automatic transmission fluid Mercury Milan 2011 s User Guide

Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace timing belt (Fiesta).Failure to replace
timing belt can cause internal engine
damage.
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin one of the
more demandingSpecial Operating Conditionslisted below, you will
need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently, service as
required– See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
As required– Change engine oil and replace oil filter as indicated by
message center and perform services as listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart (except Fiesta)
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 300 hours of engine
operation*– Change engine oil and replace oil filter (Fiesta)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs
* Engine hour meter installation is recommended for these operating
conditions.
Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except Fiesta and
vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel
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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................207
Air cleaner filter .......309–310, 314
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................46, 49
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................140, 149, 152
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............140, 149, 152
disposal ....................................155
driver airbag ....140, 142, 150, 153
indicator light .........148, 151, 155
operation .........140, 142, 150, 153
passenger airbag ............140, 142,
150, 153
side airbag ...............................149
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................230
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................286
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................205–206
Anti-theft system ..............108, 112
arming the system ..................112
disarming a triggered
system .....................................113
triggering .................................113
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................28
Single CD ..................................28
Audio system (see Radio) .........28Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................213, 215
fluid, adding ............................309
fluid, checking ........................309
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specification ..................315
Selectshift (SST) ....................216
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........315
B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....253
maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...314
servicing ..................................284
Belt-Minder.............................135
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................224
Blind spot mirror ......................223
Booster seats .............................169
Brakes ........................................205
anti-lock ...........................205–206
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................206
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specifications .................315
lubricant specifications ..........315
parking ....................................206
shift interlock ..........................212
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................59
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Capacities for refilling fluids ....315
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................84
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................246
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with
tether straps ...........................167
in front seat ............................161
in rear seat ..............................161
LATCH .....................................164
recommendations ...................158
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................169
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............268
instrument panel ....................270
interior .....................................271
plastic parts ............................269
washing ....................................266
waxing .....................................267
wheels ......................................267
wiper blades ............................270
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clutch
fluid ..........................................306
operation while driving ..........217
recommended shift speeds ....217
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................73
overhead ..............................70–71Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................81
Coolant
checking and adding ..............286
refill capacities ................290, 315
specifications ..........................315
Cross Traffic Alert ....................224
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................79
Cupholder(s) .............................125
Customer Assistance ................237
Ford Extended
Service Plan ....................324, 327
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................262
Getting roadside assistance ...237
Getting the service
you need .................................258
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................264
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................262
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................56
Defrost
windshield .................................49
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................307
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................216, 231, 233
sand .........................................232
snow and ice ...........................234
through water .................233, 236
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turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................276
I
Ignition ...............................200, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............70
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................160
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................305
Instrument panel ........................74
cleaning ...................................270
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................56
J
Jack ............................................246
positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......253
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................97
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .....................................91, 110
positions of the ignition .........200L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps .....................58, 61
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................164
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........206
Load limits .................................193
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...........315
Lug nuts ....................................252
Lumbar support, seats .....117, 119
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................315
lubricant specifications ..........315
reverse .....................................218
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................77–78
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................77
heated ........................................78
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Safety seats for children ..........160
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................319
Satellite Radio .............................28
Satellite Radio Information ........40
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Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............334
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................331
Seats ..........................................114
child safety seats ....................160
cleaning ...................................272
front seats ...............................116
heated ......................................119
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................107
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................108
Servicing your vehicle ..............275
Side air curtain .........................152
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............155
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................314, 318
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................315
Speed control ..............................79
Starting your
vehicle ........................200–201, 203
jump starting ..........................253
Steering
speed sensitive .......................212
Steering wheel
controls ......................................81
tilting .........................................69Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....188
Tires ...........................173–174, 246
alignment ................................181
care ..........................................177
changing ..................................246
checking the pressure ............177
inflating ...................................175
label .........................................187
replacing ..................................179
rotating ....................................182
safety practices .......................180
sidewall information ...............182
snow tires and chains ............192
spare tire .................................247
terminology .............................174
tire grades ...............................174
treadwear ........................173, 178
Towing .......................................198
recreational towing .................198
trailer towing ..........................198
wrecker ....................................256
Transmission .............................213
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....212
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................307, 309
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
lubricant specifications ..........315
manual operation ....................217
Trunk .........................................100
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