window Mercury Montego 2006 s Owner's Guide

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Do not use any special washer fluid
such as windshield water repellent
type fluid or bug wash. They may
cause squeaking, chatter noise,
streaking and smearing. Refer to
Lubricant specificationsin this
chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
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 system
components.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade 90 degrees
from the wiper arm and remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm by turning it 90 degrees
it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least once
per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
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•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily 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 fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
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The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare 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 equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the
indicator, charging system warning light or the
temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of
engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not
working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
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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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Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................251–252
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..........259
Transmission .............................175
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....175
lubricant specifications ..........257
Trunk ...........................................82
remote release ....................79, 84
Turn signal ..................................49
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................259
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................261
Vehicle loading ..........................158Ventilating 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
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