2005 FORD FREESTYLE Quick Reference Guide

2005FREESTYLEQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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MAY 2004
FIRST PRINTING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER
P.O. BOX 6248
DEARBORN, MI 4812118003923673 (FORD)
(TDD FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: 18002325952)
This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help
reduce the risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as youbegin learning about your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the
right to change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most current information.
For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS
Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire,
which is smaller than a regular tire, and designed for
emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle, andlug nut wrench are under the carpeted floor panel in the
rear of the vehicle. If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor,you will need to unstow it to access the spare tire and jack.
FUSES
If your electrical components aren't working properly, a
fuse may have blown. Please consult your Owner's Guide.
FUEL PUMP SHUTOFF SWITCH
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel
to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start,this switch may have been activated. The fuel pump shutoff switch is located in the front passenger footwell area
in the right upper corner. For switch reset instructions,please consult your Owner's Guide.
UNLEADED FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
For optimum performance, use “Regular” unleaded fuel
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. We do
not recommend the use of gasolines labeled “Regular”with octane ratings of 86 or lower that are sold in highaltitude areas.
Safe operation of your Freestyle requires that your tires be
properly inflated. The Ford recommended inflationpressure is found on the Tire Label or the Certification Labellocated near the front door latch on the driver's side. At leastonce a month and before long trips, inspect each tire andcheck the air pressure with a tire gauge. Don't forget thespare. Air pressure should be checked when the tires are
cold. Inflate all tires to the inflation pressure recommended
by Ford Motor Company.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Ford
provides new vehicle owners with a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This service is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week, for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000km). It covers changing a flat tire, jump starts, limited fuel
delivery, lockout assistance, and towing of your vehicle.
United States (800) 2413673 Canada (800) 6652006
UNDERSTANDING THE CVT
The Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) is a fully
automatic transmission that electronically monitorsvehicle system inputs/outputs and driver demands to
select the desired drive ratio. Unlike traditional automatic
transmissions, the CVT continually adjusts the optimumoverall drive ratio between engine and drive wheels for all operating conditions. As traditional automatictransmissions shift up or down in gears, this shifting ingear ratios is noticeable by increasing and decreasingengine RPM, which causes a slight energy loss as the
gears change. The gear changes can be felt by the driver.
With the CVT, there is no energy transfer loss fromshifting because there is no gear shifting up or down.Accelerating up to vehicle operating speed is smooth andcontinuous, uninterrupted by gear shifting. The sameholds true for coasting down to idle, smooth and
continuous. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions,
the CVT offers more responsive performance and
increased fuel economy.
The use of fluids other than
the recommended fluid could seriously damage internal transmission components. Please consult your Owner’s Guide.
2005 FREESTYLE ESSENTIALINFORMATION

POWER SIDE MIRRORS
Rotate the control clockwise
to adjust the right mirror andcounterclockwise to adjust the
left mirror. Move the control inthe direction you wish to tilt the
mirror. Rotate the control to the center positionto lock the mirrors in place.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a
remote entry system whichallows you to lock or unlock thedoors. It also allows you toactivate a panic alarm with the
key in the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. The
remote entry system can also control the memoryseat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals feature(if equipped). Please consult your Owner's Guide.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPADThe keyless entry keypad can
be used to lock or unlock the
doors without using a key. It can
also control the memory seat,power mirrors, and adjustablepedals (if equipped). Pleaseconsult your Owner’s Guide.
MEMORY FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED)
This feature will allow you
to set two positions for the driver's seat, power mirrors,and adjustable pedals (ifequipped). Please consult yourOwner's Guide.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshift
is in the P (Park) position. Press thetop of the control to adjust thepedals away from you, or press the bottom of thecontrol to adjust the pedals toward you.
HOMELINK®
(IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem on the driver's visor
provides a convenient way toreplace up to three handheldtransmitters with a singledevice. This feature will operate most garage
doors, entry gate operators, security systems,
and home or office lighting. For programming,please consult your Owner's Guide.
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press the heated seat button to
cycle through available settingsof high heat (2 lights), low heat(1 light), and off (no lights).
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a
tone to warn the driver of obstacles near therear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected andthe vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not effective atspeeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may notdetect certain angular or moving objects.
2005 FREESTYLE ADDITIONALFEATURES

On/Off/Volume Control
Push to turn ON or OFF. Turn toincrease or decrease volume. Ifthe volume is set above acertain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will
come back on at a “nominal”level when the ignition switch isturned back on.
Tune/Disc Selector
Press to go up or down theradio frequency band or toselect a desired disc. Also
use in MENU mode to selectvarious settings.
Bass/Treble
Press MENU until Bass/Treblesettings are displayed. Adjustusing the SEEK control.
Balance/Fade
Press MENU until Balance isdisplayed. Press to adjustthe audio between the leftand right speakers using theSEEK control. Press MENU
again to display Fade. Pressto adjust audio between thefront and rear speakersusing the SEEK control.
MP3 Track/Folder Mode
In Track mode, pressingSEEK will scroll through all
tracks on the disc. In Foldermode, pressing SEEK willscroll only through tracks
within a selected folder.
CD
Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded intothe system, the CD will beginplaying where it last ended.LOADPress LOAD to begin the CD
load sequence. When thedisplay prompts to select aslot, use the desired slot toload the CD. Press and hold
LOAD to autoload up to 6 CDs, one at a time, when thedisplay prompts to load a CD.
AM/FM
Press to select AM or FMfrequency bands.
Setting Memory Presets
To set a station: SelectAM/FM frequency band,tune to a station, then pressand hold a preset buttonuntil the sound returns.
SCAN control
Press for a brief sampling ofradio stations or CD tracks.Press again to stop.
SEEK control
Press to access thenext/previous strong stationor track.
Setting The Clock
Press MENU until SELECTHOUR or SELECT MINS isdisplayed. Use the up/downarrows and SEEK control toadjust the hours/minutes.
Dual Play/Single Play
If the vehicle has a DVD
system, simultaneously presspreset buttons 2 and 4 toswitch between Dual Play and
Single Play. Please consult
your Owner's Guide for DVDsystem operation.
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SEATING
Front Passenger Fold Flat Seat Back
The front passenger seat back canbe folded down to a horizontalposition to allow room for a longload. Ensure that the seat is in therearmost position and the headrestraint is fully down, prior to pulling the straplocated on the back of the seat back.
Adjusting 2nd Row Bucket and Bench Seats
Lift the side handle to adjust theseat back. Using the same controlwill fold the seat back flat. Lifting the control (if equipped) locatedunderneath the seat cushion will
adjust the seat forward or backward.
Accessing the 3rd Row Seats
Ensure that the 2nd row seathead restraints are in the fulldown position and no objectssuch as books, purses, orbriefcases are on the floor in frontof the 2nd row seats before folding them down.
Place the front row seat in a forward position to
allow the 2nd row seat to be fully ”tumbled.” Liftthe handle once to fold the seat back flat. Lift the
same handle a second time to “tumble” the seat
forward to allow access to the 3rd row seat.
Stowing the 3rd Row Bench or
Split Bench Seat in Tub
Move the head restraint fully down.
Ensure that the stowage tub isclear of objects prior to cycling.
From the rear of the vehicle, fold
the seat back by pulling andholding the number 1 strap while pushing the seat
back forward. Release the strap after the seat
back starts rotating forward.
Release the cushion latches by pulling the
number 2 strap while pulling on the long straplocated on the seat back, to rotate the seat all the
way into the tub in the floor.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Premium/Audiophile InDash 6CD Sound System (IF EQUIPPED)

CLIMATE CONTROL
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (IF EQUIPPED)
Driver and Passenger Side TemperatureSet desired cabin temperature with the blue and red
buttons. Press to increase or decrease the temperatureon the driver or passenger side of the cabin.
Dual Control(IF EQUIPPED)Press DUAL to engage/disengage separate
passenger side temperature control. For controls
without a DUAL button, press and hold AUTO toengage/disengage separate passenger sidetemperature control.
Automatic Operation
Set desired cabin temperature. Then press AUTO for
full automatic operation. The system will automaticallyadjust airflow temperature, front fan speed, airflowdirection, A/C, and recirculated air based on theselected temperature to heat or cool the vehicle to thedesired temperature as soon as possible.
Defogging/DemistingPress Defrost to distribute outside air through the
windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Toreduce humidity buildup in the vehicle, do not drivewith the Climate Control turned off. Also, do not drivewith recirculated air selected unless the A/C is operating.
One Button Air Flow Direction Control (if equipped)Press repeatedly to select desired airflow direction.
Heated Seats
Press to cycle through available settings of highheat (2 lights), low heat (1 light), and off (no lights).
Rear
Press to give rear passenger control of the auxiliaryclimate system. Press again to turn system off.
Rear Temperature Control
Press to increase or decrease temperature to therear of the vehicle.
Rear Fan Speed Control
Press to increase or decrease the rear fan speed.
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Max A/C Operation
Automatic Operation: Press AUTO for fullautomatic operation. Do not override A/C or
recirculated air. Set the temperature to 60°F (15.5°C).
Override Operation: Select air distribution. Select
A/C and recirculated air. Use recirculated air with
A/C to provide colder airflow. Set temperature to
60°F (15.5°C). Set to highest front fan speed
initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
Manual Override Operation
Set desired cabin temperature. Adjust any of
the following for personal comfort preferences:front fan speed, airflow direction, A/C, and
recirculated air. Front fan speed, A/C, and
recirculated air overrides will not turn off the AUTOindicator light. Airflow direction overrides will turn off
the AUTO indicator light.

FREESTYLE2005
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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