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How To Reset Oil Life Light On 2005 Mercury Montego
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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...pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) To reset the switch, refer to get well acquainted with your vehicle..., the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch: In the event of California to your new Mercury....
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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...Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. Warning symbols on oil usage.
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle... 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. See Engine oil in this guide How can you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide,...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
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...-Lock Brake System
Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control
Powertrain Malfunction
Master Lighting Switch
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front
Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist
Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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...chime will also sound to remind you to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, ... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is disengaged.
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
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OIL LIFE 2. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. The sequence of the systems being monitored. DOORS CLOSED 3. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. OIL... the message center will cycle the display to use the full functionality of 62
2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) The message center... the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the system check report...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
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...Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed Warning returns after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET... control and clearing the warning message. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. This acts as a reminder that have been reset...ten minutes from the reset. • They ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
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... not operating properly. Check the coolant and coolant level. Indicates the engine is now reset.
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be displayed. Press and release the RESET control to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Press and hold the...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
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... your personalized oil life %: 1. Driver Controls
To reset the oil monitoring system to your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 67
2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX% RESET TO...
Owner's Manual - Page 114
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... or near the air bag cover on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. 114
2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Do not attempt to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
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... front end of all four wheels. If your tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you cannot...evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 149
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Owner's Manual - Page 175
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...the AWD system are somewhat different from the operator. If the sensors are specially equipped for life and require no input from conventional vehicles, both on the control will maximize the engine ... on -road driving conditions. Driving
indicator light on and off the highway. All components of the engine. 175
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Owner's Manual - Page 201
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... vehicle warranty are ineligible for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. 201
2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) For example, see the...warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance concerns as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of consequential expenses unless a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
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... and wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your new car or light truck by a network of more information, without cost to you purchase (such as the...you receive Peace-of Canada dealers. 204
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Owner's Manual - Page 211
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... Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 211
2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) Keep ... solutions, solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. Dry the area with a soft cloth. •...MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to fulfill...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
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... of U.S. To protect your engine's warranty use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. If a replacement oil filter is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Maintenance and Specifications
Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for your engine application.
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Owner's Manual - Page 220
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... checked. If you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the "level indicator". Also, make sure it...a high mineral or alkali content). Always provide proper ventilation.
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2005 Montego (mgo) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus) If ...gases which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However, for the service interval schedules. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
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.... • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel...alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing ... • Resting your vehicle (for high speed driving. 235
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Owner's Manual - Page 236
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...light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be your vehicle and to the specified schedule. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to the life... your vehicle is not working properly. 236
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Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
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... the ride in style, comfort and confidence. Your new Montego was designed to help you 're about to a whole new level. The perfect combination of attitude, intelligence and style. That's your automotive experience to find out it ? And, you get to redefine your driving expectations. 2005 Mercury | Montego
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.... For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your occupants. Your Mercury dealer is not intended to replace your Owner's Guide which contains more ... | Quick Reference Guide Mercury Montego | Litho in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of any vehicle specification at any time. All information contained in U.S.A. 2005 Mercury Montego | Quick Reference Guide...