instrument panel Mercury Monterey 2005 s Owner's Guide

•Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
•Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts.
•Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they
appear worn or do not function properly.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean the
inside of the rear window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster’s heated grid lines.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth, or use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the air bag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
INTERIOR TRIM
•Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
air bags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and secure it with
the prop rod. Your vehicle’s hood
has two locations for the prop rod
to be placed. These locations
provide two different hood opening
positions. Use the location which
best suits your needs.
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the structure by the trailing edge of
the driver’s door or the edge of the
driver’s door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................211
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................142–143, 149, 152
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............143, 149, 152
disposal ....................................155
driver air bag ..........145, 150, 153
indicator light .................149, 154
operation .................145, 150, 153
passenger air bag ...145, 150, 153
side air bag ..............................149
Air cleaner filter ...............281, 285
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................263
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................210–211
Anti-theft system ......................107
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................107
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................214
fluid, adding ............................279
fluid, checking ........................279
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specification ..................289
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................216
Auxiliary power point .................63
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........287
B
Battery .......................................261acid, treating emergencies .....261
jumping a disabled battery ....232
maintenance-free ....................261
replacement, specifications ...285
servicing ..................................261
BeltMinder .................................137
Brakes ........................................210
anti-lock ...........................210–211
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................210
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
fluid, specifications .........287, 289
lubricant specifications ..287, 289
parking ....................................211
shift interlock ..........................214
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....286
Cargo net .....................................89
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ............................71
Certification Label ....................291
Child safety restraints ..............155
child safety belts ....................155
Child safety seats ......................158
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
tether anchorage hardware ...162
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............249
instrument panel ....................251
interior .....................................251
interior trim ............................251
plastic parts ............................250
washing ....................................248
waxing .....................................248
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Fluid capacities .........................286
Foglamps .....................................41
Fuel ............................................268
calculating fuel economy .......273
cap ...........................................270
capacity ...................................286
choosing the right fuel ...........271
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................275
detergent in fuel .....................272
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................268, 270, 273
filter, specifications ........272, 285
fuel pump shut-off switch .....223
improving fuel economy ........273
octane rating ...................271, 289
quality ......................................272
running out of fuel .................272
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................268
Fuses ..................................224–225
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................72
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............270
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................273
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................223
Head restraints .................109, 113
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48daytime running lights .............42
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................72
Hood ..........................................255
I
Ignition ...............................206, 289
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................158
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................277
Instrument panel ........................63
cleaning ...................................251
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......232
K
Keyless entry system ...............101
autolock ...................................103
Keys ...........................................106
positions of the ignition .........206
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................42
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bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
daytime running light ...............42
fog lamps ...................................41
headlamps .................................41
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....44
interior lamps .....................46–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–52
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................46
Liftgate ............................85, 89, 96
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........210
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock ...................................103
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................91
Low tire warning .................15, 191
Lubricant specifications ...287, 289
Lug nuts ....................................182
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Message center ...........................76
english/metric button ...............79
system check button ................79
warning messages .....................80
Mirrors ...................................55, 66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................67
programmable memory ..........100
side view mirrors (power) .......66signal .........................................67
Motorcraft parts ................272, 285
O
Octane rating ............................271
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................257
Overdrive ...................................215
P
Park Assist ................................218
Parking brake ............................211
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....285
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................129
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................68
Power adjustable foot pedals .....68
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................228
Power door locks ................91, 103
Power liftgate ........................85, 96
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................63
Power steering ..........................214
fluid, checking and adding ....278
fluid, refill capacity ................286
fluid, specifications .........287, 289
Power Windows ...........................65
R
Radio ................................17, 20, 23
Relays ........................................224
Remote entry system .................95
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