Owner's Manual
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... placed in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror with an inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. 49 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The electronic...
... placed in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror with an inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. 49 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The electronic...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
The more we drive, the more we are exposed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. If you are rare events" Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. Nearly 1 of death to "rare" events, even for ... much more often in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I was in vehicles with don't wear belts" 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are uncomfortable...
The more we drive, the more we are exposed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. If you are rare events" Consider...36700 crashes occur every day. Nearly 1 of death to "rare" events, even for ... much more often in a hurry" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I was in vehicles with don't wear belts" 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are uncomfortable...
Owner's Manual
Page 133
... The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on passenger cars. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use on specified government test surfaces of Transportation-Tire quality...conditions on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire Quality Grades apply to...
... The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on passenger cars. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use on specified government test surfaces of Transportation-Tire quality...conditions on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tire Quality Grades apply to...
Owner's Manual
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The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are designed to give many thousands of miles... peak traction characteristics. Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 134 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-...
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are designed to give many thousands of miles... peak traction characteristics. Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to carry a maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. 134 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in a tire. • Standard load: A class of P-...
Owner's Manual
Page 139
...Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to lose control of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of ...maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use tire chains • Drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • Try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel •...
...Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to lose control of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of ...maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use tire chains • Drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • Try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel •...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you should replace it should be... replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare ...tire/wheel additional caution should be equipped with a road tire/wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it, you have ...
... Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you should replace it should be... replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare ...tire/wheel additional caution should be equipped with a road tire/wheel that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is intended for temporary use it, you have ...
Owner's Manual
Page 146
...edge to sidewall edge. You may need to 186 mph (299 km/h). The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The tires on your Owner's Guide. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, ...this example.) 1. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in millimeters from this information in the following chart. 146 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may mean it is an example of a...
...edge to sidewall edge. You may need to 186 mph (299 km/h). The speed rating denotes the speed at different conditions for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. The tires on your Owner's Guide. These ratings are listed below. (Note that the tire size, ...this example.) 1. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in millimeters from this information in the following chart. 146 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If not, contact a local tire dealer. Note: You may mean it is an example of a...
Owner's Manual
Page 150
Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on "T" type tires "T" type ... millimeters from this example. 1. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 150 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you change your vehicle...
Note: The temporary tire size for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of tire, designated by tire size and other important information located on "T" type tires "T" type ... millimeters from this example. 1. R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in the Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer section. 150 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is intended for your wheel size, you change your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... travel (such as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. In case of roadside emergency with a disabled... Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer.
... travel (such as transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. In case of roadside emergency with a disabled... Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer.
Owner's Manual
Page 184
...be limited. Wet brakes do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 184 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is subjected to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability...the brake pedal. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for cars). Failure to the original factory equipment. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your ...
...be limited. Wet brakes do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 184 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company recommends that is subjected to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability...the brake pedal. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended if the vehicle is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for cars). Failure to the original factory equipment. Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 200
... vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your tow truck operator refer to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have ...your vehicle can be flat towed (all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with all wheels on the ground. Ford...
... vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your tow truck operator refer to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have ...your vehicle can be flat towed (all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. In case of a roadside emergency with all wheels on the ground. Ford...
Owner's Manual
Page 204
... for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to state law. What kinds of : • Three consumer representatives 204 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Assistance • available free to review commercial vehicles) • vehicles with the vehicle's performance as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible ...
... for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin purchasers/lessees. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to state law. What kinds of : • Three consumer representatives 204 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Assistance • available free to review commercial vehicles) • vehicles with the vehicle's performance as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are ineligible ...
Owner's Manual
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...your own driving needs. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final as : reimbursement for your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at www.ford-esp.com. 207 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) There are available in all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed.... This procedure is without charge or obligation, call your new car or light truck by a network of the Ford Extended Service Plan at...
...your own driving needs. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final as : reimbursement for your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at www.ford-esp.com. 207 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) There are available in all other efforts to produce a settlement have failed.... This procedure is without charge or obligation, call your new car or light truck by a network of the Ford Extended Service Plan at...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 210 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver's door jamb) to your ...to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks,...
... an equivalent quality product. • Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with your dealer to ensure you get the correct color. 210 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver's door jamb) to your ...to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof racks,...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with brush agitation to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 211 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree...
.... • Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may require agitation with brush agitation to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 211 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Cleaning • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree...
Owner's Manual
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... use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not function properly. 212 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Be sure to clean plastic parts. WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and.... Cleaning • 3.0L Duratec engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. water in the running ; These may cause internal damage.
... use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not function properly. 212 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Be sure to clean plastic parts. WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and.... Cleaning • 3.0L Duratec engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. water in the running ; These may cause internal damage.
Owner's Manual
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... following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 214 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to complement the style and appearance of...
... following products or products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) 214 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products available to complement the style and appearance of...
Owner's Manual
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... Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A) Custom ...Sealant (ZC-45) Premium Car Wash Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 215 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide ...
... Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Motorcraft Car Wash (Canada only) (CXC-21) Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15) Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A) Custom ...Sealant (ZC-45) Premium Car Wash Concentrate (U.S. only) (ZC-13) Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Vinyl Conditioner (Canada only) (CXC-94) Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 215 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide ...
Roadside Assistance Card 1st Printing
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.... Those kids "accidentally" hit the button. This is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in sight. DEAD BATTERIES NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Even a good battery can go dead...
.... Those kids "accidentally" hit the button. This is provided throughout the bumper-tobumper limited warranty period • Service provided by Ford Auto Club. • If traveling in sight. DEAD BATTERIES NAME VIN# CAR PHONE # KEY CODE # LICENSE PLATE # Sure. Know your vehicle's mileage and specific location. Even a good battery can go dead...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
FIND YOUR WAY Table of Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Special Operating Conditions & Exceptions Keep It Genuine ...7-11 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ...14-28 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ...29-41 Special Operating Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3
