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Essential Information Location of Spare Tire and Tools Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire which is smaller than a regular tire and designed for emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle and lug nut wrench are under the cargo cover in the trunk of the vehicle. Fuses If your electrical components aren't working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner. Unleaded Fuel Recommendations For optimum performance use "Regular" unleaded fuel with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as "Regular" with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas. Tire Pressure Safe operation of your Montego requires that your tires be properly inflated. The Mercury recommended inflation pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Certification Label located near the front door latch on the driver's side. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Don't forget the spare. Air pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Roadside Assistance In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Mercury provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km). It covers changing a flat tire, jump starts, limited fuel delivery, lock-out assistance and towing of your vehicle. United States (800) 241-3673 Canada (800) 665-2006

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Essential Information
Location of Spare Tire and Tools
Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire which
is smaller than a regular tire and designed for emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle and
lug nut wrench are under the cargo cover in the trunk of the vehicle.
Fuses
If your electrical components aren’t working properly, a fuse may have blown. For more
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the
engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does
not start, this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the front
passenger footwell area in the right upper corner.
Unleaded Fuel Recommendations
For optimum performance use “Regular” unleaded fuel
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled
as “Regular” with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in high altitude areas.
Tire Pressure
Safe operation of your Montego requires that your tires be properly inflated. The
Mercury recommended inflation pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Certification Label located
near the front door latch on the driver’s side. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each
tire and check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Don’t forget the spare. Air pressure should be checked
when the tires are cold. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company.
Roadside Assistance
In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Mercury provides new
vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside assistance program. This service is available 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km). It covers changing a flat tire,
jump starts, limited fuel delivery, lock-out assistance and towing of your vehicle.
United States (800) 241–3673
Canada (800) 665–2006