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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic
transmission equipped with a 2.5L I4 engine (if equipped)

P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from
turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:

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Depress the brake pedal

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Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):

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Come to a complete stop

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Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)

WARNING:

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off

position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

2010 Milan

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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Milan Hybrid

Page 1: ...NC威 44 Climate Controls 45 Manual heating and air conditioning 45 Dual automatic temperature control 48 Navigation system based climate control 50 Rear window defroster 54 Lights 55 Headlamps 55 Turn signal control 59 Bulb replacement 60 Driver Controls 69 Windshield wiper washer control 69 Steering wheel adjustment 70 Power windows 75 Mirrors 77 Speed control 78 Moon roof 83 Table of Contents 1 2...

Page 2: ...m TPMS 182 Vehicle loading 186 Trailer towing 191 Recreational towing 191 Driving 193 Starting 193 Brakes 198 AdvanceTrac威 200 Transmission operation 207 Reverse sensing system 215 Rear view camera system 217 Roadside Emergencies 232 Getting roadside assistance 232 Hazard flasher control 233 Fuses and relays 234 Changing tires 241 Wheel lug nut torque 247 Jump starting 249 Wrecker towing 254 Table...

Page 3: ...ities 309 Engine data 312 Accessories 315 Ford Extended Service Plan 317 Index 320 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without inc...

Page 4: ...s This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on the Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of...

Page 5: ... the environment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California ...

Page 6: ...See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle s New Vehicle Limited Warranty refer to the Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner s Guide Special instructions For your adde...

Page 7: ...o be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose See your SYNC威 supplement for more information Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the invest...

Page 8: ...ronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle location and or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services If you do not want to disclose this information do not activate the feature See your SYNC威 supplement for more information Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly i...

Page 9: ...gion your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner s Gu...

Page 10: ...Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 10 ...

Page 11: ...olant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Page 12: ...tion Maintenance I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Soli...

Page 13: ... authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake sy...

Page 14: ...the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter AdvanceTrac威 Traction Control Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac威 Traction Control is active If the light remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Refer to the Driving chapter for more information AdvanceTrac威 Traction Control off light Illuminates when AdvanceTrac威 Tr...

Page 15: ...l Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is engaged Turns off when the speed control system is disengaged Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any door or decklid is open Anti theft system Flashes when the SecuriLock Passive Anti theft System has been acti...

Page 16: ...me Sounds when the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is driven If the warning remains after the parking brake is disengaged contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Message center activation chime Sounds when some messages appear in the message center display for the first time Turn signal on warning chime Sounds when the turn signal has been left on for an extended period of time...

Page 17: ...engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the on position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the ta...

Page 18: ...s in the display this represents the trip mode Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds to reset MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the on position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status The system will also notify...

Page 19: ...he added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you reset this warning message it will return at approximately 25 miles 40 km 10 miles 16 km and 0 miles 0 km miles to empty DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the averag...

Page 20: ... the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Instantaneous fuel economy IFE Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy Your vehicle mu...

Page 21: ...nitored Pressing RESET cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored Some monitored systems show a message only if a warning is present The sequence of the system check report is as follows 1 XXX OIL LIFE 2 All DOORS CLOSED 3 TRUNK CLOSED 4 BLIND SPOT SYSTEM if equipped 5 CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM if equipped 6 BRAKE SYSTEM 7 FUEL LEVEL Oil Life XXX An oil change is required whe...

Page 22: ...uce the value by 10 Note Oil life start value of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 12 months For example setting oil life start value to 60 sets the oil life start value to 4 500 miles 7 200 km and 219 days Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press RESET to change from English to Metric Autolamp delay if equipped This feature ke...

Page 23: ...off Blind spot system if equipped The blind spot information system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the side areas on both sides of the vehicle 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu to disable the system 2 Press RESET to turn blind spot off or on Cross traffic alert system if equipped The cross traffic alert system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the areas toward...

Page 24: ...ar bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu to disable the reverse sensing system feature 2 Press RESET to turn the rear park assist off When R Reverse gear is selected PARK AID OFF will be displayed System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle s operating systems In the event of a multipl...

Page 25: ...JAR Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear left door is not completely closed REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR Displayed when the rear right door is not completely closed FUEL LEVEL LOW Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition CHECK FUEL FILL INLET Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed Refer to Easy Fuel...

Page 26: ...ac威 system has detected a condition that requires service TRUNK AJAR Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat After the objects are moved away from the seat if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON Displayed when the engine oil life ...

Page 27: ... CTA system is operating and senses a vehicle See Blind spot information system in the Driver controls chapter TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE Displayed when the perimeter alarm system is armed and the vehicle is entered using the key on the driver s side door In order to prevent the perimeter alarm system from triggering the ignition must be turned to Start before the 12 second chime expires See Peri...

Page 28: ... delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Note Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system If your display shows six small circles in the display your audio system is a CD6 system If not your system is a Single CD sy...

Page 29: ... the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 To activate the autoset feature Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search If you press another control within those f...

Page 30: ...mber using memory presets 1 6 When the display reads LOAD CD load the desired disc label side up If you do not choose a slot within five seconds the system will choose for you Once loaded the first track will begin to play To auto load up to six discs Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD Load the desired disc label side up The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining ...

Page 31: ...view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK TRACK to view the additional display text COMPRESSION Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK TRACK to toggle between ON OFF When COMPRESSION is ON the...

Page 32: ... If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK TRACK to seek to the previous next channel in the selected category Press and hold SEEK TRACK to fast seek through the previous next channels SCAN Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS sa...

Page 33: ...menu SONG SEEK MENU Press OK to enter song seek menu Press to scroll through the following options a SAVE THIS SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song s title in the system s memory If you try to save something other than a song CANT SAVE will appear in the display When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel the system will alert you with an audible prompt Press OK whil...

Page 34: ...ANNEL is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN Enter your four digit PIN number initial PIN is 1234 and the system will lock unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed Note you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock unlock when using this feature b CHANGE PIN Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed The display will read ENTER OLD PIN Enter your curren...

Page 35: ...or road and wind noise Recommended level is 1 3 SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting ALL SEATS Occupancy mode if equipped Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting Press SEEK TRACK to select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS Extra Features AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE IN auxiliary audio mode and SYNC if equipped...

Page 36: ...tem This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity To achieve optimal performance please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system su...

Page 37: ... in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality Many portable music players have different output levels so not all players should be set at the same levels Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume 3 If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels turn the portable music player volume down If the problems...

Page 38: ...r USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation system supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio...

Page 39: ... extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1...

Page 40: ...r MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less de...

Page 41: ...ety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna locate...

Page 42: ...limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle Use of online media player providing access to all SIRIUS music channels over the internet using any computer connected to the internet U S customers only For information on extended subscription terms contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete prog...

Page 43: ...ly available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this...

Page 44: ...on required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation system supplement for further information SYNC IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle...

Page 45: ...to the previous air flow selection 4 Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging 5 Power Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents 6 Distributes air throug...

Page 46: ...e This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 12 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Engages automatically in MAX A C defrost and floor defrost Outside...

Page 47: ...elect MAX A C 2 Select the coolest temperature setting 3 Set the fan to the highest speed initially As the interior starts to cool down adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towar...

Page 48: ...defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again to return to t...

Page 49: ...ate air recirculation in the vehicle Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow ...

Page 50: ...ERATURE CONTROL NAVIGATION BASED IF EQUIPPED Temperature conversion To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter 1 CLIMATE Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen See Touchscreen functions later in this section 2 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster Refer to Rear window def...

Page 51: ...de only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either panel or floor panel Recirculation may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential 7 Fan speed control Press to decrease increase the fan speed Manual fan speed will appear in the touch screen 8 AUTO Press to engage full automatic operation The system will automatically determine fan ...

Page 52: ...air through the instrument panel vents Distributes air through the instrument panel vents floor vents rear seat floor vents and de mister vents Distributes air through the floor vents rear seat floor vents Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return ...

Page 53: ...ly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the PARK gear position automatic transmission only to continue to receive ...

Page 54: ...froster on An indicator light on the button will illuminate when active The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press the control again If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster an...

Page 55: ...ou can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a fixed period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the Autolamp position Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmab...

Page 56: ...will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the on position the headlamp control is in the off autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the P Park position WARNING Always remembe...

Page 57: ...e during headlamp and parking lamp operation Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten dim all interior lit components incrementally or Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is reached Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate the dome on feature This will turn on the interior courtesy lights The lights will remain o...

Page 58: ...y 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and ...

Page 59: ...izontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls to turn on the lamps 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st ...

Page 60: ...r expires BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the ...

Page 61: ...rovide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp beam 2 HB3 Front park turn signal lamp 2 3457NAK amber Sidemarker lamp N A LED Stop tail lamp N A LED Rear turn signal lamp 2 3157 A amber Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5W High mount brake lamp 1 921 Fog lamp if equipped 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome reading lamp 6 578 Visor vanity lamp Slide on Rail system SOR 2 ...

Page 62: ...e Maintenance Specifications section for more information 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet tube This connector will need to be unplugged 4 Remove the air filter assembly 5 Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover 6 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pull it straight ou...

Page 63: ...bly 5 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket and discard the old bulb socket WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector 2010...

Page 64: ...ed before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Replacing front parking lamp turn signal bulbs 2 5L 3 0L engines 1 Make sure headlamp control is in the off position then open the hood 2 Reach over the front bolster 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pull it out of the lamp assembly 4 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new one ...

Page 65: ...ith a new bulb and reverse the removal steps to complete the process Replacing stop tail turn and side marker bulbs Your vehicle is equipped with a rear lamp that has a stop tail and side marker lamp module containing integral multiple light emitting diodes LED If one or more LEDs burn out the complete lamp module has to be replaced See your authorized dealer for the replacement lamp Replacing rea...

Page 66: ...runk side panel dark grey soft wheelhouse side trim panel back to the shingle position to the luggage scuff plate hard molding 8 Install trunk floor carpeting panel Replacing backup lamp bulbs The backup lamp bulbs are located in the trunk lid 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open trunk to access the lamp assembly 2 Position the decklid trim aside by removing 3 to 4 pin t...

Page 67: ...Pull the bulb straight from the socket and push in the new bulb 5 Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove the screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb socket by turning counterclockwise 4 Carefully pull the bulb out from the socket Install new bulb s i...

Page 68: ... removing to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness the splash shield flap can be repositioned 3 Rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 4 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Lights 68 ...

Page 69: ...ew seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before...

Page 70: ...to its original position to lock the steering column WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before mov...

Page 71: ...ects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass zone adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point ...

Page 72: ...ether repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all veh...

Page 73: ...te calibration 4 The compass is now calibrated CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders with ambient lighting if equipped 2 Secondary storage bin on hinges inside utility compartment 3 Utility compartment with power point AIJ Audio Input Jack USB port if equipped and coin holder inside WARNING Use only soft cups in the cup holder Har...

Page 74: ...nt for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power po...

Page 75: ...They may seriously injure themselves WARNING When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows Push down to the first detent and hold the switch to open Pull up to the first detent and hold the switch to close Rear Window Buf...

Page 76: ...P event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN Bounce Back When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward the window will automatically reverse direction and move down This is known as bounce back If the ignition is turned off without accessory delay being active during bounc...

Page 77: ...ust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal high reflective state to the non glare darkened state when bright lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from beh...

Page 78: ...on you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Heated mirrors if equipped Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Blind...

Page 79: ... may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control Tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal if eq...

Page 80: ...1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and release this contr...

Page 81: ...LS IF EQUIPPED Radio control features Press MEDIA repeatedly to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Satellite Radio mode if equipped LINE IN Auxiliary input jack if equipped In Radio mode Press to access the next previous preset station In CD mode Press to listen to the next track on the disc In Satellite radio mode if equipped Press to advance through preset channels 2010 Milan mln Owners G...

Page 82: ... supplement SYNC system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display Press and hold to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to end a call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to confirm your selecti...

Page 83: ...ren unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening closing and venting feature Press and release the rear portion of the control To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time WARNING When closing the moon roof you should verify that it is free of obs...

Page 84: ...tection If the control is released before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turned off without accessory delay being active the moon roof will stop Security override can be used if the moon roof movement is restricted in some way for example if there is ice on the moon roof or seals To vent To tilt the moon roof into the vent position when the glass panel is closed press and re...

Page 85: ...that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driver Cont...

Page 86: ...iLock keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were issued with a security label on them that provides im...

Page 87: ...cylinder place your thumb on the center thumb rest of the IKT and forefinger on the logo badge on the opposite side To gain more leverage when rotating the IKT in the ignition lock cylinder you can readjust the location of your thumb to grasp the IKT on the outer edge next to the control Likewise when rotating the IKT to the off position in the ignition lock cylinder the bottom edge of the IKT adj...

Page 88: ... control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter If both front doors are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion an...

Page 89: ...nning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered ...

Page 90: ...d before the driver door is opened Note The autounlock feature is disabled on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated there are four methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer by using a power door unlock lock sequence or by using the keyless entry keypad if equipped...

Page 91: ...rp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position 2 Close all the doors 3 Enter factory set 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press and rel...

Page 92: ...n to the lock position key at an angle to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key horizontal to disengage the childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage com...

Page 93: ...compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles WARNING Do not leave children unreliable adults or animals unattended in the vehicle On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals...

Page 94: ...ctures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The IKT allows you to remotely unlock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the trunk activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held...

Page 95: ...d release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed Note If any door or the trunk is not closed or if the hood is not closed in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash Car finder Press...

Page 96: ...KT for the correct orientation of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 5 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you wo...

Page 97: ...e transmitter is pressed Head lamps Park lamps Tail lamps The lamps will automatically turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 on position The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad if equipped or after 25 seconds of illumination Note On some vehicles the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps ...

Page 98: ...cedure is complete Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition the interior dome lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after t...

Page 99: ...ithin five seconds of each other 4 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module Tips Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five numbers in sequential order The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds pres...

Page 100: ... first SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition Your vehicle comes with two coded Integrated Keyhead Tran...

Page 101: ... indicator will glow for three seconds to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position If this occurs turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the programmed key If the vehicle doesn t start try to start it with the 2nd...

Page 102: ...be programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys to your vehicle This procedure will program bo...

Page 103: ...ously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate the remote entry syste...

Page 104: ...three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are not closed the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door the hood or the trunk is still open Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open then close the door Press the 7 8 and the 9 0 c...

Page 105: ...driver s door to unlock the vehicle a chime will sound and the message center will display TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above otherwise the alarm will trigger Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state Triggering the anti ...

Page 106: ...y become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The drive...

Page 107: ...traint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat i...

Page 108: ...djustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position 2...

Page 109: ... the seat cushion Turn to adjust lumbar support Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 109...

Page 110: ...ush the back of the seat forward until flat 5 Move the seat as far forward as possible WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants Secure the load to help prevent shifting during sudden stops WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its origina...

Page 111: ...ront passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betwee...

Page 112: ...on of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Power recline if equipped Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 112 ...

Page 113: ... personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position To operate the heated seats DATC systems Push the control located on the climate control system panel once to activate high heat Push twi...

Page 114: ...in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion The adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a guide sleeve with a pin hole for removing the head restraint 4 2 1 4 3 2 2010 ...

Page 115: ...d restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied 2010 Milan mln Owne...

Page 116: ...sert and push a tool such as a large paper clip into the pin hole located on the side of the guide sleeve and press the adjust release button then pull the head restraint upward 3 Store the head restraint in a secure location such as the trunk of the vehicle 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 116 ...

Page 117: ...r head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Split folding rear seatbacks One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space 2010 Milan mln Owners ...

Page 118: ... trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 119: ... a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System威 consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors first row only and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front cras...

Page 120: ...tage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints SRS section in this chapter Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity senso...

Page 121: ...front passenger seat contrary to proper child seating or restraint usage recommendations Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty and the safety belt is unbuckled or when a child or a small person occupie...

Page 122: ...estraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors driver seat position sensor and front passenger sensing system In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light will either flash or stay lit The warning light will not illuminate imme...

Page 123: ...t and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt...

Page 124: ...ceives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy management feature front outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that is designed to e...

Page 125: ...ver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt This mode should be used any time a child safety seat except a booster is installed in passenger front or rear seating po...

Page 126: ...eplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height ad...

Page 127: ...s seat mounted side airbags and side air curtains and safety belt pretensioners Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there is an 8 inch 20 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer id...

Page 128: ...d The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system Both the driver s...

Page 129: ...ve elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is travelin...

Page 130: ...ight as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts...

Page 131: ... feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this ...

Page 132: ...For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety ...

Page 133: ...on or over the airbag cover may cause those objects to be thrown by the airbag into your face and torso or may result in a failure of the airbag to inflate properly both of which could result in serious injury Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag m...

Page 134: ...he airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not att...

Page 135: ...ag supplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with...

Page 136: ...eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after in...

Page 137: ...passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will dis...

Page 138: ...ystem is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the c...

Page 139: ...unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled WARNING Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts it s very important that they continue to sit properly A properly seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with...

Page 140: ...tatus of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hanging off the seat back Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket if equipped Objects placed on the occupant s lap Cargo interference with the seat Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat Rear ...

Page 141: ...g with the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least two minutes a...

Page 142: ...ically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Seat mounted side airbag system WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbac...

Page 143: ...ing 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 I...

Page 144: ...collision Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as used for f...

Page 145: ...door The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the seat WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the side air curtain system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a side air curtain See your authorized dealer WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an inflatable curtain is pr...

Page 146: ...ched near the floor Two crash sensors located at the base of the C pillars above the wheel house Side air curtains and side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats The side air curtain will not interfere with childre...

Page 147: ...e not of the type sufficient to cause activation The side air curtain system is designed to inflate in side impact collisions not roll over rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the side air curtain has deployed the air ...

Page 148: ...f when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person pressing the hazard control button or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles including pretensioners Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Airbags MUST BE dispose...

Page 149: ... restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb 18 kg or less generally age four or younger Use a child safety seat sometimes called an infant carrier convertible seat or toddler seat Small children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall are greater than age four 4 and less than a...

Page 150: ... Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by X LATCH lower anchors and top tether anchor LATCH lower anchors only Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt and LATCH lower anchors and top tether anchor Safety belt only Rear facing child seat Up to 48 lb 21 kg X X Forward facing child seat Up to 48 lb 21 kg X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Air bags c...

Page 151: ... while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision which may result in serious injury or death WARNING Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision o...

Page 152: ...te a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the child is the proper height age and weight as specified by your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then...

Page 153: ... or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain...

Page 154: ...ton then pull the head restraint upward To reinstall the head restraint line the posts up in the holes on the seat back with the head restraint strap facing the outside of the vehicle and push down until the head restraint locks into place Lift gently to ensure it is locked into place 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 154 ...

Page 155: ...eel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to help prevent accidental unbuckling Place vehicle seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to step 5 below This vehicle does not require the use of a...

Page 156: ...n grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 3 While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 156 ...

Page 157: ...mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked repeat Steps 5 and 6 8 Remove remaining slack from the belt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack...

Page 158: ...three vehicle anchor points two 2 lower anchors located where the vehicle seat back and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method ...

Page 159: ...this chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block ...

Page 160: ...attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check th...

Page 161: ...anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt the lower anchors of the LATCH sy...

Page 162: ...traint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt Children outgrow a typical child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limi...

Page 163: ...ion may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 l...

Page 164: ...backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately suppor...

Page 165: ... the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s h...

Page 166: ...if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a co...

Page 167: ...quires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tir...

Page 168: ...verloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflat...

Page 169: ...support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires ...

Page 170: ... at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance ...

Page 171: ... see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE In...

Page 172: ...as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use lo...

Page 173: ...e replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compl...

Page 174: ...nting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the whe...

Page 175: ...are tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignmen...

Page 176: ...rom the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized inf...

Page 177: ...ndicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informat...

Page 178: ...ur numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS ...

Page 179: ...representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the ma...

Page 180: ...cks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressu...

Page 181: ... In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loc...

Page 182: ...ver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a mal...

Page 183: ... always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The Low Tire Pr...

Page 184: ... Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your te...

Page 185: ...erature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the ...

Page 186: ...may cause damage to the vehicles wheel house and or body Do not install tire chains cables or optional traction devices on the rear tires This could cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house or body Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices with optional P225 50R17 or P225 45R18 tires Install cable chains securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fu...

Page 187: ...ted outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must b...

Page 188: ...l weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 188 ...

Page 189: ... Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR WARNING Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury WARNING Do not e...

Page 190: ...ty is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your ve...

Page 191: ... 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 WARNING 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 ...

Page 192: ...rt trailer Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with the front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly and the rear wheels on the ground This will cause damage to your AWD system If you are using a vehicle transport trailer follow the instruction specified by the equipment provider Note If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground follow these instructions Tow only in the forwa...

Page 193: ... the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures below 20 F 30 C it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speed...

Page 194: ...rtant safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure the headlamps ...

Page 195: ...s set Push the clutch pedal to the floor 3 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driving 195 ...

Page 196: ...egins to accelerate above cranking speeds this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhau...

Page 197: ...rt an extension cord as possible Do not use multiple extension cords Instead use one extension cord which is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord to the outlet without stretching Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition not patched or spliced Store your extension cord indoors at temperatures above 32 F 0 C Outdoor conditions can deteriorate extension cords o...

Page 198: ...e engine block heater cord plug BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal If a metal to metal continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present the brake linings may be worn out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer Refer to Brake system war...

Page 199: ...the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance and does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes Parking brake To set the parking brake 1...

Page 200: ...g the effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac威 system could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Remember that even advanced technology cannot defy the laws of physics It s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose contro...

Page 201: ...of a normal system self check The sliding car icon may illuminate flash during certain driving situation which cause the AdvanceTrac威 system to operate If the sliding car icon illuminates steadily have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately If equipped with a message center the vehicle will also indicate a failure with the AdvanceTrac威 system When AdvanceTrac威 performs a normal sy...

Page 202: ...kes have cooled down the system will regain all features Anti lock braking and ESC will continue to function during the cool down period The Engine Traction Control and Brake Traction Control system may be deactivated in certain situations See the Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 section below Electronic Stability Control ESC Electronic Stability Control ESC may enhance your vehicle s directional stabil...

Page 203: ...dvanceTrac威 Off control switch again or by turning off and restarting the engine When the AdvanceTrac威 system is off the sliding car off icon will illuminate steadily Pressing the AdvanceTrac威 Off control switch again will turn off the sliding car off icon In R Reverse ABS and the Engine and Brake Traction Control features will continue to function however ESC is disabled AdvanceTrac威 Features Con...

Page 204: ...ssage center in the Driver Controls chapter for more information WARNING The EPS system has diagnostics checks that continuously monitor the EPS system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system When an electronic error is detected the message POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT will be displayed in the message center If this happens stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine After ...

Page 205: ...to improve maneuverability If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while driving at a constant vehicle speed have the power steering system checked by your authorized dealer BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the on position unless brake ped...

Page 206: ...ove procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off ...

Page 207: ... the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come...

Page 208: ...mountain driving Provides extended shift scheduling allowing both upshifts and downshifts at a higher overall RPM to provide optimum engine braking Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 speed automatic transmission equipped with a 3 0L V6 Duratec engine if equipped P Park This position lo...

Page 209: ...d remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Drive with Overdrive The normal driving position for ...

Page 210: ...dditional grade engine braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle acceleration accelerator pedal brake pedal and vehicle speed Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above This ...

Page 211: ...t lever SST is an automatic transmission with the ability for the driver to change gears up or down without a clutch as desired By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D to the right into Manual M you now have control of selecting the gear you desire Initially when moving the lever to the manual mode M the message center display on the instrument cluster will show D and the SST light wil...

Page 212: ...r you it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the engine will not be damaged from over revving The SST will not automatically upshift even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit It must be shifted manually by moving the gearshift lever back toward and releasing Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting If your vehic...

Page 213: ...tch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn t interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal t...

Page 214: ...ransmission from accidentally engaging R Reverse when intending to select 1 First 3 Shift into R Reverse by pushing the gearshift knob down then moving the lever fully to the left then forward If R Reverse is not fully engaged press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to the neutral position Release the clutch pedal for a moment then press it down and shift to R Reverse again Parking yo...

Page 215: ...surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS WARNING This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecti...

Page 216: ...will be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Keep the RSS sensors located on the ...

Page 217: ...ur vehicle and objects in the green zone are further away Objects are getting closer to your vehicle as they move from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rear view mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rear view mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the image in the rear view ...

Page 218: ...ts that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper might not be seen on the screen due to the limited coverage of the camera system WARNING Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARNING Do not use the camera system with the trunk open If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged then check with your authorized dealer...

Page 219: ...ed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting vehicles in the blind zones The system will not detect infrastructure pedestrians or cyclists WARNING To help avoid injuries NEVER use the BLIS as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes BLIS is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist The BLIS has an amber ...

Page 220: ...ud snow and ice in this area Small to moderate build ups of such materials will not hinder the performance Do not place any type of bumper sticker in this area Note The BLIS typically will not detect parked vehicles humans animals or infrastructure fences guard rails trees etc The BLIS does not function when the transmission is in R Reverse or P Park The BLIS does not provide any additional warnin...

Page 221: ... the driver from which direction vehicles are approaching The system is not designed to prevent contact with other vehicles or objects The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting vehicles in the blind zones The system will not detect infrastructure pedestrians or bicyclists WARNING To help avoid personal injury NEVER use the Cross Traffic Alert system as a replace...

Page 222: ...eases when vehicles and objects in close proximity block the Cross Traffic Alert sensors refer to figure for approximate zone coverage areas sensor obstructed to vehicle on left Backing slowly from the parking spot in these situations helps to increase the sensor coverage and effectiveness 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Driving 222 ...

Page 223: ...on detection Debris build up on the rear quarter panel fascias The rear quarter panel radar beams are obstructed or partially obstructed by an adjacently parked vehicle or object Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph 24 km h Severe weather conditions Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph 5 km h Backing out of an angled parking spot CTA and Reverse Sensing System RSS interaction...

Page 224: ...LT or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT For faults that may cause the associated left or right alert indicator not to illuminate only the message center faults will occur Blocked sensor An extreme build up of materials on the left and or right quarter panel fascias such as mud or snow can cause degraded performance of the BLIS Also heavy rain can cause the same effect The BLIS can detect this degraded pe...

Page 225: ...ate Heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall is interfering with the radar signals No action required by the driver The system will automatically go unblocked once the rainfall snowfall rate decreases or stops Do not use BLIS CTA in heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall Trailer tow false alerts When towing a trailer the left and right sensor may detect the trailer thus causing a false alert It may be desirable...

Page 226: ...xcessive stress which might result in damage which is not covered under your warranty Driving on slippery surfaces with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand snow mud and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles both on and off the highway When driving at slow speeds off highway under high outside temperatu...

Page 227: ... the accelerator in each gear If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control it may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to rock the vehicle Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or...

Page 228: ... these abrupt inputs AWD Systems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle This increases traction enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through ...

Page 229: ...it lubricant should be checked and changed if necessary After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas...

Page 230: ... lose control The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Your vehicle has anti lock brakes therefore apply the brakes steadily Do not pump the brakes Driving on snow and ice Note Excessive tire slippage can cause transmission damage AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle Should you start to slide while driving on sn...

Page 231: ... that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty increase your repair cost reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to he...

Page 232: ...allons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to t...

Page 233: ...Roadside Assistance call 1 800 241 3673 Canadian customers who require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked...

Page 234: ...tart and may take one additional attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are ident...

Page 235: ...e 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover 2010 M...

Page 236: ...switch Center high mounted stop lamp 3 15A Not used Spare 4 30A Not used Spare 5 10A Keypad illumination Brake shift interlock 6 20A Turn signal lamps 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Courtesy lamps 10 15A Backlighting Puddle lamps 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 236 ...

Page 237: ...Diagnostic connector 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Front sidemarker lamps Park lamps License plate lamp 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lamps power saver relay 26 10A Instrument cluster battery power 27 20A Ignition switch 28 5A Radio crank sense circuit 29 5A Instrument cluster ignition power 30 5A Not used Spare 31 10A Not used Spare 32 10A Restraint control module 33 10A Not used...

Page 238: ...7 5A Occupant Classification Sensor OCS module Passenger airbag off lamp 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing...

Page 239: ...g Protected Circuits 1 50A Electronic power assist steering B 2 50A Electronic power assist steering B 3 40A Powertrain control module PCM relay 57 power 4 Not used 5 30A Starter motor relay 55 power 6 40A Rear defrost relay 53 power 7 Not used 8 40A Anti lock Braking System ABS pump 9 20A Wipers washer 10 30A ABS valve 11 Not used 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergenc...

Page 240: ...y 43 power 26 15A Left headlamp relay 42 power 27 15A Right headlamp relay 44 power 28 60A Cooling fan motor 29 20A Front power point 30 30A Fuel relay relay 54 power 31 30A Passenger power seat 32 30A Driver power seat 33 20A Moon roof motor power feed 34 Not used 35 40A Front A C blower motor relay 52 power 36 1A Diode Fuel pump 37 1A Diode One touch start 38 10A Heated side mirrors 39 Not used ...

Page 241: ...4 Full ISO relay Fuel relay 55 Full ISO relay Starter relay 56 Not used 57 Full ISO relay PCM relay 58 Not used Cartridge Fuses Mini Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS ind...

Page 242: ...eased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should b...

Page 243: ...king at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usa...

Page 244: ...activate the hazard flashers 2 Place the gearshift lever in P Park automatic transmission or R Reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off Removing the spare tire and jack 1 Remove the carpeted load floor panel located in the rear of the vehicle and remove the lug wrench and long bolt from the tool bag 2 Remove the bolt securing the spare tire using the lug wrench then lift and remove the ...

Page 245: ...lose to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire For example if the left front tire is flat block the right rear wheel 2 Remove the center ornament if equipp...

Page 246: ...ine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered If you are using the temporary tire the lug nut washers will ...

Page 247: ...use the long bolt When storing the temporary spare tire replace the cover plate and use the short bolt 5 Secure the bolt using the lug wrench 6 Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack 7 Replace the carpeted load floor panel WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation ...

Page 248: ...a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel container see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable fuel contain...

Page 249: ...This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled ...

Page 250: ... of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 250 ...

Page 251: ...ative cable to fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system pa...

Page 252: ...fore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide ...

Page 253: ... cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 253 ...

Page 254: ...means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment the non lifted wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle Place a rag on top of the hoist cable below the fascia when loading or unloading a vehicle on a flatbed wrecker to prevent surface damage to the fascia Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized ...

Page 255: ...s on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km 2010 Milan mln Owners Guid...

Page 256: ...cle to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 257: ... 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identific...

Page 258: ...a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km which...

Page 259: ...ision as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps yo...

Page 260: ...isputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country cont...

Page 261: ...ur vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a ...

Page 262: ...ed in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS...

Page 263: ...aintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or luke...

Page 264: ...he instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong strea...

Page 265: ...ith cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may ca...

Page 266: ... wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes water repellent coatings tree sap or other organic contamination these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades and streaking and smearing of the windshield To clean these items follow these tips The windshield rear window...

Page 267: ...se the windshield with water Do not use sharp objects such as a razor blade to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster s heated grid lines INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and damp white cotton cloth then with a clean and dry white cotton c...

Page 268: ...ets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 If a ring forms ...

Page 269: ...should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engi...

Page 270: ...32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Cleaning 270 ...

Page 271: ...hicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off Automatic transmission 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block the wheels Manual transmission 1 Set the parking ...

Page 272: ...ning OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 272 ...

Page 273: ...ap 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Brake Clutch fluid reservoir 5 Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission only 6 Battery 7 Power distribution box 8 Air filter assembly 9 Coolant bleed valve 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 273 ...

Page 274: ... fluid dipstick automatic transmission only 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Coolant bleed valve 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 274 ...

Page 275: ...aint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the c...

Page 276: ...ng the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmissions or 1 First manual transmissions 4 Open the hood Pro...

Page 277: ...I4 engine be sure the notch in the dipstick flange is aligned with the V on the engine when reinserting it 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L V6 Duratec engines If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 277 ...

Page 278: ...ine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L V6 Duratec engine If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 278 ...

Page 279: ... For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil leve...

Page 280: ... fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter a...

Page 281: ...lan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks...

Page 282: ...anual transmission turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles 16 km or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim stra...

Page 283: ... antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could ...

Page 284: ... fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fill level is obtained WARNING Do not add engine c...

Page 285: ... DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause ...

Page 286: ...as been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 2 5L coolant bleed valve 3 0L coolant bleed valve 5 Open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet for the 2 5L engine or in the thermostat housing for the 3 0L engine 6 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture see above to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on...

Page 287: ...ant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford approved recycling process is not yet available Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capac...

Page 288: ... drive Vehicles driven year round in non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection What you should know about fail safe cooling 2 5L engine only If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distan...

Page 289: ... for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Re start the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of ...

Page 290: ...ffects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inhaling fuel vapors Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minu...

Page 291: ...ating than unleaded regular or premium gasoline and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power Winter blends may contain up to 75 denatured ethanol Ed75 and up to 25 unleaded gasoline to enhance cold engine starts Severely cold weather may require additional measures for reliable starting Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes so...

Page 292: ...lowing guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Easy Fuel no cap fuel s...

Page 293: ...this action corrects the problem the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or more hours with the engine off followed by city highway driving Continuing to drive with the Check Fu...

Page 294: ...Fuel Ethanol Ed75 Ed85 Regular unleaded gasoline or any mixture of the two fuels Use of other fuels such as Fuel Methanol may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and your warranty may be invalidated Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems try a different brand of unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended fo...

Page 295: ...dition to this it is also recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline once every 3 000 miles 4 800 km See scheduled maintenance information for more information Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because th...

Page 296: ...ury to you or others When filling the vehicle s fuel tank from a portable fuel container use the included funnel 1 Locate the white plastic funnel It is attached to the underside of the spare tire cover or is included with the tire changing tools 2 Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel system 3 Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container 4 When done clean the funnel or proper...

Page 297: ...serve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

Page 298: ...tionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Stea...

Page 299: ...n Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel...

Page 300: ...of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission s...

Page 301: ... engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed See Easy Fuel no cap fuel system in this chapter 4 Driving through deep water the electrical system may be wet These temporary malfunctions can b...

Page 302: ...ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means that the vehicle is ready for I M testing The OBD II system is designed to check the emission control system during normal...

Page 303: ... the performance of the system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properl...

Page 304: ...gine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 6 Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid should be in the crosshatch zone for normal operating temperature...

Page 305: ...50 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by an authorized dealer An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives treatments or cleaning agents The use of these materials may affect transmission operation a...

Page 306: ...ation for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter e...

Page 307: ... 5 Install a new air filter element Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated 6 Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps Be sure that the air cleaner cover tabs are engaged into the slots of the air cleaner housing 2010 Milan mln Owner...

Page 308: ...Oil filter FL 910 FL 500 S Spark Plugs 1 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage ...

Page 309: ...uxiliary hood latch door hinges striker plates seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine coolant 2 5L engine 8 56 quarts 8 1L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 1 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Engine coolant 3 0L engine 9 72 quarts 9 2L Cooling system ...

Page 310: ...0 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Engine oil 3 0L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Manual transmission 3 0 quarts 2 87L 3 Motorcraft 75W 90 gear oil non synthetic XT 4 QGL WSS M2C203 A1 and GL 4 Automatic transmission fluid 9 0 quarts 8 5L 4 Motorcraft MERCON威 LV ATF 6 X T 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Rear differential AWD fluid 2...

Page 311: ...rface 4 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 5 The Power Transfer Unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is su...

Page 312: ...ing order 1 3 4 2 1 4 2 5 3 6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35 mm 0 045 0 049 inch 1 15 1 25 mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 2 5L I4 Engine 3 0L V6 Engine 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 312 ...

Page 313: ... located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2010 Milan ...

Page 314: ...ine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6 Speed Manual Transmission G6M 6 6 Speed Automatic Transmission 6F35 W 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus M...

Page 315: ...y component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty Following is a list of several Genuine Mercury Accessories Not all accessories are available for ...

Page 316: ...ft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other vehicle functions such as ant...

Page 317: ...overs 29 critical components Peace of mind from coast to coast Ford ESP is honored by all Ford Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in the U S and Canada It s the only extended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept ove...

Page 318: ... cost of properly maintaining your vehicle Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that routinely wear out like brakes and shocks The coverage is prepaid so you never have to worry about affording your vehicle maintenance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Bra...

Page 319: ...2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Ford Extended Service Plan 319 ...

Page 320: ... Audio system 6 CD in dash 28 Single CD 28 Audio system see Radio 28 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 207 208 fluid adding 305 fluid checking 305 fluid refill capacities 309 fluid specification 309 Selectshift SST 211 Auxiliary input jack Line in 36 Axle lubricant specifications 309 B Battery 281 acid treating emergencies 281 jumping a disabled battery 249 maintenance free 281...

Page 321: ... adjustment 72 Console 73 overhead 71 Controls power seat 111 steering column 81 Coolant checking and adding 283 refill capacities 287 309 specifications 309 Cross Traffic Alert 219 Cruise control see Speed control 78 Cupholder s 119 Customer Assistance 232 Ford Extended Service Plan 317 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 260 Getting roadside assistance 232 Getting the service you need ...

Page 322: ...9 Fog lamps 56 Four Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road 226 Fuel 289 calculating fuel economy 19 297 cap 292 capacity 309 choosing the right fuel 293 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 299 detergent in fuel 295 filler funnel 295 filling your vehicle with fuel 289 292 297 filter specifications 289 308 improving fuel economy 297 octane rating 294 312 quality 294 295 running out of fuel 24...

Page 323: ...ion 193 L Lamps autolamp system 55 bulb replacement specifications chart 61 daytime running light 56 fog lamps 56 headlamps 55 headlamps flash to pass 57 instrument panel dimming 57 interior lamps 59 replacing bulbs 62 LATCH anchors 158 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 199 Load limits 186 Locks autolock 88 childproof 92 doors 88 Lubricant specifications 309 Lug nuts 247 Lumbar ...

Page 324: ...ntry 97 98 locking unlocking doors 94 95 opening the trunk 95 panic alarm 95 replacement additional transmitters 96 replacing the batteries 96 Reverse sensing system 215 Roadside assistance 232 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 119 122 124 126 Safety Canopy 142 Safety defects reporting 262 Safety restraints 119 122 124 127 Belt Minder威 128 extension assembly 127 for adults 124 126 for children ...

Page 325: ... 241 checking the pressure 171 inflating 169 label 181 replacing 173 rotating 175 safety practices 174 sidewall information 176 snow tires and chains 186 spare tire 242 terminology 168 tire grades 168 treadwear 167 172 Towing 191 recreational towing 191 trailer towing 191 wrecker 254 Transmission 207 brake shift interlock BSI 205 fluid checking and adding automatic 303 fluid checking and adding ma...

Page 326: ...Washer fluid 275 Water Driving through 231 Windows power 75 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 69 checking and adding fluid 275 replacing wiper blades 275 Wrecker towing 254 2010 Milan mln Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus Index 326 ...

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