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Seating and Safety Restraints How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including side air curtain systems). The side airbag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (airbag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats, attached near the floor. Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated. If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag will be deactivated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions. The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. 130 2007 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	13
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
Quick start — How to get going	16
Listening to the radio	16
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	16
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	17
AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	20
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	25
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)	32
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	33
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	35
Navigation system (if equipped)	38
Climate Controls	39
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	39
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips	40
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	43
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips	45
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	46
Lights	47
HEADLAMP CONTROL	47
Autolamp control (if equipped)	47
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	47
Foglamp control (if equipped)	48
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	48
High beams	49
Flash to pass	49
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	49
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	49
Vertical aim adjustment	50
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	51
INTERIOR LAMPS	51
Dome lamps and map lamps	51
BULB REPLACEMENT	51
Headlamp Condensation	51
Replacing exterior bulbs	51
Using the right bulbs	52
Replacing headlamp bulbs	52
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	56
Replacing front side marker bulbs	58
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs	58
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	58
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	59
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	60
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	60
Driver Controls	62
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	62
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	62
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	63
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	63
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	64
Storage compartment	64
CENTER CONSOLE	64
CLOCK	65
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	65
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	65
POWER WINDOWS	66
One touch down	67
Accessory delay	67
Window lock	67
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	67
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	68
Power side view mirrors	68
SPEED CONTROL	68
Setting speed control	68
Disengaging speed control	69
Resuming a set speed	70
Increasing speed while using speed control	70
Reducing speed while using speed control	70
Turning off speed control	71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Radio control features	71
Climate control features	72
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	72
MESSAGE CENTER	74
Selectable features	74
Reset	74
Info menu	74
Odometer/Trip odometer	75
Distance to empty (DTE)	75
Average fuel economy (AFE)	75
Average Speed	76
Compass display (if equipped)	76
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	76
Trip elapsed drive time	78
Setup menu	78
System check	78
Units (English/Metric)	79
Language	79
System warnings	79
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	81
Locks and Security	82
KEYS	82
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)	83
POWER DOOR LOCKS	84
Smart locks	84
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	84
Autolock feature	85
Autounlock feature	85
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	86
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	87
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	88
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	89
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	90
Locking the doors	91
Sounding a panic alarm	91
Opening the trunk	91
Replacing the battery	92
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	92
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	92
Illuminated entry	93
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	93
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	93
Illuminated exit	94
Battery saver	94
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	95
Anti-theft indicator	95
Automatic arming	96
Automatic disarming	96
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	96
Programming spare keys	96
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	98
Arming the system	98
Disarming the system	99
Triggering the anti-theft system	99
Seating and Safety Restraints	100
SEATING	100
Adjustable head restraints	100
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	101
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	101
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	102
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	102
Heated seats (if equipped)	104
REAR SEATS	104
Split-folding rear seatbacks	104
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	106
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	106
Personal Safety System	106
How does the Personal Safety System work?	107
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	107
Front crash severity sensor	107
Driver’s seat position sensor	107
Front passenger sensing system	107
Front safety belt usage sensors	108
Front safety belt pretensioners	108
Front safety belt energy management retractors	109
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	109
Safety belt precautions	109
Combination lap and shoulder belts	111
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	111
Vehicle sensitive mode	112
Automatic locking mode	112
How to use the automatic locking mode	112
When to use the automatic locking mode	112
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	113
Safety belt pretensioner	113
Safety belt height adjustment	114
Safety belt extension assembly	114
Safety belt maintenance	114
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	115
Conditions of operation	115
BeltMinder	115
One time disable	118
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	118
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	120
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	120
Children and airbags	122
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	122
Front passenger sensing system	124
Determining if the system is operational	128
Seat-mounted side airbag system	129
How does the side airbag system work?	130
Determining if the system is operational	131
Side curtain airbag system	132
How does the side air curtain system work?	133
Determining if the system is operational	134
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles(including pretensioners)	135
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	135
Important child restraint precautions	135
Children and safety belts	135
Child booster seats	136
When children should use booster seats	136
Types of booster seats	137
The importance of shoulder belts	138
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	139
Child and infant or child safety seats	139
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	140
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	143
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	144
Tires, Wheels and Loading	147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	147
Treadwear	147
Traction AA A B C	147
Temperature A B C	148
TIRES	148
Glossary of tire terminology	148
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	149
TIRE CARE	151
Inspecting your tires	151
Tire wear	152
Damage	152
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	152
Tire Replacement Requirements	153
Safety practices	154
Highway hazards	155
Tire and wheel alignment	155
Tire rotation	155
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	156
Information on “P” type tires	157
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	160
Information on “T” type tires	161
Location of the tire label	161
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	161
VEHICLE LOADING	162
TRAILER TOWING	167
RECREATIONAL TOWING	167
Driving	169
STARTING	169
Positions of the ignition	169
Starting your vehicle	169
Important safety precautions	170
Starting the engine	172
Guarding against exhaust fumes	172
Important ventilating information	172
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	172
BRAKES	172
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	173
ABS warning lamp	173
Using ABS	173
Parking brake	174
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	174
STEERING	175
Speed sensitive steering	176
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	176
Brake-shift interlock	176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	178
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	180
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	181
Using the clutch	181
Recommended shift speeds	181
Reverse	182
Parking your vehicle	182
Removing the key	182
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	182
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	183
Basic operating principles	183
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	183
If your vehicle gets stuck	184
Emergency maneuvers	184
AWD Systems (if equipped)	185
Sand	185
Mud and water	185
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	186
Driving on snow and ice	187
Maintenance and Modifications	187
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	188
Roadside Emergencies	189
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	189
Getting roadside assistance	189
Using roadside assistance	190
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	190
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	190
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	191
	191
FUSES AND RELAYS	191
Fuses	191
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	192
Passenger compartment fuse panel	192
Power distribution box	195
Index	198
CHANGING THE TIRES	198
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	198
How to change a flat tire	200
Removing the spare tire and jack	201
Tire change procedure	201
Stowing the wheel and jack	203
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	203
JUMP STARTING	204
Preparing your vehicle	204
Connecting the jumper cables	205
Jump starting	206
Removing the jumper cables	207
WRECKER TOWING	209
Customer Assistance	210
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	210
At home	210
Away from home	210
Additional Assistance	211
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	212
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	213
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	214
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	214
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	215
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	216
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	217
Cleaning	218
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	218
WAXING	219
PAINT CHIPS	219
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	219
ENGINE	220
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	221
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	221
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	222
INTERIOR TRIM	223
INTERIOR	223
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	224
UNDERBODY	224
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	224
Maintenance and Specifications	226
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	226
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	226
Working with the engine off	226
Working with the engine on	226
OPENING THE HOOD	227
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	228
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	230
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	230
ENGINE OIL	231
Checking the engine oil	231
Adding engine oil	234
Engine oil and filter recommendations	235
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	235
BATTERY	236
ENGINE COOLANT	238
Checking engine coolant	238
Adding engine coolant	239
Recycled engine coolant	242
Coolant refill capacity	242
Severe climates	242
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	243
How fail-safe cooling works	243
When fail-safe mode is activated	244
FUEL FILTER	244
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	244
Important safety precautions	244
Refueling	246
Fuel Filler Cap	246
Choosing the right fuel	247
Octane recommendations	248
Fuel quality	248
Cleaner air	248
Running out of fuel	248
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	249
Measuring techniques	249
Filling the tank	249
Calculating fuel economy	250
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	250
Habits	250
Maintenance	251
Conditions	251
EPA window sticker	252
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	252
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	253
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	254
POWER STEERING FLUID	255
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	256
TRANSAXLE FLUID	256
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)	256
Low fluid level	257
Correct fluid level	257
High fluid level	258
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	258
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	258
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	259
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	259
Low fluid level	260
High fluid level	260
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	260
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	261
AIR FILTER	261
Changing the air filter element	262
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	263
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	265
ENGINE DATA	268
Engine drivebelt routing	268
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	269
Safety Compliance Certification Label	269
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	269
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	270
Accessories	271
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	271
Exterior style	271
Interior style	271
Lifestyle	271
Peace of mind	272

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How does the side airbag system work?

The design and development of the side airbag system included

recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of

automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working

Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of

injuries related to the deployment of side airbags (including side air

curtain systems).

The side airbag system consists of

the following:

•

An inflatable nylon bag (airbag)

with a gas generator concealed

behind the outboard bolster of

the driver and front passenger

seatbacks.

•

The same warning light,

electronic control and diagnostic

unit as used for the front airbags.

•

Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats,

attached near the floor.

Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of

severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the

front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by

the collision will be inflated. If the front passenger sensing system

detects an empty seat, the front passenger seat-mounted side airbag will

be deactivated. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door

panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided

occupants in side impact collisions.

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral

deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit

that initiates airbag inflation.

The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that

something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or

near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral

deceleration.

2007 Milan

(mln)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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