2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manual - Page 54

Driver Controls SLIDING DOOR OPERATION Manual door operation If equipped with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power Door Lockout control on the overhead console to the OFF position. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the PSD section in this chapter for more information. Note: Before unlatching the left side door, verify that the fuel fill door is closed. The left hand door will not open if the fuel door is open. Slide the door carefully in a controlled manner to the full open position. At the end of travel, firmly push the door against the bump stop to engage the hold open mechanism to restrain the door. When operating the door on a gradient, special care should be taken to manually control the opening and closing speed of the door. If the door is allowed to slide open or closed unrestrained, personal injury or damage to the door could result. When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Slide the door closed in a careful, controlled manner. When closing the sliding doors, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the sliding door openings. Injury could result if body parts are caught or pinched in an uncontrolled sliding door. Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on a downhill grade In some cases it may be necessary to have someone hold the door while rear seat passengers are entering or exiting the vehicle. The hold open mechanism will restrain the door open when the vehicle is parked on moderate downhill grades. On more severe grades, the operator should ensure 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)