2009 FORD FREESTYLE octane

Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium” unleaded
gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use “Regular”
unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to become more
pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It should
not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating.
These products have not been approved for your engine and could cause
damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an
aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L-DOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 214
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................255
F
Fail safe cooling ........................328
Family entertainment system ....45
Fluid capacities .........................346
Fog lamps ....................................88
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................270
Fuel ............................................330
calculating fuel
economy ..........................119, 335
cap ...........................................332
capacity ...................................346
choosing the right fuel ...........333
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................338
detergent in fuel .....................334
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................330, 332, 335
filter, specifications ........330, 345
fuel pump shut-off switch .....278
improving fuel economy ........335
octane rating ...................334, 348
quality ......................................334
running out of fuel .................335
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................330
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......278
Fuses ..........................................279
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............332
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................335
Gauges .........................................16H
Hazard flashers .........................278
Head restraints .........155, 161–162
Headlamps ...................................87
aiming ........................................90
autolamp system .......................87
bulb specifications ....................92
daytime running lights .............89
flash to pass ..............................89
high beam .................................88
replacing bulbs .........................93
turning on and off ....................87
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...............74, 76, 78, 80, 82
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................114
Hood ..........................................315
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................252, 348
Illuminated visor mirror .............99
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................203
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................340
Instrument panel ........................99
cleaning ...................................311
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................89
J
Jack ............................................285
positioning ...............................285
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storage .....................................285
Jump-starting your vehicle ......293
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................135
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...................................133, 151
positions of the ignition .........252
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............89
fog lamps ...................................88
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................91, 93
replacing bulbs ...................93, 96
LATCH anchors .........................207
Liftgate ......................127–128, 142
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........258
Load limits .................................242
Locks
autolock ...................................135
childproof ................................138
doors ........................................134
Lubricant specifications ...........346
Lug nuts ....................................292
Luggage rack .............................132Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Message center .........................117
english/metric button .............123
system check button ..............122
warning messages ...................125
Mirrors ...............................105–106
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................106
heated ......................................106
programmable memory ..........142
side view mirrors (power) .....106
Moon roof ..................................112
Motorcraft parts ................313, 345
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................334
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................319
Overdrive ...................................265
P
Parking brake ............................258
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....345
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................172
Power adjustable foot pedals ...107
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................282
Power door locks ......................134
Power liftgate ............................128
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