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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 ... 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 165 165 169 171 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
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 ... 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 165 165 169 171 172 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays...
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... vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to you...of various systems and modules in the vehicle, 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 record information about both the vehicle and ...
... vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The modules may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to you...of various systems and modules in the vehicle, 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 record information about both the vehicle and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Speed Control Powertrain Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner's Manual
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...on is turned to the ON position. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in a position between ON...
...on is turned to the ON position. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in a position between ON...
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... the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and driven. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, switch...
... the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on after the park brake is left ON and driven. Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is off, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, switch...
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...where noted. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an "E" for Europe to access the bulbs and connectors. 38 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Function Trade number Headlamp high beam 2 9005 Headlamp low beam 2 9006 3157AK or ...Front park/turn lamp 2 3157A (amber) 194A Side marker lamp 2 (amber) Tail lamp/brake/turn signal 2 4057K Redundant tail lamp 2 916 Backup lamp 2 3156 License plate lamp 2 168 High-mount brake lamp 1 921 Foglamp (if equipped) 2 9145 (H10) Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 3 578...
...where noted. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized "D.O.T." for North America and an "E" for Europe to access the bulbs and connectors. 38 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Function Trade number Headlamp high beam 2 9005 Headlamp low beam 2 9006 3157AK or ...Front park/turn lamp 2 3157A (amber) 194A Side marker lamp 2 (amber) Tail lamp/brake/turn signal 2 4057K Redundant tail lamp 2 916 Backup lamp 2 3156 License plate lamp 2 168 High-mount brake lamp 1 921 Foglamp (if equipped) 2 9145 (H10) Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome/reading lamps 3 578...
Owner's Manual
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... by pulling it straight off. 4. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out. 5. Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs The tail lamp, brake lamp, backup lamp and turn signal lamp electrical connector and remove it by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight... bulb(s) in reverse order. Follow the same steps to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 3. Tail lamp 40 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake/tail/turn signal bulbs 1. Locate the parking/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the OFF position, then open the...
... by pulling it straight off. 4. To remove the bulb, pull it straight out. 5. Replacing tail lamp/brake lamp/backup lamp/turn signal lamp bulbs The tail lamp, brake lamp, backup lamp and turn signal lamp electrical connector and remove it by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight... bulb(s) in reverse order. Follow the same steps to access the bulb sockets and connectors. 3. Tail lamp 40 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Brake/tail/turn signal bulbs 1. Locate the parking/turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the OFF position, then open the...
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Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. ... in the OFF position and open the trunk. 2. Make sure the ignition control is in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 41 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Open the trunk and reach under the decklid. 3. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Remove the bulb...
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs 1. Pull the bulb straight from the socket. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 5. ... in the OFF position and open the trunk. 2. Make sure the ignition control is in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 41 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Open the trunk and reach under the decklid. 3. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. Remove the bulb...
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... your convenience. 1. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 50 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Accelerate to adjust...Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to the desired speed. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in heavy traffic or on roads...
... your convenience. 1. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 50 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). Accelerate to adjust...Press and hold the rocker control (located on the instrument panel) to adjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the top of the control to the desired speed. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is in heavy traffic or on roads...
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OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 51 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Resuming a set speed. Take your speed control will turn on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. light on an... speed. The RES control will not erase previous set speed on the 5. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Press the SET + control and release it . This will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. ...
OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 51 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Resuming a set speed. Take your speed control will turn on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. light on an... speed. The RES control will not erase previous set speed on the 5. Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). Press the SET + control and release it . This will automatically return the vehicle to reduce the speed. ...
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... set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to operate the Tap-Down function. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 52 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed...
... set speed in small amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until you get to operate the Tap-Down function. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 52 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Increasing speed...
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... RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to the next track on the disc. VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 53 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note...: When you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to access the next/previous strong station.
... RSM SET SET VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to the next track on the disc. VOL SEEK MEDIA MUTE 53 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This will not erase your speed control set speed. • Press the speed control OFF control. Note...: When you turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to access the next/previous strong station.
Owner's Manual
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..., 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) CHARGING SYSTEM 6. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by displaying each of...'s operating systems. In the event of the systems being monitored. ENGINE TEMP 5. COOLANT LEVEL 12. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. OIL PRESSURE 9. DOORS CLOSED 3. TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) 14. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4.
..., 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) CHARGING SYSTEM 6. PARK BRAKE STATUS 8. FUEL LEVEL System warnings System warnings alert you to show all warnings by displaying each of...'s operating systems. In the event of the systems being monitored. ENGINE TEMP 5. COOLANT LEVEL 12. TRANSMISSION STATUS 13. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 10. OIL PRESSURE 9. DOORS CLOSED 3. TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped) 14. OIL LIFE 2. LIFTGATE/TRUNK CLOSED 4.
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...warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 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 ... displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
...warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 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 ... displayed RELEASE PARK BRAKE will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. This acts as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 65 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners ...
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...contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in ...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the engine coolant is not completely closed. Driver Controls Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low...
...contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 66 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in ...the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the engine coolant is not completely closed. Driver Controls Warnings Low brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low...
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... to Engine oil 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 , contact your dealer immediately. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Displayed when the liftgate is not operating properly. Displayed...in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Displayed when the engine oil level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the transmission is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed when the ...
... to Engine oil 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 , contact your dealer immediately. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Displayed when the liftgate is not operating properly. Displayed...in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for information about adding engine oil. Displayed when the engine oil level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL. Indicates the transmission is not maintaining proper voltage. Displayed when the ...
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...system check. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 69 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic... modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • ...
...system check. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. 69 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic... modules. • Fuel computer • Charging system • Coolant system • Traction control (if equipped) • Door sensor • Brake fluid • Compass (if equipped) • Outside temperature (if equipped) • Engine sensor • Transmission control module (TCM) • ...
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... the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. The autolock feature repeats when: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To lock all vehicle... or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds of each other. There are closed while the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door is opened then closed . 82 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... the factory set code or your personal code, then press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. The autolock feature repeats when: • any gear putting the vehicle in motion by releasing the brake pedal and the vehicle attains a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). To lock all vehicle... or your personal code, then press the 3 • 4 control within five seconds of each other. There are closed while the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, and • you shift into any door is opened then closed . 82 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...early in front of an active air bag. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they move the seat all occupants are very close to the airbag. ...tailor the deployment level of an impact. The most severe impacts. A higher energy level is to make sure all the way back. 96 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage...
...early in front of an active air bag. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints section in the front seat, move forward during pre-crash braking. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they move the seat all occupants are very close to the airbag. ...tailor the deployment level of an impact. The most severe impacts. A higher energy level is to make sure all the way back. 96 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage...
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...a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 100 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints All restraints in the vehicle are fastened in the seat ...belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you are combination lap and shoulder belts. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of a head-on collision. • This safety belt system has a...
...a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this chapter. 100 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints All restraints in the vehicle are fastened in the seat ...belt, the combination lap/shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you are combination lap and shoulder belts. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of a head-on collision. • This safety belt system has a...