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Driver Controls From either position, the control will automatically return to the INT2 or OFF position. TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. This will lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. 54 2007 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
Autolamp control (if equipped)	41
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	41
Foglamp control	42
High beams	42
Flash to pass	43
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	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	52
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)	55
Conversation mirror	55
Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped)	55
Zone variation mode	56
Compass calibration mode	57
SLIDING DOOR OPERATION	57
Power Sliding Door (PSD) (if equipped)	59
Opening and closing the PSD	59
Disabling PSD power operation	60
Safety/Obstructions	61
Resetting the PSD	61
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock	62
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	62
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	62
CLOCK	63
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	63
POWER WINDOWS	64
One touch down	65
Accessory delay	65
Power vent windows	65
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	66
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	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
HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Programming	72
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming	74
Operating the HomeLink Wireless Control System	74
Erasing HomeLink buttons	75
Reprogramming a single HomeLink button	75
MESSAGE CENTER	75
Selectable features	75
Reset	75
Info menu	76
Odometer/Trip Odometer	76
Distance to empty (DTE)	76
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)	76
Trip elapsed drive time	77
Display on/off	77
Setup menu	77
Language	78
Units (English/Metric)	78
System check	78
System warnings	79
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	84
LIFTGATE	84
POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)	85
CARGO AREA FEATURES	88
Cargo net (if equipped)	88
Utility hooks	89
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)	89
Locks and Security	92
KEYS	92
POWER DOOR LOCKS	92
Memory lock	92
Smart locks (if equipped)	92
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure	92
Autolock	93
Relock	94
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	94
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad (if equipped)	94
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door unlock control	94
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	95
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	95
Unlocking the doors	97
Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped)	97
Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped)	98
Locking the doors	98
Sounding a panic alarm	99
Memory feature (if equipped)	99
Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature	99
Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter	99
Replacing the battery	100
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	101
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	101
Illuminated entry	102
Illuminated exit	102
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)	102
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps	103
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	104
Programming a personal entry code	104
Erasing personal code	105
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	105
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	106
Anti-theft indicator	106
Key information	106
Programming spare keys	107
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	108
Arming the system	108
Disarming the system	109
Seating and Safety Restraints	110
SEATING	110
Adjustable head restraints	110
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	111
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	112
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	112
Heated seats (if equipped)	113
Heated/Cooled seats	114
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)	114
REAR SEATS	115
Head restraints	115
Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped)	116
Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped)	117
Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back	117
Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat	118
Second row bench seat tip slide feature	120
Exiting the third row seat	121
Removal of second row seats from vehicle	122
Second row bench seat	123
Installation of second row seats	125
Second row bucket seats	125
Second row bench seat	127
Stowing the third row seat	128
Unstowing the third row seat	132
Third row seat features	133
Tailgate function	134
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	135
Personal Safety System	135
How does the Personal Safety System work?	136
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	136
Front crash severity sensor	136
Driver’s seat position sensor	136
Front passenger sensing system	136
Front safety belt usage sensors	137
Front safety belt pretensioners	137
Front safety belt energy management retractors	138
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	138
Safety belt precautions	138
Combination lap and shoulder belts	140
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	140
Vehicle sensitive mode	141
Automatic locking mode	141
When to use the automatic locking mode	141
How to use the automatic locking mode	141
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	142
Safety belt height adjustment	142
Third row comfort guide	143
Safety belt extension assembly	143
Safety belt maintenance	144
Replacing the front safety belt assemblies after a collision	144
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	145
Conditions of operation	145
BeltMinder	145
One time disable	148
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	148
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	150
Important SRS precautions	150
Children and airbags	152
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	152
Front passenger sensing system	154
Determining if the system is operational	158
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	159
How does the side airbag system work?	159
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	161
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	162
Determining if the system is operational	164
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	164
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	164
Important child restraint precautions	164
Children and safety belts	165
Child booster seats	165
When children should use booster seats	166
Types of booster seats	166
The importance of shoulder belts	167
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
TIRE CARE	183
Inspecting your tires	183
Tire wear	184
Damage	184
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	184
Tire Replacement Requirements	185
Safety practices	186
Highway hazards	186
Tire and wheel alignment	187
Tire rotation	187
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	188
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	194
When you believe your system is not operating properly	194
When inflating your tires	196
How temperature affects your tire pressure	196
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	197
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	197
TRAILER TOWING	203
Preparing to tow	204
Hitches	205
Safety chains	205
Trailer brakes	205
Trailer lamps	205
Driving while you tow	206
Servicing after towing	206
Trailer towing tips	206
RECREATIONAL TOWING	207
Driving	208
STARTING	208
Positions of the ignition	208
Preparing to start your vehicle	208
Important safety precautions	209
Starting the engine	210
Guarding against exhaust fumes	210
Important ventilating information	211
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	211
BRAKES	211
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	211
ABS warning lamp	212
Using ABS	212
Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system)	212
Parking brake	213
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	213
STEERING	215
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION	216
Brake-shift interlock	216
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift	217
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle	218
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	219
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM	220
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	223
Roadside Emergencies	224
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	224
Getting roadside assistance	224
Using roadside assistance	225
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	225
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	225
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	226
FUSES AND RELAYS	226
Fuses	226
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	227
Passenger compartment fuse panel	227
Power distribution box	230
Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans)	234
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	234
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	235
Location of the spare tire and tools	237
Removing the jack and tools	237
Removing the spare tire	238
Stowing the primary tether	238
Tire change procedure	239
Stowing the flat and full-size tire	242
Stowing the spare tire	242
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	243
JUMP STARTING	244
Preparing your vehicle	244
Connecting the jumper cables	245
Jump starting	246
Removing the jumper cables	247
WRECKER TOWING	249
Customer Assistance	251
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	251
At home	251
Away from home	251
Additional Assistance	252
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	253
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	254
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	254
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	255
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	256
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	256
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	257
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	257
Cleaning	258
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	258
WAXING	259
PAINT CHIPS	259
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	259
ENGINE	260
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	260
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	261
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	261
INTERIOR TRIM	262
INTERIOR	262
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	263
UNDERBODY	263
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	263
Maintenance and Specifications	265
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	265
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	265
Working with the engine off	265
Working with the engine on	265
OPENING THE HOOD	266
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	267
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	268
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	268
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	269
ENGINE OIL	269
Checking the engine oil	269
Adding engine oil	271
Engine oil and filter recommendations	271
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	271
BATTERY	272
ENGINE COOLANT	274
Checking engine coolant	274
Adding engine coolant	276
Recycled engine coolant	278
Coolant refill capacity	278
Severe climates	278
FUEL FILTER	279
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	279
Important safety precautions	279
Refueling	281
Fuel Filler Cap	281
Choosing the right fuel	282
Octane recommendations	283
Fuel quality	283
Cleaner air	283
Running out of fuel	283
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	284
Measuring techniques	284
Filling the tank	284
Calculating fuel economy	285
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	285
Habits	285
Maintenance	286
Conditions	286
EPA window sticker	287
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	287
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	288
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	289
POWER STEERING FLUID	289
BRAKE FLUID	290
TRANSMISSION FLUID	290
Checking automatic transmission fluid	290
Low fluid level	291
Correct fluid level	291
High fluid level	291
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	291
AIR FILTER	292
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	297
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	298
ENGINE DATA	300
Engine drivebelt routing	300
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	301
Safety Compliance Certification Label	301
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	301
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	302
Accessories	303
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	303
Exterior style	303
Interior style	303
Lifestyle	303
Peace of mind	304