Owner's Manual
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... has been activated. Turns off after the vehicle is opened . Key-in the ignition) and the driver's door is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the... door or decklid is engaged. Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is open. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected.
... has been activated. Turns off after the vehicle is opened . Key-in the ignition) and the driver's door is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the... door or decklid is engaged. Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is open. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected.
Owner's Manual
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.... WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. DOORS CLOSED 3. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. COOLANT LEVEL 12. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message 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...
.... WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. AWD SYSTEM (if equipped) 15. DOORS CLOSED 3. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. COOLANT LEVEL 12. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message 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...
Owner's Manual
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... mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed Warning returns after you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred...
... mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system Status Warning cannot be reset (CLOSE DOOR TO RESET) will be displayed Warning returns after you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred...
Owner's Manual
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... FLUID LEVEL. If the warning stays on or continues to Engine oil in the Driving chapter. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). CHECK TRANSMISSION. CHECK FUEL CAP. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer as soon ...CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). OIL PRESSURE LOW. For further information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the trunk is low and the brake system ...
... FLUID LEVEL. If the warning stays on or continues to Engine oil in the Driving chapter. LIFTGATE AJAR (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). CHECK TRANSMISSION. CHECK FUEL CAP. If the warning stays on or comes on , contact your dealer as soon ...CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). OIL PRESSURE LOW. For further information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 67 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when the trunk is low and the brake system ...
Owner's Manual
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...; 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. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the tires you have on your vehicle. 154 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your...
...; 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. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the tires you have on your vehicle. 154 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If your...
Owner's Manual
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... a car-hauling trailer. It is not damaged due to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with...
... a car-hauling trailer. It is not damaged due to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with...
Owner's Manual
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...panel allows the driver to front wheel drive. The AWD system is not turned off . If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is active all the time and requires no maintenance. If your warranty. Driving off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...(fus) All components of the RSS. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to turn the RSS off ....
...panel allows the driver to front wheel drive. The AWD system is not turned off . If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is active all the time and requires no maintenance. If your warranty. Driving off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...(fus) All components of the RSS. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to turn the RSS off ....
Owner's Manual
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.... Remember, you proceed with a 6-speed transmission: When driving at slow speeds in mud. When driving through the terrain. Even AWD vehicles can be limited. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause ...Mud and water If you are driving in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. Driving AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the engine. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may cycle...
.... Remember, you proceed with a 6-speed transmission: When driving at slow speeds in mud. When driving through the terrain. Even AWD vehicles can be limited. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause ...Mud and water If you are driving in deep sand under high outside temperatures, use L (Low) gear when possible. Driving AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the engine. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may cycle...
Owner's Manual
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...you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 182 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the transmission, AWD system components or axles are submerged in encouraging you should always try to turnaround because you regain control of...If the vehicle does slide, steer in water, the axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. If you do stall out, Do not try to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you to...
...you will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 182 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the transmission, AWD system components or axles are submerged in encouraging you should always try to turnaround because you regain control of...If the vehicle does slide, steer in water, the axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. If you do stall out, Do not try to drive straight up or down a hill or steep incline, you to...
Owner's Manual
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... and other vehicle. 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) Driving on snow and ice. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you ...emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Driving Descend a hill in neutral; AWD vehicles have to be turning in snow and ice, it won 't be able to road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as you won 't stop ...
... and other vehicle. 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) Driving on snow and ice. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you ...emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Since your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Driving Descend a hill in neutral; AWD vehicles have to be turning in snow and ice, it won 't be able to road conditions. Avoid sudden braking as you won 't stop ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 logic Occupant... Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 190 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...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 logic Occupant... Circuit breaker Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. 190 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...recommended that your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. Ford Motor Company produces a towing... vehicle (without access to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all authorized tow truck operators. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. In case of 31 mph (50 km/h). Have your...
...recommended that your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies In case of a roadside emergency with all the wheels off the ground using wheel lift equipment and a wheel dolly, a flatbed transport vehicle or a car-hauling trailer. Ford Motor Company produces a towing... vehicle (without access to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all authorized tow truck operators. On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. In case of 31 mph (50 km/h). Have your...
Owner's Manual
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...oil is not mandatory. Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may cause internal transaxle damage. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Name Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Power Take-...Washer Concentrate Application AWD Capacity 1.5 pints (0.7L) Coupler 1.5 pints (0.7L) PTU 1.9 pints (0.9L) All 101 oz (3.0L) 1 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Engine oil need only meet the recommended specification may vary during fluid changes. 4 3 247 2005 Five Hundred (500) ...
...oil is not mandatory. Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may cause internal transaxle damage. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Ford Part Name Rear Axle Motorcraft SAE Lubricant 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Coupler Volvo Transmission Oil, Clutch Power Take-...Washer Concentrate Application AWD Capacity 1.5 pints (0.7L) Coupler 1.5 pints (0.7L) PTU 1.9 pints (0.9L) All 101 oz (3.0L) 1 2 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. Engine oil need only meet the recommended specification may vary during fluid changes. 4 3 247 2005 Five Hundred (500) ...
Owner's Manual
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... Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches ... Rear Axle (AWD) Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none WSS-M2C933-A XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 248 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners...
... Name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Multi-Purpose Grease Ford Part Number PM-1 Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, seat tracks, trunk and liftgate latches ... Rear Axle (AWD) Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 XT-7-QCFT none WSS-M2C933-A XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A 248 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners...
Owner's Manual
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... ...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... 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)
... ...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... 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)