Table Of Contents - Ford 2006 Freestyle User Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Warning Symbols In This Guide5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Check Engine Light10
Warning And Control Lights10
Check Fuel Cap Light11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light11
Airbag Readiness Light11
Safety Belt Light12
Engine Oil Pressure Light12
Engine Coolant Level Light12
Traction Control Active Light12
Speed Control Light13
Low Washer Fluid Light13
Door Ajar Light13
Throttle Control/Transmission Light13
Gauges14
Speedometer14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Oil Life/Oil Change Message16
Entertainment Systems17
Audio Systems17
Am/Fm Stereo/ Single Cd Sound System17
Accessory Delay/Autoset17
Bass/Treble/Balance/Fade18
Speed Sensitive Volume18
Setting The Clock18
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System20
Tune/Disc Selector20
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd20
Occupancy Mode21
Rds (Available On Audiophile Radios Only)21
Find22
Show22
Track/Folder Mode22
Repeat22
Memory Presets23
Scan23
Seek23
Cd Eject23
General Audio Information24
Radio Frequencies24
Radio Reception Factors24
Cd/Cd Player Care24
Family Entertainment Dvd System25
Dvd Player Controls25
Dvd Control Features26
Menu Control26
Next/Previous Control27
Rev/Fwd Control27
Enter Control28
Cd Play Mode28
Slow Play Mode28
User Menu Mode28
Remote Control29
Dual Play Mode30
Single Play Mode30
Battery Replacement31
Parental Control31
Wireless Headphones32
Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen33
Playback And Format34
Saving Mp3 Files34
Family Entertainment Dvd System Protection Circuits34
High Temperature Sensor Circuit34
Inserting A Cd/Dvd35
Removing A Cd/Dvd (While Playing)35
Playing An Auxiliary Device35
On-Screen Indicators36
Entertainment Systems Safety Information37
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player38
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen39
Cleaning Compact Discs39
Cleaning The Dvd Player39
Climate Controls40
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System40
Climate Controls: Operating Tips41
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control42
Defrost42
Rear Defroster42
Recirculated Air42
Front Fan Speed Control43
Dual Temperature Control43
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats44
Passenger Heated Seat Control44
Dual Zone Temperature Control W. Rear Passenger Compartment Control46
Auxiliary Climate Control51
Rear Window Defroster51
Lights52
Headlamp Control52
Autolamp Control52
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay52
Foglamp Control53
High Beams53
Flash To Pass53
Panel Dimmer Control54
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)54
Turn Signal Control56
Interior Lamps56
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps56
Headlamp Condensation56
Bulb Replacement56
Using The Right Bulbs57
Replacing Headlamp (High/Low Beam) Bulbs57
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs58
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs58
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup Bulbs59
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs60
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs60
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs60
Driver Controls61
Windshield Wiper61
Mist Function61
Windshield Washer61
Tilt Steering Wheel62
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls62
Rear Heated Wiper Blades62
Steering Wheel Adjustment62
Illuminated Visor Mirror63
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment63
Overhead Console63
Slide On Rod Feature63
Center Console64
Storage Compartment64
Conversation Mirror64
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)65
Second Row Center Console Features65
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter65
Power Windows66
One Touch Up Or Down66
Window Lock67
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)67
Security Override67
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror68
Exterior Mirrors68
Power Side View Mirrors68
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals69
Fold-Away Mirrors69
Heated Outside Mirrors69
Speed Control70
Disengaging Speed Control71
Resuming A Set Speed71
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control71
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control72
Turning Off Speed Control72
Steering Wheel Controls73
Moon Roof73
Radio Control Features73
Homelink Wireless Control System74
To Open The Moon Roof74
To Close The Moon Roof74
To Vent74
Programming Homelink75
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming77
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System77
Message Center78
Erasing Homelink Buttons78
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button78
Selectable Features79
Reset79
Info Menu79
Distance To Empty (Dte)79
Driver Controlsaverage Fuel Economy (Afe)80
Fuel Used80
Trip Elapsed Drive Time80
Compass Display81
Compass Zone Adjustment81
Compass Calibration Adjustment82
Setup Menu83
Language83
Units (English/Metric)84
System Check84
System Warnings84
To Reset The Oil Life To 100% W. System Warnings Change Oil Soon87
To Set The Oil Life To 100% Without System Warnings Displayed87
Liftgate88
Cargo Area Features88
Cargo Net88
Luggage Rack89
Cargo Van Storage Compartment89
Locks And Security90
Keys90
Smart Locks90
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature90
Childproof Door Locks91
Remote Entry System92
Unlocking The Doors92
Locking The Doors/Liftgate93
Sounding A Panic Alarm93
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals93
Activating The Memory Seat Feature94
Replacing The Battery94
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters95
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters95
Illuminated Entry96
Battery Saver96
Keyless Entry System97
Illuminated Exit97
Programming Entry Code/Keypad Association To Memory Seats/Mirrors97
Erasing Personal Code98
Anti-Scan Feature98
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry98
To Lock All Doors And Liftgate99
Autolock99
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure99
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System100
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure100
Anti-Theft Indicator101
Automatic Arming101
Automatic Disarming101
Replacement Keys101
Programming Spare Keys102
Perimeter Alarm System103
Triggering The Anti-Theft System104
Seating And Safety Restraints105
Adjustable Head Restraints105
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat106
Using The Manual Lumbar Support107
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback107
Adjusting The Front Power Seat108
Heated Seats109
Rear Seats Head Restraints110
Adjusting Second Row Bucket And Bench Seat Back111
Adjusting Second Row Seats112
Accessing The Third Row Seats112
Exiting The Third Row Seat114
Stowing The Third Row Bench Or Split Bench Seat116
Unstowing The Third Row Seat117
Safety Restraints118
Personal Safety System118
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints119
Front Crash Severity Sensor119
Driver's Seat Position Sensor120
Front Passenger Sensing System120
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors120
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners121
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors121
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational121
Safety Belt Precautions122
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts123
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard123
Vehicle Sensitive Mode124
Automatic Locking Mode124
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode125
Safety Belt Height Adjustment125
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime126
Safety Belt Extension Assembly126
Safety Belt Maintenance127
Beltminder127
One Time Disable130
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature130
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)132
Important Srs Precautions133
Children And Airbags134
Determining If The Srs System Is Operational135
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?135
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit140
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System141
Safety Canopy System143
Safety Restraints For Children146
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles146
Important Child Restraint Precautions146
Children And Safety Belts147
Child Booster Seats147
When Children Should Use Booster Seats148
Types Of Booster Seats148
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts149
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats150
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts151
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps154
Front Passenger Seating Position (Delivery Van Only)155
Rear Seating Positions158
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors159
Tires, Wheels And Loading161
Uniform Tire Quality Grading161
Treadwear161
Traction Aa A B C161
Tire Information161
Temperature A B C162
Glossary Of Tire Terminology162
Inflating Your Tires163
Tire Inflation163
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure164
Tire Care166
Inspecting Your Tires166
Tire Wear166
Damage166
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)167
Tire Replacement Requirements167
Safety Practices168
Highway Hazards168
Tire And Wheel Alignment168
Tire Rotation169
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall170
Information On "P" Type Tires171
Additional Information On Tire Sidewall For "Lt" Type Tires174
Snow Tires And Chains175
Information On "T" Type Tires175
Location Of The Tire Label175
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer176
Base Curb Weight176
Vehicle Curb Weight177
Payload177
Cargo Weight178
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)178
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)179
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)179
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)180
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)180
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)180
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight181
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit181
Trailer Towing182
Preparing To Tow183
Hitches183
Safety Chains183
Trailer Brakes183
Trailer Lamps184
Driving While You Tow184
Trailer Towing Tips184
Recreational Towing185
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles185
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles185
Driving186
Starting186
Positions Of The Ignition186
Starting Your Vehicle186
Important Safety Precautions (Starting The Engine)187
Starting The Engine188
Using The Engine Block Heater189
Brakes189
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes189
Important Ventilating Information189
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)190
Abs Warning Lamp190
Traction Control191
Parking Brake191
Steering192
Automatic Transaxle Operation193
Brake-Shift Interlock193
Transmission Operation193
Gearshift Positions Of The Continuously Variable Transaxle (Cvt)195
P (Park)195
Reverse Sensing System196
R (Reverse)196
N (Neutral)196
D (Drive)/L (Low)196
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System198
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles198
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement199
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck199
Emergency Maneuvers200
Awd Systems200
Sand200
Mud And Water201
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain202
Driving On Snow And Ice203
Maintenance And Modifications203
Driving Through Water204
Roadside Emergencies205
Getting Roadside Assistance205
Hazard Flasher Control206
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch207
Fuses And Relays207
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (Sjb)208
Fuses Codes209
Power Distribution Box211
Changing The Tires214
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information214
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack216
Tire Change Procedure217
Stowing The Tire And Jack220
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications221
If You Are Stowing The Flat Tire221
Jump Starting222
Connecting The Jumper Cables223
Jump Starting Procedure225
Removing The Jumper Cables225
Wrecker Towing227
Customer Assistance229
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)235
Cleaning236
Washing The Exterior236
Exterior Chrome236
Waxing237
Paint Chips237
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers237
Engine Cleaning238
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning238
Windows And Wiper Blades239
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens239
Interior Trim Cleaning240
Interior Cleaning240
Leather Seats Cleaning240
Maintenance And Specifications243
Service Recommendations243
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle243
Working With The Engine On243
Opening The Hood244
Engine Compartment Components View245
Windshield Washer Fluid246
Changing The Wiper Blades246
Checking The Engine Oil247
Adding Engine Oil248
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations249
Battery Care250
Checking Engine Coolant252
Adding Engine Coolant253
Recycled Engine Coolant257
Coolant Refill Capacity257
Severe Climates257
Fuel Filter258
Fuel Information258
Refueling260
Fuel Filler Cap260
Choosing The Right Fuel261
Octane Recommendations262
Fuel Quality262
Good Fuel Economy263
Running Out Of Fuel263
Fuel Measuring Techniques263
Filling The Tank263
Calculating Fuel Economy264
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits264
Emission Control System266
Epa Window Sticker266
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)267
Power Steering Fluid268
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing268
Brake Fluid269
Transaxle Fluid269
Motorcraft Part Numbers270
Refill Capacities271
Lubricant Specifications273
Engine Data274
Vehicle Dimensions275
Identifying Your Vehicle276
Safety Compliance Certification Label276
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)277
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations278
Accessories279
Index282