spare tire Mercury Milan 2011 s Owner's Guide

WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or lubricants used.
Maximum oil change interval
❑As indicated by the instrument cluster message center (can be up to one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant change interval
❑6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) - change engine coolant (whichever comes first)❑After initial change - change engine coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
❑Check function of all interior and exterior lights❑Check tires for wear and correct air pressure, including spare tire
❑Check windshield washer fluid level
❑Check engine oil level
Check every six months
❑Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function❑Check parking brake for proper operation
❑Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
❑Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
❑Check battery connections and clean if necessary
❑Check washer spray, wiper operation and clean all wiper blades (replace as necessary)
❑Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks. Inspect for correct operation
❑Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Inspect for excessive wear
❑Check and clean body and door drain holes. Inspect for clogs and obstructions
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service advisor
or technician about the multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a
comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s
your checklist that gives you immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. You’ll know what’s been checked, what’s okay,
as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention.
The multi-point vehicle inspection is one more way to keep your vehicle
running great!
Multi-point inspection - Recommended at every visit
❑Check and top-up fluid levels: brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission (if equipped with an
underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and window washer
❑Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure, including spare.
❑Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material.
❑Check battery performance.
❑Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights.
❑Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses.
❑Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation.
❑Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting.
❑Inspect for oil and fluid leaks.
❑Inspect engine air filter.
❑Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped.
❑Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage.
❑Inspect steering and linkage.
❑Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
❑Inspect clutch operation, if equipped.
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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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