Table Of Contents - Ford 2005 Freestyle Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Special Notices6
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Warning And Control Lights10
The Check Engine10
Gauges14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge14
Fuel Gauge15
Tachometer15
Odometer15
Trip Odometer15
Oil Life/Oil Change16
With Message Center16
Entertainment Systems17
Am/Fm Stereo/Single Cd Sound System17
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Sound System20
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd20
Radio Frequencies23
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 Control27
Cd Play Mode28
Slow Play Mode28
User Menu Mode28
Remote Control29
Dual Play Mode30
Single Play Mode30
Battery Replacement31
Parental Control31
Wireless Headphones32
Wireless Headphone Operation32
Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen33
Playback And Format34
Family Entertainment Dvd System Protection Circuits34
High Temperature Sensor Circuit34
Operating34
Inserting A Cd/Dvd35
Removing A Cd/Dvd35
Playing A Video Game/Auxiliary Device35
On-Screen Indicators36
Safety Information36
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player38
Environmental Extremes38
Temperature Extremes38
Humidity And Moisture Condensation38
Foreign Substances39
Cleaning Compact Discs39
Cleaning The Dvd Player39
Climate Controls40
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System40
Operating Tips41
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control42
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Heated Seats44
Temperature Control With Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control46
Temperature Control With Heated Seats/Rear Passenger Compartment48
Auxiliary Climate Control51
Rear Window Defroster51
Lights52
Headlamp Control52
Autolamp Control52
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay52
Foglamp Control53
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)53
Panel Dimmer Control54
Aiming The Headlamps54
High Beams54
Flash To Pass54
Vertical Aim Adjustment55
Turn Signal Control56
Interior Lamps56
Dome Lamps And Map Lamps56
Bulb Replacement57
Headlamp Condensation57
Using The Right Bulbs57
Replacing Headlamp (High/Low Beam) Bulbs58
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs58
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs59
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup Bulbs59
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs60
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs60
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs60
Driver Controls61
Multi-Function Lever61
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control61
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls62
Changing The Wiper Blades62
Tilt Steering Wheel63
Illuminated Visor Mirror63
Storage Compartment63
Steering Wheel Adjustment63
Auxiliary Power Point64
Conversation Mirror64
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter64
Power Windows65
One Touch Up Or Down65
Window Lock66
Bounce-Back66
Security Override66
Accessory Delay66
Power Side View Mirrors67
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror67
Fold-Away Mirrors67
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals68
Setting Speed Control68
Disengaging Speed Control69
Resuming A Set Speed69
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control70
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control70
Steering Wheel Controls71
Turning Off Speed Control71
Radio Control Features71
Moon Roof72
Homelink Wireless Control System73
Programming73
Gate Operator And Canadian Programming75
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System76
Erasing Homelink Buttons76
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button76
Message Center77
Selectable Features77
Info Menu77
Distance To Empty (Dte)77
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)78
Fuel Used78
Trip Elapsed Drive Time79
Compass Display79
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment79
Setup Menu81
Language81
Units81
System Check82
System Warnings82
Center Console88
Cell Phone Use88
Second Row Center Console Features88
Liftgate89
Cargo Area Features90
Luggage Rack90
Cargo Net90
Cargo Van Storage Compartment90
Locks And Security91
Keys91
Power Door Locks91
Smart Locks91
Childproof Door Locks92
Remote Entry System93
Unlocking The Doors93
Locking The Doors/Liftgate94
Sounding A Panic Alarm94
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals94
Activating The Memory Seat Feature95
Replacing The Battery95
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters96
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters96
Illuminated Entry97
Battery Saver97
Illuminated Exit97
Keyless Entry System98
Programming A Personal Entry Code And Keypad Association98
Anti-Scan Feature99
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry99
Autolock99
Deactivating/Activating Autolock100
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure100
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure100
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System101
Theft Indicator101
Automatic Arming102
Automatic Disarming102
Replacement Keys102
Programming Spare Keys102
Perimeter Alarm System104
Arming The System104
Disarming The System105
Triggering The Anti-Theft System105
Seating And Safety Restraints106
Adjustable Head Restraints106
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat107
Using The Manual Lumbar Support107
Folding Down The Front Passenger Seatback108
Adjusting The Front Power Seat108
Heated Seats110
Memory Seats/Sideview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals110
Rear Seats111
Head Restraints111
Adjusting Second Row Bucket And Bench Seat Back112
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 Restraints119
Personal Safety System119
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?119
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints120
Front Crash Severity Sensor120
Driver's Seat Position Sensor120
Front Passenger Sensing System120
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors121
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 — Outboard124
Vehicle Sensitive Mode124
Automatic Locking Mode124
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode124
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode125
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode125
Safety Belt Height Adjustment126
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime126
Conditions Of Operation126
Beltminder127
One Time Disable129
Deactivating/Activating The Beltminder Feature129
Safety Belt Extension Assembly131
Safety Belt Maintenance131
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System132
Important Srs Precautions133
Children And Airbags134
Determining If The System Is Operational135
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?135
Side Airbag System139
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?140
Safety Canopy System142
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?143
Child Restraints145
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles145
Important Child Restraint Precautions145
Children And Safety Belts145
Child Booster Seats146
When Children Should Use Booster Seats146
Types Of Booster Seats147
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts147
Safety Seats For Children148
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats148
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts149
Front Passenger Seating Position153
Rear Seating Positions155
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors156
Tires, Wheels And Loading158
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading158
Treadwear158
Traction Aa A B C158
Tires159
Temperature A B C159
Glossary Of Tire Terminology159
Inspecting And Inflating Your Tires160
Tire Inflation160
Inspecting Your Tires161
Inflating Your Tires161
Tire Replacement Requirements163
Changing The Tires163
Temporary Spare Tire Information163
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information164
Removing The Spare Tire And Jack166
Tire Change Procedure166
Stowing The Tire And Jack169
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications170
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall170
Information on "P" Type Tires171
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires174
Information on "T" Type Tires175
Location Of The Tire Label175
Tire Care176
Tire Wear176
Safety Practices177
Highway Hazards177
Tire And Wheel Alignment177
Tire Rotation178
Snow Tires And Chains179
Vehicle Loading - With And Without A Trailer180
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight185
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit185
Trailer Towing186
Preparing To Tow187
Hitches187
Safety Chains187
Trailer Brakes187
Trailer Lamps188
Driving While You Tow188
Servicing After Towing188
Trailer Towing Tips188
Recreational Towing189
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles189
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles189
Driving190
Starting190
Positions Of The Ignition190
Starting Your Vehicle190
Important Safety Precautions191
Starting The Engine193
Using The Engine Block Heater193
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes193
Important Ventilating Information193
Brakes194
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System194
Using Abs194
Abs Warning Lamp194
Traction Control195
Parking Brake195
Steering196
Automatic Transaxle Operation197
Brake-Shift Interlock197
Transmission Operation197
Gearshift Positions Of The Continuously Variable Transaxle (Cvt)198
Reverse Sensing System200
All Wheel Drive System202
Driving Off-Highway With Awd Vehicles202
Basic Operating Principles202
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement203
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck203
Emergency Maneuvers204
Awd Systems204
Sand204
Mud And Water205
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain205
Driving On Snow And Ice206
Driving Through Water207
Maintenance And Modifications207
Roadside Emergencies208
Getting Roadside Assistance208
Hazard Flasher Switch209
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch209
Fuses And Relays210
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color211
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows212
Power Distribution Box213
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows214
Jump Starting216
Preparing Your Vehicle217
Connecting The Jumper Cables217
Removing The Jumper Cables220
Wrecker Towing222
Customer Assistance224
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)232
Cleaning233
Washing The Exterior233
Waxing233
Paint Chips233
Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers234
Engine234
Plastic Exterior Parts235
Windows And Wiper Blades235
Instrument Panel And Cluster Lens236
Interior Trim236
Interior236
Leather Seats237
Underbody237
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products237
Maintenance And Specifications239
Service Recommendations239
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle239
Working With The Engine Off/On239
Opening The Hood240
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment241
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine241
Windshield Washer Fluid242
Checking The Engine Oil242
Adding Engine Oil244
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations245
Battery246
Checking Engine Coolant248
Adding Engine Coolant249
Recycled Engine Coolant253
Coolant Refill Capacity253
Severe Climates253
What To Know About Automotive Fuels254
Fuel Information254
Refueling256
Fuel Filler Cap256
Choosing The Right Fuel257
Octane Recommendations257
Fuel Quality258
Cleaner Air258
Running Out Of Fuel258
Fuel Filter258
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy259
Measuring Techniques259
Filling The Tank259
Calculating Fuel Economy260
Driving Style260
Habits260
Maintenance261
Conditions261
Emission Control System262
Epa Window Sticker262
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)263
Power Steering Fluid264
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing264
Brake Fluid265
Transaxle Fluid265
Motorcraft Part Numbers266
Refill Capacities267
Lubricant Specifications269
Engine Data271
Vehicle Dimensions271
Identifying Your Vehicle273
Certification Label273
Vehicle Identification Number273
Engine Number274
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations274
Accessories275
Index278