transmission Mercury Monterey 2007 s Owner's Guide

If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns
and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft part numbersin this chapter.
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.
1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow
Sensor electrical connector from the
air outlet tube.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Automatic transaxle
fluid13.3 quarts
(12.6L)Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank26.0 gallons
(98.4L)——
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However,
if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON
and MERCON
V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic (4F50N) N
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................213
Air cleaner filter ...............292, 297
Air filter, cabin ............................40
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........150, 159, 161
and child safety seats ............152
description ..............150, 159, 161
disposal ....................................164
driver airbag ............152, 159, 162
indicator light .................158, 164
operation .................152, 159, 162
passenger airbag .....152, 159, 162
side airbag ...............................159
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................274
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................211–212
Anti-theft system ..............106, 108
arming the system ..................108
disarming a triggered
system .....................................109
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................17, 20, 23
Automatic transaxle .................216
fluid, adding ............................290
fluid, checking ........................290
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specification ..................298
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................218
Auxiliary power point .................63
B
Battery .......................................272acid, treating emergencies .....272
battery saver .............................43
jumping a disabled battery ....244
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...297
servicing ..................................272
BeltMinder
...............................145
Brakes ........................................211
anti-lock ...........................211–212
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............212
fluid, checking and adding ....290
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
fluid, specifications .................298
lubricant specifications ..........298
parking ....................................213
shift interlock ..........................216
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....298
Cargo net .....................................88
Cassette tape player .......17, 20, 23
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............165
child safety belts ....................165
Child safety seats ......................168
in front seat ............................170
in rear seat ..............................170
tether anchorage hardware ...172
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
interior trim ............................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................258
waxing .....................................259
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wheels ......................................259
wiper blades ............................261
Clock ............................................63
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Console ........................................62
overhead ....................................55
Controls
power seat ...............................112
steering column ........................71
Coolant
checking and adding ..............274
refill capacities ................278, 298
specifications ..........................298
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................68
Cupholder(s) .............................116
Customer Assistance ................224
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............256
Getting roadside assistance ...224
Getting the service you
need .........................................251
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................256
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............254
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................290
engine oil .................................269Doors ...........................................57
power sliding ............................59
Driving under special
conditions ..................................219
through water .........................223
DVD system .................................29
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................244
Emission control system ..........287
Engine ........................................300
cleaning ...................................260
coolant .....................................274
idle speed control ...................272
lubrication specifications .......298
refill capacities ........................298
service points ..........................267
starting after a collision .........226
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................269
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................269
checking and adding ..............269
dipstick ....................................269
filter, specifications ........271, 297
recommendations ...................271
refill capacities ........................298
specifications ..........................298
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................298
Foglamps .....................................42
Fuel ............................................279
calculating fuel economy .......284
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trailer towing ..........................203
wrecker ....................................249
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............216
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
lubricant specifications ..........298
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....216
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................290
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................301
Vehicle loading ..........................197
Ventilating your vehicle ...........211W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................268
Water, Driving through
.............223
Windows
power
.........................................64
rear wiper/washer
.....................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....268
liftgate reservoir
.....................268
replacing wiper blades
...........269
Wrecker towing
.........................249
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