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engine
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level
indicator
(dipstick).
6.
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ipe
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clean.
Insert
the
indicator
fully
,
then
remove
it
again.
•
If
the
oil
level
is
within
this
range,
the
oil
level
is
acceptable.
DO
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OIL.
•
If
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engine
oil
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REVIEW
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2005
Freestyle
(219)
,
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
(own2002)
,
Market:
USA_English
(fus)
Maintenance
and
Specifications
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
California Proposition 65 Warning
4
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch: in the Event of an Accident
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Warning Symbols in this Guide
5
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Special Notices
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Special Instructions
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Check Engine
10
Check Fuel Cap
11
Brake System Warning Light
11
Anti-Lock Brake System
11
Air Bag Readiness
11
Safety Belt
12
Engine Oil Pressure
12
Engine Coolant Level
12
Traction Control Active
12
Speed Control
13
Anti-Theft System
13
Throttle Control/Transmission
13
Turn Signal
13
Gauges
14
Parking Brake on
14
Speedometer
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Fuel Gauge
15
Tachometer
15
Odometer
15
Trip Odometer
15
Oil Life/Oil Change
16
Entertainment Systems
17
AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Sound System
17
Autoset
17
Tuner
17
Balance
18
Fade
18
Setting the Clock
18
Speed Sensitive Volume (if Equipped)
18
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
20
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Sound System
20
Tune/Disc Selector
20
Occupancy Mode
21
RDS (Available on Audiophile Radios Only)
21
Speed Sensitive Volume
21
Track/Folder Mode
21
Compression
22
Fast Forward
22
Folder
22
Repeat
22
Am/Fm
23
Load
23
On/Off/Volume
23
Radio Frequencies
23
Family Entertainment DVD System
24
Radio Reception Factors
24
DVD Player Controls
25
DVD Control Features
26
Menu Control
26
Enter Control
27
Next/Previous Control
27
REV/FWD Control
27
CD Play Mode
28
Slow Play Mode
28
User Menu Mode
28
Remote Control
29
Dual Play Mode
30
Single Play Mode
30
Battery Replacement
31
Parental Control
31
Wireless Headphones
31
Wireless Headphone Operation
32
Family Entertainment DVD System Protection Circuits
33
High Temperature Sensor Circuit
33
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
33
Playback and Format
33
Inserting a CD/DVD
34
Operating
34
On-Screen Indicators
35
Playing a Video Game/Auxiliary Device
35
Removing a CD/DVD (While Playing)
35
Safety Information
36
Care and Service of the DVD Player
37
Environmental Extremes
37
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
37
Temperature Extremes
37
Cleaning Compact Discs
38
Cleaning the DVD Player
38
Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
38
Humidity and Moisture Condensation
38
Fan Speed Adjustment
39
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
39
Max A/C
39
Recirculated Air
39
Climate Controls
39
Climate Controls
40
Operating Tips
40
Defrost
41
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
41
Rear Defrost
41
Driver Temperature Control
42
Ext
42
F, C (Temperature Conversions)
42
Front Fan Speed Control
42
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Heated Seats
43
Passenger Heated Seat Control
43
Airflow Direction Control
44
Auto
44
Driver Heated Seat Control
44
Manual Override Controls
44
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Rear Passenger
45
Passenger Temperature Control
45
Rear Fan Speed Control
45
Rear Temperature Control
45
Rear
46
Temper Control with Heated Seats/Rear Passenger Compartment
47
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
49
Auxiliary Climate Control
50
Rear Window Defroster
50
Lights
51
Autolamp Control
51
Autolamps-Programmable Exit Delay
51
Headlamp Control
51
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
52
Foglamp Control
52
Flash to Pass
53
High Beams
53
Panel Dimmer Control
53
Aiming the Headlamps
54
Vertical Aim Adjustment
54
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
55
Interior Lamps
55
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
55
Turn Signal Control
55
Bulb Replacement
56
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
56
Using the Right Bulbs
56
Replacing Headlamp (High/Low Beam) Bulbs
57
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
58
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
58
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
59
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup Bulbs
59
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
60
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
60
Driver Controls
61
Multi-Function Lever
61
Windshield Washer
61
Windshield Wiper
61
Changing the Wiper Blades
62
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
62
Illuminated Visor Mirror
63
Steering Wheel Adjustment
63
Storage Compartment
63
Tilt Steering Wheel
63
Auxiliary Power Point (12VDC)
64
Cigar Lighter
64
Conversation Mirror
64
One Touch up or down
65
Power Windows
65
Accessory Delay
66
Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
66
Security Override
66
Window Lock
66
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
67
Fold-Away Mirrors
67
Power Side View Mirrors
67
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
68
Setting Speed Control
68
Disengaging Speed Control
69
Resuming a Set Speed
69
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
70
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
70
Radio Control Features
71
Steering Wheel Controls
71
Turning off Speed Control
71
Homelink Wireless Control System
72
To Close the Moon Roof
72
To Open the Moon Roof
72
To Vent
72
Programming
73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
75
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
75
Erasing Homelink Buttons
76
Message Center
76
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
76
Selectable Features
76
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
77
Distance to Empty (DTE)
77
Info Menu
77
Odometer/Trip Odometer
77
Compass Display
78
Fuel Used
78
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
78
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment
79
Setup Menu
80
Language
81
System Check
81
Units (English/Metric)
81
System Warnings
82
Check Charging System
84
Check Engine Temperature
84
Oil Pressure Low
84
Reduced Engine Power
84
Change Oil Soon/Oil Change Required
85
Check Traction Control
85
Coolant Level Low
85
Low Washer Fluid Level
85
Data Err
86
Center Console
87
Second Row Center Console Features
87
Cell Phone Use
88
Liftgate
88
Cargo Area Features
89
Cargo Net
89
Cargo Van Storage Compartment
89
Luggage Rack
90
Locks and Security
91
Keys
91
Smart Locks
91
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature
91
Childproof Door Locks
92
Remote Entry System
92
Unlocking the Doors
93
Locking the Doors/Liftgate
94
Sounding a Panic Alarm
94
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
94
Activating the Memory Seat Feature
94
Replacing the Battery
95
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
96
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
96
Illuminated Entry
97
Battery Saver
97
Illuminated Exit
97
Keyless Entry System
98
Programming a Personal Entry Code
98
Keypad Association to Memory Seats, Mirrors and Pedals
98
Erasing Personal Code
99
Anti-Scan Feature
99
Unlocking and Locking the Doors and Liftgate Using Keyless Entry
99
Autolock
99
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
100
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
100
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
100
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
101
Theft Indicator
101
Automatic Arming
102
Automatic Disarming
102
Replacement Keys
102
Programming Spare Keys
103
Perimeter Alarm System
104
Arming the System
104
Disarming the System
105
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
105
Seating and Safety Restraints
106
Adjustable Head Restraints
106
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
106
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
107
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
108
Folding down the Front Passenger Seatback
108
Heated Seats
109
Head Restraints
110
Memory Seats/Side View Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
110
Rear Seats
110
Adjusting Second Row Bucket and Bench Seat Back
111
Accessing the Third Row Seats
112
Adjusting Second Row Seats
112
Exiting the Third Row Seat
114
Stowing the Third Row Bench or Split Bench Seat
115
Unstowing the Third Row Seat
116
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
118
Personal Safety System
118
Safety Restraints
118
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Air Bag Supplemental Restraints
119
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
119
Front Crash Severity Sensor
119
Front Passenger Sensing System
119
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
120
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
120
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
120
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
121
Safety Belt Precautions
121
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
122
Energy Management Feature-Outboard
123
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
123
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
123
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
124
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
124
Conditions of Operation
125
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
125
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
125
Beltminder
126
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
129
One Time Disable
129
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
130
Safety Belt Maintenance
130
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
131
Important SRS Precautions
132
Children and Air Bags
133
Determining if the System Is Operational
133
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
134
The SRS Consists of
135
How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
139
Side Air Bag System
139
The Side Air Bag System Consists of the Following
140
Safety Canopy System
141
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
142
The Safety Canopy System Consists of the Following
142
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
144
Safety Restraints for Children
144
Child Booster Seats
145
Children and Safety Belts
145
Types of Booster Seats
146
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
146
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
147
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
148
Safety Seats for Children
148
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
149
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
152
Front Passenger Seating Position (Delivery Van Only)
153
2Nd Row Bench (60/40)
155
2Nd Row Bucket (40/40)
155
Rear Seating Positions
155
3Rd Row Bench
156
Attaching Safety Seats with Latch Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
156
Tires, Wheels and Loading
158
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
158
Traction AA a B C
158
Treadwear
158
Glossary of Tire Terminology
159
Temperature a B C
159
Tire Information
159
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
160
Tire Inflation
160
Inflating Your Tires
161
Inspecting Your Tires
161
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufactures’
161
Changing the Tires
163
Temporary Spare Tire Information
163
Tire Replacement Requirements
163
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
164
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
165
Tire Change Procedure
166
If You Are Stowing the Flat Tire
169
If You Are Stowing the Temporary Spare Tire
169
Stowing the Tire and Jack
169
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
170
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
170
Information on “P” Type Tires
171
M+S or M/S
172
Maximum Load
172
Tire Ply Composition and Material Used
172
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
172
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
173
Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
173
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
174
Load Range/Load Inflation Limits
174
Maximum Load Dual Lbs. (Kg) at Psi (Kpa) Cold
174
Maximum Load Single Lbs. (Kg) at Psi (Kpa) Cold
174
Information on “T” Type Tires
175
Location of the Tire Label
175
Tire Care
176
Tire Wear
176
Highway Hazards
177
Safety Practices
177
Tire and Wheel Alignment
177
Tire Rotation
178
Snow Tires and Chains
179
Base Curb Weight
180
Vehicle Loading–With and Without a Trailer
180
Payload
181
Vehicle Curb Weight
181
Cargo Weight
182
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
182
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
183
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
183
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
184
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
184
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
184
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
185
Trailer Towing
186
Hitches
187
Preparing to Tow
187
Safety Chains
187
Trailer Brakes
187
Driving While You Tow
188
Servicing after Towing
188
Trailer Towing Tips
188
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles
189
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
189
Recreational Towing
189
Driving
190
Starting
190
Positions of the Ignition
190
Important Safety Precautions
191
Before Starting the Vehicle
191
Starting the Engine
193
Using the Engine Block Heater
193
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
193
Important Ventilating Information
193
Brakes
194
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
194
Using ABS
194
ABS Warning Lamp
194
Parking Brake
195
Traction Control
196
Steering
197
Automatic Transaxle Operation
197
Brake-Shift Interlock
197
Transmission Operation
197
P (Park)
199
Reverse Sensing System
200
N (Neutral)
200
D (Drive)
200
L (Low)
200
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
202
Driving Off-Highway with AWD Vehicles
202
Basic Operating Principles
203
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
203
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
203
Emergency Maneuvers
204
AWD Systems
204
Sand
204
Mud and Water
205
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
206
Driving on Snow and Ice
206
Driving through Water
207
Maintenance and Modifications
207
Getting Roadside Assistance
209
Using Roadside Assistance
209
Roadside Emergencies
209
Hazard Flasher Switch
210
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
210
Fuses and Relays
211
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
212
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
212
Power Distribution Box
214
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded as Follows
215
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
218
Preparing Your Vehicle
218
Connecting the Jumper Cables
219
Removing the Jumper Cables
221
Wrecker Towing
223
On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models, if Your Vehicle Is to be Towed
223
On All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
224
Customer Assistance
225
At Home
225
Away from Home
225
Getting the Services You Need
225
Additional Assistance
226
In California (U.S. Only)
227
The Dispute Settlement Board (U.S. Only)
228
What Kinds of Cases Does the Board Review?
228
Ford Extended Service Plan
231
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
231
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
232
Ordering Additional Owner’s Literature
233
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
233
Cleaning
234
Washing the Exterior
234
Waxing
234
Paint Chips
234
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
235
Engine
235
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
236
Windows and Wiper Blades
236
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
237
Interior Trim
237
Interior
237
Leather Seats
238
Underbody
238
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Car Care Products
239
Maintenance and Specifications
240
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
240
Service Recommendations
240
Working with the Engine Off/On
240
Opening the Hood
241
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec Engine
242
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
242
Checking the Engine Oil
243
Windshield Washer Fluid
243
Adding Engine Oil
245
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
246
Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
246
Battery
247
Checking Engine Coolant
249
Adding Engine Coolant
250
Recycled Engine Coolant
254
Coolant Refill Capacity
255
Severe Climates
255
Fuel Information
256
Observe the Following Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel
256
Fuel Filler Cap
257
Choosing the Right Fuel
258
Cleaner Air
259
Fuel Quality
259
Octane Recommendations
259
Running out of Fuel
259
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
260
Filling the Tank
260
Fuel Filter
260
Measuring Techniques
260
Calculating Fuel Economy
261
Driving Style-Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
261
Conditions
262
Habits
262
Maintenance
262
Emission Control System
263
EPA Window Sticker
263
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
264
Power Steering Fluid
265
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
265
Brake Fluid Reservoir
266
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid
267
Motorcraft Part Numbers
267
Refill Capacities
268
Lubricant Specifications
270
Engine Data
272
Vehicle Dimensions
272
Certification Label
274
Identifying Your Vehicle
274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
274
Engine Number
275
Accessories
276
Exterior Style
276
Interior Style
276
Lifestyle
277
Peace of Mind
277
Index
279
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Language
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