brakes Mercury Milan 2010 s User Guide

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehand
the route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill without
seeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverse
over a hill without the aid of an observer.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than
downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has
started. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround because you might roll over.
It is better to back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much
power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
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 snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
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Avoid sudden braking as well. Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any
faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do
not become overconfident as to road conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower
gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since
your vehicle is equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS),
do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of this chapter
for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system.
WARNING:If you are driving in slippery conditions that require
tire chains or cables, then it is critical that you drive cautiously.
Keep speeds down, allow for longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death. If the rear end of the vehicle
slides while cornering, steer in the direction of the slide until you
regain control of the vehicle.
Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed
and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty
and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor
Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such
as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by
using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.
Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make
it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control.
Ford Motor Company recommends 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
heavy off-highway usage.
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
•2.5L engine
•3.0L engine
The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the
brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add
fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the
performance of the system could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
MAX
MIN
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A
Accessory delay ..........................77
AdvanceTrac ..............................203
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 313
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ....................48, 51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................132, 141, 144
and child safety seats ............134
description ..............132, 141, 144
disposal ....................................147
driver airbag ....132, 134, 142, 145
indicator light .........141, 143, 147
operation .........132, 134, 142, 145
passenger airbag ....132, 134, 142,
145
side airbag ...............................141
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................227
Ambient mood/lighting ...............61
AM/FM .........................................29
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................285
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................201–202
Anti-theft system ................99, 103
arming the system ..................103
disarming a triggered
system .....................................104
triggering .................................104
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................29
Single CD ..................................29
Audio system (see Radio) .........29Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................210–211
fluid, adding ............................310
fluid, checking ........................310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specification ..................314
Selectshift (SST) ....................213
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........314
B
Battery .......................................283
acid, treating emergencies .....283
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................283
replacement, specifications ...313
servicing ..................................283
Belt-Minder.............................127
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................221
Booster seats .............................163
Brakes ........................................201
anti-lock ...........................201–202
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................202
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
fluid, specifications .................314
lubricant specifications ..........314
parking ....................................202
shift interlock ..........................209
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................61
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....314
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Ignition ...............................196, 317
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................152
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................304
Instrument panel ........................75
cleaning ...................................269
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................58
J
Jack ............................................243
positioning ...............................243
storage .....................................243
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................87
keypad .......................................98
locking and unlocking doors ....99
programming entry code .........98
Keys .....................................86, 101
positions of the ignition .........196
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................56
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................62
daytime running light ...............57
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56headlamps, flash to pass ..........58
instrument panel, dimming .....58
interior lamps .....................60, 62
replacing bulbs .........................63
LATCH anchors .........................158
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........202
Load limits .................................187
Locks
autolock .....................................87
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................87
Lubricant specifications ...........314
Lug nuts ....................................249
Lumbar support, seats .............108
M
Manual transmission .................215
fluid capacities ........................314
lubricant specifications ..........314
reverse .....................................216
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................25
Mirrors ...................................78–79
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................78
heated ........................................80
side view mirrors (power) .......79
Moon roof ....................................83
Motorcraftparts ..............271, 313
N
Navigation system .......................45
O
Octane rating ............................296
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