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Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 218 219 223 225 231 245 246...
Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 216 218 219 223 225 231 245 246...
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...: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500...
...: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500...
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... operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. In this guide, answers ...symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Information...
... operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in protecting the environment. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. In this guide, answers ...symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Information...
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... recorders - are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to you along with lawful authority. The modules may assist in the vehicle, ...depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited...
... recorders - are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to you along with lawful authority. The modules may assist in the vehicle, ...depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... one of your catalytic converter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...work. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle serviced immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction...
... one of your catalytic converter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...work. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle serviced immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction...
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Brake system warning light: To P ! Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is turned to ON, continues to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your servicing dealership. A chime will ... immediately. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Anti-lock brake...
Brake system warning light: To P ! Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is turned to ON, continues to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your servicing dealership. A chime will ... immediately. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Anti-lock brake...
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...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is active. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the... vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine oil in the fuel tank is at or...
...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is active. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the... vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to Engine oil in the fuel tank is at or...
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... be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and...
... be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and...
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...the ODO/TRIP button for more will reset the trip odometer to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer... to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset..., tap on a grade. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on the ODO/TRIP button to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (...
...the ODO/TRIP button for more will reset the trip odometer to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer... to toggle the display between the trip and the odometer. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset..., tap on a grade. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on the ODO/TRIP button to English. Trip odometer: Registers the miles (...
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...for approximately one second will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will reset the trip odometer to odometer. 16 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to zero. Tap on ... the display between 5% and 1%. Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is now reset. 4. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Your oil life is between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. Instrument Cluster •...
...for approximately one second will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will reset the trip odometer to odometer. 16 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to zero. Tap on ... the display between 5% and 1%. Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is now reset. 4. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Your oil life is between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. Instrument Cluster •...
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...from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 26 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select A/C. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested...initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do...
...from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 26 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select A/C. In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance it is suggested...initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Set the temperature control to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Climate Controls Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do...
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 31 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the fan to desired temperature. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build ...; Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 31 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the fan to desired temperature. the air flow selector in the • To reduce humidity build ...; Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
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... can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. Do not use of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used . They may seriously injure themselves. Do... heating position when it is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be released from being blown, do not let children play with your warranty.
... can cause damage not covered by your warranty. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. Do not use of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used . They may seriously injure themselves. Do... heating position when it is heating, this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be released from being blown, do not let children play with your warranty.
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The compass reading may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will correct itself after a few days of operating ..., when something affects the compass readings, the compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Start the engine. 3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Compass display Select this adjustment in...
The compass reading may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will correct itself after a few days of operating ..., when something affects the compass readings, the compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Start the engine. 3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Compass display Select this adjustment in...
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ENGINE TEMP 5. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 64 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post...
ENGINE TEMP 5. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 64 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post...
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... warning messages. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check ... control and clearing the warning message. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
... warning messages. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check ... control and clearing the warning message. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.
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... come on or continues to RUN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Displayed when the engine is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls ...Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change...
... come on or continues to RUN DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Displayed when the engine is overheating. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls ...Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change...
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...system is low. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TRANSMISSION. Refer to ...reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed . Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the trunk is...
...system is low. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TRANSMISSION. Refer to ...reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper installation. Indicates the brake fluid level is not completely closed . Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the trunk is...
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...for current display mode. 2. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Select this warning stays on , contact your personalized oil life %: 68 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine coolant is between 5% and 1%. CHECK ENGINE. Press and hold the RESET control to ... and release the RESET control to 100% after each oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. If ...
...for current display mode. 2. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Select this warning stays on , contact your personalized oil life %: 68 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the engine coolant is between 5% and 1%. CHECK ENGINE. Press and hold the RESET control to ... and release the RESET control to 100% after each oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. If ...