatic transaxle If your vehicle is to be towed...

Страница 210: ... dolly a flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle without access to wheel dollies flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer your vehicle can be flat towed all wheels on the ground or wrecker towed rear wheels on the ground only under the following conditions The ambient temperature is above 32 F 0 C Place the transmission i...

Страница 211: ...or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please...

Страница 212: ...w 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 Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorized...

Страница 213: ...urse the buyer 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 vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within ...

Страница 214: ...ou are not bound by the decision but may choose to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program a...

Страница 215: ... 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE 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 the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to ...

Страница 216: ... serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer cannot help you write or call FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 If you are in another foreign country co...

Страница 217: ...njury or death you should 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 finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your de...

Страница 218: ...the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can 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 surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possi...

Страница 219: ...alt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may...

Страница 220: ...aning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine 3 0L Duratec engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For routine cleaning use ...

Страница 221: ...de and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts Do not use sharp objects such as a razor blade to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defrost...

Страница 222: ...d discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials Do not use cleaning solvents bleach or dye on the vehicle s safety belts as these actions may weaken the belt webbing Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat mounted side airbag if equipped Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side ai...

Страница 223: ...duct is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use the following products or products of equivalent quality Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft Car Care Kit ZC 26 Motorcraft Car Wash Canada only CXC 21 Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft Custom Vinyl Protectant U S only ZC...

Страница 224: ... Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Cleaning 224 ...

Страница 225: ...EN 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 sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Pa...

Страница 226: ...e steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod Lift the prop rod by the sleeve and not the bare metal 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 226 ...

Страница 227: ...3 Engine coolant bleed plug 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Battery 6 Power distribution box 7 Air filter assembly 8 6 speed automatic transmission fluid dipstick if equipped 9 Engine oil dipstick 10 Engine oil filler cap 11 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 227 ...

Страница 228: ...tem If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 4 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to 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 reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling sy...

Страница 229: ...iate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Inser...

Страница 230: ...ine by an authorized dealer 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the...

Страница 231: ...orcraft SAE 5W 20 or an equivalent 5W 20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS M2C930 A SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil...

Страница 232: ... 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 cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the ...

Страница 233: ...s installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on a...

Страница 234: ...unda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above ...

Страница 235: ... interval the engine coolant reservoir 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 use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it ...

Страница 236: ...y orange colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this 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 eng...

Страница 237: ...wise and remove the cap If coolant reservoir is empty continue with steps 5 9 if coolant reservoir level is only slightly low coolant still in reservoir continue to Steps 5 and 6 only 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly i...

Страница 238: ...s not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid...

Страница 239: ...our engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant ...

Страница 240: ...oid for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it...

Страница 241: ... can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism Breathing gasoline vapo...

Страница 242: ... is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 4 of a tu...

Страница 243: ... not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Studies indicate that these additives can cause your vehicle s emission control system to deteriorate more rapidly In Canada premium grade fuel generally contains more metallic additives than regular grade fuel We recommend using regular grade fuel In Canada many fuels contain metallic additives...

Страница 244: ... in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter...

Страница 245: ...l amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank F...

Страница 246: ...ionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Stead...

Страница 247: ...ily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower f...

Страница 248: ...formation performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equ...

Страница 249: ... the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened See Fuel filler cap in this chapter These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good...

Страница 250: ...engine until the above driving cycle is complete POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCON威 ATF 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 ...

Страница 251: ...e components Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid changes Your transaxle does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly i e if the transaxle slips takes more than a couple of seconds to engage into Drive Reverse or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage It is recommended that an authorized dea...

Страница 252: ...eather or pulling a trailer the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of t...

Страница 253: ... levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter Note Only one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for use with 6 speed Premium Automatic Transmission ...

Страница 254: ... vehicle and to its emissions system For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one 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 emi...

Страница 255: ...colored 3 0L engine 11 6 quarts 11 0L Engine oil includes filter change 2 Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 3 0L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Fuel tank capacity N A All 20 0 gallons 75 7 Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF 3 0L engine Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Ma...

Страница 256: ...nsfer Unit Fluid Power Transfer Unit PTU 1 9 pints 0 9L Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate All 101 oz 3 0L 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 2 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C930 A and the API Certification mark 3 Using any transmissi...

Страница 257: ...lti Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESA M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 none Automatic CVT transaxle Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid1 XT 7 QCFT WSS M2C933 A Automatic 6 speed transaxle Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid1 XT 8 QAW WSS M2C924 A Rear Axle AWD Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP...

Страница 258: ...d API Certification Mark Constant velocity joints CV Joint Grease High Temp XG 5 WSS M2C258 A1 Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A except CA OR and NM VC 7 B CA OR and NM WSS M97B51 A1 Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A WSB M8B16 A2 1 Using any transaxl...

Страница 259: ...1 32 1 42 mm Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 0 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Inches mm 1 Overall length 200 9 5102 2 Overall width 74 5 1892 3 Overall height 61 5 1561 4 Wheelbase 112 9 2867 5 Tread Front 64 6 1640 5 Tread Rear 65 0 1650 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 259 ...

Страница 260: ...5 2 3 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 260 ...

Страница 261: ... Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2...

Страница 262: ...l year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents Description Code CVT continuously variable transaxle C Six speed automatic Aisin F21 A 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA ...

Страница 263: ...eatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that Genuine Mercury Accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by a dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 3 years or 36 000 miles 60 000 km whichever occurs first Contact your dealer for details and ...

Страница 264: ...ian Radio Telecommunications Commission CRTC 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 comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your ...

Страница 265: ...overdrive 176 178 Axle lubricant specifications 257 B Battery 232 acid treating emergencies 232 jumping a disabled battery 203 maintenance free 232 replacement specifications 254 servicing 232 BeltMinder 113 Brakes 171 anti lock 171 172 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 172 fluid checking and adding 251 fluid refill capacities 255 fluid specifications 257 259 lubricant specifications 257 25...

Страница 266: ...ation Program 214 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 47 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 251 252 engine oil 229 Doors lubricant specifications 257 Driving under special conditions 182 185 sand 183 snow and ice 186 through water 184 187 E Electronic message center 70 Emergencies roadside jump starting 203 Emission control system 248 Engine 259 cleaning 220 coolant 234 idle speed control 232 lub...

Страница 267: ...my 245 Gauges 14 H Hazard flashers 189 Head restraints 97 103 Headlamps 45 aiming 47 autolamp system 45 bulb specifications 50 daytime running lights 47 flash to pass 46 high beam 46 replacing bulbs 50 turning on and off 45 Heating heating and air conditioning system 39 41 Homelink wireless control system 66 Hood 226 I Ignition 168 259 Illuminated visor mirror 55 Infant seats see Safety seats 136 ...

Страница 268: ...arning messages 76 Mirrors 60 automatic dimming rearview mirror 59 fold away 60 heated 61 side view mirrors power 60 Moon roof 65 Motorcraft parts 223 240 254 N Navigation system 24 O Octane rating 243 Oil see Engine oil 229 P Parking brake 172 Parts see Motorcraft parts 254 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 106 Power adjustable foot pedals 61 Power distribution box see Fuses 193 Power door...

Страница 269: ...02 heated 41 memory seat 84 102 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 92 Servicing your vehicle 225 Setting the clock AM FM single CD 16 AM FM In dash 6 CD 20 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 199 Spark plugs specifications 254 259 Specification chart lubricants 257 259 Speed control 61 Starting your vehicle 168 170 jump starting 203 Steering wheel controls 64 tilting 55 T Tilt steering wheel 55 Tir...

Страница 270: ...e 79 84 Turn signal 49 V Vehicle dimensions 259 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 261 Vehicle loading 158 Ventilating your vehicle 171 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 228 Water Driving through 187 Windows power 57 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 228 operation 54 replacing wiper blades 228 Wrecker towing 209 2006 Montego mgo Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fu...

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