2007 FORD FREESTYLE mileage

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.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
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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 New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 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.
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Foglamps .....................................59
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................206
Fuel ............................................269
calculating fuel
economy ............................86, 274
cap ...........................................271
capacity ...................................283
choosing the right fuel ...........272
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................277
detergent in fuel .....................273
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................269, 271, 274
filter, specifications ........269, 281
fuel pump shut-off switch .....215
improving fuel economy ........274
octane rating ...................273, 285
quality ......................................273
running out of fuel .................273
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................269
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......215
Fuses ..........................................216
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............271
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................274
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................215
Head restraints .........113, 118–119
Headlamps ...................................58
aiming ........................................60
autolamp system .......................58
bulb specifications ....................63daytime running lights .............60
flash to pass ..............................59
high beam .................................59
replacing bulbs .........................63
turning on and off ....................58
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............46, 48, 50, 52, 54
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................81
Hood ..........................................253
I
Ignition ...............................194, 285
Illuminated visor mirror .............69
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................158
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................279
Instrument panel ........................69
cleaning ...................................248
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................60
J
Jack ............................................223
positioning ...............................223
storage .....................................223
Jump-starting your vehicle ......230
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock .....................................97
keypad .....................................106
locking and unlocking doors ..107
programming entry code .......106
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