Mercury MONTEGO 2005 Owner Manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 14

Entertainment Systems 16

AM/FM stereo with CD 16 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 19

Climate Controls 24

Manual heating and air conditioning 24 Electronic automatic temperature control 26 Rear window defroster 31

Lights 32

Headlamps 32 Turn signal control 36 Bulb replacement 36

Driver Controls 41

Windshield wiper/washer control 41 Steering wheel adjustment 42 Power windows 44 Mirrors 47 Speed control 48 Message center 57

Locks and Security 70

Keys 70 Locks 70 Anti-theft system 81

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Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 87

Seating 87 Safety restraints 94 Air bags 107 Child restraints 119

Tires, Wheels and Loading 130

Tire Information 131 Tire Inflation 132 Changing tires 135 Lug Nut Torque 142 Vehicle loading 152 Trailer towing 158 Recreational towing 161

Driving 162

Starting 162 Brakes 166 Traction control 167 Transmission operation 169

Roadside Emergencies 182

Getting roadside assistance 182 Hazard flasher switch 183 Fuel pump shut-off switch 183 Fuses and relays 184 Jump starting 191 Wrecker towing 196

Customer Assistance 198

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 206

Cleaning 207

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Maintenance and Specifications 213

Engine compartment 215 Engine oil 216 Battery 220 Engine Coolant 222 Fuel information 228 Part numbers 241 Refill capacities 242 Lubricant specifications 245

Accessories 251

Index 253

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mercury. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 500 miles (800 km) before towing a trailer.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage.

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

Service Data Recording

Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.

Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event. The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the

brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.

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Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS)

in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger air bag.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner’s Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this

Owner’s Guide for all other required information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

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Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check fuel cap

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Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

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Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is

dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately.

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BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

ABS

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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Traction Control娂 active:

Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low fuel (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is engaged. Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged.

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Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door or decklid is open.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Throttle Control/Transmission:

Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected. Contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km).

Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

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Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

Refer to Message Center in the Drivers Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. For vehicles with Message Center, to reset, select the TRIP function from the INFO menu. Depressing the RESET control for approximately one second will reset the trip odometer to zero.

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Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

10 9

/ Tuner: Press to

1. manually go up or down the radio

frequency. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

COMPRESS

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press

MENU to access. Use When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1

will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

/ / SEEK to set.

/ / SEEK .

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Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers.

Use

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind

noise. Press MENU to access and use

Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use MENU again to disengage clock mode.

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the clock” in the Driver Controls chapter.

4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

/ / SEEK .

/ / SEEK to adjust.

/ to manually increase/decrease Press

6. Text: This control is not operational.

7. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in random order.

8. Comp (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

9. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.

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10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. CD eject: Press to eject a CD.

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

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PREMIUM/AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

/ Tune/Disc selector:

1. Press to manually go up or down

the radio frequency or to select a desired disc. Also use in menu mode to select various settings.

2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media.

3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes:

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 .

Use

When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

/ / , SEEK to turn on/off.

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Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK .

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use

Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers.

Use

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use

Occupancy mode: (Available on Audiophile radios only): Use DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume automatically changes slightly

with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Use turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press

If your vehicle is equipped with an in-dash clock, refer to “Setting the clock” in the Driver Controls chapter.

Track/Folder Mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track Mode, pressing

In Folder mode, pressing within the selected folder.

Compression: Available only in CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level.

Repeat: Available only in CD mode. Press to repeat the current CD track.

RDS (Available on Audiophile radios only): Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz/RB, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40. RDS (only available in FM mode) must be activated to access Find and Show functions. To activate, press and hold MENU until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through Find, Show and RDS.

Use

will not be able to access Find and Show functions.

/ / , SEEK .

/ / SEEK select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS,

/ / SEEK to adjust. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0

/ / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes.

SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the disc.

SEEK will scroll only through tracks

/ . SEEK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When RDS is Off, you

/ / SEEK .

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Find: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for the desired music category. Use

SEEK or SCAN to begin the search.

Show: Allows you to display the name of the radio station or program

type. Use

4. Aux: Press to toggle between FES/DVD and AUX modes. If no auxiliary sources are available, NO AUX AUDIO will be displayed.

5. Seek: Press to access the next strong station or track.

6. Text: In CD mode, this feature reads and displays track song title, artist name and album title.

7. Shuffle: Press to play the tracks in random order.

8. FOLDER: Press to access next folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available.

9. FOLDER: press to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if folders are available.

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track.

/ to find the desired program type, then use

/ / SEEK to show type, name or none.

11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track.

12. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop.

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14. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track.

15. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band.

17. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last.

18. LOAD: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific slot. Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs.

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system. If there is no CD present, the display will read NO CD.

20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up.

RADIO FREQUENCIES

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM - 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

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RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can effect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

2. Air flow selections: Controls

the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control setting:

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

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

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demisters

and floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

demister vents and can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice.

3. Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster.

Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information.

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. Recirculation engages automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.

5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically. Cannot be disabled in MAX A/C mode.

6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the

vehicle.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

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Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the O (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 the MAX A/C mode:

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

passenger comfort.

In the

• Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting.

• Select A/C and recirculated air

colder airflow.

• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.

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.

3. Set the temperature control to full heat.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

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

and modes:

position.

. Use with A/C to provide

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

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

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

2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

3. A.

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information.

in the 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. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.

5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost.

floor vents.

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

: Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.

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9. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

10. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where

airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

11.

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

12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display

cabin temperature settings.

13. F/C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature

display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.

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

off.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Recommended temperature range is 72° to 75° Fahrenheit.

Dual temperature control: Press and hold the AUTO button to engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control.

16. Auto: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO 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.

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

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

2. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster in this section for more information.

4. DUAL (Dual temperature control): Press to engage/disengage

separate passenger side temperature control.

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

7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window

Passenger heated seat control: Press once to activate high heat

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

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8. 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 and center console

vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center

console vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the floor vents. Note: You may notice a

small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor

vents.

9. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually select where

airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

10.

once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver heated seat.

11.

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

12. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display

cabin temperature settings.

13. F/C (Temperature conversions): Press to switch temperature

display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.

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

off.

15. Driver temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the

temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Recommended temperature range is 72° to 75° Fahrenheit.

16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. 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.

Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press

Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or

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OPERATING TIPS

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• 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 air

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.”

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

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

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.

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

position.

or , A/C and recirculated

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

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