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only) 201 209 Cleaning 210 2 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 88 88 95 109 122 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque ...Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 133 133 135 138 145 155 161 164 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 165 165 169...
only) 201 209 Cleaning 210 2 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 88 88 95 109 122 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Tire Inflation Changing tires Lug Nut Torque ...Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 133 133 135 138 145 155 161 164 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation 165 165 169...
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...Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in road characteristics and climate. They do not apply to variations in driving...sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for use , however, and may have a...ability to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Quality ...
...Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in road characteristics and climate. They do not apply to variations in driving...sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for use , however, and may have a...ability to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The Quality ...
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... TIRES Safe operation of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the rim. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of the tire next to the vehicle being driven for...pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 135 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... TIRES Safe operation of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the rim. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. Remember that a tire can lose up to half of the tire next to the vehicle being driven for...pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 135 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Tires, Wheels and Loading higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is located ... no gouges, cuts or bulges. 137 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure...get air for your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to make sure there are hot. 2. Remove the cap from driving and it is normal for the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. Replace the valve cap. 5. Then recheck the pressure with...
Tires, Wheels and Loading higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which is located ... no gouges, cuts or bulges. 137 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If you have to drive a distance to get to reach the recommended air pressure Note: If you drive. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure...get air for your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to make sure there are hot. 2. Remove the cap from driving and it is normal for the recommended spare tire pressure. 6. Replace the valve cap. 5. Then recheck the pressure with...
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... loss 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 fail, causing you use only. Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare ... noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to lose control of the vehicle, possibly...
... loss 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 fail, causing you use only. Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare ... noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to lose control of the vehicle, possibly...
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... on 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) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is different in ...brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you should be replaced rather than repaired. Tires, Wheels and Loading Your vehicle may be equipped with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford...
... on 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) A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is different in ...brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you should be replaced rather than repaired. Tires, Wheels and Loading Your vehicle may be equipped with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford...
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... can tear the tire and cause an explosion. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. This may eventually have a flat tire ...km/h) point indicated on the highway. If you can explode in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to have the vehicle inspected. Never spin the tires in...
... can tear the tire and cause an explosion. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear suspension (if equipped) may be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. This may eventually have a flat tire ...km/h) point indicated on the highway. If you can explode in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to have the vehicle inspected. Never spin the tires in...
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...the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at top of diagram) 153 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An ...unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your...
...the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles (front tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at top of diagram) 153 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) An ...unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may result in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your...
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... Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. If you currently have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. Note: If your tires rotated, ...as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the tires you have on your vehicle. 154 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-...
... Loading • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. If you currently have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is different in a tire rotation. Note: If your tires rotated, ...as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the tires you have on your vehicle. 154 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-...
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...transaxle damage may occur. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use ...your transmission is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
...transaxle damage may occur. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use ...your transmission is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as vehicle or transaxle damage may occur. It is recommended to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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... are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may indicate a failure in which is not covered under your vehicle under other than the spare ... turn the RSS off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the RSS sensors (located on when the gear selector is placed in R (Reverse). An RSS control on the instrument panel allows the driver to front wheel drive. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than...
... are covered, it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may indicate a failure in which is not covered under your vehicle under other than the spare ... turn the RSS off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep the RSS sensors (located on when the gear selector is placed in R (Reverse). An RSS control on the instrument panel allows the driver to front wheel drive. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than...
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Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on the brake pedal. Once through water, determine the depth; Drying can be required from another vehicle. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...vehicle is equipped with an electronically-controlled CVT. When driving through water, always try to keep all four wheels to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Even AWD vehicles can work against you are driving in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L ...
Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on the brake pedal. Once through water, determine the depth; Drying can be required from another vehicle. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...vehicle is equipped with an electronically-controlled CVT. When driving through water, always try to keep all four wheels to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Even AWD vehicles can work against you are driving in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L ...
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... as you regain control. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to slide while driving on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. 183 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in the direction of the lower gears.... Driving on snow and ice. Do not become overconfident as in neutral; Do not ...
... as you regain control. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to slide while driving on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. 183 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The front wheels have advantages over 2WD vehicles in the direction of the lower gears.... Driving on snow and ice. Do not become overconfident as in neutral; Do not ...
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Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 190 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel ...Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster ...
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 190 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location F17 F18 Fuse Amp Rating 30A 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel ...Anti-Theft System (PATS) module, Fuel relay coil, Brake lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction control module, All Wheel Drive (AWD) module, RSS, Heated seat modules Cluster, Climate control Restraint Control Module (RCM) Electrochromatic mirror, Compass module Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil, Cluster ...
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...service or, if you are a member of 12 inches (30 cm) above the non-raised wheels to prevent damage to the vehicle. On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models, if your vehicle is to the automatic transaxle. If your roadside assistance service ...wheel lift equipment, the wheels being towed using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the rear wheels be towed with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to the vehicle. 199 2005 Five Hundred...
...service or, if you are a member of 12 inches (30 cm) above the non-raised wheels to prevent damage to the vehicle. On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models, if your vehicle is to the automatic transaxle. If your roadside assistance service ...wheel lift equipment, the wheels being towed using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the rear wheels be towed with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to the vehicle. 199 2005 Five Hundred...
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...km/h). If the vehicle is recommended to tow your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle ...hauling trailer. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) or wrecker towed (rear wheels on the ground. It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a ...
...km/h). If the vehicle is recommended to tow your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle ...hauling trailer. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is not recommended that your vehicle be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) or wrecker towed (rear wheels on the ground. It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a ...
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... disposal ...122 driver airbag ...111, 117, 120 indicator light ...116, 121 operation ...111, 117, 120 passenger airbag ...111, 117, 120 side airbag ...116 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...178 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...225 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...169 Anti-theft system ...86 arming the system ...86 disarming a triggered... in rear seat ...127 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...211 instrument panel ...213 interior ...213 interior trim ...213 plastic parts ...212 washing ...210 waxing ...210 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... disposal ...122 driver airbag ...111, 117, 120 indicator light ...116, 121 operation ...111, 117, 120 passenger airbag ...111, 117, 120 side airbag ...116 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...178 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...225 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...169 Anti-theft system ...86 arming the system ...86 disarming a triggered... in rear seat ...127 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...211 instrument panel ...213 interior ...213 interior trim ...213 plastic parts ...212 washing ...210 waxing ...210 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Index specifications ...248, 250 Exhaust fumes ...168 F Fluid capacities ...246 Foglamps ...34 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...178 Fuel ...231 calculating fuel economy ...60, 236 cap ...233 capacity ...246 choosing the right fuel ...234 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... ...241 Instrument panel ...45 cleaning ...213 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...35 J Jack ...138 positioning ...138 storage ...138 Jump-starting your vehicle ...194 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Index specifications ...248, 250 Exhaust fumes ...168 F Fluid capacities ...246 Foglamps ...34 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles driving off road ...178 Fuel ...231 calculating fuel economy ...60, 236 cap ...233 capacity ...246 choosing the right fuel ...234 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...... ...241 Instrument panel ...45 cleaning ...213 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...35 J Jack ...138 positioning ...138 storage ...138 Jump-starting your vehicle ...194 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball ...joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; if equipped, half shafts...
... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 ball ...joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; if equipped, half shafts...
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..., if equipped. Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS...
..., if equipped. Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS...