jump start Mercury Monterey 2005 Owner's Manuals

Seating and Safety Restraints 109
Seating 109
Safety restraints 128
Air bags 142
Child restraints 155
Tires, Wheels and Loading 167
Tire Information 168
Changing tires 172
Wheel lug nut torque 182
Low tire warning system 191
Vehicle loading 194
Trailer towing 201
Recreational towing 205
Driving 206
Starting 206
Brakes 210
Transmission operation 214
Roadside Emergencies 222
Getting roadside assistance 222
Hazard flasher switch 223
Fuel pump shut-off switch 223
Fuses and relays 224
Jump starting 232
Wrecker towing 238
Customer Assistance 239
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 247
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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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Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)
The relay box is located in the engine compartment by the radiator.
Fuse/Relay
locationFuse amp
ratingDescription
1 — Cooling fan relay #4
2 — Cooling fan relay #5
3 — Cooling fan relay #3
4 — Cooling fan relay #1
5 — Cooling fan relay #2
6 40A* Right-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles with
trailer tow package only)
7 15A** Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker
(Vehicles with trailer tow package only)
8 40A* Left-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles with
trailer tow package)
10A** Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker
(Vehicles without trailer tow package)
* Maxi fuse **Circuit breaker
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
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Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
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wheels ......................................249
wiper blades ............................250
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................71
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............263
refill capacities ................267, 286
specifications ..................287, 289
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................114
Customer Assistance ................222
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................252
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................245
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................245
Getting roadside assistance ...222
Getting the service you
need .........................................239
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................246
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................242
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................42Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................279
engine oil .................................257
Doors ...........................................58
lubricant specifications ..........287
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................217
through water .........................221
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................232
Emission control system ..........276
Engine ........................................289
cleaning ...................................249
coolant .....................................263
idle speed control ...................261
lubrication
specifications ..................287, 289
refill capacities ........................286
service points ..........................256
starting after a collision .........223
Engine block heater .................209
Engine oil ..................................257
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................257
checking and adding ..............257
dipstick ....................................257
filter, specifications ........260, 285
recommendations ...................260
refill capacities ........................286
specifications ..................287, 289
Exhaust fumes ..........................209
F
Floor mats ...................................72
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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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illuminated entry ................43, 99
locking/unlocking doors .....91, 95
Roadside assistance ..................222
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........141
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................128, 131–135
Safety Canopy ...........................152
Safety defects, reporting ..........247
Safety restraints ........128, 131–135
belt minder .............................137
extension assembly ................141
for adults .........................132–134
for children .............................155
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................129
safety belt maintenance .........141
warning light and
chime ...............................136–137
Safety seats for children ..........158
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................128
Seats ..........................................109
child safety seats ....................158
front seats ...............109, 111–112
memory seat ...................100, 112
second row seats ....................115
third row
seats .................115, 121, 125–126
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................106
Servicing your vehicle ..............254
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ............................173, 175Spark plugs,
specifications .....................285, 289
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................287, 289
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........206–208
jump starting ..........................232
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire warning ..............................191
Tires ...........................167–168, 191
alignment ................................189
care ..........................................188
changing ..................173, 175, 177
checking the pressure ............170
inspecting and inflating .........169
label .........................................187
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................190
safety practices .......................189
sidewall information ...............182
snow tires and chains ............193
spare tire .................................174
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ........................167, 188
Towing .......................................201
recreational towing .................205
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................238
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............214
fluid, refill capacities ..............286
lubricant specifications ..........289
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