shift interlock Mercury Montego 2005 Owner's Manuals

•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
dealer.
•Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on
the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire
•uneven tire wear
•loose or worn suspension components
•loose or worn steering components
•improper steering alignment
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
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
opening the armrest, grasping the
panel firmly, then pulling up. This
will allow access to the gearshift
assembly.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
F17 30A Rear defroster
F18 10A PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift
Interlock (BSI), Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS)
module, Fuel relay coil, Brake
lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
F19 10A Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction control module,
All Wheel Drive (AWD) module,
RSS, Heated seat modules
F20 7.5A Cluster, Climate control
F21 7.5A Restraint Control Module (RCM)
F22 7.5A Electrochromatic 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
breakerDelayed 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. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................46
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........107, 114, 116
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............107, 114, 116
disposal ....................................119
driver air bag ..........109, 115, 117
indicator light .................114, 119
operation .................109, 115, 117
passenger air bag ...109, 115, 117
side air bag ..............................114
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Air conditioning ....................26, 28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................175
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................222
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................166
Anti-theft system ........................84
arming the system ....................85
disarming a triggered
system .......................................86
Audio system
(see Radio) ............................16, 19
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specification ..................247
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................170, 172
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........245
B
Battery .......................................220acid, treating emergencies .....220
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................220
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................220
BeltMinder .................................102
Brakes ........................................166
anti-lock ...................................166
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............166
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
fluid, specifications .........245, 247
lubricant specifications ..245, 247
parking ....................................167
shift interlock ..........................169
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....242
Cargo net .....................................69
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ............................68
Certification Label ....................248
Changing a tire .........................135
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................122
attaching with tether straps ..126
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ..............................124
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............208
instrument panel ....................210
interior .....................................210
interior trim ............................210
plastic parts ............................209
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Reverse sensing system ...........173
Roadside assistance ..................182
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .94, 97–101
Safety Canopy ...........................116
Safety defects, reporting ..........206
Safety restraints ............94, 97–101
belt minder .............................102
extension assembly ................106
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .....................119–120
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........101
Safety seats for children ..........122
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............94
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................122
front seats .....................87, 89, 91
heated ........................................28
memory seat .......................75, 91
Servicing your vehicle ..............213
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................20
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...........135, 138
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................245, 247
Speed control ..............................48Starting your
vehicle ........................162–163, 165
jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel
controls ......................................51
tilting .........................................42
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................42
Tires ...........................130–131, 135
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................135, 138
checking the pressure ............133
inspecting and inflating .........132
label .........................................147
replacing ..................................134
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............142
snow tires and chains ............151
spare tire .................................136
terminology .............................131
tire grades ...............................131
treadwear ........................130, 147
Towing .......................................158
recreational towing .................161
trailer towing ..........................158
wrecker ....................................196
Traction control ........................167
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............242
lubricant specifications ..........247
Transmission .............................169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....169
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
lubricant specifications ..........245
Trunk ...........................................71
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