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 SHUT OFF 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 shut off 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, lock out assistance, and towing of your vehicle.
United States (800) 241 3673 Canada (800) 665 2006
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
(resume) button will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. The RSM control will not
work if the vehicle speed is below 30 mph (48km/h) or if the OFF button was pressed. To disengage thespeed control, press the OFF or CNCL button or press the brake.
SIX| TILT STEERING COLUMN
To adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering
column. While the lever is down, tilt the steering column to your desired position. Whileholding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock thesteering column. Do not adjust while driving.
SEVEN | STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
These controls allow you to adust the radio and CD features from the steering wheel. Press
MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2 or CD. Press SEEK to access the next/previous strong
station or track on a CD. Press VOL+/ to adjust volume and MUTE to mute the volume.
EIGHT| WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER
The multifunction lever controls the windshield wiper modes, speeds, and the windshield
washer. For intermittent operation, move the control up one position. You can then adjust
the rotary control to the desired interval speed. For normal or low wiper speed, move the
control up two positions from OFF. For high speed operation, move the control up three
positions from OFF. For windshield washer control, pull the end of the lever toward you. A
brief pull causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. With a quick pull and hold, the wiperswill swipe three times with washer fluid. A long pull and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid forup to ten seconds.
NINE| TRACTION CONTROL™(IF EQUIPPED)
This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery road
surfaces such as snow, ice, or gravel. The system works closely with many of the elements
already present in the Anti Lock Braking System. The system defaults to ON. However,
should you become stuck, try switching the Traction Control™ off.
