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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 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.
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... in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 222 224 225 228 235 249 251 263 264 265 Accessories Index 273 275 All rights reserved.
... in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 222 224 225 228 235 249 251 263 264 265 Accessories Index 273 275 All rights reserved.
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to Low tire warning in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. 13 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Low...
... right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to Low tire warning in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to the Driving chapter for a burned out bulb. 13 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Low...
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...systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for 4 seconds. Washer fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Tire inflation status 9. The sequence of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Doors and liftgate status 6. Driver...Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 75 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Brake fluid level 5. Exterior lamps status 7. Fuel level status (hold to...
...systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for 4 seconds. Washer fluid level 4. Traction Control status 8. Tire inflation status 9. The sequence of the message center after you to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Doors and liftgate status 6. Driver...Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 75 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Brake fluid level 5. Exterior lamps status 7. Fuel level status (hold to...
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Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . 76 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not ... headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle...
Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . 76 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side rear door is not ... headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle...
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Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one or more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile). CHANGE OIL SOON. An ... to 100% after each oil change is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TIRES. Displayed when low tire pressure is driven more tires. WASHER FLUID LOW. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 78 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When oil life left reaches 0%, the...
Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one or more that 0.8 km (1/2 mile). CHANGE OIL SOON. An ... to 100% after each oil change is 5 percent or less. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. CHECK TIRES. Displayed when low tire pressure is driven more tires. WASHER FLUID LOW. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 78 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When oil life left reaches 0%, the...
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... enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in P (Park). To release, press and hold the button, pull the handle up as far as the brake pedal is securely latched in wet/snowy/icy road conditions 162 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... enhances your vehicle's stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in P (Park). To release, press and hold the button, pull the handle up as far as the brake pedal is securely latched in wet/snowy/icy road conditions 162 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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... affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in the pedal. • If the driving condition is severe and your vehicle increasing the risk of the tires have cooled down . A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will again function normally. the resulting changes to lose control of ... this may notice a slight movement of an AdvanceTrac event is not on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 164 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) this condition and will shut down to allow the brakes to spin. You may...
... affect the AdvanceTrac sensors located in the pedal. • If the driving condition is severe and your vehicle increasing the risk of the tires have cooled down . A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will again function normally. the resulting changes to lose control of ... this may notice a slight movement of an AdvanceTrac event is not on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 164 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) this condition and will shut down to allow the brakes to spin. You may...
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...). AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is depressed. Insert the key and turn it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 165 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Apply the brake pedal and shift to the 3 (OFF) position. If the power... system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the...
...). AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is depressed. Insert the key and turn it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 165 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Apply the brake pedal and shift to the 3 (OFF) position. If the power... system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the...
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... each gear. If you leave your vehicle may occur. For more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may help to spin, which may overheat. 168 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only...
... each gear. If you leave your vehicle may occur. For more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may help to spin, which may overheat. 168 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only...
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... cargo weight. 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) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of your new vehicle when you picked it up from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include ...
... cargo weight. 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) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each axle...GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of your new vehicle when you picked it up from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include ...
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...to the amount of the weight that the vehicle can tow. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR .... For an 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.10 and 0.15 to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 175 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to obtain a proper...
...to the amount of the weight that the vehicle can tow. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR .... For an 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg) fifth wheel trailer, multiply by 0.10 and 0.15 to the vehicle and/or personal injury. 175 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to obtain a proper...
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...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 does not have the optional trailer tow package your vehicle more frequently if you will also need to ... standard 4-pin trailer plug. Refer to Preparing to the Trailer lamps section in this chapter for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 176 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving...
...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 does not have the optional trailer tow package your vehicle more frequently if you will also need to ... standard 4-pin trailer plug. Refer to Preparing to the Trailer lamps section in this chapter for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 176 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving...
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Roadside assistance will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance • limited fuel delivery • towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or .... Canadian customers refer to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 180 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Even non-warranty...
Roadside assistance will cover: • changing a flat tire • jump-starts • lock-out assistance • limited fuel delivery • towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or .... Canadian customers refer to you if you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 180 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Even non-warranty...
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... you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 190 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for your tires. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse amp Description location rating 8 40A* Left-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles with trailer...
... you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 190 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for your tires. Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Fuse amp Description location rating 8 40A* Left-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles with trailer...
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... with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • use more than one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and parking at a time 191 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide ...(post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one...
... with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • use more than one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and parking at a time 191 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide ...(post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one...
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... kit, next to jack with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Flat tire tether, wing screw and cable tie 192 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The handle is attached to jack. Roadside Emergencies •...
... kit, next to jack with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Flat tire tether, wing screw and cable tie 192 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The handle is attached to jack. Roadside Emergencies •...
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... cargo floor. 3. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew counterclockwise to expose hex nut. 2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is slightly slack. 193 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the lug nut wrench on the hex nut in mat to relieve tension...
... cargo floor. 3. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew counterclockwise to expose hex nut. 2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until tire is slightly slack. 193 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the lug nut wrench on the hex nut in mat to relieve tension...
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Remove the primary retainer from the outer hole in the tire. • Secondary lock in unlocked position 194 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 4. Unlock the secondary (locking) retainer by rotating the top portion one-quarter turn and remove it from the center of the tire.
Remove the primary retainer from the outer hole in the tire. • Secondary lock in unlocked position 194 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 4. Unlock the secondary (locking) retainer by rotating the top portion one-quarter turn and remove it from the center of the tire.