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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 234 Fuse Amp Rating 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** Mini relay Mini relay Micro relay Micro relay Mini relay Micro relay Micro relay - Mini relay Micro relay Micro relay Micro relay Mini relay Power Distribution Box Description Left cooling fan Starter solenoid Right-hand power sliding door SJB accessory #2 (driver power window) Auxiliary blower motor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) #2 (coil power) Power liftgate SJB accessory #1 (passenger window, radio, vent windows) Left power seat/heated seat ABS #1 (pump motor) Rear defroster Front climate control system blower motor Right power seat/heated seat Left-hand power sliding door Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power Horn A/C clutch High beams Starter Fuel pump Fog lamps Not used Auxiliary blower Trailer park lamps Left trailer stop/turn lamps Right trailer stop/turn lamps Rear defroster 2006 Monterey (mty) 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
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM stereo/ single CD sound system (if equipped)	17
AM/FM stereo with cassette/CD (if equipped)	20
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System (if equipped)	23
Auxiliary audio controls (if equipped)	26
Parental control	27
Dual play mode	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	28
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	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
BULB REPLACEMENT	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
TILT STEERING WHEEL	54
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	54
Conversation mirror	55
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	55
Zone variation mode	56
Compass calibration mode	56
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION	57
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)	58
Opening and closing the PSD	58
Disabling PSD power operation	60
Safety/Obstructions	60
Resetting the PSD	61
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock	61
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	62
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	62
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	62
POWER WINDOWS	64
One touch down	64
Accessory delay	64
Power vent windows	65
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	65
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)	65
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS	66
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	66
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)	66
Fold-away mirrors	67
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	67
SPEED CONTROL	67
Setting speed control	68
Disengaging speed control	68
Resuming a set speed	68
Increasing speed while using speed control	69
Reducing speed while using speed control	69
Turning off speed control	70
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Radio control features	70
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	71
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	71
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Programming	72
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	73
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	74
Erasing HomeLink buttons	74
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	74
MESSAGE CENTER	75
Selectable features	75
Reset	75
Info menu	75
Odometer/Trip Odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)	76
Trip elapsed drive time	76
Display on/off	76
Setup menu	77
Language	77
Units (English/Metric)	77
System check	78
System warnings	78
LIFTGATE	83
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	83
CARGO AREA FEATURES	87
Cargo net (if equipped)	87
Utility hooks	87
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	87
Locks and Security	90
KEYS	90
POWER DOOR LOCKS	90
Memory lock	90
Smart locks (if equipped)	90
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	91
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	92
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	92
Unlocking the doors	94
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	94
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	95
Locking the doors	95
Sounding a panic alarm	96
Replacing the battery	96
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	97
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	97
Illuminated entry	98
Illuminated exit	98
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	98
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	99
Memory feature (if equipped)	99
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	100
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	100
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	100
Programming a personal entry code	101
Erasing personal code	102
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	102
Autolock	102
Relock	103
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	103
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)	103
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	103
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	104
Anti-theft indicator	104
Key information	104
Programming spare keys	105
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	106
Arming the system	107
Disarming the system	107
Seating and Safety Restraints	108
SEATING	108
Adjustable head restraints	108
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 and bench seat back	115
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat	116
Second row bench seat tip slide feature	118
Exiting the third row seat	118
Removal of second row seats from vehicle	119
Second row bench seat	121
Installation of second row seats	123
Second row bucket seats	123
Second row bench seat	125
Stowing the third row seat	126
Unstowing the third row seat	130
Third row seat features	131
Tailgate function	132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	133
Personal Safety System	133
How does the Personal Safety System work?	133
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	134
Front crash severity sensor	134
Driver’s seat position sensor	134
Front passenger sensing system	134
Front safety belt usage sensors	135
Front safety belt pretensioners	135
Front safety belt energy management retractors	136
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	136
Safety belt precautions	136
Combination lap and shoulder belts	138
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	138
Vehicle sensitive mode	139
Automatic locking mode	139
When to use the automatic locking mode	139
How to use the automatic locking mode	139
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	140
Safety belt height adjustment	140
Third row comfort guide	141
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	141
Conditions of operation	142
BeltMinder	142
One time disable	145
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	145
Safety belt extension assembly	146
Safety belt maintenance	146
Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision	147
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	147
Important SRS precautions	148
Children and airbags	149
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	150
Front passenger sensing system	151
Determining if the system is operational	156
Side airbag system (if equipped)	156
How does the side airbag system work?	157
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	158
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	159
Determining if the system is operational	161
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	161
Important child restraint precautions	162
Children and safety belts	162
Child booster seats	162
Types of booster seats	163
Child booster seats	165
Types of booster seats	166
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	168
Child and infant or child safety seats	168
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	170
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	172
Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only)	173
Rear seating positions	176
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	176
Tires, Wheels and Loading	179
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	179
Treadwear	179
Traction AA A B C	179
Temperature A B C	180
TIRES	180
Glossary of tire terminology	180
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	181
Inflating your tires	181
TIRE CARE	183
Inspecting your tires	183
Tire wear	184
Damage	184
Age	184
Safety practices	184
Highway hazards	185
Tire and wheel alignment	185
Tire rotation	185
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	186
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	187
Information on “P” type tires	188
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	191
Information on “T” type tires	192
Location of the tire label	192
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	193
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	194
When your temporary spare tire is installed (if equipped)	194
When you believe your system is not operating properly	195
When inflating your tires	197
How temperature affects your tire pressure	198
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	198
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	199
TRAILER TOWING	205
Preparing to tow	207
Hitches	207
Safety chains	207
Trailer brakes	208
Trailer lamps	208
Driving while you tow	208
Servicing after towing	209
Trailer towing tips	209
RECREATIONAL TOWING	210
Driving	211
STARTING	211
Positions of the ignition	211
Preparing to start your vehicle	211
Important safety precautions	212
Starting the engine	213
Guarding against exhaust fumes	213
Important ventilating information	214
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	214
BRAKES	214
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	214
ABS warning lamp	215
Using ABS	215
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	215
Parking brake	216
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	216
STEERING	218
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	219
Brake-shift interlock	219
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	220
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	220
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	222
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	223
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	226
Roadside Emergencies	227
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	227
Getting roadside assistance	227
Using roadside assistance	227
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	228
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	228
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	228
FUSES AND RELAYS	229
Fuses	229
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	230
Passenger compartment fuse panel	230
Power distribution box	233
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	237
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	237
Temporary spare tire information	238
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	239
Location of the spare tire and tools	240
Removing the jack and tools	241
Removing the spare tire	241
Stowing the primary tether	242
Tire change procedure	242
Stowing the flat and full-size tire	245
Stowing the spare tire	245
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	246
JUMP STARTING	247
Preparing your vehicle	247
Connecting the jumper cables	248
Jump starting	249
Removing the jumper cables	250
WRECKER TOWING	252
Customer Assistance	254
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	254
At home	254
Away from home	254
Additional Assistance	255
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	256
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	257
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	257
Board membership	258
What the Board needs	258
Oral presentations	259
Making a decision	259
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	260
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	260
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	261
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	261
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	262
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	262
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	263
Cleaning	264
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	264
WAXING	264
PAINT CHIPS	264
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	265
ENGINE	265
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	266
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	266
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	267
INTERIOR TRIM	267
INTERIOR	267
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	268
UNDERBODY	268
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	268
Maintenance and Specifications	270
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	270
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	270
Working with the engine off	270
Working with the engine on	270
OPENING THE HOOD	271
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	272
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	273
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	273
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	274
ENGINE OIL	274
Checking the engine oil	274
Adding engine oil	276
Engine oil and filter recommendations	276
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	276
BATTERY	277
ENGINE COOLANT	280
Checking engine coolant	280
Adding engine coolant	281
Recycled engine coolant	283
Coolant refill capacity	284
Severe climates	284
FUEL FILTER	285
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	285
Important safety precautions	285
Refueling	287
Fuel Filler Cap	287
Choosing the right fuel	288
Octane recommendations	288
Fuel quality	289
Cleaner air	289
Running out of fuel	289
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	289
Measuring techniques	289
Filling the tank	290
Calculating fuel economy	290
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	291
Habits	291
Maintenance	292
Conditions	292
EPA window sticker	292
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	293
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	294
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	294
POWER STEERING FLUID	295
BRAKE FLUID	296
TRANSMISSION FLUID	296
Checking automatic transmission fluid	296
Low fluid level	297
Correct fluid level	297
High fluid level	297
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	297
AIR FILTER	298
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	302
REFILL CAPACITIES	303
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	304
ENGINE DATA	306
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	306
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	308
Certification label	308
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	308
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	309
Accessories	310
MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	310
Exterior style	310
Interior style	310
Lifestyle	310
Peace of mind	311