jump start Mercury Milan 2009 Owner's Manuals

Locks and Security 97
Keys 97
Locks 99
Anti-theft system 112
Seating and Safety Restraints 118
Seating 118
Safety restraints 127
Airbags 141
Child restraints 156
Tires, Wheels and Loading 173
Tire information 173
Tire inflation 175
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 188
Vehicle loading 192
Trailer towing 197
Recreational towing 197
Driving 199
Starting 199
Brakes 204
AdvanceTrac
206
Traction Control™ 210
Transmission operation 212
Reverse sensing system 218
Roadside Emergencies 227
Getting roadside assistance 227
Hazard flasher control 228
Fuel pump shut-off switch 228
Fuses and relays 229
Changing tires 236
Wheel lug nut torque 241
Jump starting 242
Wrecker towing 248
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your Owner Guide portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (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 the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
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WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Note:Inspect the wheel pilot hole
prior to installation. If there is
visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,
remove loose particles by wiping
with clean rag and apply grease.
Apply grease only to the wheel pilot
hole surface by smearing 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.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING:The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
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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 vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
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 parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
+–+–
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper 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
relearnits idle conditions.
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in rear seat ..............................161
LATCH .....................................164
recommendations ...................158
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................169
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............259
instrument panel ....................261
interior .....................................262
plastic parts ............................260
washing ....................................257
waxing .....................................258
wheels ......................................258
wiper blades ............................261
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......48, 50
Clock ............................................73
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................295
operation while driving ..........217
recommended shift speeds ....217
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................90
Console ........................................72
overhead ....................................72
Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................80
Coolant
checking and adding ..............277
refill capacities ................281, 304
specifications ..........................304
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................77
Cupholder(s) .............................127Customer Assistance ................227
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................254
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................254
Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service
you need .................................250
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................255
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................253
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................296–297
engine oil .................................270
Driving under special
conditions ..................216, 222, 224
sand .........................................223
snow and ice ...........................225
through water .................223, 226
E
Electronic message center .........87
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................242
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................307
cleaning ...................................259
coolant .....................................277
fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................275
lubrication specifications .......304
refill capacities ........................304
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel ........................73
cleaning ...................................261
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................236
positioning ...............................236
storage .....................................236
Jump-starting your vehicle ......242
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................100
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................97, 114
positions of the ignition .........199
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps ...........................58
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................164Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........205
Load limits .................................192
Locks
autolock ...................................100
childproof ................................103
doors ..........................................99
Lubricant specifications ...........304
Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats .............121
M
Manual transmission .................217
fluid capacities ........................304
lubricant specifications ..........304
reverse .....................................218
Message center .....................87–88
english/metric button ...............93
system check button ................92
warning messages .....................94
Mirrors ...................................75–76
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
heated ........................................77
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................82
Motorcraft parts ........264, 283, 303
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................304
Speed control ..............................77
Starting your
vehicle ........................199–200, 202
jump starting ..........................242
Steering
speed sensitive .......................212
Steering wheel
controls ......................................80
tilting .........................................71
SYNC
..........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....188
Tires ...........................173–174, 236
alignment ................................181
care ..........................................177
changing ..................................236
checking the pressure ............177
inflating ...................................175
label .........................................187
replacing ..................................179
rotating ....................................181
safety practices .......................180
sidewall information ...............182
snow tires and chains ............192
spare tire .................................236
terminology .............................174
tire grades ...............................174
treadwear ........................173, 178
Towing .......................................197
recreational towing .................197
trailer towing ..........................197
wrecker ....................................248Traction control ........................210
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
Transmission .............................212
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....212
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................300
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
lubricant specifications ..........304
manual operation ....................217
Trunk .........................................104
remote release ..................96, 107
Turn signal ..................................58
U
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................308
Vehicle loading ..........................192
Ventilating your vehicle ...........202
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................269
Water, Driving through .............226
Windows
power .........................................74
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................70
checking and adding fluid .....269
replacing wiper blades ...........270
Wrecker towing .........................248
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