2005FREESTYLEQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
*F5F9J 19G217 AA*
5F9J 19G217 AA
MAY 2004
FIRST PRINTING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER
P.O. BOX 6248
DEARBORN, MI 481211 800 392 3673 (FORD)
(TDD FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: 1 800 232 5952)
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.
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.
TWELVETEN
