2009 FORD FREESTYLE auxiliary battery

19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The
Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way
to connect your portable music
player to the in-vehicle audio
system. This allows the audio from a
portable music player to be played
through the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal
performance, please observe the
following instructions when
attaching your portable music device to the audio system.
If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer toAuxiliary
input jacksection in theAudio featureschapter of yourNavigation
systemsupplement.
Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel and
in the center console utility
compartment.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a
fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To prevent
the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
A third rear auxiliary power point is
located on the rear of the center
console which is accessible from the
rear seat.
A fourth auxiliary power point is
located on the left trim panel in the
rear cargo area.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
36 5A PATS module
37 10A Climate control
38 20A Subwoofer (Audiophile radio)
39 20A Radio
40 20A Spare
41 15A Moon roof, Front lock switches,
Radio, EC Mirror with compass
(with and without microphone)
42 10A Not used (spare)
43 10A Not used (spare)
44 10A Not used (spare)
45 5A Relay coils: PDB, Auxiliary A/C,
Front and rear wipers, Front
blower motor
46 7.5A Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Airbag
Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows
48 — Delayed accessory relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING:To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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A
Accessory delay ........................104
AdvanceTrac ..............................259
Air cleaner filter ...............343–345
Air conditioning ........76, 78, 80, 82
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................183–184, 193, 195
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............184, 193, 195
disposal ....................................199
driver airbag ............186, 193, 196
indicator light .................192, 198
operation .................186, 193, 196
passenger airbag .....186, 193, 196
side airbag ...............................193
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................270
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................324
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................257
Anti-theft system ..............149, 153
arming the system ..................153
disarming a triggered
system .....................................154
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............346
fluid, specification ..................346
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................265
fluid, adding ............................342
fluid, checking ........................342
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................322acid, treating emergencies .....322
jumping a disabled battery ....293
maintenance-free ....................322
replacement, specifications ...345
servicing ..................................322
Belt-Minder
.............................179
Booster seats .............................215
Brakes ........................................257
anti-lock ...................................257
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................258
fluid, checking and adding ....341
fluid, refill capacities ..............346
fluid, specifications .................346
lubricant specifications ..........346
parking ....................................258
shift interlock ..........................264
Bulbs ............................................92
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....346
Cargo cover ...............................132
Cargo net ...................................132
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................285
Child safety seats ......................203
in front seat ............................204
in rear seat ..............................204
LATCH .....................................207
recommendations ...................201
tether anchorage hardware ...210
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................215
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............309
instrument panel ....................311
interior .....................................311
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