tow Mercury Milan 2010 s Service Manual

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 and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat tow
operation
Type A
Type B
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recreational flat tow,
your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not
require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat
tow operation.
See theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information on
recreational flat towing.
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered
the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask you dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in
the U.S. and CanadaIt’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 MotorcraftParts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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Starting your
vehicle ........................196–197, 199
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................208
Steering wheel
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................71
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................29
SYNC..........................................45
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................71
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....182
Tires ...........................167–168, 243
alignment ................................175
care ..........................................171
changing ..................................243
checking the pressure ............171
inflating ...................................169
label .........................................181
replacing ..................................173
rotating ....................................176
safety practices .......................174
sidewall information ...............177
snow tires and chains ............186
spare tire .................................244
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................168
treadwear ........................167, 172
Towing .......................................193
recreational towing .................193
trailer towing ..........................193
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................210
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................306
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................306, 310
fluid, refill capacities ..............314
lubricant specifications ..........314
manual operation ....................215
Trunk ...........................................91
remote release ....................85, 95
Turn signal ..................................60
U
USB port ......................................39
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................187
Ventilating your vehicle ...........199
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................277
Water, Driving through .............233
Windows
power .........................................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................70
checking and adding fluid .....277
replacing wiper blades ...........277
Wrecker towing .........................256
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