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Tires, Wheels and Loading ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort, take the vehicle to your dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience. 7. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will 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. NOTE: Visually check to make sure the wheel plate is resting flat against the tire, and not on the lug nut for the tether. 8. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per Scheduled Maintenance Guide), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m 1⁄2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of control. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 182 Bolt size 2005 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
Emission warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	17
PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	17
AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	20
AM/FM STEREO WITH CASSETTE/CD (IF EQUIPPED)	23
AUXILIARY AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	26
PARENTAL CONTROL	27
DUAL PLAY MODE	27
RADIO FREQUENCIES	28
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	28
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE	28
CD/CD PLAYER CARE	29
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	29
Climate Controls	30
DUAL ZONE MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	30
Operating tips	31
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	33
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	35
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	37
OPERATING TIPS	39
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	40
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	40
CABIN AIR FILTER	40
Lights	41
HEADLAMP CONTROL	41
Foglamp control	41
Autolamp control (if equipped)	42
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	42
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	42
High beams	43
Flash to pass	43
Battery saver	43
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	44
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	44
Vertical aim adjustment	44
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	46
INTERIOR LAMPS	46
Map lamps (if equipped)	46
Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)	47
Dome lamps (if equipped)	47
Cargo lamp	48
BULBS	48
Headlamp Condensation	48
Replacing exterior bulbs	48
Using the right bulbs	48
Replacing headlamp bulbs	49
Replacing front parking/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs	50
Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn lamp bulbs	51
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs	51
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	51
Replacing foglamp bulbs	52
Driver Controls	53
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	53
Rear window wiper/washer controls	53
Changing the wiper blades	54
TILT STEERING WHEEL	54
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	55
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Conversation mirror	55
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	55
Zone variation mode	56
Compass calibration mode	57
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION	58
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)	59
Opening and closing the PSD	59
Disabling PSD power operation	61
Safety/Obstructions	61
Resetting the PSD	61
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock	62
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	63
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	63
POWER WINDOWS	65
One touch down	65
Accessory delay	65
Power vent windows	66
MIRRORS	66
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	66
Power side view mirrors	66
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	67
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	67
Fold-away mirrors	67
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	68
SPEED CONTROL	68
Setting speed control	68
Disengaging speed control	69
Resuming a set speed	69
Increasing speed while using speed control	69
Reducing speed while using speed control	70
Turning off speed control	70
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	71
RADIO CONTROL FEATURES	71
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	71
CELL PHONE USE	71
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	72
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Programming	73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	74
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	75
Erasing HomeLink buttons	75
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	75
MESSAGE CENTER	76
Selectable features	76
Reset	76
Info menu	76
Odometer/Trip Odometer	76
Distance to empty (DTE)	77
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)	77
Trip elapsed drive time	78
Display on/off	78
Setup menu	78
Language	78
Units (English/Metric)	79
System check	79
System warnings	80
LIFTGATE	85
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	85
CARGO AREA FEATURES	89
Cargo net (if equipped)	89
Utility hooks	89
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Locks and Security	91
KEYS	91
POWER DOOR LOCKS	91
Memory lock	91
Smart locks (if equipped)	91
Childproof door locks	92
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	92
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	93
Unlocking the doors	95
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	95
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	96
Locking the doors	96
Sounding a panic alarm	97
Replacing the battery	97
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	98
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	98
Illuminated entry	99
Illuminated exit	99
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	99
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	100
Memory feature (if equipped)	100
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	100
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	101
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	101
Programming a personal entry code	102
Erasing personal code	103
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	103
Autolock	103
Relock	103
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	104
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)	104
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	104
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	105
Theft indicator	105
Key information	105
Programming spare keys	106
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	107
Arming the system	107
Disarming the system	107
Seating and Safety Restraints	109
SEATING	109
Adjustable head restraints	109
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	109
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	110
Heated seats (if equipped)	111
Heated/Cooled seats	111
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	112
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	112
REAR SEATS	113
Head restraints	113
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	114
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)	115
Adjusting second row bucket seat back	115
Accessing the third row seat	115
Removal of second row seats from vehicle	118
Installation of second row seats	119
Stowing the third row seat	121
Unstowing the third row seat	125
Third row seat features	126
Tailgate function	126
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	128
Personal Safety System	128
How does the Personal Safety System work?	128
Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints	128
Front crash severity sensor	129
Driver’s seat position sensor	129
Front passenger sensing system	129
Front safety belt usage sensors	130
Front safety belt pretensioners	130
Front safety belt energy management retractors	130
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	130
Safety belt precautions	131
Combination lap and shoulder belts	132
Energy Management Feature — Outboard	133
Vehicle sensitive mode	133
Automatic locking mode	133
When to use the automatic locking mode	133
How to use the automatic locking mode	134
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	134
Safety belt height adjustment	135
Third row comfort guide	135
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	136
Conditions of operation	137
BeltMinder	137
One time disable	140
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	140
Safety belt extension assembly	141
Safety belt maintenance	141
Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision	142
AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	142
Important SRS precautions	143
Children and air bags	144
How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?	145
Front passenger sensing system	146
Determining if the system is operational	149
Side air bag system (if equipped)	149
How does the side air bag system work?	150
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	152
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	153
Determining if the system is operational	154
Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	155
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	155
Important child restraint precautions	155
Children and safety belts	155
Child booster seats	156
Types of booster seats	157
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	158
Child and infant or child safety seats	158
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	159
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	162
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)	163
Rear seating positions	165
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	165
Tires, Wheels and Loading	167
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	167
Treadwear	167
Traction AA A B C	167
Temperature A B C	168
TIRES	168
Glossary of tire terminology	168
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	169
Inspecting your tires	170
Inflating your tires	170
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	172
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	172
Temporary spare tire information	173
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped)	174
Location of the spare tire and tools	175
Removing the jack and tools	175
Removing the spare tire	175
Stowing the primary and secondary tether	177
Tire change procedure	177
Stowing the flat and full-size tire	180
Stowing the spare tire	181
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	182
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	182
Information on “P” type tires	183
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	186
Information on “T” type tires	187
Location of the tire label	187
TIRE CARE	188
Tire wear	188
Safety practices	189
Highway hazards	189
Tire and wheel alignment	189
Tire rotation	190
LOW TIRE WARNING — INDIRECT	191
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	193
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	194
TRAILER TOWING	201
Preparing to tow	202
Hitches	202
Safety chains	203
Trailer brakes	203
Trailer lamps	203
Driving while you tow	204
Servicing after towing	204
Trailer towing tips	204
RECREATIONAL TOWING	205
Driving	206
STARTING	206
Positions of the ignition	206
Preparing to start your vehicle	206
Important safety precautions	207
Starting the engine	208
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	209
Guarding against exhaust fumes	209
Important ventilating information	209
BRAKES	210
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	210
ABS warning lamp	210
Using ABS	210
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	211
Parking brake	211
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	211
STEERING	214
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	214
Brake-shift interlock	214
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	215
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	216
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	217
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	218
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	221
Roadside Emergencies	222
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	222
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	222
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	223
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	223
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	223
FUSES AND RELAYS	224
Fuses	224
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	225
Passenger compartment fuse panel	225
Power distribution box	228
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	232
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	232
Preparing your vehicle	233
Connecting the jumper cables	233
Jump starting	235
Removing the jumper cables	236
WRECKER TOWING	238
Customer Assistance	239
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	239
At home	239
Away from home	239
Additional Assistance	240
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	241
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	242
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	242
Board membership	243
What the Board needs	243
Oral presentations	244
Making a decision	244
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	244
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	245
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	245
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	246
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	246
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	247
Cleaning	248
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	248
WAXING	248
PAINT CHIPS	249
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	249
ENGINE	249
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	250
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	250
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	251
INTERIOR TRIM	251
INTERIOR	251
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	252
UNDERBODY	252
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	252
Maintenance and Specifications	254
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	254
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	254
Working with the engine off	254
Working with the engine on	254
OPENING THE HOOD	255
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	256
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	257
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	257
ENGINE OIL	257
Checking the engine oil	257
Adding engine oil	259
Engine oil and filter recommendations	260
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	260
BATTERY	261
ENGINE COOLANT	263
Checking engine coolant	263
Adding engine coolant	265
Recycled engine coolant	267
Coolant refill capacity	267
Severe climates	267
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	268
Important safety precautions	268
Refueling	269
Fuel Filler Cap	270
Choosing the right fuel	271
Octane recommendations	271
Fuel quality	272
Cleaner air	272
Running out of fuel	272
Fuel Filter	272
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	273
Measuring techniques	273
Filling the tank	273
Calculating fuel economy	274
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	274
Habits	274
Maintenance	275
Conditions	275
EPA window sticker	275
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	276
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	277
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	277
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID	278
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR	279
TRANSMISSION FLUID	279
Checking automatic transmission fluid	279
Low fluid level	280
Correct fluid level	280
High fluid level	280
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	280
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE	281
Changing the air filter element	281
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	285
REFILL CAPACITIES	286
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	287
ENGINE DATA	289
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	289
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	291
Certification label	291
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	291
Engine number	292
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	292
Accessories	293
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	293
Exterior style	293
Interior style	293
Lifestyle	293
Peace of mind	294

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ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare tire carrier will not allow you to

overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort,

take the vehicle to your dealer for assistance at your earliest

convenience.

7. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly

tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will 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.

NOTE:

Visually check to make sure the wheel plate is resting flat against

the tire, and not on the lug nut for the tether.

8. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire

pressure (every six months, per

Scheduled Maintenance Guide),

or at

any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other

components.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)

after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

lb.ft.

•

x 20

100

135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and

rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or

foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel

or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the

wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the

wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the

wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of

control.

INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL

Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized

information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and

describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and

in case of a recall.

2005 Monterey

(mty)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA_English

(fus)

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