Owner's Manual
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...information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in your vehicle are capable of... information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of such an event. The modules may seek to you along with lawful authority. Other parties may record information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
...information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the vehicle, such as : • how various systems in your vehicle are capable of... information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of such an event. The modules may seek to you along with lawful authority. Other parties may record information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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) A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to...
... 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) A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to...
Owner's Manual
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...stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is extremely dangerous to ride in any area of these areas are repaired. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the event of a vehicle. It is turned on his or her lap while the... children sit where they can be heard. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 98 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A difficulty with seats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in these things happen, ...
...stay lit. • The warning light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is extremely dangerous to ride in any area of these areas are repaired. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the event of a vehicle. It is turned on his or her lap while the... children sit where they can be heard. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 98 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A difficulty with seats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in these things happen, ...
Owner's Manual
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...and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to an occupant in the center front ...serious injury. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 110 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps you can take to properly position...an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. Always transport children...
...and tow hooks) may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to an occupant in the center front ...serious injury. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of the vehicle. 110 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Steps you can take to properly position...an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is not designed to offer protection to service, repair, or modify the airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. Always transport children...
Owner's Manual
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... In case there is disabled, the pass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system. 115 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Unlit Unlit Passenger Airbag Disabled Disabled Empty seat Small (i.e. 3 ... water) Lit Medium (i.e. For most objects that are in the center seating position. The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to repair or service the system; take off light may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the floor.
... In case there is disabled, the pass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system. 115 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Objects Pass Airbag Off Indicator Light Unlit Unlit Passenger Airbag Disabled Disabled Empty seat Small (i.e. 3 ... water) Lit Medium (i.e. For most objects that are in the center seating position. The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to repair or service the system; take off light may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the floor.
Owner's Manual
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... alteration/modification to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more... on or near the airbag cover on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in front seat areas that...Guide. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in an accident. 116 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tone pattern will be heard. Failure to ...
... alteration/modification to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more... on or near the airbag cover on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in front seat areas that...Guide. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in an accident. 116 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The tone pattern will be heard. Failure to ...
Owner's Manual
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... safety experts known as it deploys from the side of a significant side impact collision. 117 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Side airbags, in the event of the... seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side airbag could injure you as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group...each side of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. How does the...
... safety experts known as it deploys from the side of a significant side impact collision. 117 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Side airbags, in the event of the... seatback. Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side airbag could injure you as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group...each side of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover designed to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. How does the...
Owner's Manual
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Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy . 119 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) could Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . To ... system is provided. The Safety Canopy injure you as it deploys from the headliner. See your head on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door.
Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy . 119 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) could Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . To ... system is provided. The Safety Canopy injure you as it deploys from the headliner. See your head on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on the door.
Owner's Manual
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...under age 12 in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until they are four years old or younger and who are eight years old. Disposal ...how to use safety restraints for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. If any infant or child restraint you must put them in this chapter for children. Accident ...a qualified technician immediately. Many states require that children use . 122 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...under age 12 in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until they are four years old or younger and who are eight years old. Disposal ...how to use safety restraints for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. If any infant or child restraint you must put them in this chapter for children. Accident ...a qualified technician immediately. Many states require that children use . 122 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. For your safety, tires that may be repaired or replaced. Check for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. A tire can... type tire pressure gauge. Under-inflation or over-inflation may result in case it is normally 136 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflating your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail. Tires can lose up to ...
...tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. For your safety, tires that may be repaired or replaced. Check for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. A tire can... type tire pressure gauge. Under-inflation or over-inflation may result in case it is normally 136 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflating your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail. Tires can lose up to ...
Owner's Manual
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... (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • Use the wheel for emergency use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not... temporary spare tire do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you use only.
... (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could fail, causing you to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • Use the wheel for emergency use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not... temporary spare tire do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you use only.
Owner's Manual
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... is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type...the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than repaired. If you should replace it should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time •...the cargo rack 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Your vehicle may be given...
... is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. When driving with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type...the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than repaired. If you should replace it should be replaced rather than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time •...the cargo rack 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) Tires, Wheels and Loading Your vehicle may be given...
Owner's Manual
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... damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your speed. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. spinning the tires can explode in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slowly to have the vehicle inspected. ...can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Drive with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to the closest safe area out of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. Stop and...
... damaged, deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your speed. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. spinning the tires can explode in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slowly to have the vehicle inspected. ...can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of alignment. Drive with caution until you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to the closest safe area out of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. Stop and...
Owner's Manual
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...Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. ... with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 184 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving ...through deep water where the transmission vent tube is subjected to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle...
...Also, water may enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine or your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. ... with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 184 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving ...through deep water where the transmission vent tube is subjected to the original factory equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre 201 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please note that are receiving, follow these steps: 1. This means that, depending on the warranty repair needed, you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your vehicle...
... In Canada: Customer Relationship Centre 201 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Please note that are receiving, follow these steps: 1. This means that, depending on the warranty repair needed, you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. In some states. 202 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-387-9333 www.lincolncanada.com In order to help you ... of the dealer and the city where the dealership is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states (in writing before pursuing remedies under your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help you must directly notify Ford in the U.S.) you . Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for...
In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. In some states. 202 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-387-9333 www.lincolncanada.com In order to help you ... of the dealer and the city where the dealership is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states (in writing before pursuing remedies under your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help you must directly notify Ford in the U.S.) you . Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-521-4140 (TDD for...
Owner's Manual
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... dispute handling procedure is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. 203 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, ...the buyer in an amount equal to its representative is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 ...
... dispute handling procedure is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. 203 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The vehicle is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle's applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, ...the buyer in an amount equal to its representative is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at the following address: Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 ...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; vehicles not used primarily for reimbursement of : • Three consumer representatives 204 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) What kinds of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. For example, see the unique brochures for review if the New...eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with non-U.S. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify ...
...8226; vehicles not used primarily for reimbursement of : • Three consumer representatives 204 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) What kinds of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. For example, see the unique brochures for review if the New...eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with non-U.S. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify ...
Owner's Manual
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...; Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case. • The year, make an oral presentation 205 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) What the Board needs To have your concern. While it is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for Board...
...; Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case. • The year, make an oral presentation 205 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) What the Board needs To have your concern. While it is chosen from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized for Board...
Owner's Manual
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... wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to resolve disputes. Customer Assistance The CAMVAP program is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 207 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... wear items). • Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to resolve disputes. Customer Assistance The CAMVAP program is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com. 207 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...