Table Of Contents - Mercury 2006 Montego Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Special Instructions7
Cell Phone Use7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Check Engine10
Warning And Control Lights10
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Airbag Readiness11
Safety Belt12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Engine Coolant Level12
Speed Control13
Low Washer Fluid13
Door Ajar13
Anti-Theft System13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Audio Systems16
Am/Fm Stereo/ Single Cd Sound System16
Accessory Delay16
Autoset17
Balance17
Speed Sensitive Volume17
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System19
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd19
General Audio Information23
Radio Frequencies23
Radio Reception Factors23
Cd/Cd Player Care23
Family Entertainment Dvd System24
Navigation System24
Dvd Player Controls24
Dvd Control Features26
Menu Control26
Next/Previous Control26
Rev/Fwd Control27
Enter Control27
Cd Play Mode27
Slow Play Mode27
Remote Control28
Dual Play Mode29
Single Play Mode29
Battery Replacement30
Parental Control30
Wireless Headphones31
Wireless Headphone Operation31
Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen32
Playback And Format33
Saving Mp3 Files33
Family Entertainment Dvd System Protection Circuits33
High Temperature Sensor Circuit33
Removing A Cd/Dvd (While Playing)34
Playing An Auxiliary Device34
On-Screen Indicators35
Safety Information36
Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Compliance36
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player37
Environmental Extremes37
Temperature Extremes37
Humidity And Moisture Condensation37
Foreign Substances38
Cleaning Compact Discs38
Cleaning The Dvd Player38
Climate Controls39
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control39
Dual Temperature Control40
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats41
Operating Tips43
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather43
Rear Window Defroster44
Lights45
Headlamp Control45
Autolamp Control45
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay45
High Beams46
Flash To Pass46
Foglamp Control46
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)47
Panel Dimmer Control47
Aiming The Headlamps47
Vertical Aim Adjustment47
Turn Signal Control49
Interior Lamps49
Bulb Replacement49
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps49
Using The Right Bulbs50
Replacing Exterior Bulbs50
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs50
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs51
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs51
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs51
Replacing Turn Signal Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing Brake And Tail Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs52
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs53
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs53
Driver Controls54
Multi-Function Lever54
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control54
Mist Function54
Tilt Steering Wheel55
Illuminated Visor Mirror55
Overhead Console55
Slide On Rod Feature55
Steering Wheel Adjustment55
Clock56
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment56
Center Console56
Storage Compartment56
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)57
Power Windows57
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter57
One Touch Up Or Down58
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror59
Window Lock59
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)59
Security Override59
Exterior Mirrors60
Power Side View Mirrors60
Fold-Away Mirrors60
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals61
Heated Outside Mirrors61
Memory Feature61
Setting Speed Control62
Disengaging Speed Control62
Resuming A Set Speed63
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control63
Steering Wheel Controls64
Turning Off Speed Control64
Radio Control Features64
Moon Roof65
To Open The Moon Roof65
Homelink Wireless Control System66
To Close The Moon Roof66
To Vent66
Programming67
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming68
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System69
Erasing Homelink Buttons69
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button69
Message Center70
Selectable Features70
Reset70
Info Menu70
Distance To Empty (Dte)71
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)71
Fuel Used72
Trip Elapsed Drive Time72
Compass Display72
Compass Zone Adjustment72
Compass Calibration Adjustment73
Setup Menu74
Language74
Units (English/Metric)75
System Check75
System Warnings76
To Reset The Oil Life To 100% With System Warnings78
To Set The Oil Life To 100% Without System Warnings Displayed78
Interior Trunk Control79
Cargo Area Features79
Cargo Net79
Locks And Security80
Keys80
Power Door Locks80
Smart Locks80
Childproof Door Locks81
Interior Luggage Compartment Release82
Remote Entry System83
Unlocking The Doors83
Locking The Doors84
Sounding A Panic Alarm84
Opening The Trunk84
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals84
Activating The Memory Seat Feature85
Replacing The Battery85
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters86
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters86
Illuminated Entry87
To Reprogram The Remote Entry Transmitters87
Battery Saver88
Illuminated Exit88
Keyless Entry System89
Erasing Personal Code90
Anti-Scan Feature90
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry90
Autolock90
Deactivating/Activating Autolock91
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure91
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure91
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System92
Anti-Theft Indicator92
Automatic Arming93
Automatic Disarming93
Replacement Keys93
Programming Spare Keys93
Perimeter Alarm System95
Arming The System95
Disarming The System96
Triggering The Anti-Theft System96
Adjustable Head Restraints97
Seating And Safety Restraints97
Using The Manual Lumbar Support98
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback98
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat99
Adjusting The Front Power Seat100
Heated Seats102
Rear Seats103
Head Restraints103
Split-Folding Rear Seat103
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment104
Safety Restraints105
Personal Safety System105
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?105
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints106
Front Crash Severity Sensor106
Driver's Seat Position Sensor106
Front Passenger Sensing System106
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors107
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners107
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors107
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational107
Safety Belt Precautions108
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts109
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard110
Vehicle Sensitive Mode110
Automatic Locking Mode110
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode110
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode111
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode111
Safety Belt Height Adjustment112
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime112
Conditions Of Operation112
Beltminder113
One Time Disable115
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature115
Safety Belt Extension Assembly117
Safety Belt Maintenance117
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)118
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions118
Children And Airbags120
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?120
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit126
Determining If The System Is Operational126
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System127
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?127
Safety Canopy129
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?130
Safety Restraints For Children132
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles132
Important Child Restraint Precautions132
Children And Safety Belts133
Child Booster Seats133
When Children Should Use Booster Seats134
Types Of Booster Seats134
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts135
Safety Seats For Children136
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats136
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts137
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps140
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors141
Tires, Wheels And Loading144
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading144
Treadwear144
Traction Aa A B C144
Tires145
Temperature A B C145
Glossary Of Tire Terminology145
Inflating Your Tires146
Tire Inflation146
Tire Care148
Inspecting Your Tires148
Tire Wear149
Damage149
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)149
Tire Replacement Requirements150
Safety Practices150
Highway Hazards151
Tire And Wheel Alignment151
Tire Rotation151
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd)152
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)152
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall153
Information on "P" Type Tires153
Information on "T" Type Tires157
Location Of The Tire Label157
Snow Tires And Chains158
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer158
Base Curb Weight159
Vehicle Curb Weight159
Payload159
Cargo Weight160
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)160
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)161
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)161
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)162
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)162
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight162
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit163
Trailer Towing164
Preparing To Tow165
Hitches165
Safety Chains165
Trailer Brakes165
Trailer Lamps166
Driving While You Tow166
Servicing After Towing166
Trailer Towing Tips166
Recreational Towing167
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles167
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles167
Driving168
Starting168
Positions Of The Ignition168
Starting Your Vehicle168
Important Safety Precautions169
Starting The Engine170
Using The Engine Block Heater171
Brakes171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes171
Important Ventilating Information171
Using Abs172
Abs Warning Lamp172
Parking Brake172
Traction Control173
Steering174
Automatic Transaxle Operation175
Brake-Shift Interlock175
Transmission Operation175
Reverse Sensing System179
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System181
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles181
Basic Operating Principles182
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement182
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck182
Emergency Maneuvers183
Awd Systems183
Sand183
Mud And Water184
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain185
Driving On Snow And Ice186
Maintenance And Modifications186
Driving Through Water187
Roadside Emergencies188
Getting Roadside Assistance188
Hazard Flasher Control189
Using Roadside Assistance189
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch190
Fuses And Relays190
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color191
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (Sjb)191
Power Distribution Box193
High-Current Fuses194
Changing The Tires197
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information197
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack199
Tire Change Procedure199
Stowing The Tire And Jack202
If You Are Stowing The Flat Tire202
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications203
Jump Starting203
Preparing Your Vehicle204
Connecting The Jumper Cables204
Removing The Jumper Cables207
Wrecker Towing209
Customer Assistance211
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)217
Cleaning218
Washing The Exterior218
Exterior Chrome218
Waxing219
Paint Chips219
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers219
Engine220
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts220
Windows And Wiper Blades221
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens221
Interior Trim222
Interior222
Leather Seats222
Underbody223
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products223
Maintenance And Specifications225
Service Recommendations225
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle225
Working With The Engine Off225
Opening The Hood226
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment227
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine227
Windshield Washer Fluid228
Changing The Wiper Blades228
Checking The Engine Oil229
Adding Engine Oil230
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations231
Battery232
Engine Coolant234
Checking Engine Coolant234
Adding Engine Coolant235
Recycled Engine Coolant239
Coolant Refill Capacity239
Severe Climates239
Fuel Filter240
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels240
Fuel Information240
Refueling242
Fuel Filler Cap242
Choosing The Right Fuel243
Octane Recommendations243
Fuel Quality244
Cleaner Air244
Running Out Of Fuel244
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy245
Measuring Techniques245
Filling The Tank245
Calculating Fuel Economy246
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits246
Habits246
Maintenance247
Conditions247
Epa Window Sticker247
Emission Control System248
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)249
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing249
Power Steering Fluid250
Brake Fluid251
Transaxle Fluid251
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid—Cvt Transaxle251
Checking 6–Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid252
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid At Operating Temperature252
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid At Cool Temperature253
Low Fluid Level253
High Fluid Level253
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels253
Motorcraft Part Numbers254
Refill Capacities255
Lubricant Specifications257
Engine Data259
Vehicle Dimensions259
Identifying Your Vehicle261
Safety Compliance Certification Label261
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)261
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations262
Accessories263
Index265