2005 Mercury Montego Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

five | Panel Dimmer Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full upright position, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps. six | Steering Wheel Audio Controls These controls allow you to adjust the radio and CD features from the steering wheel. Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2 or CD. Press SEEK +/- to access the next/previous strong station or to select the next/previous track on a CD. Press VOL +/- to adjust volume and MUTE to mute the volume. seven | Tilt Steering Column To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering column to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. Do not adjust while driving. Understanding the CVT Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped) The Continuously Variable Transaxle is a fully automatic transmission that electronically monitors vehicle system inputs/outputs and driver demands to select the desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT continually adjusts the optimum overall drive ratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions. As traditional automatic transmissions shift up or down in gears, the shifting in gear ratios are noticeable by increasing and decreasing engine RPM which causes a slight energy loss as the gears change. These gear changes can be felt by the driver. With the CVT, there is no energy transfer loss from shifting because there is no gear shifting up or down. Acceleration up to vehicle operating speed is smooth and continuous, uninterrupted by gear shifting. The same holds true for coasting down to idle, smooth and continuous. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, the CVT offers more responsive performance and increased fuel economy. The use of fluids other than the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal transmission components. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide.