2006 Mercury Milan warning lights

Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded
gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use “Regular”
unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more
pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
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On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II). This OBD-II system protects the environment
by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission
standards. The OBD-II system also assists your authorized dealer in
properly servicing your vehicle. When the
indicator illuminates, the
OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may
cause the
indicator to illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
3. The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened. SeeFuel filler
capin this chapter.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the fuel cap. After three
driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the
indicator should turn off—A driving cycle consists of a
cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the
indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four 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
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................34
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............35
fog lamps ...................................35
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........36
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps ...........................38
replacing bulbs .........................39
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................38
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................149
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...243–244
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................241
fluid, checking and adding ....238
lubricant specifications ..........244
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................168
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors .........................................54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
programmable memory ............77
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........203, 223, 240
O
Octane rating ............................226
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................210
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................96
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power door locks ........................71
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..................162–163
fluid, checking and adding ....233
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .........243–244
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Relays ........................................173
Remote entry system ...........74, 76
illuminated entry ................79–80
locking/unlocking doors ...........76
opening the trunk .....................77
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Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................234
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
Transmission .............................163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..243–244
manual operation ....................168
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ....................68, 77
Turn signal ..................................38
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................245Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................247
Vehicle loading ..........................149
Ventilating your vehicle ...........159
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................209
Water, Driving through .............169
Windows
power .........................................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49
checking and adding fluid .....209
replacing wiper blades ...........209
Wrecker towing .........................190
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