key Mercury Montego 2007 s Owner's Guide
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Owner Information Guideto find out which parts and services
are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................190
Fuel ............................................251
calculating fuel
economy ............................79, 256
cap ...........................................253
capacity ...................................266
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................251, 253, 256
filter, specifications ........251, 265
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 268
quality ......................................255
running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................251
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......199
Fuses ..........................................200
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............253
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................256
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................199
Head restraints .........106, 111–112
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................54
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 48
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................74
Hood ..........................................236
I
Ignition ...............................177, 268
Illuminated visor mirror .............62
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................145
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................261
Instrument panel ........................63
cleaning ...................................231
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
J
Jack ............................................206
positioning ...............................206
storage .....................................206
Jump-starting your vehicle ......213
K
Keyless entry system .................99
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................99
locking and unlocking doors ..100
programming entry code .........99
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Keys ...........................................102
positions of the ignition .........177
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps .....................56–57
replacing bulbs ...................57, 60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........181
Load limits .................................168
Locks
autolock .....................................88
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...........266
Lug nuts ....................................213
Lumbar support, seats .............107
M
Message center ...........................78
english/metric button ...............83
system check button ................83
warning messages .....................83
Mirrors .........................................67
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................67
fold away ...................................68
heated ........................................68side view mirrors (power) .......67
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ........233, 251, 265
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................239
P
Parking brake ............................181
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....265
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................115
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................203
Power door locks ........................88
Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................64
Power steering ..........................183
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................266
fluid, specifications .................266
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Relays ........................................200
Remote entry system .................93
illuminated entry ................97–98
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