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Tires, Wheels and Loading • A final example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg) bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. You will need to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove 3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg. The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver's door. TRAILER TOWING Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer. RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a recreational vehicle or moving truck). In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transaxle is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. 185 2008 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	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
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	16
AUDIO SYSTEMS	16
Quick start — How to get going	16
Listening to the radio	16
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	17
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)	27
USB port (if equipped)	36
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	40
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	43
SYNC SYSTEM (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)	43
Climate Controls	44
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	44
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips	45
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	48
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips	50
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	51
Lights	52
HEADLAMP CONTROL	52
Autolamp control (if equipped)	52
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	52
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	53
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	53
High beams	54
Flash to pass	54
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	54
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	55
Vertical aim adjustment	55
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	56
INTERIOR LAMPS	56
Dome lamps and map lamps	56
Ambient/Mood lighting (if equipped)	57
BULB REPLACEMENT	57
Headlamp Condensation	57
Using the right bulbs	57
Replacing exterior bulbs	58
Replacing headlamp bulbs	58
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	62
Replacing front side marker bulbs	64
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs	64
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs	64
Replacing backup lamp bulbs	65
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	66
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	66
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	66
Driver Controls	68
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	68
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	68
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	69
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	69
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	70
Storage compartment	70
CENTER CONSOLE	70
CLOCK	71
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	71
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	71
POWER WINDOWS	72
One touch down (AUTO)	73
Accessory delay	73
Window lock	73
INTERIOR MIRROR	74
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	74
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	75
Power side view mirrors	75
SPEED CONTROL	75
Setting speed control	75
Disengaging speed control	76
Resuming a set speed	77
Increasing speed while using speed control	77
Reducing speed while using speed control	77
Turning off speed control	78
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Radio control features	78
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	80
MESSAGE CENTER	82
Selectable features	82
Reset	82
Info menu	82
Odometer/Trip odometer	83
Distance to empty (DTE)	83
Average fuel economy (AFE)	83
Average Speed	84
Trip elapsed drive time	84
Compass display (if equipped)	84
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	85
Setup menu	86
System check	86
Units (English/Metric)	87
Language	87
Easy entry/exit (if equipped)	87
Reverse Sensing System (Park assist) (if equipped)	88
System warnings	88
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	91
Locks and Security	92
KEYS	92
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	93
POWER DOOR LOCKS	94
Smart locks	94
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	94
Autolock feature	95
Autounlock feature	96
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	96
Keyless entry key pad procedure	97
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	97
Keyless entry key pad procedure	98
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	99
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	99
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	101
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	102
Locking the doors	102
Car finder	102
Sounding a panic alarm	102
Opening the trunk	103
Replacing the battery	103
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	104
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	104
Illuminated entry	104
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	104
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	105
Illuminated exit	105
Battery saver	106
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	106
Programming a personal entry code	106
Erasing personal code	107
Anti-scan feature	107
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	107
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	108
Anti-theft indicator	108
Automatic arming	109
Automatic disarming	109
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	109
Programming spare keys	109
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	111
Arming the system	111
Disarming the system	112
Triggering the anti-theft system	112
Seating and Safety Restraints	113
SEATING	113
Adjustable head restraints	113
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	114
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	114
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	115
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	116
REAR SEATS	118
Split-folding rear seatbacks	118
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	120
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	120
Personal Safety System™	120
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	121
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	121
Front crash severity sensor	121
Driver’s seat position sensor	121
Front passenger sensing system	122
Front safety belt usage sensors	122
Front safety belt pretensioners	123
Front safety belt energy management retractors	123
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	123
Safety belt precautions	124
Combination lap and shoulder belts	125
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	125
Vehicle sensitive mode	126
Automatic locking mode	126
How to use the automatic locking mode	126
When to use the automatic locking mode	126
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	127
Safety belt pretensioner	127
Safety belt height adjustment	128
Safety belt extension assembly	128
Safety belt maintenance	128
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	129
Conditions of operation	129
Belt-Minder	129
One time disable	132
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	132
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	134
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	134
Children and airbags	136
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	136
Front passenger sensing system	138
Determining if the system is operational	143
Seat-mounted side airbag system	143
How does the side airbag system work?	144
Determining if the system is operational	145
Side curtain airbag system	146
How does the side air curtain system work?	147
Determining if the system is operational	148
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	149
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	149
Important child restraint precautions	149
Children and safety belts	150
Child booster seats	150
When children should use booster seats	150
Types of booster seats	151
The importance of shoulder belts	152
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	153
Child and infant or child safety seats	153
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	154
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	157
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	158
Tires, Wheels and Loading	161
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	161
Treadwear	161
Traction AA A B C	161
Temperature A B C	162
TIRES	162
Glossary of tire terminology	162
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	163
TIRE CARE	165
Inspecting your tires	165
Tire wear	166
Damage	166
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	167
Tire replacement requirements	167
Safety practices	168
Highway hazards	169
Tire and wheel alignment	169
Tire rotation	169
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	170
Information on “P” type tires	171
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	174
Information on “T” type tires	175
Location of the tire label	175
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	176
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	177
When your temporary spare tire is installed	178
When you believe your system is not operating properly	178
When inflating your tires	179
How temperature affects your tire pressure	179
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	180
VEHICLE LOADING	180
TRAILER TOWING	185
RECREATIONAL TOWING	185
Driving	187
STARTING	187
Positions of the ignition	187
Starting your vehicle	187
Important safety precautions	188
Starting the engine	190
Guarding against exhaust fumes	190
Important ventilating information	190
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	190
BRAKES	192
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	192
ABS warning lamp	193
Using ABS	193
Parking brake	193
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	194
STEERING	195
Speed sensitive steering	196
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	196
Brake-shift interlock	196
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	198
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	199
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	200
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	201
Using the clutch	201
Recommended shift speeds	202
Reverse	202
Parking your vehicle	202
Removing the key	202
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	203
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	205
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	205
Basic operating principles	205
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	205
If your vehicle gets stuck	206
Emergency maneuvers	206
AWD Systems (if equipped)	207
Sand	207
Mud and water	207
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	208
Driving on snow and ice	209
Maintenance and Modifications	210
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	210
Roadside Emergencies	211
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	211
Getting roadside assistance	211
Using roadside assistance	212
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	212
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	213
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	213
FUSES AND RELAYS	214
Fuses	214
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	214
Passenger compartment fuse panel	214
Power distribution box	217
CHANGING THE TIRES	220
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	220
Stopping and securing the vehicle	222
Removing the spare tire and jack	222
Tire change procedure	223
Stowing the wheel and jack	225
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	225
JUMP STARTING	226
Preparing your vehicle	226
Connecting the jumper cables	227
Jump starting	228
Removing the jumper cables	229
WRECKER TOWING	231
Customer Assistance	232
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	232
At home	232
Away from home	232
Additional Assistance	233
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	234
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	235
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	236
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	236
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	237
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	238
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	238
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	238
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	239
Cleaning	240
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	240
WAXING	241
PAINT CHIPS	241
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	241
ENGINE	242
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	243
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	244
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	244
INTERIOR	245
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	246
UNDERBODY	246
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	246
Maintenance and Specifications	248
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	248
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	248
Working with the engine off	248
Working with the engine on	248
OPENING THE HOOD	249
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	250
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	252
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	252
ENGINE OIL	253
Checking the engine oil	253
Adding engine oil	256
Engine oil and filter recommendations	257
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	257
BATTERY	258
ENGINE COOLANT	260
Checking engine coolant	260
Adding engine coolant	261
Recycled engine coolant	264
Coolant refill capacity	264
Severe climates	264
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	265
How fail-safe cooling works	265
When fail-safe mode is activated	265
FUEL FILTER	266
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	266
Important safety precautions	266
Refueling	268
Fuel Filler Cap	268
Choosing the right fuel	269
Octane recommendations	270
Fuel quality	270
Cleaner air	270
Running out of fuel	270
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	271
Measuring techniques	271
Filling the tank	271
Calculating fuel economy	272
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	272
Habits	272
Maintenance	273
Conditions	273
EPA window sticker	274
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	274
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	275
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	276
POWER STEERING FLUID	277
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	278
TRANSAXLE FLUID	278
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)	278
Low fluid level	279
Correct fluid level	279
High fluid level	280
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	280
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	280
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	281
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	281
Low fluid level	282
High fluid level	282
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	282
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	283
AIR FILTER	283
Changing the air filter element	284
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	285
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	287
ENGINE DATA	290
Engine drivebelt routing	290
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	291
Safety Compliance Certification Label	291
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	291
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	292
Accessories	293
GENUINE MERCURY ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	293
Exterior style	293
Interior style	293
Lifestyle	293
Peace of mind	293

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•

A final example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and

luggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement

from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have

been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside of the vehicle

with the rear seat folded down, you have room for 12-100 lb. (45 kg)

bags of cement. Do you have enough load capacity to transport the

cement to your home? If you and your friend each weigh 220 lb.

(99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 -

440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to

carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg

- (2 x 99 kg) - (12 x 45 kg) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kg. You will need

to reduce the load weight by at least 240 lb. (104 kg). If you remove

3-100 lb. (45 kg) cement bags, then the load calculation would be:

1400 - (2 x 220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 900 = 60 lb. Now you have

the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. In

metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 99 kg) - (9 x 45 kg)

= 635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kg.

The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your

vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance

Certification Label found on the edge of the driver’s door.

TRAILER TOWING

Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not

equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an

authorized dealer.

RECREATIONAL TOWING

Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow

your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a recreational vehicle or

moving truck).

In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the

Wrecker towing

section in the

Roadside Emergencies

chapter.

These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transaxle is not

damaged due to insufficient lubrication.

2008 Milan

(mln)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

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