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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 17 17 ... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 43 43 44 46 49 50 59 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 72 72 72 83 1 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 17 17 ... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 43 43 44 46 49 50 59 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 72 72 72 83 1 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...ignition 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) Refer to check the bulb. A warning light may become serious enough to make sure... fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions.
...ignition 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) Refer to check the bulb. A warning light may become serious enough to make sure... fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle's functions.
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...may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON... has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your dealer immediately. Have the vehicle checked by your ...
...may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A chime will momentarily illuminate when the BRAKE ignition is turned to the ON... has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. Instrument Cluster Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be inspected immediately by your dealer immediately. Have the vehicle checked by your ...
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Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the ... engine is running or hot. Refer to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the ... engine is running or hot. Refer to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Turns off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's ...-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and not turned off when the speed control system is opened . Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is low. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected...
Turns off after the vehicle is driven more than 1/2 mile (0.8 km). 13 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's ...-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn and not turned off when the speed control system is opened . Instrument Cluster Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is low. Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain fault or an AWD fault (if equipped) has been detected...
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.... If it enters 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 the engine and let...
.... If it enters 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 the engine and let...
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...the total miles (kilometers) of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on the ODO/TRIP button to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without.... The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on a grade. Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for ...
...the total miles (kilometers) of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on the ODO/TRIP button to zero. 15 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the vehicle. • Without.... The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of individual journeys. • Without Message Center To reset, tap on a grade. Instrument Cluster Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for ...
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Instrument Cluster • With Message Center To reset, select the TRIP function from the INFO menu. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for 2 seconds or more ... indicated by the display and according to toggle the display between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. To reset the oil monitoring system to odometer. 16 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to the recommended maintenance schedule. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button...
Instrument Cluster • With Message Center To reset, select the TRIP function from the INFO menu. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for 2 seconds or more ... indicated by the display and according to toggle the display between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. To reset the oil monitoring system to odometer. 16 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to the recommended maintenance schedule. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button...
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...; If the vehicle speed decreases more than 30 mph (48 km/h). This will not erase previous set speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 51 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET + control and release it . light on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator ... control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). The RES control will turn on. The indicator instrument cluster will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed Press the RES control and release...
...; If the vehicle speed decreases more than 30 mph (48 km/h). This will not erase previous set speed. OFF ON CNCL RSM SET SET 51 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the SET + control and release it . light on an uphill, your foot off the accelerator ... control To disengage the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). The RES control will turn on. The indicator instrument cluster will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed Press the RES control and release...
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...features Reset Press this display and tone will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with the fuel remaining in your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on your tank under normal...Instrument Cluster chapter. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on the message center for a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. The system will return within 10 minutes. 59 2005 Five Hundred (500...
...features Reset Press this display and tone will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with the fuel remaining in your instrument cluster, displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems. You may select display features on your tank under normal...Instrument Cluster chapter. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on the message center for a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. The system will return within 10 minutes. 59 2005 Five Hundred (500...
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... the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to an authorized dealer for service. If this occurs, the vehicle will illuminate for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 84 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners... prevent these systems may cause vehicle starting problems and a loss of these objects from the 1 (LOCK) to the 1 (LOCK) position. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start and should be taken to indicate normal system functionality.
... the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to an authorized dealer for service. If this occurs, the vehicle will illuminate for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 84 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners... prevent these systems may cause vehicle starting problems and a loss of these objects from the 1 (LOCK) to the 1 (LOCK) position. If a problem occurs with non-Ford aftermarket remote start and should be taken to indicate normal system functionality.
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... usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are improperly seated or restrained in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the safety belts. The passenger occupant classification sensor can be pulled out of airbag(s)... maintenance of the Personal Safety System is designed to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. The system is not required. 97 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This information allows your Personal Safety System to Safety belt section in ...
... usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are improperly seated or restrained in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Refer to indicate the condition of the safety belts. The passenger occupant classification sensor can be pulled out of airbag(s)... maintenance of the Personal Safety System is designed to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. The system is not required. 97 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This information allows your Personal Safety System to Safety belt section in ...
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Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. ... children sit where they can be heard. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the instrument cluster. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 98 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors...
Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. ... children sit where they can be heard. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in the instrument cluster. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. 98 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors...
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... increase the risk of your shoulder. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of injury in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to make sure it is locked in place. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt... the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster up or down on the height adjuster to fasten their safety belts. 102 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... increase the risk of your shoulder. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of injury in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to make sure it is locked in place. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt... the shoulder belt height, squeeze the button and slide the height adjuster up or down on the height adjuster to fasten their safety belts. 102 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder feature. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 103 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off . The BeltMinder feature uses... from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is not available. Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of a warning.
... or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder feature. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . 103 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off . The BeltMinder feature uses... from the passenger occupant classification sensor to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in the instrument cluster when the driver's and front passenger's safety belt is not available. Seating and Safety Restraints Conditions of a warning.
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... passenger airbag 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) take off light may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the floor...seat, the passenger airbag will stay lit. DO NOT attempt to an occupant in a crash. For most objects that are in the instrument cluster will be illuminated according to the dealer. The front passenger airbag is a problem with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled In case there is not...
... passenger airbag 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) take off light may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the floor...seat, the passenger airbag will stay lit. DO NOT attempt to an occupant in a crash. For most objects that are in the instrument cluster will be illuminated according to the dealer. The front passenger airbag is a problem with safety belt buckled Disabled Disabled In case there is not...
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...Seating and Safety Restraints If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light for ... The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at the phone number shown in an accident. 116 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
...Seating and Safety Restraints If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your dealership or by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light for ... The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to follow these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental restraint system serviced at the phone number shown in an accident. 116 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
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... between the side window area and occupants to the Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the vehicle. Determining if the system is not required. 121 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance of injury in...is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of the airbag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision ...
... between the side window area and occupants to the Airbag readiness section in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the vehicle. Determining if the system is not required. 121 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Routine maintenance of injury in...is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of the airbag is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the Instrument Cluster chapter. If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in a collision ...
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... vehicle is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and will be activated immediately, allowing you maintain steering control during emergency...Refer to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is turned on. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.) 169 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of...
... vehicle is still effective. (If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for concern. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and will be activated immediately, allowing you maintain steering control during emergency...Refer to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is turned on. The ABS will increase your brake system serviced immediately.) 169 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of...
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... the pedal downward again to stop a moving vehicle. The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. Driving with the parking brake applied, a chime will sound. 170 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The parking brake is not recommended to stop your vehicle will cause the brakes to wear out.... Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the pedal stops.
... the pedal downward again to stop a moving vehicle. The BRAKE warning lamp in an emergency. Driving with the parking brake applied, a chime will sound. 170 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The parking brake is not recommended to stop your vehicle will cause the brakes to wear out.... Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the pedal stops.