Mercury Milan (2011 year). Manual

The fuses are coded as follows.

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

30A

Driver smart window motor

15A

Brake on/off switch, Center
high-mounted stop lamp

15A

Not used (spare)

30A

Not used (spare)

10A

Keypad illumination, Brake shift
interlock

20A

Turn signal lamps

10A

Low beam headlamps (left)

10A

Low beam headlamps (right)

15A

Courtesy lamps

15A

Backlighting, Puddle lamps

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

10A

AWD module

7.5A

Power outside mirrors

SYNC

威 module

10A

Electronic finish panel (EFP) radio
and climate control buttons module,
Navigation display, Center
information display, GPS module

10A

Climate control

15A

Not used (spare)

20A

Door locks, Trunk release

20A

Heated seats

25A

Amplifier

15A

On-board diagnostic connector

15A

Fog lamps

15A

Front sidemarker lamps, Park lamps,
License plate lamp

15A

High beam headlamps

20A

Horn

10A

Demand lamps/power saver relay

10A

Instrument cluster battery power

20A

Ignition switch

Radio crank sense circuit

Instrument cluster ignition power

Not used (spare)

10A

Not used (spare)

10A

Restraint control module

10A

Not used (spare)

10A

Rear park assist, Blind spot monitor
system, Heated seats, AWD, Rear
video camera

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

Passive anti-theft sensor (PATS)
transceiver

10A

Not used (spare)

20A

Subwoofer amplifier

20A

Radio

20A

Not used (spare)

15A

Automatic dimming mirror, Moon
roof, Compass, Ambient lighting

10A

Electronic stability control,
Electronic power assist steering

10A

Not used (spare)

10A

Fuel diode/Powertrain control
module

Heated backlight and blower relay
coil, Wiper washer

7.5A

Occupant classification sensor (OCS)
module, Passenger airbag off lamp

30A Circuit

Breaker

Power windows

—

Delayed accessory relay

Power distribution box

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.

WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the

battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.

If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

50A*

Electronic power assist steering B+

50A*

Electronic power assist steering B+

40A*

Powertrain control module (PCM)
(relay 57 power)

—

Not used

30A*

Starter motor (relay 55 power)

40A*

Rear defrost (relay 53 power)

—

Not used

40A*

Anti-lock braking s ystem (ABS)
pump

20A*

Wipers washer

30A*

ABS valve

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

—

Not used

10A**

Alternator

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

—

Not used

20A*

Console power point

10A**

PCM – Keep alive power, Canister
vent

—

Not used

10A**

A/C clutch (relay 43 power)

15A**

Left headlamp (relay 42 power)

15A**

Right headlamp (relay 44 power)

60A*

Cooling fan motor

20A*

Front power point

30A*

Fuel relay (relay 54 power)

30A*

Passenger power seat

30A*

Driver power seat

20A*

Moon roof motor power feed

—

Not used

40A*

Front A/C blower motor
(relay 52 power)

1A Diode

Fuel pump

1A Diode

One-touch start

10A**

Heated side mirrors

—

Not used

—

Not used

G8VA relay

Backup lamps

G8VA relay

Left headlamps

G8VA relay

A/C clutch

G8VA relay

Right headlamps

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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Protected Circuits

15A**

Injectors

15A**

PCM

10A**

General powertrain components, A/C
clutch relay, Back-up lamps

15A**

Ignition coils

15A**

Emissions related powertrain
components (2.5L)

20A**

Emissions related powertrain
components (3.0L)

—

Not used

—

Not used

Full ISO relay

Blower motor relay

Full ISO relay

Rear defrost relay

Full ISO relay

Fuel relay

Full ISO relay

Starter relay

—

Not used

Full ISO relay

PCM relay

—

Not used

* Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses

CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensors, refer to Tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.

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WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.

However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.

WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important

information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.

A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

• Tow a trailer
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time

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• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

• Use commercial car washing equipment

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance

• Comfort and noise

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs

• Winter weather driving capability

• Wet weather driving capability

• All-wheel driving capability (if applicable)

• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer

• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body

• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.

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2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R
(Reverse) (manual transmission) and turn the engine off.

Removing the spare tire and jack

1. Remove the carpeted load floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle and remove the lug wrench
and long bolt from the tool bag.

2. Remove the bolt securing the
spare tire using the lug wrench,
then lift and remove the spare tire
from the trunk.

3. Remove the jack retention bolt by
turning it counterclockwise and
remove the jack from the vehicle.

Tire change procedure

WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in

both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.

WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.

WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to

avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.

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Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.

1. Block both the front and rear of
the wheel diagonally opposite the
flat tire. For example, if the left
front tire is flat, block the right rear
wheel.

2. Remove the center ornament (if
equipped) from the wheel. Loosen
each wheel lug nut one-half turn
counterclockwise but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off
the ground.

3. Put the jack in the jack locator
next to the tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the
ground.
Note: To avoid structural damage to
the vehicle, ensure that the jack is
centered between the two markings
(1) on the bottom of the rocker
flange.

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WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any
part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not

start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.

4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.

If you are using the temporary tire, the lug nut washers will not appear
to be flush with the rim. This is normal only when using the temporary
spare tire.

6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque
specifications later in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.

8. Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the wheel and jack

1. Fully collapse the jack and place it back in the storage area in the
trunk.

2. Replace the jack retention bolt to secure the jack.

3. Place the tire in the storage bin in the trunk.

4. Replace the cover plate and bolt.
• When storing a flat road tire, flip the cover plate over and use the long

bolt.

• When storing the temporary spare tire, replace the cover plate and

use the short bolt.

5. Secure the bolt using the lug wrench.

6. Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack.

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7. Replace the carpeted load floor panel.

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).

Bolt size

Wheel lug nut torque*

ft-lb

•m

M12 x 1.5

100

135

* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting

surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.

Note: Inspect the wheel pilot hole
prior to installation. If there is
visible corrosion in wheel pilot hole,
remove loose particles by wiping
with clean rag and apply grease.
Apply grease only to the wheel pilot
hole surface by smearing a “dime”
(1 square cm) sized glob of grease
around the wheel pilot surface (1)
with end of finger. DO NOT apply
grease to lugnut/stud holes or
wheel-to-brake surfaces.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable
fuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable
fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel. Do not insert the

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nozzle of portable fuel containers or any type of aftermarket funnels into
the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system as it can be damaged. You must
use the included funnel in such circumstances.

WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could

damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in
serious personal injury.

JUMP STARTING

WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in injury or vehicle damage.

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.

Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.

Preparing your vehicle

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.

2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.

4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.

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5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.

Connecting the jumper cables

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine, away from the battery and
the carburetor/fuel injection system.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.

WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may

cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both
engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

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3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the jumper cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.

1. Remove the jumper cable from
the ground metal surface.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.

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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 placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Place a rag on top of the hoist cable below the fascia when loading or
unloading a vehicle on a flatbed wrecker to prevent surface damage to
the fascia.

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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