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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 102 102 119 133 145 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 157 157 161 165 172 176 179 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 190 200 206 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 207 215 Cleaning 216 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 102 102 119 133 145 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 157 157 161 165 172 176 179 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 180 180 181 181 182 190 200 206 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 207 215 Cleaning 216 2
Owner's Manual
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... will turn off control of the time desired. Put the ignition in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp position, • and the transmission must be out of PARK. 39 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on...
... will turn off control of the time desired. Put the ignition in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp position, • and the transmission must be out of PARK. 39 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on...
Owner's Manual
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... the door to pierce the carpeting. Exert pressure while turning to stop and reverse features as they are out of the radio-frequency signal. 68 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. ...Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that a new battery be turned to the ACC position for quicker training and accurate transmission of the way to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. It is also ...
... the door to pierce the carpeting. Exert pressure while turning to stop and reverse features as they are out of the radio-frequency signal. 68 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information, contact HomeLink at: www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. ...Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that a new battery be turned to the ACC position for quicker training and accurate transmission of the way to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. It is also ...
Owner's Manual
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...exist within the vehicle. Driver's door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop ... returns upon another event Turn signal on reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 76 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • Warning returns upon another event. Displayed when the driver...
...exist within the vehicle. Driver's door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop ... returns upon another event Turn signal on reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not completely closed . 76 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • Warning returns upon another event. Displayed when the driver...
Owner's Manual
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... center high-mount brakelamp is released, contact your dealer as soon as possible. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Check the transmission fluid and level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on or continues to prevent engine damage. If the warning... overheating. Displayed when the liftgate is set. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is burned out. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Refer to Traction control in the Lights chapter. For further information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 77 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
... center high-mount brakelamp is released, contact your dealer as soon as possible. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LAMPS. Check the transmission fluid and level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on or continues to prevent engine damage. If the warning... overheating. Displayed when the liftgate is set. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. Indicates the transmission is burned out. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Refer to Traction control in the Lights chapter. For further information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Driving chapter. 77 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
Owner's Manual
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A position can be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in the Locks and security chapter. REAR SEATS Head restraints Lift the head restraint so that it is illuminated, press control 1. • To ... any time. Push button to Remote entry system in Park. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to lower head restraint. 106 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints position using control 2. While the light is located directly or as close...
A position can be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in the Locks and security chapter. REAR SEATS Head restraints Lift the head restraint so that it is illuminated, press control 1. • To ... any time. Push button to Remote entry system in Park. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to lower head restraint. 106 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints position using control 2. While the light is located directly or as close...
Owner's Manual
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...procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for the current ignition cycle. Confirmation is not given for the one seating position, do not deactivate/activate ... buckle the other position as this will re-enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for three seconds. 131 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START...
...procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that: • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is disabled for the current ignition cycle. Confirmation is not given for the one seating position, do not deactivate/activate ... buckle the other position as this will re-enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for three seconds. 131 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START...
Owner's Manual
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...other damage. 157 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can ... Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to 3 operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. ON, all ...
...other damage. 157 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories without the brake pedal being depressed. When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can ... Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to 3 operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. ON, all ...
Owner's Manual
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...depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in the 3 (OFF) position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be relearned. Refer to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps.... For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 166 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving When the key is in P (Park).
...depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in the 3 (OFF) position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be relearned. Refer to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps.... For manual control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 166 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving When the key is in P (Park).
Owner's Manual
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... spin, which may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Never leave your vehicle. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control or AdvanceTrac system off the ignition whenever you do not use the...set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. If you leave your vehicle unattended while it may help to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 168 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... spin, which may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Never leave your vehicle. If necessary, try turning the Traction Control or AdvanceTrac system off the ignition whenever you do not use the...set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is running. If you leave your vehicle unattended while it may help to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 168 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... or rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. If your vehicle sustains damage to enabled every time the ignition is in D (Drive) or...OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is ON. Water may stall. Once through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of your vehicle... vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on . Before loading 172 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... or rear bumper/fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. If your vehicle sustains damage to enabled every time the ignition is in D (Drive) or...OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is ON. Water may stall. Once through deep water where the transmission vent tube is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of your vehicle... vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on . Before loading 172 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...control and personal injury. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a.... When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 173 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining ...
...control and personal injury. Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by a.... When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 173 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining ...
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.... Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the fully loaded trailer. 174 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the maximum allowable...
.... Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of the fully loaded trailer. 174 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) GCW (Gross Combined Weight) - is the maximum allowable...
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... to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. If your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the ... to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in this chapter for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 176 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not tow above 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without the manufacturer-installed...
... to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. If your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles (800 km). • Refer to the ... to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in this chapter for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 176 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not tow above 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without the manufacturer-installed...
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... the hook retainers on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to figure in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for ... the vehicle and could result in the tongue load of control and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for turning corners. 177 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tongue load (kg) 0-2000 10 - 15% of TW (0-907) (200 lbs. [91...
... the hook retainers on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to figure in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for ... the vehicle and could result in the tongue load of control and personal injury. Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for turning corners. 177 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Tongue load (kg) 0-2000 10 - 15% of TW (0-907) (200 lbs. [91...
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... trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Your lamp outage feature may occur. 178 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Trailer brakes Be sure your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle ... or provide incorrect information. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to the Understanding the positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission section in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to control and monitor your trailer is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. Do ...
... trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. Your lamp outage feature may occur. 178 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Trailer brakes Be sure your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle ... or provide incorrect information. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to the Understanding the positions of the 4-speed automatic transmission section in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to control and monitor your trailer is rated for hooking up trailer lamps. Do ...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel chocks under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in P (Park). • Vehicles with all wheels on a grade. Refer to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. It is 50 miles (80 km). 179 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 35 mph...
... wheel chocks under the following conditions: • Place the transmission in P (Park). • Vehicles with all wheels on a grade. Refer to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. It is 50 miles (80 km). 179 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 35 mph...
Owner's Manual
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... drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Bolt size 200 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An explosion could result in loss of other components. 6. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. When a wheel is installed, always remove any time...
... drive tube with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. Bolt size 200 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An explosion could result in loss of other components. 6. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start your vehicle. When a wheel is installed, always remove any time...
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Check all other moving parts. 4. Ensure that vent caps are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 201 Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle... relearn its shift strategy. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the discharged battery. Do not disconnect the battery of the transmission. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, ...
Check all other moving parts. 4. Ensure that vent caps are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - + + 201 Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle... relearn its shift strategy. Use only a 12-volt supply to the hood of the discharged battery. Do not disconnect the battery of the transmission. Set the parking brake on in both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Note: In the illustrations, ...
Owner's Manual
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EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. 242 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a ... • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. Refer to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker.
EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. 242 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a ... • Resting your foot on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. Refer to driving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker.