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Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 155 2006 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	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
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
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	16
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	20
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	24
Climate Controls	26
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	26
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips	27
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips	32
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	33
Lights	34
HEADLAMP CONTROL	34
Autolamp control	34
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	34
Foglamp control (if equipped)	35
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	35
High beams	36
Flash to pass	36
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	36
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	36
Vertical aim adjustment	37
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	38
INTERIOR LAMPS	38
Dome lamps and map lamps	38
BULB REPLACEMENT	38
Headlamp Condensation	38
Replacing exterior bulbs	38
Using the right bulbs	39
Replacing headlamp bulbs	39
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	43
Replacing front side marker bulbs	45
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs	45
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	45
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	46
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	47
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	47
Driver Controls	49
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	49
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	49
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	50
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	50
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	50
Storage compartment	51
CLOCK	51
CENTER CONSOLE	51
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	52
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	52
POWER WINDOWS	53
One touch down	53
Accessory delay	53
Window lock	54
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	54
Power side view mirrors	54
SPEED CONTROL	55
Setting speed control	55
Disengaging speed control	56
Resuming a set speed	56
Increasing speed while using speed control	57
Reducing speed while using speed control	57
Turning off speed control	58
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Radio control features	58
Climate control features	59
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	59
MESSAGE CENTER	61
Selectable features	61
Reset	61
Info menu	61
Odometer/Trip odometer	61
Distance to empty (DTE)	62
Average fuel economy (AFE)	62
Average Speed	63
Compass display (if equipped)	63
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	63
Trip elapsed drive time	65
Setup menu	65
System check	65
Units (English/Metric)	66
Language	66
System warnings	66
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	68
Locks and Security	69
KEYS	69
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)	70
POWER DOOR LOCKS	71
Smart locks	71
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	72
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	73
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	73
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	74
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	76
Locking the doors	76
Sounding a panic alarm	76
Opening the trunk	77
Memory seat feature (if equipped)	77
Activating the memory feature	77
Deactivating the memory feature	77
Replacing the battery	77
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	78
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	78
Illuminated entry	79
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	79
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	79
Illuminated exit	80
Battery saver	80
Autolock feature	81
Autounlock feature	81
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	81
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	82
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	83
Anti-theft indicator	84
Automatic arming	84
Automatic disarming	84
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	84
Programming spare keys	85
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Arming the system	86
Disarming the system	87
Triggering the anti-theft system	88
Seating and Safety Restraints	89
SEATING	89
Adjustable head restraints	89
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	90
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	90
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	91
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	93
Split-folding rear seatbacks	93
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	94
Personal Safety System	94
How does the Personal Safety System work?	95
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	95
Front crash severity sensor	95
Driver’s seat position sensor	95
Front passenger sensing system	96
Front safety belt usage sensors	96
Front safety belt pretensioners	97
Front safety belt energy management retractors	97
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	97
Safety belt precautions	98
Combination lap and shoulder belts	99
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	99
Vehicle sensitive mode	100
Automatic locking mode	100
How to use the automatic locking mode	100
When to use the automatic locking mode	101
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	101
Safety belt pretensioner	101
Safety belt height adjustment	102
Safety belt extension assembly	102
Safety belt maintenance	102
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	103
Conditions of operation	103
BeltMinder	103
One time disable	106
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	106
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	108
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	108
Children and airbags	110
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	110
Front passenger sensing system	112
Determining if the system is operational	117
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	117
How does the side airbag system work?	118
Determining if the system is operational	119
Side air curtain system (if equipped)	120
How does the side air curtain system work?	121
Determining if the system is operational	122
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	123
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	123
Important child restraint precautions	123
Children and safety belts	124
Child booster seats	124
When children should use booster seats	124
Types of booster seats	125
The importance of shoulder belts	126
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	127
Child and infant or child safety seats	127
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	128
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	131
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	132
Tires, Wheels and Loading	135
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	135
Treadwear	135
Traction AA A B C	135
Temperature A B C	136
TIRES	136
Glossary of tire terminology	136
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	137
TIRE CARE	139
Inspecting your tires	139
Tire wear	140
Damage	140
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	140
Tire Replacement Requirements	141
Safety practices	141
Highway hazards	142
Tire and wheel alignment	142
Tire rotation	142
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	143
Information on “P” type tires	144
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	147
Information on “T” type tires	148
Location of the tire label	148
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	148
VEHICLE LOADING	149
TRAILER TOWING	154
RECREATIONAL TOWING	154
Driving	156
STARTING	156
Positions of the ignition	156
Starting your vehicle	156
Important safety precautions	157
Starting the engine	159
Guarding against exhaust fumes	159
Important ventilating information	159
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	159
BRAKES	160
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	160
ABS warning lamp	160
Using ABS	161
Parking brake	161
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	161
STEERING	162
Speed sensitive steering	163
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	163
Brake-shift interlock	163
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	165
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	166
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	167
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Using the clutch	168
Recommended shift speeds	168
Reverse	168
Parking your vehicle	169
Removing the key	169
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	169
Roadside Emergencies	170
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	170
Getting roadside assistance	170
Using roadside assistance	171
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	171
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	172
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	172
FUSES AND RELAYS	173
Fuses	173
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	173
Passenger compartment fuse panel	173
Power distribution box	176
CHANGING THE TIRES	179
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	179
How to change a flat tire	181
Removing the spare tire and jack	182
Tire change procedure	182
Stowing the wheel and jack	184
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	184
JUMP STARTING	185
Preparing your vehicle	185
Connecting the jumper cables	186
Jump starting	188
Removing the jumper cables	188
WRECKER TOWING	190
Customer Assistance	191
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	191
At home	191
Away from home	191
Additional Assistance	192
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	193
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	194
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	194
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	195
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	196
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	196
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	197
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	197
Cleaning	198
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	198
WAXING	198
PAINT CHIPS	199
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	199
ENGINE	199
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	201
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	201
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	202
INTERIOR TRIM	202
INTERIOR	202
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	203
UNDERBODY	203
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	203
Maintenance and Specifications	205
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	205
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	205
Working with the engine off	205
Working with the engine on	205
OPENING THE HOOD	206
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	207
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	209
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	209
ENGINE OIL	210
Checking the engine oil	210
Adding engine oil	213
Engine oil and filter recommendations	214
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	214
BATTERY	215
ENGINE COOLANT	217
Checking engine coolant	217
Adding engine coolant	218
Recycled engine coolant	221
Coolant refill capacity	221
Severe climates	221
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	222
How fail-safe cooling works	222
When fail-safe mode is activated	222
FUEL FILTER	223
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	223
Important safety precautions	223
Refueling	225
Fuel Filler Cap	225
Choosing the right fuel	226
Octane recommendations	226
Fuel quality	227
Cleaner air	227
Running out of fuel	227
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	227
Measuring techniques	227
Filling the tank	228
Calculating fuel economy	228
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	229
Habits	229
Maintenance	230
Conditions	230
EPA window sticker	230
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	230
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	232
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	232
POWER STEERING FLUID	233
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	234
TRANSAXLE FLUID	234
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)	234
Low fluid level	235
Correct fluid level	235
High fluid level	235
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	235
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	236
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	236
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	237
Low fluid level	237
High fluid level	237
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	237
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	238
AIR FILTER	238
Changing the air filter element	239
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	240
REFILL CAPACITIES	241
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	243
ENGINE DATA	244
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	245
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	246
Safety Compliance Certification Label	246
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	247
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	248
Accessories	249
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	249
Exterior style	249
Interior style	249
Lifestyle	250
Peace of mind	250