2005 FORD FREESTYLE light

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

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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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.

ONE| HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps, and the tail lamps. Continuing to turn the
headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps. To use the autolamplightsensitive, automatic onoff control for the headlamps, turn the headlamp control
counterclockwise. To turn autolamps off, turn the control clockwise to the OFF position.
To activate the high beams, simply pull the turn signal lever towards you to the second detent. Pull the
lever towards you again to deactivate them. Use the same lever to activate the “Flash to Pass” feature.Pull the lever towards you to the first detent to activate and release it to deactivate.
TWO | FOGLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition on, the foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the
parking lamp, headlamp, or autolamp position, and the high beams are not on. Simply pullthe headlamp control towards you to turn on the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light willilluminate. The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are activated.
THREE | PANEL DIMMER
Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable switches in the
vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
FOUR| HOOD RELEASE
To open the hood, pull the hood release handle under the bottom of the instrument panel,
near the steering column. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latchlocated under the front center of the hood. Use the prop rod to support the raised hood.
FIVE| SPEED CONTROL
For your speed control to work, you must press and release the ON button. Pressing and
releasing the OFF button, disengages the system and turns it off. To set a desired speed,accelerate to the desired speed, press and release the SET+ button, then take your foot off
the accelerator pedal. You can increase speed using speed control by pressing and
releasing the SET+ button until you reach the desired speed; increasing speed by 1 mph (1.6
km/h) with each tap. You can decrease speed in the same way using the SET button.
Pressing the RSM
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR FEATURES

ELEVENTHIRTEEN FOURTEEN
TEN| THROTTLE CONTROL /
TRANSMISSION LAMP
The Throttle Control/Transmission Lamp illuminates
when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact yourdealer as soon as possible.
ELEVEN | ENGINE COOLANT LAMP
Illuminates when the engine coolant is low. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible and let the engine cool.
TWELVE | ABS WARNING LAMP
In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake
pedal. Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation ormechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal. If the light
stays on, have your vehicle serviced. Normal braking is stillfunctional unless the brake warning light is also illuminated.
THIRTEEN | MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
With the ignition in the ON position, the message center
displays important vehicle information by constantly
monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display featureson the message center for a display of status preceded by abrief indicator chime. The system will also notify you ofpotential vehicle problems with a display of system
warnings. For more detailed information, please consult your Owner's Guide.
FOURTEEN | CHECK ENGINE LAMP
The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON position to check thebulb. If the light stays on or blinks, the On BoardDiagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive ina moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration or
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
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