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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 89 89 94 108 123 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 149 154 154 Driving ... nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 170 170 172 172 173 179 184 185 190 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 191 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 89 89 94 108 123 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 149 154 154 Driving ... nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 170 170 172 172 173 179 184 185 190 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 191 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...during a crash or near crash event. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in front of an active passenger airbag. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the investigation of such an event. The ... and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; 6 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered ...
...during a crash or near crash event. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in front of an active passenger airbag. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the investigation of such an event. The ... and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; 6 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered ...
Owner's Manual
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Front Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake ... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt...
Front Airbag - Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake ... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt...
Owner's Manual
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... a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A chime will take you longer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to flash, a malfunction has... to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer.
... a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A chime will take you longer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to flash, a malfunction has... to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer.
Owner's Manual
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...rear portion of the arrows to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Refer to the Climate controls chapter. 92 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Move the switch in the direction of the seat cushion. Refer to Front passenger ...sensing system section for proper airbag status. Failure to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. ...
...rear portion of the arrows to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system. Refer to the Climate controls chapter. 92 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Move the switch in the direction of the seat cushion. Refer to Front passenger ...sensing system section for proper airbag status. Failure to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. ...
Owner's Manual
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...(first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with cup holders in a collision. Use only ... and Safety Restraints Make sure that the safety belts for the rear center passenger is equipped with impact and safing sensors. 94 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved...
...(first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with cup holders in a collision. Use only ... and Safety Restraints Make sure that the safety belts for the rear center passenger is equipped with impact and safing sensors. 94 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved...
Owner's Manual
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...ability to detect the severity of crash and occupant sensors provides information to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety ...sensing system, and indicator lights. Positioned up tone. • The electrical wiring for both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on seat 95 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to activate these safety devices. The pretensioners are designed ...
...ability to detect the severity of crash and occupant sensors provides information to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Driver's seat position sensor The driver's seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety ...sensing system, and indicator lights. Positioned up tone. • The electrical wiring for both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on seat 95 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to activate these safety devices. The pretensioners are designed ...
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... their job they must use appropriate child restraints. For other occupants, this chapter. 96 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Safety belt section in front of unnecessary injuries is to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. The system is...
... their job they must use appropriate child restraints. For other occupants, this chapter. 96 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Safety belt section in front of unnecessary injuries is to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. The system is...
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...belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The tone pattern will be heard. Refer to Energy management feature section in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is ...Safety Restraints Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at an authorized dealer immediately. This helps increase the effectiveness of a collision. 97 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Warning light section in the event of the safety belts. In...
...belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The tone pattern will be heard. Refer to Energy management feature section in side collisions and rollovers when the vehicle is ...Safety Restraints Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at an authorized dealer immediately. This helps increase the effectiveness of a collision. 97 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Warning light section in the event of the safety belts. In...
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... the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for child seats is still working properly. ...locking mode. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and side air curtains (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. 101 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt pretensioner is ...
... the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for child seats is still working properly. ...locking mode. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and side air curtains (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. 101 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt pretensioner is ...
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...the current ignition cycle. Note: The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features must be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: 106 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be thrown clear"... enable during the same key cycle. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. When deactivating/activating one -time) or deactivate the BeltMinder ...
...the current ignition cycle. Note: The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features must be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: 106 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be thrown clear"... enable during the same key cycle. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. When deactivating/activating one -time) or deactivate the BeltMinder ...
Owner's Manual
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All occupants of injury from a deploying airbag is provided. Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety ...belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 108...
All occupants of injury from a deploying airbag is provided. Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety ...belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 108...
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... system (SRS) or its fuses. Steps you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks...anything on or over the airbag module. Do not modify the front end of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. Seating and Safety Restraints National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 109 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide ...
... system (SRS) or its fuses. Steps you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks...anything on or over the airbag module. Do not modify the front end of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. Seating and Safety Restraints National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 109 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide ...
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...in the front seating position. Front airbags are designed to cause activation. Airbags can kill or injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002...-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the ...
...in the front seating position. Front airbags are designed to cause activation. Airbags can kill or injure a child in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002...-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the ...
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... is the risk of injury in this chapter • safety belt pretensioners 111 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After airbag deployment, it is extremely important that inflates the airbag. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag has...bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt ...
... is the risk of injury in this chapter • safety belt pretensioners 111 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After airbag deployment, it is extremely important that inflates the airbag. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. If the air bag has...bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt ...
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...and is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. • the system determines that are designed to detect the presence of time. 112 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness ...manufacturer's instructions. • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is designed to Side curtain airbag system later in a booster seat. • a front passenger takes his/her weight off " indicator lamp. Refer to disable (will not...
...and is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. • the system determines that are designed to detect the presence of time. 112 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints one or more impact and safing sensors a readiness ...manufacturer's instructions. • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint that is designed to Side curtain airbag system later in a booster seat. • a front passenger takes his/her weight off " indicator lamp. Refer to disable (will not...
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...), the indicator lamp will be unlit. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger ...front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator lamp will be unlit and stay unlit. 113 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will...
...), the indicator lamp will be unlit. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger ...front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator lamp will be unlit and stay unlit. 113 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system will...
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...with your seatback, with the person's legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have adjusted their feet comfortably extended on the floor. 114 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After all occupants have the person remain in this happens: • Turn the vehicle ...in the seat. Seating and Safety Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp is lit, it 's very important that they continue to sit properly. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down...
...with your seatback, with the person's legs comfortably extended. • Restart the vehicle and have adjusted their feet comfortably extended on the floor. 114 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After all occupants have the person remain in this happens: • Turn the vehicle ...in the seat. Seating and Safety Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp is lit, it 's very important that they continue to sit properly. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down...
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...illuminated according to medium object with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled If you think that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. heavy Lit briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit to... the conditions described in the front passenger seat may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat The conditions listed above . 115 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may appear heavier or ...
...illuminated according to medium object with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled If you think that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system. heavy Lit briefcase, fully packed luggage) Empty seat, or small Lit to... the conditions described in the front passenger seat may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat The conditions listed above . 115 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may appear heavier or ...
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...a problem with the front passenger seat sensing system. In case there is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 116 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the ...front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness light in the front passenger seat. If it is in the instrument ...
...a problem with the front passenger seat sensing system. In case there is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 116 2006 Milan (mln) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the ...front passenger sensing system, the airbag readiness light in the front passenger seat. If it is in the instrument ...