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...; 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant...
...; 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant...
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...about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reset the switch, refer to get ...particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and ...
...about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reset the switch, refer to get ...particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it . The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and ...
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... questions are significant steps towards this aim. Warning symbols on your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on oil usage. 5 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are... When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide before towing a trailer. These comments should be read and observed. See Engine oil in . Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since...
... questions are significant steps towards this aim. Warning symbols on your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on oil usage. 5 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are... When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide before towing a trailer. These comments should be read and observed. See Engine oil in . Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since...
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... do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your... special equipment must be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is provided to properly diagnose and service your vehicle. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The...
... do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your... special equipment must be directly connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is provided to properly diagnose and service your vehicle. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The...
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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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... 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) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System...
... 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) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced immediately. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System...
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...service immediately from your dealership. Brake system warning light: To P ! A chime will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is turned to stop the vehicle. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your servicing...illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is not running, or in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continued driving with the brake ...
...service immediately from your dealership. Brake system warning light: To P ! A chime will take you longer to the ON position when the engine is turned to stop the vehicle. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your servicing...illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is not running, or in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continued driving with the brake ...
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...Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer... to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is active. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. A chime will also sound to ...
...Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer... to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is active. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. A chime will also sound to ...
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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. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and driven. At... dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is off the engine and let the...
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. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and driven. At... dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is off the engine and let the...
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... gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position). Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without Message Center • With... may damage the engine. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to Filling the tank in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
... gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position). Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without Message Center • With... may damage the engine. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to Filling the tank in motion or on how to switch the display from Metric to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
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... or more to the recommended maintenance schedule. Note: The following : 1. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 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) For vehicles with a message center..., refer to 100% after each oil change is for approximately one second will be displayed. Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining...
... or more to the recommended maintenance schedule. Note: The following : 1. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 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) For vehicles with a message center..., refer to 100% after each oil change is for approximately one second will be displayed. Oil Life/Oil Change: OIL LIFE displayed when the engine oil life remaining...
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.... . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 26 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . In the and modes: • Move the temperature... control selector to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the temperature control to maintain passenger comfort. Select A/C. Do not place objects on the ...
.... . Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 26 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . In the and modes: • Move the temperature... control selector to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the temperature control to maintain passenger comfort. Select A/C. Do not place objects on the ...
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... leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 31 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to desired temperature. the air flow selector...; 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.
... leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 31 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) or , A/C and recirculated In manual override control, select and set to desired temperature. the air flow selector...; 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.
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... into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in the vehicle and do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be used . Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any other object... and socket. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are located on the instrument panel and in the proximity of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from its heating position when it...
... into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in the vehicle and do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is ready to be used . Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any other object... and socket. Driver Controls AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are located on the instrument panel and in the proximity of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not insert any type of accessory or accessory bracket from its heating position when it...
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...compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this function from the INFO menu. Start the engine. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to the ON position. 2. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on maps....vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this function from the INFO menu to Compass zone/...
...compass will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this function from the INFO menu. Start the engine. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to the ON position. 2. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on maps....vehicle doors are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. Refer to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this function from the INFO menu to Compass zone/...
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The sequence of the system check report is as follows: 1. DOORS CLOSED 3. ENGINE TEMP 5. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. OIL LIFE 2. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. COOLANT LEVEL 12. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. OIL PRESSURE 9. Pressing the RESET ... message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds. 64 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle...
The sequence of the system check report is as follows: 1. DOORS CLOSED 3. ENGINE TEMP 5. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. OIL LIFE 2. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. COOLANT LEVEL 12. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4. CHARGING SYSTEM 6. OIL PRESSURE 9. Pressing the RESET ... message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two to show all warnings by displaying each one for several seconds. 64 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle...
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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 ...from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after 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) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more 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 ...from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after 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) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. ...
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... BRAKE ENGAGED. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the warning stays on or continues to...
... BRAKE ENGAGED. LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the right rear door is not completely closed . CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. If the warning stays on or continues to...
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... Specifications chapter. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on when the engine is low. Indicates the brake fluid level is not operating properly. Refer to...properly installed. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Displayed when the engine oil level is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. If this warning stays on or continues...
... Specifications chapter. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on when the engine is low. Indicates the brake fluid level is not operating properly. Refer to...properly installed. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. OIL PRESSURE LOW. Displayed when the engine oil level is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. If this warning stays on or continues...
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CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. 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) Driver Controls COOLANT LEVEL LOW. Oil Life XX%, CHANGE SOON/OIL LIFE 0%, ...CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again ...
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. 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) Driver Controls COOLANT LEVEL LOW. Oil Life XX%, CHANGE SOON/OIL LIFE 0%, ...CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again ...