instrument panel Mercury Montego 2005 Quick Reference Guide

one|Windshield Wiper WasherThe multifunction lever controls the windshieldwiper modes, speeds and the windshield washer. For intermittent operation, move the
control up one position. You can then adjust the rotary control to the desired interval
speed. For normal or low wiper speed, move the control up two positions from OFF. For
high speed operation, move the control up three positions from OFF. For windshieldwasher control, pull the end of the lever toward you. A brief pull causes a single swipe
of the wipers without washer fluid. With a quick pull and hold, the wipers will swipe three times with washer
fluid. With a long pull and hold, the wipers will activate washer fluid for up to ten seconds.
two|Speed ControlFor your speed control to work, you must press and release
the ON button. Pressing and releasing the OFF button disengages the system and
turns it off. To set a speed, accelerate to the desired speed and press the SET+ button,
then take your foot off the accelerator pedal. You can Increase speed using speedcontrol by pressing and releasing the SET+ button until you reach the desired speed;
increasing speed by 1 mph (1..6 km/h) with each tap. You can decrease speed in the
same way using the SET button. Pressing the RSM (resume) button will automatically return the vehicle tothe previously set speed. The RSM control will not work if the vehicle speed is below 30 mph (48 km/h) or
if the OFF or CNCL button was pressed. To disengage the speed control, press the OFF or CNCL button orpress the brake pedal.
three|Headlamp Control Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first
position turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps andthe tail lamps. Continuing to turn the headlamp control to the second position turns on
the headlamps. To use the autolamp lightsensitive, automatic onoff control for the
headlamps, turn the headlamp control counterclockwise. To turn autolamps off, turn
the control clockwise to the OFF position. To activate the high beams, simply pull theturn signal lever towards you to the second detent. Pull the lever towards you again to deactivate high
beams. Use the same lever to activate the “Flash to Pass” feature. Pull the lever towards you to the firstdetent to activate and release it to deactivate.
four|Foglamp ControlWith the ignition on, the foglamps can be turned on when
the headlamp control is in the parking lamp, headlamp, or autolamp position and the highbeams are not on. Simply pull the headlamp control toward you to turn on the foglamps.The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. The foglamps will not operate when the highbeams are activated.
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five|Panel DimmerUse to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all
applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Movethe control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
six|Steering Wheel Audio ControlsThese controls allow you to adjust the
radio and CD features from the steering wheel. Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2or CD. Press SEEK +/ to access the next/previous strong station or to select the
next/previous track on a CD. Press VOL +/ to adjust volume and MUTE to mutethe volume.
seven|Tilt Steering ColumnTo adjust the steering wheel, push the
adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt thesteering column to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column inplace, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Do not adjustwhile driving.
Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transaxle is a fully automatic transmission
that electronically monitors vehicle system inputs/outputs and driver
demands to select the desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic
transmissions, the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall driveratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions.
As traditional automatic transmissions shift up or down in gears, the
shifting in gear ratios are noticeable by increasing and decreasingengine RPM which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change.
These gear changes can be felt by the driver.
With the CVT, there is no energy transfer loss from shifting because there is no gear shifting up or down.
Acceleration up to vehicle operating speed is smooth and continuous, uninterrupted by gear shifting.The same holds true for coasting down to idle, smooth and continuous.
Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased
fuel economy.
The use of fluids other than the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal
transmission components. For more information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Understanding the CVT (if equipped)