power steering Mercury Montego 2006 s User Guide

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-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
capacityN/A All 20.0 gallons
(75.7)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F3.0L engine Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
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ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Coupler fluid Volvo
Transmission
Oil, Clutch1161641
—
Power Transfer
Unit (PTU) fluidMotorcraft
Specialty Power
Transfer Unit
FluidXY-75W90–PTU
—
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV 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
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the
recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.
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wheels ......................................219
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......39, 41
Clock ............................................56
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................20
AM/FM/CD .................................16
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................56
overhead ..............................55–56
Controls
power seat ...............................100
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ................239, 255
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................61
Cupholder(s) .............................104
Customer Assistance ................188
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................215
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...188
Getting the service you
need .........................................211
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................216
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............214
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47Dipstick
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
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................255
service points ..........................227
starting after a collision .........190
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................229
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................229
checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ........231, 254
recommendations ...................231
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ..................257, 259
Exhaust fumes ..........................171
F
Fluid capacities .........................255
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Keys .............................................93
positions of the ignition .........168
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...........................49
replacing bulbs ...................50, 53
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........172
Load limits .................................158
Locks
autolock .....................................90
childproof ..................................81
doors ..........................................80
Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Lug nuts ....................................203
Lumbar support, seats ...............98
M
Message center ...........................70
english/metric button ...............75
system check button ................75
warning messages .....................76
Mirrors .........................................60
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................60
heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60Moon 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 locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................57
Power steering ..........................174
fluid, checking and adding ....250
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
Power Windows ...........................57
R
Radio ......................................16, 19
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .................83
illuminated entry ................87–88
locking/unlocking doors .....83–84
opening the trunk .....................84
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