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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. 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 ...
...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. 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 ...
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... parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on...www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of California to printing cycles it . In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500...
... parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. Remember to pass on...www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of California to printing cycles it . In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Five Hundred (500...
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... prevent piston ring seating. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to yourself or others? 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 comments highlighted by the... consult the relevant section of this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of any kind. Information in this guide before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in this aim.
... prevent piston ring seating. Drive your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to yourself or others? 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 comments highlighted by the... consult the relevant section of this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of any kind. Information in this guide before towing a trailer. See Engine oil in this aim.
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...Other parties may assist in your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This potentially includes information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In... accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of...
...Other parties may assist in your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This potentially includes information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In... accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of...
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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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... WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If any light remains on after the engine 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) Many lights...
... WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If any light remains on after the engine 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) Many lights...
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... parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A chime will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced... or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To P ! Air bag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to flash or remains on, have the system serviced...
... parking brake when the ignition is dangerous. A chime will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced... or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake system warning light: To P ! Air bag readiness: If this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to flash or remains on, have the system serviced...
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...): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is active. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is low. Instrument Cluster Safety...
...): Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is active. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is low. Instrument Cluster Safety...
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... temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is left ON and driven. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds ... soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is off, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. If the warning stays on after the park brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is left ON and driven. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds ... soon as possible. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is off, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. If the warning stays on after the park brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle...how to switch the display from Metric to Filling the tank in the Driver Controls chapter on a grade. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Refer to Message...
...icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on the ODO/TRIP button to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle...how to switch the display from Metric to Filling the tank in the Driver Controls chapter on a grade. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Refer to Message...
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...TRIP function from the INFO menu. Note: The following : 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 for vehicles without a message center. An oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or...whenever indicated by the display and according 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 the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to display ...
...TRIP function from the INFO menu. Note: The following : 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 for vehicles without a message center. An oil change [approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or...whenever indicated by the display and according 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 the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to display ...
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... • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust 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 the highest setting. Set the fan speed to full heat. To... 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 ...
... • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust 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 the highest setting. Set the fan speed to full heat. To... 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 ...
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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) Select A/C. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Climate Controls OPERATING TIPS • To ... maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to the highest speed. Set the fan to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To...
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) Select A/C. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Climate Controls OPERATING TIPS • To ... maximize overall heater performance it is suggested to the highest speed. Set the fan to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. • To...
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... into the cigarette lighter socket. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not let children play with your warranty. Do not hold... being used . POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the center console utility compartment. Do not insert any type of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... into the cigarette lighter socket. The lighter will damage the lighter element and socket. Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being blown, do not let children play with your warranty. Do not hold... being used . POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the center console utility compartment. Do not insert any type of the window openings. 46 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Start the engine. 3. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point...
... will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Start the engine. 3. The compass reading may be affected when you drive near the vehicle may be blank). 61 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point...
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...center through each 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-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. AWD SYSTEM (.... FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by displaying each of the system check report is as follows: 1. ENGINE TEMP 5. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL PRESSURE 9. OIL LIFE 2. DOORS CLOSED 3. For each of...
...center through each 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-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 11. AWD SYSTEM (.... FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by displaying each of the system check report is as follows: 1. ENGINE TEMP 5. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. The sequence of the systems being monitored. OIL PRESSURE 9. OIL LIFE 2. DOORS CLOSED 3. For each of...
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...has been completed. 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) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages.
...has been completed. 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) This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages.
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Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Refer to ... 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 required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible...
Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. If the warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Refer to ... 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 required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as possible...
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... your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Driving chapter. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the liftgate is displayed, check the level of ... at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP. Refer to come on when the engine is not operating properly, contact your dealer for proper installation. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer immediately. ...
... your dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Driving chapter. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the liftgate is displayed, check the level of ... at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as possible. CHECK FUEL CAP. Refer to come on when the engine is not operating properly, contact your dealer for proper installation. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer immediately. ...
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...0%, CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is low. Select this warning stays on , contact your personalized oil life %: 68 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHANGE... OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to your dealer as soon as...
...0%, CHANGE OIL, OIL LIFE XX%, CHANGE SOON displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10 percent and again when the engine oil life remaining is low. Select this warning stays on , contact your personalized oil life %: 68 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHANGE... OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to your dealer as soon as...