Table Of Contents - Mercury 2008 Milan Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Perchlorate Material4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Notices5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Service Engine Soon10
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System11
Airbag Readiness12
Safety Belt12
Charging System12
Engine Oil Pressure12
Speed Control13
Anti-Theft System13
Throttle Control/Transmission13
Turn Signal13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Entertainment Systems16
Audio Systems16
Quick Start — How To Get Going16
Listening To The Radio16
Listening To Satellite Radio17
Listening To A Cd/Mp317
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System20
Accessory Delay20
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd20
Satellite Radio Menu21
Category21
Save Song21
Delete Song22
Delete All Songs22
Enable Alerts / Disable Alerts22
Setting The Clock22
Bass23
Treb23
Bal23
Fade23
Track/Folder Mode24
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd27
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)35
Required Equipment35
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack35
Troubleshooting36
Usb Port36
General Audio Information37
Radio Frequencies37
Radio Reception Factors37
Cd/Cd Player Care37
Audio System Warranty And Service39
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure39
Sample Mp3 Structure40
Satellite Radio Information40
Satellite Radio Channels40
Satellite Radio Reception Factors40
Sirius Satellite Radio Service41
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)41
Navigation System43
Sync System (Late Availability)43
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System44
Climate Controls44
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System Operating Tips45
In The Max A/C Mode45
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System46
Temperature Conversion46
Max A/C Setting46
Recirculation Control47
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) System With Heated Seats48
Automatic Operation50
Override Operation50
In Max A/C Setting50
Rear Window Defroster51
Lights52
Headlamp Control52
Autolamp Control52
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay52
Fog Lamp Control53
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)53
High Beams54
Flash To Pass54
Panel Dimmer Control54
Aiming The Headlamps55
Vertical Aim Adjustment55
Turn Signal Control56
Interior Lamps56
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps56
Ambient/Mood Lighting57
Bulb Replacement57
Headlamp Condensation57
Using The Right Bulbs57
Replacing Exterior Bulbs58
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs58
Highbeam Bulb Replacement58
Lowbeam Bulb Replacement60
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs62
Replacing Front Side Marker Bulbs64
Replacing Rear Turn Signal Bulbs64
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/And Side Marker Bulbs64
Replacing Backup Lamp Bulbs65
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb66
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs66
Driver Controls68
Multi-Function Lever68
Windshield Wiper68
Windshield Washer68
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel69
To Adjust The Steering Wheel69
Illuminated Visor Mirror69
Slide On Rod Feature69
Steering Wheel Adjustment69
Overhead Console70
Storage Compartment70
Center Console70
Clock71
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment71
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)71
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter72
Power Windows72
One Touch Down (Auto)73
Rear Window Buffeting73
Window Lock73
Interior Mirror74
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror74
Exterior Mirrors75
Power Side View Mirrors75
Heated Mirrors75
Setting Speed Control75
Disengaging Speed Control76
Resuming A Set Speed77
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control77
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control77
Steering Wheel Controls78
Turning Off Speed Control78
Radio Control Features78
In Radio Mode79
In Cd Mode79
In Satellite Radio Mode79
Navigation System Hands Free Control Features79
Sync System Hands Free Control Feature80
Navigation System/Sync Hands Free Control Features80
Moon Roof80
To Open The Moon Roof81
To Close The Moon Roof81
Bounce Back81
Bounce Back Override81
Message Center82
Selectable Features82
Reset82
Info Menu82
Odometer/Trip Odometer83
Distance To Empty (Dte)83
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)83
Average Speed84
Trip Elapsed Drive Time84
Compass Display84
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment85
Setup Menu86
System Check86
Units (English/Metric)87
Language87
Easy Entry/Exit87
Reverse Sensing System (Park Assist)88
System Warnings88
Interior Trunk Control91
Locks And Security92
Keys92
Recommended Handling Of The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter93
Power Door Locks94
Smart Locks94
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature94
Autolock Feature95
Autounlock Feature96
Deactivating/Activating Autolock Feature96
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure97
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature97
Childproof Door Locks99
Interior Luggage Compartment Release99
Remote Entry System101
Unlocking The Doors/Two Stage Unlock102
Locking The Doors102
Car Finder102
Sounding A Panic Alarm102
Opening The Trunk103
Replacing The Battery103
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)104
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)104
Illuminated Entry104
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry104
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry105
Illuminated Exit105
Battery Saver106
Keyless Entry System106
Programming A Personal Entry Code106
To Create Your Own Personal Entry Code106
Erasing Personal Code107
Anti-Scan Feature107
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry107
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System108
Anti-Theft Indicator108
Automatic Arming109
Automatic Disarming109
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys109
Programming Spare Keys109
Perimeter Alarm System111
Arming The System111
Disarming The System112
Triggering The Anti-Theft System112
Adjustable Head Restraints113
Seating And Safety Restraints113
Using The Manual Lumbar Support114
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat114
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback115
Adjusting The Front Power Seat116
Heated Seats117
Rear Seats118
Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks118
Seat Mounted Cup Holders And Armrest Storage Compartment120
Safety Restraints120
Personal Safety System120
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?121
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints121
Front Crash Severity Sensor121
Driver's Seat Position Sensor121
Front Passenger Sensing System122
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors122
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners123
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors123
Determining If The Personal Safety System123
Is Operational123
Safety Belt Precautions124
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts125
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard125
Vehicle Sensitive Mode126
Automatic Locking Mode126
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode126
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode126
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode127
Safety Belt Pretensioner127
Safety Belt Height Adjustment128
Safety Belt Extension Assembly128
Safety Belt Maintenance128
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime129
Conditions Of Operation129
Belt-Minder129
One Time Disable132
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)134
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions134
Children And Airbags136
If The Airbag Readiness Light Is Lit142
Determining If The System Is Operational143
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System143
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?144
Side Curtain Airbag System146
How Does The Side Air Curtain System Work?147
Safety Restraints For Children149
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles149
Important Child Restraint Precautions149
Children And Safety Belts150
Child Booster Seats150
When Children Should Use Booster Seats150
Types Of Booster Seats151
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts152
Safety Seats For Children153
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats153
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps157
Tires, Wheels And Loading161
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading161
Treadwear161
Traction Aa A B C161
Temperature A B C162
Tires162
Glossary Of Tire Terminology162
Inflating Your Tires163
Tire Inflation163
Tire Care165
Inspecting Your Tires165
Tire Wear166
Damage166
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)167
Tire Replacement Requirements167
Safety Practices168
Highway Hazards169
Tire And Wheel Alignment169
Tire Rotation169
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall170
Information on "P" Type Tires171
Information on "T" Type Tires175
Location Of The Tire Label175
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)176
Changing Tires With Tpms177
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)177
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed178
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly178
When Inflating Your Tires179
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure179
Snow Tires And Chains180
Vehicle Loading180
Base Curb Weight181
Vehicle Curb Weight181
Payload181
Cargo Weight –182
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)183
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)183
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit184
Trailer Towing185
Recreational Towing185
Driving187
Starting187
Positions Of The Ignition187
Starting Your Vehicle187
Important Safety Precautions188
Before Starting The Vehicle188
Starting The Engine190
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes190
Important Ventilating Information190
Engine Block Heater190
How To Use The Engine Block Heater192
Brakes192
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)192
Abs Warning Lamp193
Using Abs193
Parking Brake193
Traction Control™194
Steering195
To Help Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System195
Speed Sensitive Steering196
Automatic Transmission Operation196
Brake-Shift Interlock196
P (Park)198
R (Reverse)198
N (Neutral)199
D (Drive)199
L (Low)199
To Put Your Vehicle In Gear200
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow200
Manual Transmission Operation201
Using The Clutch201
To Start The Vehicle201
Recommended Shift Speeds202
Reverse202
Parking Your Vehicle202
Removing The Key202
Reverse Sensing System203
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System205
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles205
Basic Operating Principles205
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement205
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck206
Emergency Maneuvers206
Awd Systems207
Sand207
Mud And Water207
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain208
Driving On Snow And Ice209
Maintenance And Modifications210
Driving Through Water210
Getting Roadside Assistance211
Roadside Emergencies211
Using Roadside Assistance212
Hazard Flasher Switch213
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch213
To Reset The Switch213
Fuses And Relays214
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color214
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel214
Power Distribution Box217
High-Current Fuses217
Changing The Tires220
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information220
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle222
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack222
Tire Change Procedure223
Stowing The Wheel And Jack225
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications225
Jump Starting226
Preparing Your Vehicle226
Connecting The Jumper Cables227
Removing The Jumper Cables229
Wrecker Towing231
Getting The Services You Need232
At Home232
Away From Home232
Customer Assistance232
Additional Assistance233
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)238
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)239
Cleaning240
Washing The Exterior240
Exterior Chrome240
Waxing241
Paint Chips241
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers241
Engine242
2.3L I4 Engine242
3.0L Dohc Engine243
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts243
Windows And Wiper Blades244
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens244
Interior245
Leather Seats246
Underbody246
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products246
Maintenance And Specifications248
Service Recommendations248
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle248
Working With The Engine Off248
Opening The Hood249
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment250
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine251
Windshield Washer Fluid252
Changing The Wiper Blades252
Engine Oil253
Checking The Engine Oil253
Adding Engine Oil256
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations257
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil257
Battery258
Engine Coolant260
Checking Engine Coolant260
Adding Engine Coolant261
Recycled Engine Coolant264
Coolant Refill Capacity264
Severe Climates264
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling (2.3L I4 Engine Only)265
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works265
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated265
If The Engine Begins To Overheat265
Fuel Filter266
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels266
Fuel Information266
Refueling268
Fuel Filler Cap268
When Fueling Your Vehicle268
Choosing The Right Fuel269
Octane Recommendations270
Fuel Quality270
Cleaner Air270
Running Out Of Fuel270
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy271
Measuring Techniques271
Filling The Tank271
Calculating Fuel Economy272
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits272
Habits272
Maintenance273
Conditions273
Epa Window Sticker274
Emission Control System274
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)275
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing276
Power Steering Fluid277
Brake/Clutch Fluid278
Transaxle Fluid278
Checking 5–Speed Automatic Transaxle Fluid278
Low Fluid Level279
Correct Fluid Level279
High Fluid Level280
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels280
Checking 6–Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid280
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid283
Air Filter283
Changing The Air Filter Element284
Motorcraft Part Numbers285
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities287
Engine Data290
Engine Drivebelt Routing290
Identifying Your Vehicle291
Safety Compliance Certification Label291
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)291
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations292
Accessories293
Genuine Mercury Accessories For Your Vehicle293
Exterior Style293
Interior Style293
Wheel Locks294
Vehicle Security Systems294
Index295