2007 FORD FIVE HUNDRED mileage

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not
exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the
tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If the
beads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate and
try again.
When inflating the tire for mounting pressures up to 20 psi greater
than the maximum pressure on the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to protect the person mounting the tire:
1. Make sure that you have the correct tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet away from the tire wheel assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford Dealer or other tire service professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person
inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft. away from the tire wheel
assembly.
Important:Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road
tires are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,do notrapidly
spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an
explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Getting roadside assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the period of five years or 60,000 miles (100,000 km), whichever
occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and six years or
70,000 miles (110,000 km) on Lincoln vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide
for information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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F
Family entertainment system ....30
Fluid capacities .........................272
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................195
Fuel ............................................256
calculating fuel
economy ............................82, 261
cap ...........................................258
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...........259
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................264
detergent in fuel .....................260
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................256, 258, 261
filter, specifications ........256, 271
fuel pump shut-off switch .....204
improving fuel economy ........261
octane rating ...................260, 274
quality ......................................260
running out of fuel .................260
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................256
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......204
Fuses ..........................................204
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............258
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................261
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................203
Head restraints .........110, 115–116Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................56
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs ...................59–60
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system .....46, 48, 50
Homelink wireless
control system .............................77
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................182, 274
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................150
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................266
Instrument panel ........................66
cleaning ...................................236
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................56
J
Jack ............................................210
positioning ...............................210
storage .....................................210
Jump-starting your vehicle ......217
K
Keyless entry system ...............103
autolock .....................................91
keypad .....................................103
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Index
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