2006 FORD FREESTYLE Owners Manual

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual STEERING
To prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering
wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few
seconds when the engine is running.
It is als

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual 2. Remove the console panel by
opening the armrest, grasping the
panel firmly, then pulling up. This
will allow access to the gearshift
assembly.
3. Locate the white plastic cover at
the front driver

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual Understanding the gearshift positions of the Continuously Variable
Transaxle (CVT)
The CVT is a fully automatic transaxle that electronically monitors
vehicle system inputs and outputs and driver dema

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to
assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging
th

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual indicator light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned
off. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not turned off, it
may indicate a failure in the RSS.
Keep the RSS sens

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual Basic operating principles
•Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
•Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by

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FORD FREESTYLE 2006 1.G Owners Manual If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km