Mercury Montego (2007 year). Manual — part 6

Note: If message center displays the message

⬙SLOW CIRCLES TO

CALIBRATE

⬙, then perform the CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.

4. Determine your magnetic zone by
referring to the zone map.

5. Press and hold the RESET until
the message center display changes
to show the current zone setting.

6. Release the RESET control, then
slowly press RESET down again.

7. Press the SETUP control
repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location
is displayed on the message center. To exit the zone setting mode press
and release the RESET control.

8. If necessary, press the RESET control to start the compass calibration
function.

Compass calibration adjustment

Perform the following steps on an open area free from steel structures
and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical
accessories (heater / air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all
vehicle doors are shut.

1. Turn ignition to the ON position.

2. Start the engine.

3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer
are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message
center must be blank).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 8 9 1011

12

13

14

15

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Note: If message center displays the message

⬙SLOW CIRCLES TO

CALIBRATE

⬙, then continue with Step 4. Otherwise, if a heading is

displayed, continue with Step 5.

4. Drive the vehicle in circles up to
three times until the message

⬙CALIBRATION COMPLETED⬙
appears and one of the 8 valid
headings (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W,
NW) is displayed.

5. Verify that the calibration process has taken place by driving the
vehicle in at least one circle, confirming that the heading changes
accordingly. If this happens, the compass has been calibrated
successfully. Otherwise, if the display shows only one heading as the
vehicle is being driven around, repeat the procedure from Step 3.

Setup menu

Press this control for the following
displays:
• Language
• Units (English/Metric)
• System Check

Language

1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current
language to be displayed.

2. Pressing the RESET control
cycles the message center through
each of the language choices.

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3. Press and hold the RESET
control to set the language choice.

Units (English/Metric)

1. Select this function from the
SETUP menu for the current units
to be displayed.

2. Press the RESET control to
change from English to Metric.

System check

Selecting this function from the
SETUP menu causes the message
center to cycle through each of the
systems being monitored. For each
of the monitored systems, the
message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message
for two to four seconds.

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of
the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report is as follows:

1. OIL LIFE

2. DOORS CLOSED

3. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED

4. CHARGING SYSTEM

5. BRAKE SYSTEM

6. WASHER FLUID LEVEL
7. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
8. COOLANT LEVEL
9. FUEL CAP SECURE
10. FUEL LEVEL
11. DISTANCE TO E

System warnings
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.

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In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will
cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for several
seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.

Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:
• They will not disappear until a condition is changed.
• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been

completed.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.

Warnings

Status

Driver’s door ajar

Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE
DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed

Passenger door ajar

Left rear door ajar

Right rear door ajar

Park brake engaged

RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be
displayed

Low fuel level

Warning returns after 10 minutes

Check charging system

Check brake system

Low brake fluid

Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to RUN

Liftgate ajar (if equipped)

Trunk ajar (if equipped)

Washer Fluid level low

Change oil soon

Oil change required

DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the left rear door is not
completely closed.

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RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the right rear door is not
completely closed.

PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the park brake is engaged.
If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.

CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on when the
engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked
as soon as possible.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.

LOW BRAKE FLUID. Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid
reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the liftgate is not
completely closed.

TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the trunk is not
completely closed.

LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is
less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter.

CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Oil Life XX%,
CHANGE SOON/OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE
SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and
again when the engine oil life remaining is between 5% and 1%. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be
displayed.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the
following:

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To reset the oil life to 100% with system warnings CHANGE OIL
SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED displayed:

1. Select this function from the
SETUP control for current display
mode.

2. Press and release the RESET
control to display “IF NEW OIL
HOLD RESET”.

3. Press and hold the RESET
control to display OIL LIFE SET TO
100%. Your oil life is now reset.

To set the oil life to 100% without system warnings displayed:

Press SETUP to display “PRESS
RESET FOR SYS CHECK”.

1. Press RESET to start the System
Check which will display “OIL LIFE
XX% RESET IF NEW”.

2. Press and hold the RESET until
“IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET” is
displayed, then release.

3. Press and hold RESET control
again until OIL LIFE SET TO 100%
is displayed. Your oil life is now
reset.

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INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL

Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo net (if equipped)

The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided. Do not
put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the
net.

This net is not designed to
restrain objects during a

collision.

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KEYS

One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a
spare key with you in case of an emergency.

Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized
dealer. Refer to the SecuriLock

娂 passive anti-theft system section later

in this chapter for more information.

POWER DOOR LOCKS

Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.

Smart locks

This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.

When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will automatically unlock
reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter.

If the driver’s door is closed, then the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.

Autolock

The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
• all the doors are closed,
• the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position,
• you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
• the brake pedal is released and the vehicle attains a speed greater

than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The autolock feature repeats when:
• any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (RUN)

position, and

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• you put the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the

vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Deactivating/activating autolock

Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. There are three
methods to enable/disable this feature: One is through your authorized
dealer, the second with a power door unlock/lock sequence, and the third
with the keypad.

Before following the activation or deactivation procedures, make sure
that the anti-theft system is not armed, ignition is off, and all vehicle
doors are closed.

Power door unlock/lock procedure

You must complete steps 1-5 within
30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the
procedure needs to be repeated,
you must wait 30 seconds.

1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position.

2. Press the power door unlock control three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) to the 1 (LOCK) position.

4. Press the power door unlock control three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp.

6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.

7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position. The horn will chirp once
to confirm the procedure is complete.

Keyless entry key pad procedure

1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position.

2. Close all the doors.

3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entry code.

4. Press and hold the 7

• 8. While holding the 7 • 8 press the 3 • 4.

5. Release the 3

• 4.

6. Release the 7

• 8.

The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.

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Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature

As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls can be disabled 20
seconds after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and
the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter or the keyless
entry keypad. The door lock controls are re-enabled when the vehicle is
unlocked using the key in the door lock cylinder, the keypad, or by
pressing

on the remote entry transmitter. This feature can be turned

on or off using the following procedure:

Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated.

1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.

2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.

4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.

5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.

6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within
five seconds. The horn will chirp two times to confirm the feature is off;
the horn will chirp two times and honk one time to confirm the feature is
on.

7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has been
exited.

Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off.

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
• Move control up to engage the

childproof lock.

• Move control down to disengage

childproof lock.

The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must
be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not
automatically set the lock for both doors.
• When the childproof door locks are set, the rear doors cannot be

opened from the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the power door

locks are unlocked.

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE

Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.

Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.

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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.

The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.

Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment

locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high

temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.

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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle, or
• other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you to:
• unlock the vehicle doors without

a key.

• lock all the vehicle doors without

a key.

• open the trunk without a key.
• activate the personal alarm.
• arm and disarm the perimeter

anti-theft system.

• operate the illuminated entry

feature.

The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.
The panic feature operates with the key in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC)
position.

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Unlocking the doors

1. Press

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

lamps will illuminate.

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2. Press

and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

doors.

The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.

The inside lights will not turn off if:
• they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
• any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.

Locking the doors

1. Press

and release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.

Note: If any door is not closed properly, the lamps will not flash.

2. Press

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all

the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed. If
any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed in
vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp
twice and the lamps will not flash

Sounding a panic alarm

Press

to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps

will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to
the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3
minutes.

Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) position.

Opening the trunk

Press

once to open the trunk.

• Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your

vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.

Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)

The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.

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Press

to automatically move the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to

the desired memory position (the positions correspond to the transmitter
being used). Note: You can associate a specific remote entry transmitter
to each memory position. For more information on programming the
transmitters to Driver 1 and Driver 2 memory positions respectively,
refer to How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters later in this
chapter.

Activating the memory seat feature

To activate this feature:

1. Position the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to the position
desired.

2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.

3. Within 5 five seconds, press the 1
or 2 control on the driver’s door
panel to which you would like to
associate with the seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals and Driver 1 or
Driver 2 positions.

4. Repeat this procedure for the
other Driver position if desired.

Replacing the battery

The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace the battery:

1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.

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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.

3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.

5. Snap the two halves back together.

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters

If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all
remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the memory seats/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature, you can associate a remote entry
transmitter to each memory position using this procedure. The first
transmitter that is programmed will recall Driver 1 settings, and the
second transmitter that is programmed will recall Driver 2 settings.

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters

You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four)
available before beginning this procedure.

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