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7.
T
ighten
the
child
safety
seat
tether
strap
according
to
the
manufacturer’
s
instructions.
Rear
seating
positions
Follow
Steps
1–7
as
described
above
for
the
following
available
seats:
•
2nd
row
bucket
(40/40)
•
2nd
row
bench
(60/40)
2007
Freestyle
(219)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating
and
Safety
Restraints
168
167
169
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
California Proposition 65 Warning
4
Introduction
4
Perchlorate Material
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Event Data Recording
6
Service Data Recording
6
Cell Phone Use
7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Check Engine
10
Check Fuel Cap
11
Brake System Warning Light
11
Anti-Lock Brake System
11
Airbag Readiness
12
Safety Belt
12
Engine Oil Pressure
12
Engine Coolant Level
12
Low Fuel (if Equipped)
13
Speed Control
13
Door Ajar
13
Throttle Control/Transmission
13
Gauges
14
Headlamps on Warning Chime
14
Speedometer
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Fuel Gauge
15
Tachometer
15
Odometer
15
Trip Odometer
15
Entertainment Systems
16
AM/FM Stereo with CD
16
AM/FM Stereo/ Single CD Satellite Compatible Sound System
16
Setting the Clock
18
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash Six CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (if Equipped)
21
Accessory Delay
21
Tune/Disc Selector
21
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
21
Speed Sensitive Volume
23
RDS (Available on Audiophile Radios Only)
23
Track/Folder Mode
23
Repeat
23
General Audio Information
26
Radio Frequencies
26
Radio Reception Factors
26
CD/CD Player Care
27
Satellite Radio Information (if Equipped)
27
Satellite Radio Channels
27
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
27
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
28
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
28
Family Entertainment DVD System (if Equipped)
30
DVD Player Controls
31
DVD Control Features
32
Menu Control
32
Next/Previous Control
33
REV/FWD Control
33
Enter Control
33
CD Play Mode
34
Slow Play Mode
34
User Menu Mode
34
Remote Control
35
Dual Play Mode
36
Single Play Mode
36
Battery Replacement
37
Parental Control
37
Wireless Headphone Operation
38
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
39
Playback and Format
39
Saving MP3 Files
39
Family Entertainment DVD System Protection Circuits
40
High Temperature Sensor Circuit
40
Operating
40
Inserting a CD/DVD
41
Removing a CD/DVD (While Playing)
41
Playing an Auxiliary Device
41
On-Screen Indicators
42
Safety Information
42
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance
43
Care and Service of the DVD Player
44
Environmental Extremes
44
Temperature Extremes
44
Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
44
Navigation System (if Equipped)
45
Cleaning the DVD Player
45
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
46
Max A/C
46
Climate Controls
46
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
48
Dual Temperature Control
49
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Heated Seats
50
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control (if Equipped)
52
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Heated Seats and Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control (if Equipped)
54
Auxiliary Climate Control (if Equipped)
57
Rear Window Defroster
57
Autolamp Control (if Equipped)
58
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
58
Headlamp Control
58
Lights
58
Flash to Pass
59
Foglamp Control (if Equipped)
59
High Beams
59
Aiming the Headlamps
60
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (if Equipped)
60
Panel Dimmer Control
60
Vertical Aim Adjustment
60
Bulb Replacement
62
Dome Lamps and Map Lamps
62
Interior Lamps
62
Turn Signal Control
62
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
63
Replacing Headlamp (High/Low Beam) Bulbs
63
Replacing the Interior Bulbs
63
Using the Right Bulbs
63
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
64
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
64
Replacing Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup Bulbs
65
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
66
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
66
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
66
Mist Function
67
Multi-Function Lever
67
Windshield Washer
67
Windshield Wiper
67
Driver Controls
67
Rear Heated Wiper Blades
68
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
68
Steering Wheel Adjustment
68
Tilt Steering Wheel
68
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
69
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
69
Slide on Rod Feature
69
Conversation Mirror (if Equipped)
70
Overhead Console
70
Storage Compartment
70
Center Console
71
Second Row Center Console Features (if Equipped)
71
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)
72
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (if Equipped)
72
Power Windows
72
One Touch up or down
73
Bounce-Back (Driver’s Window Only)
74
Security Override
74
Window Lock
74
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
75
Exterior Mirrors
75
Power Side View Mirrors
75
Fold-Away Mirrors
76
Heated Outside Mirrors
76
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
76
Memory Feature (if Equipped)
77
Setting Speed Control
77
Disengaging Speed Control
78
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
78
Resuming a Set Speed
78
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
79
Turning off Speed Control
79
Moon Roof (if Equipped)
80
Radio Control Features
80
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
80
Bounce Back
81
Bounce Back Override
81
To Close the Moon Roof
81
To Open the Moon Roof
81
Homelink Wireless Control System (if Equipped)
82
Programming
82
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
84
Erasing Homelink Buttons
85
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
85
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
85
Distance to Empty (DTE)
86
Message Center (if Equipped)
86
Reset
86
Selectable Features
86
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
87
Fuel Used
87
Compass Display
88
Compass Zone Adjustment
88
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
88
Compass Calibration Adjustment
89
Language
90
Setup Menu
90
System Check
91
Units (English/Metric)
91
System Warnings
92
Liftgate
95
Cargo Area Features
96
Cargo Net (if Equipped)
96
Cargo Van Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
96
Luggage Rack
97
To Adjust the Cross-Bar (if Equipped) Position
97
Locks and Security
98
Keys
98
Power Door Locks
98
Smart Locks
98
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
99
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
99
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure
99
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature
99
Childproof Door Locks
100
Remote Entry System
101
Unlocking the Doors
102
Locking the Doors/Liftgate
102
Sounding a Panic Alarm
102
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (if Equipped)
103
Activating the Memory Seat Feature
103
Replacing the Battery
104
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
104
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
105
Illuminated Entry
106
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
106
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
106
Illuminated Exit
107
Battery Saver
107
Keyless Entry System
108
Programming a Personal Entry Code and Keypad Association to Memory Seats, Mirrors and Pedals
108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
109
Erasing Personal Code
109
Anti-Scan Feature
109
Unlocking and Locking the Doors and Liftgate Using Keyless Entry
109
Anti-Theft Indicator
110
Automatic Arming
110
Automatic Disarming
111
Replacement Keys
111
Programming Spare Keys
111
Perimeter Alarm System (if Equipped)
112
Arming the System
112
Disarming the System
114
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
114
Adjustable Head Restraints
115
Seating and Safety Restraints
115
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat (if Equipped)
116
Folding down the Front Passenger Seatback
117
Using the Manual Lumbar Support (if Equipped)
117
Adjusting the Front Power Seat (if Equipped)
118
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
119
Adjusting Second Row Bucket and Bench Seat Back
121
Head Restraints
121
Rear Seats
121
Accessing the Third Row Seats
122
Adjusting Second Row Seats (if Equipped)
122
Exiting the Third Row Seat
124
Stowing the Third Row Bench or Split Bench Seat (if Equipped)
126
Unstowing the Third Row Seat
127
Personal Safety System
128
Safety Restraints
128
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
129
Front Crash Severity Sensor
129
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
129
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
130
Front Passenger Sensing System
130
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
130
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
131
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
131
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
131
Safety Belt Precautions
132
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
133
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
133
Automatic Locking Mode
134
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
134
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
134
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
134
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
135
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
135
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
136
Safety Belt Maintenance
136
Safety Belt Pretensioner
136
Belt-Minder
137
Conditions of Operation
137
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
137
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
140
One Time Disable
140
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
142
Important SRS Precautions
143
Children and Airbags
144
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
145
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
150
Determining if the System Is Operational
151
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System (if Equipped)
151
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
152
Safety Canopy System
153
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
154
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
156
Children and Safety Belts
157
Important Child Restraint Precautions
157
Safety Restraints for Children
157
Child Booster Seats
158
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
158
Types of Booster Seats
159
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
160
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
161
Safety Seats for Children
161
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
162
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
165
Front Passenger Seating Position (Delivery Van Only)
166
Rear Seating Positions
168
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
169
All Wheel Drive (Awd) System (if Equipped)
171
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
171
Vehicle Characteristics
171
Tires, Wheels and Loading
171
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
172
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
173
U.s. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
173
Temperature a B C
174
Traction AA a B C
174
Treadwear
174
Glossary of Tire Terminology
175
Tires
175
Inflating Your Tires
176
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer’s
176
Damage
178
Inspecting Your Tires
178
Tire Care
178
Tire Wear
178
Tire Replacement Requirements
179
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
179
Highway Hazards
181
Safety Practices
181
Tire and Wheel Alignment
181
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
182
Tire Rotation
182
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
183
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd)
183
Information on “P” Type Tires
184
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
187
Information on “T” Type Tires
188
Location of the Tire Label
188
Snow Tires and Chains
189
Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
189
Base Curb Weight
190
Payload
190
Vehicle Curb Weight
190
Cargo Weight
191
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
191
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
192
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
192
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
192
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
193
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
193
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
193
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
194
Trailer Towing
195
Hitches
196
Preparing to Tow
196
Safety Chains
196
Trailer Brakes
196
Driving While You Tow
197
Servicing after Towing
197
Trailer Lamps
197
Trailer Towing Tips
197
All Wheel Drive (Awd) Vehicles
198
Front Wheel Drive (Fwd) Vehicles
198
Recreational Towing
198
Driving
199
Starting
199
Positions of the Ignition
199
Important Safety Precautions
200
Starting the Engine
201
Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
202
Brakes
202
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
202
Important Ventilating Information
202
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
203
Using ABS
203
ABS Warning Lamp
203
Parking Brake
204
Traction Control
205
Steering
206
Automatic Transaxle Operation
206
Brake-Shift Interlock
206
Transmission Operation
206
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)
208
Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
209
Driving Off-Highway with Awd Vehicles
211
Basic Operating Principles
212
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
212
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
212
Emergency Maneuvers
213
AWD Systems (if Equipped)
213
Sand
213
Mud and Water
214
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
214
Driving on Snow and Ice
215
Driving through Water
216
Maintenance and Modifications
216
Roadside Emergencies
217
Getting Roadside Assistance
217
Hazard Flasher Control
218
Using Roadside Assistance
218
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
218
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
219
Fuses and Relays
219
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
220
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel/Smart Junction Box (SJB)
220
Fuse Panel Description
221
Fuses Codes
221
Power Distribution Box
223
High-Current Codes
223
Changing the Tires
226
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
226
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
228
Tire Change Procedure
229
Stowing the Tire and Jack
232
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
233
Jump Starting
234
Preparing Your Vehicle
234
Connecting the Jumper Cables
235
Removing the Jumper Cables
237
Wrecker Towing
239
Getting the Services You Need
241
Customer Assistance
241
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
247
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
248
Cleaning
249
Exterior Chrome
249
Washing the Exterior
249
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
250
Paint Chips
250
Waxing
250
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
251
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
252
Windows and Wiper Blades
252
Interior
253
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
254
Leather Seats (if Equipped)
254
Underbody
254
Maintenance and Specifications
256
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
256
Service Recommendations
256
Working with the Engine off
256
Working with the Engine on
256
Opening the Hood
257
3.0L Dohc V6 Duratec Engine
258
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
258
Windshield Washer Fluid
259
Changing the Wiper Blades
260
Checking the Engine Oil
260
Adding Engine Oil
262
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
263
Battery
264
Checking Engine Coolant
266
Adding Engine Coolant
267
Coolant Refill Capacity
271
Recycled Engine Coolant
271
Severe Climates
271
Fuel Filter
272
Fuel Information
272
Fuel Filler Cap
274
Refueling
274
Choosing the Right Fuel
275
Cleaner Air
276
Fuel Quality
276
Octane Recommendations
276
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
277
Filling the Tank
277
Measuring Techniques
277
Running out of Fuel
277
Calculating Fuel Economy
278
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
278
Conditions
279
Habits
279
Maintenance
279
Emission Control System
280
Epa Window Sticker
280
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
281
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
282
Power Steering Fluid
283
Brake Fluid
284
Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid—Cvt Transaxle
284
Transaxle Fluid
284
Motorcraft Part Numbers
285
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
286
Engine Data
288
Engine Drivebelt Routing
288
Identifying Your Vehicle
289
Safety Compliance Certification Label
289
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
289
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
290
Genuine Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
291
Index
293
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Brand
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Model
Freestyle
Category
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Language
English
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