battery replacement Mercury Monterey 2005 Owner's Manuals

Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The alarm will cycle the horn, the turn
signals will flash, and the interior lamps will illuminate.
Press again or turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY)
position to deactivate.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•
for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles,
and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•
lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s responsibility)
•fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences within 12
month period)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1679
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery BXT-59
BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-400S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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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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