Table Of Contents - Mercury 2010 Milan Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material6
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Engine Oil Pressure14
Overdrive Cancel And Grade Assist15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Speed Control15
Throttle Control/Transmission15
Turn Signal16
Gauges17
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Fuel Gauge18
Tachometer18
Odometer18
Trip Odometer18
Message Center19
Selectable Features19
Reset19
Info Menu19
Distance To Empty (Dte)20
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)20
Instantaneous Fuel Economy (Ife)21
Trip Elapsed Drive Time21
Setup Menu21
System Check22
Oil Life Xxx%22
Units (English/Metric)23
Autolamp Delay23
Autolock23
Autounlock24
Blind Spot System24
Cross Traffic Alert System24
Park Aid (Reverse Sensing System)24
Language25
System Warnings25
Audio Systems29
Am/Fm/Single Cd/In-Dash Cd6/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System29
Setting The Clock29
Entertainment Systems29
Am/Fm Radio30
Rds (Radio Data System) Radio30
Cd/Mp3 Player31
Satellite Radio33
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)37
Required Equipment37
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack37
General Audio Information39
Usb Port39
Radio Frequencies39
Radio Reception Factors39
Cd/Cd Player Care40
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure41
Sample Mp3 Structure42
Satellite Radio Information42
Satellite Radio Channels42
Satellite Radio Reception Factors42
Sirius Satellite Radio Service43
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)43
Navigation System45
Sync45
Climate Controls46
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning46
Operating Tips47
Dual Automatic Temperature Control48
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode48
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather48
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control51
Temperature Conversion51
Navigation System Based Climate Control51
Touchscreen Functions53
Voice Commands In Climate Mode54
For Maximum Cooling Performance54
Rear Window Defroster55
Lights56
Headlamp Control56
Autolamp Control56
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay56
Fog Lamp Control57
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)57
Panel Dimmer Control58
High Beams58
Flash-To-Pass58
Aiming The Headlamps59
Vertical Aim Adjustment59
Turn Signal Control60
Interior Lamps60
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps60
Bulb Replacement61
Ambient Lighting61
Lamp Assembly Condensation61
Using The Right Bulbs62
Replacing Interior Bulbs62
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs63
High Beam/Low Beam Bulb Replacement63
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs65
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs66
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/And Side Marker Bulbs66
Replacing Rear Turn Signal Bulbs66
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs67
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb68
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs68
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs68
Driver Controls70
Multi-Function Lever70
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control70
Speed Dependent Wipers70
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel71
Illuminated Visor Mirror71
Slide-On-Rod Feature71
Steering Wheel Adjustment71
Overhead Console72
Electronic Compass72
Storage Compartment72
Compass Zone Adjustment73
Compass Calibration Adjustment73
Center Console74
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment75
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)75
Power Windows76
Rear Window Buffeting76
One-Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)76
Bounce-Back77
Security Override77
Window Lock77
Accessory Delay77
Interior Mirror78
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror78
Exterior Mirrors79
Power Side View Mirrors79
Heated Mirrors79
Blind Spot Mirrors79
Using Speed Controls80
Setting Speed Control80
Disengaging Speed Control81
Resuming A Set Speed81
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control81
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control81
Steering Wheel Controls82
Radio Control Features82
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features82
Moon Roof83
To Open The Moon Roof83
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features83
To Close The Moon Roof84
Bounce-Back Override84
Interior Trunk Control85
Locks And Security86
Keys86
Power Door Locks87
Smart Locks87
Autolock Feature87
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature88
Keyless Entry Keypad Procedure88
Autounlock Feature89
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature89
Childproof Door Locks91
Interior Luggage Compartment Release91
Remote Entry System93
Unlocking The Doors/Two-Stage Unlock94
Locking The Doors94
Car Finder94
Sounding A Panic Alarm94
Opening The Trunk95
Replacing The Battery95
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)95
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)96
Illuminated Entry96
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry96
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry96
Illuminated Exit97
Battery Saver97
Securicode Keyless Entry System98
Programming A Personal Entry Code98
Erasing Personal Code98
Anti-Scan Feature98
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System99
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry99
Anti-Theft Indicator100
Automatic Arming100
Automatic Disarming101
Replacement Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys101
Programming Spare Keys101
Perimeter Alarm System103
Arming The System103
Disarming The System104
Triggering The Anti-Theft System104
Adjustable Head Restraints105
Seating And Safety Restraints105
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint107
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint107
Using The Manual Lumbar Support108
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat108
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback109
Adjusting The Front Power Seat110
Power Recline111
Heated Seats112
Datc Systems112
Navigation Based Systems112
Rear Seats113
Second-Row Adjustable Head Restraints113
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks116
Safety Restraints118
Seat-Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment118
Personal Safety System118
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?119
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints119
Front Crash Severity Sensor119
Driver's Seat Position Sensor119
Front Passenger Sensing System120
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors120
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners121
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors121
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational121
Safety Belt Precautions122
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts123
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard123
Vehicle Sensitive Mode124
Automatic Locking Mode124
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode124
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode124
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode125
Safety Belt Height Adjustment125
Safety Belt Pretensioner126
Safety Belt Extension Assembly126
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime127
Belt-Minder127
One-Time Disable130
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature130
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)132
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions132
Children And Airbags134
If The Airbag Readiness Light Is Lit140
Determining If The System Is Operational141
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System141
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?142
Side-Curtain Airbag System144
How Does The Side Air-Curtain System Work?145
Sos Post-Crash Alert System147
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles147
Safety Restraints For Children148
Important Child Restraint Precautions148
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children149
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children150
Transporting Children151
Safety Seats For Children152
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats152
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts153
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments158
Use Of Inboard Lower Anchors From The Outboard Seating Positions160
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps161
Child Booster Seats162
When Children Should Use Booster Seats163
Types Of Booster Seats164
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts165
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance166
Tires, Wheels And Loading167
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading167
Treadwear167
Traction Aa A B C167
Tires168
Temperature A B C168
Glossary Of Tire Terminology168
Inflating Your Tires169
Tire Inflation169
Tire Care171
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems171
Tire Wear172
Damage172
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)173
Tire Replacement Requirements173
Safety Practices174
Highway Hazards175
Tire And Wheel Alignment175
Tire Rotation176
Front-Wheel Drive176
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall177
Information on "P" Type Tires177
Information on "T" Type Tires181
Location Of The Tire Label181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)182
Changing Tires With Tpms183
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)184
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed184
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly184
Snow Tires And Chains186
When Inflating Your Tires186
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure186
Vehicle Loading187
Base Curb Weight187
Vehicle Curb Weight187
Payload188
Cargo Weight189
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)190
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)190
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit192
Recreational Towing193
Trailer Towing193
Driving196
Starting196
Positions Of The Ignition196
Starting Your Vehicle196
Important Safety Precautions197
Before Starting The Vehicle197
Starting The Engine199
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes199
Important Ventilating Information199
Engine Block Heater200
Brakes201
How To Use The Engine Block Heater201
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)201
Abs Warning Lamp202
Using Abs202
Parking Brake202
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System203
Traction Control System (Tcs)205
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)205
Switching Off Advancetrac206
Steering207
Advancetrac Features207
Speed Sensitive Steering208
Brake-Shift Interlock209
Automatic Transmission Operation210
Understanding Selectshift Automatic Transmission Gearshift Lever213
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow214
Manual Transmission Operation215
Using The Clutch215
Recommended Shift Speeds216
Reverse216
Parking Your Vehicle216
Upshifts When Accelerating (Recommended For Best Fuel Economy)216
Reverse Sensing System217
Removing The Key217
Rearview Camera System219
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rear View Mirror219
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen219
Night Time And Dark Area Use220
Servicing220
Blis Detection Limitations222
Blis False Alerts222
Cross Traffic Alert (Cta) System Operation223
Cta Detection Limitations224
Cta False Alerts224
Cta And Reverse Sensing System (Rss) Interaction224
Blis -Cta On/Off And Disable Operation225
Blis -Cta Fault Operation225
Blocked Sensor225
Trailer Tow False Alerts226
Day And Night Brightness226
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System227
Driving On Slippery Surfaces With Awd Vehicles227
Basic Operating Principles227
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement228
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck228
Emergency Maneuvers229
Awd Systems229
Sand229
Mud And Water230
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain231
Driving On Snow And Ice231
Maintenance And Modifications232
Driving Through Water233
Roadside Emergencies234
Getting Roadside Assistance234
Hazard Flasher Switch235
Using Roadside Assistance235
Fuel Pump Shut-Off236
Fuses And Relays236
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color237
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel237
Fuses Codes238
Power Distribution Box240
High-Current Fuses241
Changing The Tires243
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information244
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle246
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack246
Tire Change Procedure246
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications249
Stowing The Wheel And Jack249
Running Out Of Fuel250
Jump Starting251
Preparing Your Vehicle251
Connecting The Jumper Cables252
Removing The Jumper Cables254
Wrecker Towing256
Emergency Towing257
Customer Assistance258
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)264
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)264
Cleaning265
Washing The Exterior265
Exterior Chrome265
Waxing266
Paint Chips266
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers266
2.5L Engine267
3.0L Engine268
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts268
Windows And Wiper Blades268
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens269
Interior270
Leather Seats271
Underbody271
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products271
Maintenance And Specifications273
Service Recommendations273
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle273
Working With The Engine Off273
Opening The Hood274
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment275
2.5L I4 Engine275
3.0L V6 Engine276
Windshield Washer Fluid277
Changing The Wiper Blades277
Checking The Engine Oil278
Adding Engine Oil281
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations282
Battery283
Checking Engine Coolant285
Adding Engine Coolant286
Recycled Engine Coolant289
Coolant Refill Capacity289
Severe Climates289
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (2.5L Engine Only)290
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works290
Fuel Filter291
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated291
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels292
Fuel Information292
Refueling294
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System295
Flex Fuel Vehicle (Ffv) Fuel Fill Inlet296
Choosing The Right Fuel296
Octane Recommendations296
Ffv Engine296
Fuel Quality297
Cleaner Air298
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container298
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy299
Measuring Techniques299
Filling The Tank299
Calculating Fuel Economy300
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits301
Habits301
Maintenance301
Emission Control System302
Conditions302
Epa Fuel Economy Estimates302
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)303
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing304
Brake/Clutch Fluid305
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid306
Low Fluid Level307
Correct Fluid Level307
High Fluid Level308
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels308
Checking Transmission Fluid Level For Recreational Flat Tow Operation309
Air Filter310
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid310
Changing The Air Filter Element311
Motorcraft Part Numbers313
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities314
Engine Data317
Engine Drivebelt Routing317
Identifying Your Vehicle318
Safety Compliance Certification Label318
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)318
Transmission Code Designations319
Accessories320
Ford Extended Service Plan322
Index325