2005 FORD FREESTYLE tow

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)

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

(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 AntiLock Braking System. The system defaults to ON. However,
should you become stuck, try switching the Traction Control™ off.