jump start Mercury Monterey 2007 Owner's Manuals

Seating and Safety Restraints 110
Seating 110
Safety restraints 135
Airbags 150
Child restraints 164
Tires, Wheels and Loading 179
Tire information 179
Tire inflation 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 193
Vehicle loading 197
Trailer towing 203
Recreational towing 207
Driving 208
Starting 208
Brakes 211
Transmission operation 216
Roadside Emergencies 224
Getting roadside assistance 224
Hazard flasher switch 225
Fuel pump shut-off switch 226
Fuses and relays 226
Changing tires 234
Lug nut torque 243
Jump starting 244
Wrecker towing 249
Customer Assistance 251
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 257
Cleaning 258
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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 – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
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JUMP STARTING
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.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
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.
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3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
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.
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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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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 ......................................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
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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
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Floor mats ...................................84
Fluid capacities .........................298
Foglamps .....................................42
Fuel ............................................279
calculating fuel economy .......284
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cap ...........................................281
capacity ...................................298
choosing the right fuel ...........282
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................287
detergent in fuel .....................283
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................279, 281, 284
filter, specifications ........279, 297
fuel pump shut-off switch .....226
improving fuel economy ........284
octane rating ...................283, 300
quality ......................................283
running out of fuel .................283
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................279
Fuses ..................................226–227
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............281
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................284
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................225
Head restraints .................110, 115
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................41
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................41Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................71
Hood ..........................................266
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Ignition ...............................208, 300
Illuminated visor mirror .............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................168
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................289
Instrument panel ........................62
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......244
K
Keyless entry system ...............104
autolock .....................................93
keypad .....................................104
locking and unlocking doors ..105
programming entry code .......104
Keys .............................92, 106–107
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................41
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panic alarm ...............................99
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........144
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........135, 138, 140–142
Safety Canopy ...........................161
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety
restraints ...........135, 138, 140–142
BeltMinder
............................145
extension assembly ................143
for adults .........................140–142
for children .....................164–165
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................136
safety belt maintenance .........144
warning light and chime ........145
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................135
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................168
front seats .......................111–113
memory seat .....................99, 114
second row seats ....117, 120–121
third row
seats .................121, 128, 132–134
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............106–107Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................237
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................297, 300
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................298
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................244
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Warning Displays ......................10
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..........................237, 239
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................187
safety practices .......................186
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................235
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................203
recreational towing .................207
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