Mercury MILAN 2006 Quick Reference Manual

Crisp, tapered lines accentuate the
bold stance of this sleek and
modern sedan. Inside, available
leather seating, MP3 sound system
and mahogany colored accents
create a comfortable yet stylish
interior. The available Duratec V6
engine provides a head-turning
combination of power and
efficiency that will take you
anywhere you want to go in style.
Mercury Milan is the perfect
combination of sophistication
and practicality. We invite you to
explore this easy-to-use Quick
Reference Guide to acquaint you
with some of the features of your
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Mercury Milan.
1 Headlamps, Foglamps
(if equipped), and Panel
Dimmer Control
Turn the control one position
INSTRUMENT PANEL to the right to turn on the
parking lamps , instrument
panel lamps, license plate
lamps and tail lamps. Turn the control to the
second position on the right to turn on the
headlamps . Turn the control one position
to the left to activate the
autolamp feature (if equipped), which
automatically turns the exterior lamps on and
off, based on available daylight. The system
also keeps the lights on for a short time after
the ignition is turned off. Pull the control out
to activate the fog lamps. The fog lamp
indicator light will illuminate. The fog lamps
will not operate when the control is turned off
or when the high beams are on. Use the
panel dimmer control to adjust the level of
brightness on the instrument panel during
parking lamp and headlamp operation. Move
the control to the full upright position, past the
detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
2 Traction Assist Light
(if equipped) This icon
illuminates when the Traction
Assist is active. If the light
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by an
authorized dealer.
3 Throttle Control /
Transmission Light
This icon illuminates when
a powertrain fault has been
detected. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
4 Steering Wheel Controls
(if equipped) Your steering
wheel controls allow you to
set and adjust vehicle speed,
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as well as make adjustments
in your audio and climate
control systems.
The appearance of your 7 Anti-lock Brake System 11 In-Dash Clock
vehicle's speed control (ABS) Warning Light Press + to advance the time.
switches may vary according (if equipped) The ABS light
Press – to reverse the time.
to your option package. illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned on. If the
To set the speed control,
ABS light remains on or flashes
ensure that the vehicle speed after the engine is started,
is at least 30 mph. Press and release ON.
have the system serviced immediately by your
Accelerate to the desired speed. Press and
authorized dealer. Normal braking (less ABS)
release SET (+). The speed control indicator will still be functional unless the brake warning
light will illuminate in the cluster. Remove
light is also illuminated. Note: It is normal to Auxiliary Power Point
your foot from the accelerator. Once set, press feel a pedal pulsation or hear a slight noise
The auxiliary power point
and release SET (-) or (+) to decrease or
when the ABS system is activated.
is located inside the
increase the speed in small increments. Or,
center console utility
press and hold until you reach the desired
compartment. Note: Do not
speed. To disengage speed control but not
use the power point over the
erase the previous set speed, press the brake 8 Tilt / Telescopic Steering
capacity of 12VDC / 180W.
Wheel Lever
pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped). To disen-
Push the lever down to unlock
gage and erase the speed, press OFF.
the steering column. Move
Press – TEMP + to decrease / increase the cabin the steering wheel up or
temperature. down and in or out to find
the desired position. While
Power Outside Mirrors
Press – FAN + to decrease/increase fan speed.
holding the steering wheel in place, pull the Rotate the control clockwise
Press – VOL + to decrease/increase audio volume. lever up to lock the steering column.
to adjust the right mirror.
Rotate the control counter-
Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2 or CD.
clockwise to adjust the left
Press to access the previous / next
mirror. Move the control in
preset radio station or CD track. 9 Check Fuel Cap Light
the direction you wish to tilt
This icon illuminates when the
the mirror. Return the control to the center
fuel cap may not be properly
position to lock the mirrors in place.
installed. If you continue to
5 Check Engine Light
drive with this light illuminated,
The Check Engine light
the Check Engine Indicator
illuminates briefly when the
light may come on.
ignition is turned on. If the
light remains on or flashes
after the engine is started, the
On Board Diagnostics System 10 Brake System
(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in Warning Light
a moderate fashion and have your vehicle The brake system warning
serviced immediately by an authorized dealer. light illuminates briefly when
the ignition is turned on. This
light will remain on when the
parking brake is applied and the ignition is on.
6 Airbag Readiness Light
If this light remains on after releasing the park-
The airbag readiness light
ing brake, this indicates
illuminates briefly when the
a low brake fluid level or a brake system
ignition is turned on. If this
malfunction. Have the brake system inspected
light remains on or continues
immediately by an authorized dealer.
to flash after the engine is
started, have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
A chime will also sound if a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system is detected.
Integrated Keyhead / Keyfob Transmitter (IKT)
and Remote Entry System Features
Additional Features
Your vehicle comes equipped with two specially
programmed Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(IKTs). IKTs are both a programmed ignition key
and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Handle
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
the IKT carefully when starting the car to avoid
(if equipped)
accidentally pressing any of the remote entry
The rear view mirror will automatically
buttons. Press once to unlock the driver's
darken when the mirror detects bright lights
door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press
behind the vehicle to help minimize glare.
twice to unlock all the doors. Press once to
lock all the doors and activate the perimeter
alarm system (if equipped). Press twice to
Rear Seat Release
confirm all the doors and trunk are closed.
Both rear seats can be folded down for
The horn will chirp and the turn signal lamps
will flash once if all the doors and the trunk are additional cargo space. Pull the release
closed. Press to activate the panic alarm. handle located inside the trunk to fold
The horn will sound and the turn lamps will down the seat.
flash. Press again or turn the ignition on
to deactivate the panic alarm. Press to
unlock the trunk. Securilock™
The Securilock™ passive anti-theft system is
an engine immobilization system. This
system is designed to help prevent the
Power Windows
engine from being started unless a coded
Push down (to the first detent) and hold the
switch to open. Pull up (to the first detent) and Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
hold the switch to close. One touch down: This programmed to your vehicle is used. Using
function allows the the wrong type of coded key may lead to a
driver's window to open fully without holding "no start" condition. The anti-theft
the control down. Push the switch completely
indicator
down to the second detent and release quickly.
cluster will flash to indicate the Securilock
The window will then fully open. Momentarily system is functioning as a theft deterrent
press the switch to any position to stop the
when the ignition is turned off.
window operation.
Accessory Delay: With accessory delay, the
Autolock/Auto-unlock (if equipped)
window switches, audio system, and moonroof
Autolock automatically locks all vehicle doors
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes
when all the doors are closed, the ignition is
after the ignition switch is turned to the
in the RUN position, you shift into any gear
1 (LOCK) (OFF) position or until any door is opened.
that puts the vehicle into motion, and the
vehicle is moving above 12 mph (20 km/h).
Auto-unlock automatically unlocks all the
doors when the vehicle has been traveling
above 12 mph (20 km/h), comes to a
Moon Roof
complete stop, and the driver door is opened
(if equipped) The moon roof is equipped with a
within 10 minutes of the ignition being
one-touch, express opening, closing, and venting
turned off. Note: For instructions on
feature. To open the moon roof, press and
disabling autolock, please refer to your
release the rear portion of the control. To close
the moon roof, press and release the front por- Owner's Guide or see your authorized dealer.
tion of the control. To stop motion at any time
during the one-touch operation, press the con-
trol a second time.
BeltMinder ®
The BeltMinder ® is a supplemental warning
system which intermittently chimes to alert
the driver and passenger if their safety belts
are not fastened. For further information,
please refer to your Owner's Guide.
Message Center
The message center
displays important vehicle
information through a
constant monitoring of
vehicle systems. The
message center displays
features such as trip odometer, compass
(if equipped), distance to empty, average
fuel economy, and a language selector.
The message center also provides vehicle
system checks and will notify you of
potential vehicle problems with a display of
system warnings.
in the instrument INFO: Press to scroll through the following
displays: Odometer, Trip Odometer A or B,
Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Economy,
Average Speed, Compass (if equipped), and
Trip Elapsed Time 1 or 2.
RESET: Press to select and reset functions
shown in the Info (Information) and Setup
Menu.
SETUP: Press to scroll through: System
Check, Units (English/Metric), and Language
(English, Spanish, or French).
For further information, please refer to your
Owner's Guide.