Mercury Milan (2011 year). Manual

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(NAVIGATION BASED – IF EQUIPPED)

1. CLIMATE: Press to control the climate control system through the
touch display screen. See Touchscreen functions later in this section.
2.

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. this button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if
equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for
more information.
3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,

(defrost)

and

(floor/defrost).

4. Passenger temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended
initial temperature setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then
adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in
the display.
5.

Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in
the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.

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Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may also
help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can
be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost).

Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow selections
except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the
climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C
button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is
either

(panel) or

(floor/panel).

7. –

+ Fan speed control: Press to increase/decrease the fan speed.

Manual fan speed will appear in the touchscreen. To return to full
automatic control, press AUTO.

8. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off,
and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.

9. Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature
on the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger
side temperature when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended initial
temperature setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then
adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the
display.

10.

Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.

11.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off.

12.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield
of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to
reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous
air flow selection. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.

Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the
display as EXT XX.

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Temperature: Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the
screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of
the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature
when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows
on the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow
temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.
•

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

•

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

•

: Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents.

•

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel.

Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed.

Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger
temperature controls.

Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the Max A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.

VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE

Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the
Navigation Supplement for more information on using voice commands
with the climate control system.

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Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,

select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

system OFF or with

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position (for
automatic transmissions) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C
system.

For maximum cooling performance:
• Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.

2. Do not override A/C or

(recirculated air).

3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
• Manual operation:
1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select

3. Select

(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.

4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.

Press

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the

button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the
accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any
time, press the control again.

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same button will activate both. Refer to Exterior mirrors in the
Driver Controls chapter.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps,

instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the low beam headlamps

on.

Autolamp control (if equipped)

The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the

control to

• To turn autolamps off, rotate the

control from the autolamp
position.

The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined
amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. You can change
the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming
procedure that follows:

Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
headlamps on with windshield wipers feature. If the windshield
wipers are turned on, the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp
control in the autolamp position.

Autolamps - programmable exit delay

Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to
be changed.

To program the auto lamp exit time delay:

1. Start with the ignition in the off position and the headlamp control in
the autolamp position.

2. Turn the headlamp control to off.

3. Turn the ignition switch to on and then back to off.

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4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlamps
will turn on.

5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up to
three minutes), then turn the headlamps off.

See Message center in the Instrument Cluster section for more
information.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

With the ignition on, the fog lamps
can be turned on when the
headlamp control is pulled toward
you and is in any of the following
positions:
• Parking lamps
• Low beams
• Autolamps (when active)
The fog lamp indicator light will
illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on. The fog lamps will
not operate when the high beams are active.

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever toward you to deactivate.

OFF

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Flash-to-pass

Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
• the ignition must be in the on position,

• the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position

and

• the transmission must be out of the P (Park) position.

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp

(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
• Tap the top or bottom of the

control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or

• Press and hold at the first position the top or bottom of the control

until the desired lighting level is reached.

• Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate

the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights.
The lights will remain on until the bottom of the control is pressed.

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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
• (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
• (4) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground and mark an 8 foot
(2.4 meter) horizontal reference line
on the vertical wall or screen at this
height (a piece of masking tape works well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.

To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.

4. On the wall or screen you will
observe an area of high intensity
light. The top of the high intensity
area should touch the horizontal
reference line, if not, the beam will
need to be adjusted using the next
step.

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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.

6. Close the hood and turn off the
lamps.

HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NON-ADJUSTABLE.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Dome lamps and map lamps

The map lamps are located on the
overhead console. Press the controls
to turn on the lamps.

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Your vehicle may also have reading
lamps within the rear dome lamp(s).

Press the switches on either side of
the dome lamp to turn on the
lamps.

Ambient lighting (if equipped)

Illuminates footwells, storage bins
and cupholders with a choice of
several colors. The ambient lighting
control is located on the instrument
panel. To activate, press and release
the control to cycle through the
color choices plus the off state.

The lights come on whenever the
ignition is in either the on or accessory position.

Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the
off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory
delay timer expires.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation

Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets)
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water
leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp

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• Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.

Using the right bulbs

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for
Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

Function

Number of

bulbs

Trade number

* Headlamp beam

HB3

* Front park/turn signal lamp

3457NAK (amber)

Front sidemarker lamp

168

Rear sidemarker lamp

N/A

LED

*Stop/tail lamp

N/A

LED

Rear turn signal lamp

3157 A (amber)

Backup lamp

921

License plate lamp

C5W

High-mount brake lamp w/o rear
spoiler

921

*High-mount brake lamp w/ rear
spoiler

N/A

LED

Fog lamp (if equipped)

H11

Map lamp

12V6W

Dome/reading lamp

578

Visor vanity lamp - Slide on Rail
system (SOR)

37 or 14V1CP

Puddle lamp (if equipped)

W5W

Luggage compartment lamp

578

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.

* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.

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Replacing interior bulbs

Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

High beam/low beam bulb replacement

For driver side replacement of this bulb, do the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. See
Changing the air filter element in the Maintenance & Specifications
section for more information.

2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing.

3. Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet
tube. This connector will need to be unplugged.

4. Remove the air filter assembly.

5. Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover.

6. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pull it straight out of the lamp
assembly.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

For passenger side replacement of this bulb, do the following:

1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.

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2. At the wheel well, remove the
press pins from the splash shield.

3. Reaching through the wheel well,
remove the rubber bulb access
cover from the housing.

4. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it
straight out of the lamp assembly.

5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb socket and
discard the old bulb socket.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base

and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

6. Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector.

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7. Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to the locked position.

8. Install the rubber bulb access cover to the housing.

9. Re-apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective
rubber cover is completely seated.

10. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If the
headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should
not need to align it again.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. Reach over the front bolster.

3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating it counterclockwise, then
pull it out of the lamp assembly.

4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new one.

5. Install new bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by aligning the
indexing fingers, then rotate
clockwise to locked position.

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Replacing front side marker bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.

2. From underneath the vehicle,
partially remove the tire splash
shield by removing the press pins.
After removing to allow free access
to the front side marker lamp bulb
and electrical wire harness, the
splash shield should be able to be
repositioned.
3. Rotate the lamp clockwise while holding the electrical connector in
place. After rotating the lamp 90 degrees clockwise, pull and disengage
the wire harness and bulb from the lamp.

4. With the bulb exposed, carefully
remove the bulb from the socket by
grasping the bulb and pulling it
away from the wire harness.

Replace with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to complete the
process.
Replacing stop/tail/turn/and side marker bulbs
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear lamp that has a stop/tail and side
marker lamp module containing integral multiple light emitting diodes
(LED). If one or more LEDs burn out, the complete lamp module has to
be replaced. See your authorized dealer for the replacement lamp.
Replacing rear turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position and open the
trunk.
2. Lift out trunk floor carpeting panel to access a luggage scuff plate
(hard molding) and a trunk side panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse side
trim panel) at the lamp area.
3. Carefully pull/push the trunk side panel (dark grey, soft wheelhouse
side trim panel) outboard to expose the lamp assembly. The most

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