Mercury Monterey (2007 year). Manual — part 3

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.

5. R

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

6.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be

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engaged manually in any airflow selection except

. Recirculated air

may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,

, and

.

8.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor

vents.

9.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

10.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

11.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

12. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system
operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

13. F

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to

engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

16. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.

17. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system off.

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Dual zone automatic temperature control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.

5. R

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

6.

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

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7.

:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the

floor vents.

8.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

9.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor

vents.

10.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

11. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system
operation. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

12.

Driver heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

13. F

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

14.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air

recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the
amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also
help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection
except

. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow

selections.

15. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,

, and

.

16. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

17. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
• Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to

engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

18. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.

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19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system off.

Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats
and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)

1.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar (REAR) is
illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler
than the driver airflow temperature setting when more than one rear
temperature bar (REAR) is illuminated.

3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

4.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.

5. R

Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system

or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF).

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6.

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

7.

Passenger cooled seat control: Press once to activate the high

cool setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low cool
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger cooled
seat.

8. DUAL: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side
temperature control.

9.

Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air

distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the floor

vents.

10.

Driver heated seat control: Press once to activate the high

heat setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low heat
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.

11.

Driver cooled seat control: Press once to activate the high

cool setting (2 indicator lights). Press again to activate the low cool
setting (1 indicator light). Press again to deactivate the passenger cooled
seat.

12. F

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

14. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).

15. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.

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16. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,

, and

.

17. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system off.

18.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air

recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the
amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also
help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection
except

. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow

selections.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.

In manual override control, select

or

, A/C and recirculated

air

and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the

highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
“aired out.”

In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance
it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until
the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

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3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan to the highest speed.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed: Turn to select the
desired fan speed.

2. Temperature/mode selection:
The distribution of air from the
overhead and floor registers is based
on the temperature selected. Turn
to select for comfort.

To use the rear climate controls,
ensure that REAR is pressed on the
main climate control face.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

R

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice. If equipped, the
heated outside mirrors also operate with this control to remove snow,
mist and ice from the side mirrors.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter. The cabin air filter
restricts the entry of airborne dust and pollen particles. The filter is
located just in front of the windshield under the cowl vent screen on the
passenger side of the vehicle.

For replacement intervals regarding your Cabin Air Filter, see your
scheduled maintenance guide. For more information regarding your filter,
see your authorized dealer.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with a headlamps on with
wipers feature. In order for this feature to work:
• the ignition must be in run and the front wipers must be on greater

than 10 seconds except during a mist wipe or while the wipers are on
to clear washer fluid during a wash condition.

• the headlamps and park lamps must be turned off when the ignition is

in off or accessory position, or the front wipers are off for more than
30 seconds while the ambient light level is at daytime brightness.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.

The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a fixed period of time
after the ignition switch is turned to
OFF.
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control counterclockwise to

.

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the control clockwise to

.

Autolamps - Programmable exit delay

Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to
be changed. Once in the programming mode, the headlamps and
parklamps will turn on to indicate the start of the time desired.

P

A

P

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To program the auto lamp exit time delay:

1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp control
in the autolamp position.

2. Deselect the auto lamps.

3. Put the ignition in RUN.

4. Put the ignition in OFF.

5. Select the autolamps.
• Note: Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second

period.

• At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on.
6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay time
(maximum of 3 minutes).
• At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn off.

Foglamp control

The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is pulled
toward you and is in any of the
following positions:
• Parking lamps
• Low beams
• Autolamps (when active)
Foglamps will turn off when the
highbeams are activated.

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.

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Flash to pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the lowbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
• the key must be in the ON position,
• the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamps or autolamp

position,

• and the transmission must be out of PARK.

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System

does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

Battery saver

The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The battery saver will extend the
time-out period for courtesy lamps to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or
the dome lamp is on via manual activation using the dome lamp switch
or the headlamp switch, whichever is provided. The system will not turn
off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is in the PARK position.
For interior lights, refer to Illuminated entry in the Locks and Security
chapter.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
• Rotate the thumbwheel from left

to right to brighten the
instrument panel.

• Rotate the thumbwheel from right

to left to dim the instrument
panel.

Your vehicle also contains a feature called “sleeping baby mode” — in
which the dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will
illuminate. This lighting mode can be activated by rotating the
thumbwheel to the first left detent position (as denoted by the half filled
circle above).

Domelamp Control

The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.
• Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the

domelamp.

• In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.
The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF
position.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.

If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.

You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to make the adjustments.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.

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• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp to the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well). The center of the lamp is
marked by a 0.5 mm circle on the headlamp lens.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with high
intensity flat segments at the top
edge of the pattern. If the flat edges
are not at the horizontal reference
line, the beam will need to be
adjusted.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use a # 2
Phillips screwdriver to turn the
adjuster either counterclockwise (to
adjust up) or clockwise (to adjust
down) positioning the horizontal
edge of the high intensity light on
the horizontal reference line.

6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.

7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

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TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

The interior lights illuminate when:
• any door is opened (and the operation switch is in the middle

position).

• the instrument panel dimmer switch is moved to the passenger side

position (right position).

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF

(and the operation switch is in the middle position).

Map lamps (if equipped)

The map lamps and controls are
located on the center overhead
console. Press the raised portion on
each lens to activate the lamps.

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Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped)

The second row dome and map lamps are located overhead, above the
second row passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the
panel dimmer control is moved to
the passenger side position. When
the control is in the middle position,
the lamp will only come on when a
door is opened. If the control is
moved to the driver’s side position,
the lamp will not come on at all.

The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.

To activate the map lamps, press the control on either side of the center
operation switch.

Dome lamps (if equipped)

The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and
passenger seats.

The dome lamp will stay on if the
panel dimmer control is moved to
the passenger side position. When
the control is in the middle position,
the lamp will only come on when a
door is opened. If the control is
moved to the driver’s side position, the lamp will not come on at all.

The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If either
front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for
20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door has been opened
from the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door is
closed.

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Cargo lamp

The cargo lamp will stay on if the
control is moved to the driver side
position. When the control is in the
middle position, the lamp will only
come on when a door is opened. If
the control is moved to the
passenger’s side position, the lamp
will not come on at all.

With the ignition key in the ACCESSORY or ON position, the rear cargo
lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlamp Condensation

The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters
the headlamp(s) through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur. This condensation is normal and will clear
within 45 minutes of headlamp operation.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.

Function

Trade Number

Headlamps

H13

Front park/turn lamps

3457 AK (amber)

Front side marker lamps

904NA (amber)

Fog lamps

H1 LL

Rear license plate lamps

W5WL

High-mount brake lamp

LEDs (see dealer)

Rear tail/stop/turn lamps

3157K

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