2006 Mercury Milan belt

WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment, the non-lifted
wheels must be place on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS
Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth, or use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the
driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning
the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of
the airbag system.
•Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in
contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan
lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted
surfaces.
INTERIOR TRIM
•Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, dry
cloth; you may also use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A).
•Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side
airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54).
•If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first
with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14).
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of
the seat materials.
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................53
Air cleaner filter ...............238–240
Air conditioning ....................28, 30
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................108, 117, 120
and child safety seats ............110
description ..............108, 117, 120
disposal ....................................123
driver airbag ............110, 118, 121
indicator light .........117, 119, 122
operation .................110, 118, 121
passenger airbag .....110, 118, 121
side airbag .......................117, 120
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................217
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................160–161
Anti-theft system ..................83, 86
arming the system ....................86
disarming a triggered system ..87
triggering ...................................88
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................234
fluid, checking ........................234
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................165–166
fluid, adding ............................236
fluid, checking ........................236
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specification ..................244
Axle
lubricant specifications ..243–244
B
Battery .......................................215acid, treating emergencies .....215
jumping a disabled battery ....185
maintenance-free ....................215
replacement, specifications ...240
servicing ..................................215
BeltMinder
...............................103
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...........................160–161
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................160
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
fluid, specifications .........243–244
lubricant specifications ..243–244
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....241
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................179
Child safety restraints ..............124
child safety belts ....................124
Child safety seats ......................127
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................128
in rear seat ..............................128
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............199
instrument panel ....................202
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................202
plastic parts ............................201
washing ....................................198
waxing .....................................198
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panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................78
replacing the batteries .............77
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........102
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ......................94, 98–102
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ............94, 98–102
BeltMinder
............................103
extension assembly ................102
for adults ...........................99–101
for children .....................123–124
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................96
safety belt maintenance .........102
warning light and chime ........103
Safety seats for children ..........127
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................246
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............94
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................127
front seats ...........................89–90
heated ........................................30
memory seat .............................77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............205
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................16
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21Spark plugs, specifications ......240,
244–245
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................243–244
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......156–157,
159
jump starting ..........................185
Steering
speed sensitive .......................163
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58
tilting .........................................50
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................135–136, 179
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................139
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............139
inflating ...................................137
label .........................................148
replacing ..................................141
rotating ....................................142
safety practices .......................141
sidewall information ...............143
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .................................179
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 140
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................190
Traction control ........................161
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