2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manual

2004 Mercury Monterey Manual



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2004 Mercury Monterey manual table of contents:

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    .../FM stereo cassette with CD 17 17 20 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 27 27 37 Lights Headlamps ... wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 49 49 50 60 61 63 71 Locks and Security ...
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    ...102 119 133 145 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 157 157 161 ...roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 190 200 206 Customer ...
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    ... Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities... whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents ...
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    ... other reproductive harm. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your new Mercury. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your ...). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
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    ... of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage. 5 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service ...or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
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    ...identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 7 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery ... System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
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    ... exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... or hot. Traction Control or AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Displays when the Traction Control is active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 12 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. 13 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). GAUGES 14 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, press and hold the message center RESET button for three seconds to reset. 15 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 16 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK . Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. / / SEEK . Use 17 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... for a more consistent listening level. 9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track. 10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 18 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    Entertainment Systems 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band... and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. 20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. 19 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... . / / SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. / / SEEK . Use 20 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press MENU to access. Use / / SEEK to set.... artist name, and disc title (if available). 8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks in random order. 21 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 22
    ... the ignition switch is turned back on. 18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 22 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 23
    ...change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped). / to access the next/previous strong radio station, 5. SEEK: Press cassette selection or CD track. 23 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... (radio, tape, CD or DVD if equipped) using 3.5 mm wired headphones (not included) that shall be plugged into the headphone icon jacks ... headphones will not play audio from any other sources (AM, FM, tape, or Radio CD). COMPRESS 24 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... 90 minutes. • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 25 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. 26 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature REAR ) is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature light ( 27 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...: • Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. 28 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... windshield. 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The 29 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... climate system is turned off. 15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side 30 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated. 31 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages , and . automatically in AUTO, 32 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is 33 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... cool setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low cool setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger cooled seat. 34 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... area at the base of the windshield. • For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. 35 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...ensure the cabin remains at the desired temperature. Do not place items over the temperature sensor grid. This may cause improper operation of the system. 36 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... located on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. If equipped, the heated outside... the vehicle. For more information, or to replace the filter, see your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealer. 37 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 38
    ...The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions: • Parking lamps • Low beams • Autolamps 38 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 39
    ... key must be in the ON position, • the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp position, • and the transmission must be out of PARK. 39 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 40
    ... parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position. For interior lights, refer to Illuminated entry in the Locks and security chapter. 40 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 41
    .... Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. 41 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 42
    ... on the horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. 42 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 43
    ...Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped) The second row dome and map lamps are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats. 43 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 44
    ... on for 20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is closed. 44 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 45
    ...position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the passenger's side position, the lamp will not come on at all. ... W5WL LEDs (see dealer) 3157K 3156K 10W sofitte 10W sofitte H6W 10W sofitte 45 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
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    ... do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. 46 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 47
    ... the retaining screws for the lamp assembly. 2. Carefully remove the lamp assembly. 3. Rotate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 47 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 48
    .... 2. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 48 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 49
    ... (and hold as desired) the rear wiper/washer position. control to either From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position. 49 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. 50 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... or off by pressing the momentary push-button on the overhead console. When the vehicle is turned off, the electronics display will remember the last display state. 51 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 52
    ... mode 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in by referring to the zone map. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 52 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 53
    ...a tight circle in a magnetically clean area such as an open parking lot. Drive at a rate not faster than 15 seconds per circle (5 ...„2 circles but may take longer if magnetic noise is present or if the circles are driven too fast. 53 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... that the open door is stable and secure against the stop, before allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo. 54 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... or closed by: • pushing and releasing the overhead console right or left hand control. Pressing this control will also simultaneously unlock all doors. 55 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... while it is power closing or opening, the door will automatically reverse or stop depending on the position of the door, provided it meets sufficient resistance. 56 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... lock that helps prevent passengers from operating the sliding door by using the inside door handle, refer to the Child safety locks section in this chapter. 57 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or similar sized objects. Press the control to open the storage compartment. 58 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 59
    ...keep the power point caps closed when not being used. There are up to three auxiliary power points in the following locations: • Located on the instrument panel. 59 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. 60 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up. 61 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... is about to turn. When the sliding door is open, the indicator in the appropriate mirror will flash indicating people may be entering/exiting the vehicle. 62 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 63
    ... AdvanceTrac Stability Enhancement System section in the Driving chapter. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 63 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 64
    ... the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed. Resuming a set speed Press the ... control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). 64 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 65 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 66
    ...: • Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume. • Press MUTE to mute the volume. 66 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 67
    ... rearward position 2. Position the driver's side floor mat with the rear of the mat against left (outboard) front edge of seat track mounting bracket. 67 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 68 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 ... color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 69 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 70
    ... product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device 70 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... by a brief indicator chime. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime. 71 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. INFO SETUP RESET 72 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... two seconds to clear display. Display on/off Select this function from the INFO menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display OFF or ON. 73 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. 74 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...: • They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 75 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 76
    ... Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon ... closed. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed. 76 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 77
    ... properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further information, refer to Traction control in the Driving chapter. 77 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 78
    ... the RESET control to display "OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW". 3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 78 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 79
    ...the system check. DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel Computer • Oil life 79 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...must drive with the liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. POWER LIFTGATE (PLG)...liftgate with the provided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside release handle 80 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
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    ... the PLG from the Overhead console: 1. Press and release the control to power open the PLG. 2. Press and release the control again to power the PLG closed. 81 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 82
    ... to engage the power assist feature. If a single chime is heard, check to be sure that the Power Door Lockout Switch is set to ON and that the the transaxle is in Park. 82 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 83
    ... disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours If any of these conditions occur, ..., keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. 83 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 84
    ... rack structure, or 45 kg (100 lbs) on the roof panel, evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. 84 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 85
    ...to install the other cross-bar. Note: When the cross-bars are not in use, remove or move the cross-bars to the back of the roof rack for optimum wind noise. 85 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 86
    ... • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). 86 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. 87 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 88
    ... potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to your authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 88 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...lamps will illuminate. • Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the power sliding door and turn off the interior lights. 89 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ..., and the parking lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps. 90 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry 91 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or • the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock control is pressed, or 92 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer. You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature: 93 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .../activating the autolock feature can be turned off by the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) on your door, driver configuration mode or by your dealer. 94 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 95
    ...desired. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock or unlock the doors without using a key. • ...autolock feature. • open and close the right and left power sliding doors (if equipped). 95 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 96
    .... 4. Enter a sixth digit if you wish to have the personal entry code recall memory position Driver 1 or Driver 2 (if equipped with the .... You can program up to three personal codes; these codes do not replace the factory-set code. 96 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... feature using the keypad Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To deactivate/reactivate this feature: 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position. 97 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. 98 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 99
    ...prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle. The use of the wrong coded key may lead to a "no start" condition. 99 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... step in the procedure. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must bring your vehicle to your dealership ... the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. 100 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the vehicle using the keyless entry keypad. • Pressing the interior power door lock control while the door is open. ...driver's door lock cylinder. • Use a SecuriLock key to move the ignition to the 4 (ON) or 5 (START) position. 101 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
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    ...it is located directly or as close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down. Push control to lower head restraint. 102 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the .... Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 103 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is turned off. 104 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... The memory seat control is located on the door next to the window 1 2 inside from the mirror. • To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired 105 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 106
    ... close as possible behind your head. The head restraints can be moved up and down by pulling up on the head restraint. Push button to lower head restraint. 106 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the cupholder. The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected to heavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closed position. 107 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... seat is adjusted to full rear position (if equipped). Note: Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row to be fully upright. 108 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...is in a forward position to allow the seat to return. After entering the 3rd row seat, return the seat from the tumbled position and latch it to the floor. 109 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 110
    ... in position. • Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. • Do not adjust or release the seat floor ... seat to be fully upright. 3. Place seat in tumbled position. (See Accessing 3rd row seat) 110 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... that the seat is positioned so that the seat belt buckle is near the center aisle of the vehicle. The seatback must be folded flat prior to installation. 111 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 112
    ...45 degree angle. 3. Rotate the seat forward until it latches onto the front pin. 4. Rotate seat rearward until the back of the seat latches onto the floor. 112 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... large objects or items that might damage the center lap/shoulder belt, detach the belt from the seat. Use a key or seat belt tongue to release the buckle. 113 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the seat. 5. Push the head restraint release buttons and move the head restraints fully down. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. 114 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... number 1 strap before the seat back folds completely, the seat may not stow flat in the tub. Refer to the label attached to the rear of the vehicle seat. 115 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... 2 strap. 8. Pull the number 3 strap on the seat back to tumble seat all the way in to the tub in the floor. Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. 116 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 117
    ... left side of the center seat. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 117 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 118
    ...parked and engine turned off. This rearward-facing position allows the customer to open the liftgate and sit facing out of the vehicle rearward....1. Push the head restraint release buttons and move all head restraints fully down. 118 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 119
    ... The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further 119 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 120
    ..., moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. 120 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 121
    ... equipped). The system is designed to help protect small (child size) occupants from air bag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front 121 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 122
    ... to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The ... in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. 122 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
  • Page 123
    ... and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. 123 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 124
    ...swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. Always transport children ...) or more, the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement. 124 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 125
    ... under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. 125 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 126
    ...lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 126 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 127
    ...shoulder belt for smaller occupants in the center position of the 3rd row seat. To adjust the comfort guide: • Slip the shoulder belt into the belt guide. 127 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 128
    ... expired (warnings for approximately 5 minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder feature. 128 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 129
    ... until the safety belts are buckled. The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data) .... 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. "I'm not going far" 129 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 130
    ...belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 130 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 131
    ...50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 131 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...this chapter. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. 132 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 133
    ... accident in which the front airbags deploy. If the safety belt assemblies are not replaced, there may be increased risk of injury in the event ..., and air bags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy. 133 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 134
    ... • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or...to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. 134 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... (same light for front and side air bag system) will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. 135 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 136
    ... with a deploying air bag may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable 136 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 137
    ... conditions. The driver's air bag and side air bag are not part of the front passenger sensing system. The front passenger sensing ... Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger's frontal air bag if: 137 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 138
    ... detected. If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator is not lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from ... seat, but the passenger air bag off or pass air bag off indicator is lit, it could be 138 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 139
    ... use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. 139 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 140
    ... to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 140 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 141
    ... the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy injure you as it deploys from the headliner. could 141 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 142
    ... doors to allow Safety Canopy deployment. • The same readiness airbag light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. 142 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 143
    ... designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the ... Canopy system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 143 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 144
    ...air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 144 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 145
    ... to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. 145 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 146
    ... rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 146 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 147
    ... use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a booster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for children to ride. 147 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 148
    ... the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. 148 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 149
    ... child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. 149 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 150
    ... belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 150 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 151 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 152
    .... The tether anchors in your vehicle are in the positions shown: The front passenger seat with power adjustment does not have a tether anchor. 152 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 153
    ... hits the head restraint, raise the head restraint to let the child seat fit further rearward. 3. Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat frame. 153 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 154
    ... strap is clipped incorrectly (as shown) the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Rotate the tether strap ... Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. 154 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
  • Page 155
    ... seats with tether straps in this chapter. Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. 155 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 156
    ... to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. 156 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 157
    .... Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 157 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 158
    ... chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 158 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 159
    ...Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. light may not illuminate. 159 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 160
    ...the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air. 160 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 161
    ... system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic braking situations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and 161 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 162
    ... of the vehicle. AdvanceTrac enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in wet/snowy/icy road conditions 162 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 163
    ... immediately. If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may be beneficial so the wheels 163 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 164
    ...adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system. Also, do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the front center console or under either front seat. ... rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 164 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 165
    ... brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Insert the key and turn it to the 3 (OFF) position. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 165 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 166
    ... out of P (Park). Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 166 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 167
    ... shifting from D (Overdrive) to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. 167 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 168
    ...the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 168 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 169
    ... front of the vehicle and about 10-20 inches (25-50 cm) to the side of the front end of the vehicle. See the illustration for approximate sensor area coverage. 169 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 170
    ...include reduced performance or a false activation. To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R (Reverse) and when using the sensing system. 170 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 171
    ...) and moving at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving object is approaching the rear of the vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h). 171 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 172
    ... design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading 172 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... injury. Note: For trailer towing information refer to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership. 173 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 174
    ... vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. 174 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 175
    ... the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 175 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 176
    ... cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine oil cooler, heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring (... the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 176 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
  • Page 177
    ... the hook retainers on the hitch. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. 177 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 178
    ...all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not splice into the vehicle lamp wiring for trailer ... stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. 178 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 179
    ... check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot ...). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). 179 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 180
    ... in Ford vehicles and is mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, the card is found in the Owner Information Guide in the glove ..., call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-521-4140. 180 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 181
    ...a safety hazard for other motorists. Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device ... accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. 181 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 182
    ... right side of the cargo area. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, ... with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 182 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 183
    ... brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove the fuse panel cover, pull up on the latch on the right or left side of the cover. 183 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 184
    ... delay relay 1 Accessory delay relay 2 Front wiper motor Run feed B+ feed to outside mirrors Vent window power feed/Radio feed Driver door ... B+ feeds Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) Run feed, Climate control system Run feed 12 5A 184 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 185
    ...or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 185 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 186
    ... sliding door SJB accessory #2 (driver power window) Auxiliary blower motor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) #2 (coil power) Power liftgate SJB ... window, radio, vent windows) Left power seat/heated seat ABS #1 (pump motor) Rear defroster 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 187
    ... (Cooling fan relays, Injectors, PCM, MAF sensor, IAC, Ignition coil, ESM) Heated PCV High beams Trailer stop/turn lamps Fuel pump driver module Fog lamps ... 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 25A* 10A* 15A* 10A* 15A* 20A* 15A* 15A* 10A* 10A* 10A* 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 188
    ... lamps, Left signal mirror, Clock, Cluster, Message center (SJB F-15), Switch illumination for: overhead console, DVD/Rear climate control system, Headlamp ...indicator 59 60 61 62 20A* 30A* 20A* 30A* 63 64 65 20A* 20A* 30A* 188 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 189
    ... Rating 66 20A* 2nd row seat power point 67 20A* Ignition switch #2 feed 70 - Not used 71 - Not used 72 - Not used ... trailer tow package only) Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker (Vehicles with trailer tow package only) 189 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 190
    ... tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 190 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 191
    ... listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a Class III trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the ... Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time 191 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 192
    ... with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Location of the .... Inside tire tether kit, next to jack. Flat tire tether, wing screw and cable tie 192 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 193
    ... lug nut wrench on the hex nut in cargo floor. 3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 193 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 194
    ... secondary (locking) retainer by rotating the top portion one-quarter turn and remove it from the outer hole in the tire. • Secondary lock in unlocked position 194 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    Roadside Emergencies • Secondary lock in locked position Note: Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle.... seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 195 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 196
    ..., then pry against the wheel. 7. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 196 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 197
    ... snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 197 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 198
    ... and tighten the five plastic nuts until they click (do not use power tools on these nuts). Install the outer wheel ... the vehicle, attach the secondary (locking) wheel retainer to the primary retainer using cable tie provided. 198 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 199
    ...not move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire. 199 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 200
    ..., if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalytic converter. Bolt size 200 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 201
    ... the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 201
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    ... cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 202 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + ...
  • Page 203
    .... 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 203
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    ... bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 204 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - ...
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    ... started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + 205
  • Page 206
    ... distance of 50 miles (80 km). • Do not exceed the speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). If the vehicle is towed by other means ... Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 206 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 207
    ... Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 207 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 208
    ... number (VIN) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board (U.S.). 208 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 209 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen 210 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. 211 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 212
    ... to produce a settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings. 212 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. 213 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 214
    ...be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, ... nonconformity (a defect or condition that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 214 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
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    ... Seventh Street U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 215 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 216
    ... with the sliding door electrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants could interfere with the proper operation of the power locks or power 216 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 217 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your dealer. • Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. 218 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 219
    ... not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials. 219 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 220
    ... safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the seat-... underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 220 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 221
    ...FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle...Cleaner (not available in Canada) (ZC-23) Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) 221 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
  • Page 222
    ... enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Working with the ... your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 222 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 223
    ... 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. 223 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 224
    ...6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Power steering fluid reservoir 224 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 225
    ... engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 225 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 226
    ...the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 226 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 227
    .... If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. 227 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 228
    ...Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to...battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. 228 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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    ...it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 229 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... the "COLD FILL RANGE" level in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. 230 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. 231 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. 232 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    Maintenance and Specifications • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol ... coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If 233 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. 234 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive ... injury or death if misused or mishandled. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. 235 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous ..., which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 236 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel... removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 237 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. 238 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as 239 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles...or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters or gallons). 240 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • ... fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy. 241 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... sticker. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. 242 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...the emission control system is not working properly. Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. 243 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. 244 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 245 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 246 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...be removed by a qualified technician. An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. 247 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare ... government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. 248 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 249
    ...tire warning system may not detect an under-inflated tire under all conditions and is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for proper inflation. 249 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... • Driving on loose or low traction surfaces such as gravel, snow or slush. • Using tire chains • Initial tire pressures out of specified range. 250 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 251
    ...air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure. • B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door. 251 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. Note: If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is.... If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. 252 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 253 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...recommended pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 254 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single; a single is defined as when two tires (total) are put on the rear axle. 255 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter. Location of... a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 256 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... tires require higher inflation pressure than the other tires. Check the tire label on the B pillar or the driver's door for the recommended spare tire pressure. 257 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 258 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. 259 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical ... resulting from use • Separation in the tread • Separation in the sidewall • Severe abrasion on the sidewall 260 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
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    .... Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. 261 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is ...stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle. 262 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
  • Page 263
    ... Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 4.2L OHV V6 engine FA-1711 FG-986B BXT-... not used. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 263 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... ATF N/A Application All Capacity Fill to MAX line on reservoir Engine oil (includes filter change)3 4.2L engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Engine coolant 2 ...All Fill to line on reservoir All 98.4L (26.0 gallons) All 13.0L (13.7 quarts) 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3...LSP12 (Canada) ESR-M13P4-A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark 265 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ..., sliding door both sides (upper and lower track) and fuel filler door hinge. Lock cylinders Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Power steering Motorcraft ... MERCON V XG-3 ESE-M1C171-A XG-5 WSS-MIC258-A1 ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 266 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to the Scheduled ... (76.6) 1748 (68.8) 3069 (120.8) 1644 (64.7) 1695 (62.8) Equipped with P235/60R16 tires. 267 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)...
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    Maintenance and Specifications 268 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. Vehicle identification number ...in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 269 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
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    ... on the vehicle certification label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. 270 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... (Close ratio) Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Automatic 4ମ.) 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5–speed (Mazda M5) 271 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    Maintenance and Specifications Code U A Transmission/Transaxle Description Rear wheel drive automatic transmission 4-speed overdrive (4R70W) 5-speed overdrive (5R55N) 272 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 273 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    .... • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. 274 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...136, 140, 142 side air bag ...139 Air cleaner filter ...263 Air filter, cabin ...37 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...... Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...217 instrument panel ...219 interior ...219 interior trim ...219 275 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...adding ...225 dipstick ...225 filter, specifications ...227, 263 recommendations ...227 refill capacities ...264 specifications ...265, 267 Exhaust fumes ...160 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...58 cleaning ...219 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...41 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...200 K Keyless entry system ...95 autolock ...94 Keys ...100 277 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ...specifications ...265, 267 Luggage rack ...84 Lumbar support, seats ...105 M Message center ...71-72 english/metric button ...74 system..., refill capacity ...264 fluid, specifications ...265, 267 Power Windows ...60 R Radio ...17, 20 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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    ... towing ...179 trailer towing ...176 wrecker ...206 Transaxle automatic operation ...165 fluid, refill capacities ...264 lubricant specifications ...267 279 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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    ... ...160 W Warning lights (see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...225 Water, Driving through ...172 Windows power ...60 rear wiper/... and adding fluid ...225 liftgate reservoir ...225 replacing wiper blades ...50 Wrecker towing ...206 280 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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