2008 Mercury Milan Power steering

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 transaxle 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.
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.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
5. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission only)
6. Battery
7. Power distribution box
8. Air filter assembly
9. Coolant bleed valve
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Transmission Fluid Dipstick (automatic transmission only)
5. Battery
6. Power distribution box
7. Air filter assembly
8. Coolant bleed valve
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
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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.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the service interval
schedules.
•2.3L I4 Engine
•3.0L V6 Engine
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 2.3L engine4.5 quarts
(4.25L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark Engine oil 3.0Lengine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1/
None
Power steering fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid3.0 quarts
(2.87L)
3
Motorcraft 75W-90 gear
oil (non-synthetic)XY-75W90-Q GL /
WSS-M2C203-A1 and
GL-4
Automatic transmission
fluid 5-Speed7.0 quarts
(6.7L)
4
Motorcraft FNR5
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 /
MAZDA M5
Automatic transmission
fluid 6-Speed7.4 quarts
(7.0L)
4
Motorcraft Premium
Automatic Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW /
WSS-M2C924-A
Rear Differential (AWD)
fluid2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
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in front seat ............................154
in rear seat ..............................154
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................150
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............242
instrument panel ....................244
interior .....................................245
plastic parts ............................243
washing ....................................240
waxing .....................................241
wheels ......................................241
wiper blades ............................244
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 48
Clock ............................................71
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM/CD .................................22
Clutch
fluid ..........................................278
operation while driving ..........201
recommended shift speeds ....202
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................85
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............260
refill capacities ................264, 287
specifications ..........................287
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Cupholder(s) .............................120
Customer Assistance ................211Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................236
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................237
Getting roadside assistance ...211
Getting the service you
need .........................................232
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................238
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................236
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................278, 280
engine oil .................................253
Driving under special
conditions ..................200, 206, 208
sand .........................................207
snow and ice ...........................209
through water .................207, 210
E
Electronic message center .........82
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........274
Engine ........................................290
cleaning ...................................242
coolant .....................................260
fail-safe cooling .......................265
idle speed control ...................258
lubrication specifications .......287
refill capacities ........................287
service points ..................250–251
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................217
Power door locks ........................94
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................71
Power steering ..................195–196
fluid, checking and adding ....277
fluid, refill capacity ................287
fluid, specifications .................287
Power Windows ...........................72
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 27
Relays ........................................214
Remote entry system .......101–102
illuminated entry ............104–105
locking/unlocking doors .........102
opening the trunk ...................103
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................104
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........203
Roadside assistance ..................211
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........128
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................120, 124–128
Safety Canopy ...........................143
Safety defects, reporting ..238–239
Safety restraints ........120, 124–128
Belt-Minder...........................129extension assembly ................128
for adults .........................125–127
for children .....................149–150
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................122
safety belt maintenance .........128
warning light and chime ........129
Safety seats for children ..........153
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................291
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ....................153
front seats ...............113–114, 117
heated ........................................48
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................108
Servicing your vehicle ..............248
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
Side air curtain .........................146
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................285, 290
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................287
Speed control ..............................75
Starting your
vehicle ........................187–188, 190
jump starting ..........................226
Steering
speed sensitive .......................196
Steering wheel
controls ......................................78
tilting .........................................69
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................69
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