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Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod. Lift the prop rod by the sleeve and not the bare metal. 226 2006 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (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
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Special instructions	7
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)	16
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System (if equipped)	19
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	23
Navigation system (if equipped)	24
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	24
	24
DVD player controls	24
DVD control features	26
Menu control	26
Next/Previous control	26
REV/FWD control	27
Enter control	27
CD play mode	27
Slow play mode	27
User menu mode	27
Remote control	28
Dual play mode	29
Single play mode	29
Battery replacement	30
Parental control	30
Wireless headphones	31
Wireless headphone operation	31
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) flip-down screen	32
Playback and format	33
Saving MP3 files	33
Family Entertainment DVD System protection circuits	33
High temperature sensor circuit	33
Operating	33
Inserting a CD/DVD	34
Removing a CD/DVD (while playing)	34
Playing an auxiliary device	34
On-screen indicators	35
Safety information	36
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	36
Care and service of the DVD player	37
Environmental extremes	37
Temperature extremes	37
Humidity and moisture condensation	37
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	37
Foreign substances	38
Cleaning compact discs	38
Cleaning the DVD player	38
Climate Controls	39
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	39
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats (if equipped)	41
Operating tips	43
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	44
Lights	45
HEADLAMP CONTROL	45
Autolamp control (if equipped)	45
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	45
High beams	46
Flash to pass	46
Foglamp control (if equipped)	46
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	47
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	47
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	47
Vertical aim adjustment	47
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	49
INTERIOR LAMPS	49
Dome lamps and map lamps	49
BULB REPLACEMENT	49
Headlamp Condensation	49
Using the right bulbs	50
Replacing exterior bulbs	50
Replacing headlamp bulbs	50
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	51
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	51
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	51
Replacing turn signal lamp/backup lamp bulbs	52
Replacing brake and tail lamp bulbs	52
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	52
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	53
Replacing foglamp bulbs	53
Driver Controls	54
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	54
TILT STEERING WHEEL	55
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	55
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	55
Storage compartment	56
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	56
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	56
CENTER CONSOLE	56
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	57
POWER WINDOWS	57
One touch up or down	58
Window lock	59
Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only)	59
Security Override	59
Accessory delay	59
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	59
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	60
Power side view mirrors	60
Fold-away mirrors	60
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	61
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	61
SPEED CONTROL	61
Setting speed control	62
Disengaging speed control	62
Resuming a set speed	63
Increasing speed while using speed control	63
Reducing speed while using speed control	63
Turning off speed control	64
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	64
Radio control features	64
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	65
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Programming	67
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	68
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	69
Erasing HomeLink buttons	69
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	69
MESSAGE CENTER	70
Selectable features	70
Reset	70
Info menu	70
Odometer/Trip odometer	70
Distance to empty (DTE)	71
Average fuel economy (AFE)	71
Fuel Used	72
Trip elapsed drive time	72
Compass display	72
Compass zone adjustment	72
Compass calibration adjustment	73
Setup menu	74
Language	74
Units (English/Metric)	75
System check	75
System warnings	76
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	79
CARGO AREA FEATURES	79
Cargo net (if equipped)	79
Locks and Security	80
KEYS	80
POWER DOOR LOCKS	80
Smart locks	80
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	80
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	81
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	82
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	83
Unlocking the doors	83
Locking the doors	84
Sounding a panic alarm	84
Opening the trunk	84
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	84
Activating the memory seat feature	85
Replacing the battery	85
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	86
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	86
Illuminated entry	87
Battery saver	88
Illuminated exit	88
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	89
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors and pedals	89
Erasing personal code	90
Anti-scan feature	90
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	90
Autolock	90
Deactivating/activating autolock	91
Power door unlock/lock procedure	91
Keyless entry key pad procedure	91
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	92
Anti-theft indicator	92
Automatic arming	93
Automatic disarming	93
Replacement keys	93
Programming spare keys	93
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	95
Arming the system	95
Disarming the system	96
Triggering the anti-theft system	96
Seating and Safety Restraints	97
SEATING	97
Adjustable head restraints	97
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	98
Folding down the front passenger seatback	98
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	99
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	100
Heated seats (if equipped)	102
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	102
REAR SEATS	103
Head restraints (if equipped)	103
Split-folding rear seat	103
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	104
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	105
Personal Safety System	105
How does the Personal Safety System work?	105
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	106
Front crash severity sensor	106
Driver’s seat position sensor	106
Front passenger sensing system	106
Front safety belt usage sensors	107
Front safety belt pretensioners	107
Front safety belt energy management retractors	107
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	107
Safety belt precautions	108
Combination lap and shoulder belts	109
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	110
Vehicle sensitive mode	110
Automatic locking mode	110
When to use the automatic locking mode	110
How to use the automatic locking mode	111
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	111
Safety belt height adjustment	112
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	112
Conditions of operation	112
BeltMinder	113
One time disable	115
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	115
Safety belt extension assembly	117
Safety belt maintenance	117
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	118
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	118
Children and airbags	120
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	120
Front passenger sensing system	122
Determining if the system is operational	126
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	127
How does the side airbag system work?	127
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	129
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	130
Determining if the system is operational	132
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	132
Important child restraint precautions	132
Children and safety belts	133
Child booster seats	133
Types of booster seats	134
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	136
Child and infant or child safety seats	136
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	137
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	140
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	141
Tires, Wheels and Loading	144
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	144
Treadwear	144
Traction AA A B C	144
Temperature A B C	145
TIRES	145
Glossary of tire terminology	145
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	146
TIRE CARE	148
Inspecting your tires	148
Tire wear	149
Damage	149
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	149
Tire Replacement Requirements	150
Safety practices	150
Highway hazards	151
Tire and wheel alignment	151
Tire rotation	151
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	153
Information on “P” type tires	153
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	156
Information on “T” type tires	157
Location of the tire label	157
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	158
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	158
TRAILER TOWING	164
Preparing to tow	165
Hitches	165
Safety chains	165
Trailer brakes	165
Trailer lamps	166
Driving while you tow	166
Servicing after towing	166
Trailer towing tips	166
RECREATIONAL TOWING	167
Driving	168
STARTING	168
Positions of the ignition	168
Starting your vehicle	168
Important safety precautions	169
Starting the engine	170
Guarding against exhaust fumes	171
Important ventilating information	171
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	171
BRAKES	171
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	171
Using ABS	172
ABS warning lamp	172
Parking brake	172
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	173
STEERING	174
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	175
Brake-shift interlock	175
Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) (if equipped)	176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	178
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	179
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	181
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	181
Basic operating principles	182
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	182
If your vehicle gets stuck	182
Emergency maneuvers	183
AWD Systems (if equipped)	183
Sand	183
Mud and water	184
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	185
Driving on snow and ice	186
Maintenance and Modifications	186
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	187
Roadside Emergencies	188
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	188
Getting roadside assistance	188
Using roadside assistance	189
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	189
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	189
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	190
FUSES AND RELAYS	190
Fuses	190
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	191
Passenger compartment fuse panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)	191
Power distribution box	193
CHANGING THE TIRES	197
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	197
Removing the spare tire and jack	199
Tire change procedure	199
Stowing the tire and jack	202
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	203
JUMP STARTING	203
Preparing your vehicle	204
Connecting the jumper cables	204
Jump starting	206
Removing the jumper cables	207
WRECKER TOWING	209
Customer Assistance	211
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	211
At home	211
Away from home	211
Additional Assistance	212
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	213
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	214
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	214
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	215
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	216
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	216
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	217
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	217
Cleaning	218
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	218
WAXING	219
PAINT CHIPS	219
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	219
ENGINE	220
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	220
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	221
INTERIOR TRIM	222
INTERIOR	222
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	222
UNDERBODY	223
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	223
Maintenance and Specifications	225
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	225
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	225
Working with the engine off	225
Working with the engine on	225
OPENING THE HOOD	226
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	227
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	228
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	228
ENGINE OIL	229
Checking the engine oil	229
Adding engine oil	230
Engine oil and filter recommendations	231
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	231
BATTERY	232
ENGINE COOLANT	234
Checking engine coolant	234
Adding engine coolant	235
Recycled engine coolant	239
Coolant refill capacity	239
Severe climates	239
FUEL FILTER	240
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	240
Important safety precautions	240
Refueling	242
Fuel Filler Cap	242
Choosing the right fuel	243
Octane recommendations	243
Fuel quality	244
Cleaner air	244
Running out of fuel	244
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	245
Measuring techniques	245
Filling the tank	245
Calculating fuel economy	246
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	246
Habits	246
Maintenance	247
Conditions	247
EPA window sticker	247
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	248
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	249
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	249
POWER STEERING FLUID	250
BRAKE FLUID	251
TRANSAXLE FLUID	251
Checking automatic transaxle fluid—CVT transaxle	251
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	252
Checking automatic transmission fluid at operating temperature (158°F-176°F [70°C-80°C])	252
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (32°F-81°F [17°C-27°C])	253
Low fluid level	253
High fluid level	253
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	253
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	254
REFILL CAPACITIES	255
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	257
ENGINE DATA	259
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	259
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	261
Safety Compliance Certification Label	261
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	261
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	262
Accessories	263
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	263
Exterior style	263
Interior style	263
Lifestyle	264
Peace of mind	264