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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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... of Transportation has set. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of the tire when tested...U.S. They do not apply to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A tire marked C may depart...called Tire Quality Grades. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of Transportation requires Ford to 12 inches or limited ...
... of Transportation has set. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of the tire when tested...U.S. They do not apply to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 133 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A tire marked C may depart...called Tire Quality Grades. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of Transportation requires Ford to 12 inches or limited ...
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Bead area of the tire: Area of air pressure. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-Pillar or the edge of direct sunlight for an hour or more and ...: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the tire next to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 135 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of the tire: Area between the bead...
Bead area of the tire: Area of air pressure. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). Remember that contacts the road when mounted on the B-Pillar or the edge of direct sunlight for an hour or more and ...: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the tire next to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 135 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of the tire: Area between the bead...
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...Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 137 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Tires, Wheels and Loading higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label which can cause ...
...Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are hot from driving and it is normal for pressures to increase above recommended cold pressures. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 137 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Label on the B pillar or the edge of the driver's door. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Tires, Wheels and Loading higher than the manufacturer's recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label which can cause ...
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... • 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 vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... • 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 vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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... adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it is defined as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This means that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare...
... adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should replace it is defined as possible. 140 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This means that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare...
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...to have the vehicle inspected. If you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Never spin the tires in the front or the rear can explode in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with ... stuck in as little as three to five seconds. Wheel misalignment in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A tire can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be out of traffic. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an ...
...to have the vehicle inspected. If you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Never spin the tires in the front or the rear can explode in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with ... stuck in as little as three to five seconds. Wheel misalignment in excess of all four wheels. 152 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A tire can cause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires and should be out of traffic. Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an ...
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...in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires at top of diagram) 153 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The tires should also be balanced periodically. Tire rotation Rotating your tires wear more evenly, providing better... tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate 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.
...in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires at top of diagram) 153 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The tires should also be balanced periodically. Tire rotation Rotating your tires wear more evenly, providing better... tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate 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.
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...grade 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-2002...not be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Tires, Wheels and 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. Note: If your tires ...
...grade 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-2002...not be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. Tires, Wheels and 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. Note: If your tires ...
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... is recommended to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for...
... is recommended to the Wrecker towing section in the Driving chapter. Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: Do not tow your Front Wheel Drive vehicle with a disabled vehicle, please refer to tow your vehicle using a car-hauling trailer. 164 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for...
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... free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the AWD system are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to front wheel drive. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to normal on sand...damage which driving surfaces are sealed for driving on -road driving conditions. All components of dirt (do not clean the sensors with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for life and require no input from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500...
... free from snow, ice and large accumulations of the AWD system are relatively level, obstruction-free and otherwise similar to front wheel drive. Operating your vehicle under other than those conditions could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to normal on sand...damage which driving surfaces are sealed for driving on -road driving conditions. All components of dirt (do not clean the sensors with AWD vehicles AWD vehicles are specially equipped for life and require no input from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500...
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...two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. If your vehicle is equipped with an electronically-controlled CVT. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Mud and water If you may stall. avoid water higher than the bottom of the engine. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (...500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When driving through the terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to drive over sand, try the brakes. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle...
...two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. If your vehicle is equipped with an electronically-controlled CVT. L (Low) gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability. Mud and water If you may stall. avoid water higher than the bottom of the engine. As 181 2005 Five Hundred (...500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When driving through the terrain. Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to drive over sand, try the brakes. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle...
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Do not descend in the direction of the anti-lock brake system. 183 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as to road conditions. Should you start to avoid ... "pump" the brakes. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on the operation of the slide until you won 't stop . Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in snow and ice but can skid like any faster, because as well. Since your...
Do not descend in the direction of the anti-lock brake system. 183 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as to road conditions. Should you start to avoid ... "pump" the brakes. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on the operation of the slide until you won 't stop . Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in snow and ice but can skid like any faster, because as well. Since your...
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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) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from ...-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) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from ...-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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... 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment, it is being towed using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. It is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels...
... 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment, it is being towed using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. It is recommended that the front wheels (drive wheels...
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...DO NOT exceed the speed of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) only under the following conditions: • The ambient temperature is 31 ... On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is recommended to tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle be towed with all authorized tow truck operators. It is not recommended that your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) ...
...DO NOT exceed the speed of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, flatbed transport vehicle or a car hauling trailer) your vehicle can be flat towed (all wheels on the ground) only under the following conditions: • The ambient temperature is 31 ... On All Wheel Drive (AWD) models, it is recommended to tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle be towed with all authorized tow truck operators. It is not recommended that your vehicle. 200 2005 Five Hundred (500) ...
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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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... Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace engine air filter. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace climate-controlled seat ...10065; Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Multi-point...
... Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace engine air filter. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace climate-controlled seat ...10065; Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 47). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see pages 42 and 46). Multi-point...
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Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). NORMAL SCHEDULE ...(except CVT). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). lines & hoses, and parking brake ...
Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). NORMAL SCHEDULE ...(except CVT). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). lines & hoses, and parking brake ...