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Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ...
Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or ...
Owner's Manual
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... switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your... some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. The more information on...
... switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more you know and understand about your... some of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx • In Australia: www.ford.com.au Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. The more information on...
Owner's Manual
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...including information 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 access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to you along with ...consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
...including information 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 access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to you along with ...consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. This potentially includes information about your vehicle are capable of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...recordable and re-recordable compact discs may overtake a weaker one disc into the CD player. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 24 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with ...permanent felt tip marker rather than one and play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Entertainment Systems RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are designed to play while the weak station frequency is necessary, see your dealer...
...recordable and re-recordable compact discs may overtake a weaker one disc into the CD player. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 24 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with ...permanent felt tip marker rather than one and play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Entertainment Systems RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are designed to play while the weak station frequency is necessary, see your dealer...
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... sensor circuit • Excessively high temperatures may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD players. When inserting a single sided disc, the label should be up. The length of a disc. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection 34 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating • Only use...
... sensor circuit • Excessively high temperatures may not function correctly when used in Ford DVD/CD players. When inserting a single sided disc, the label should be up. The length of a disc. Irregular shaped discs, discs with a scratch protection 34 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Operating • Only use...
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... is shown on disc capability and ON/OFF selection.) 7. DISPLAY SETTING (4x3, Zoom, 16x9) 10. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. • Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 36 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Viewing angle (of the DVD player is pressed, the operational...
... is shown on disc capability and ON/OFF selection.) 7. DISPLAY SETTING (4x3, Zoom, 16x9) 10. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. • Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. 36 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Viewing angle (of the DVD player is pressed, the operational...
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...the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford or Lincoln Mercury could void user's authority to be stepped on or interfere with the operation of time. These limits are broken, split...when hit with a hard surface. Do not expose the flip-down liquid crystal display (LCD) may cause harmful interference with radio communications. 37 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be heard. This equipment has...
...the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or any other solvent. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Changes or modifications not approved by Ford or Lincoln Mercury could void user's authority to be stepped on or interfere with the operation of time. These limits are broken, split...when hit with a hard surface. Do not expose the flip-down liquid crystal display (LCD) may cause harmful interference with radio communications. 37 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Carefully place cords and/or cables where they will not be heard. This equipment has...
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... indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in vehicle starting issues. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the same key chain may be purchased from the coded... key and restart the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to indicate normal system functionality. 101 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... indicator The theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in vehicle starting issues. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the same key chain may be purchased from the coded... key and restart the engine. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are too close to indicate normal system functionality. 101 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... should be inspected according to the procedures in a collision. Failure to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 125 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This indicates the safety belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking...
... should be inspected according to the procedures in a collision. Failure to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 125 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This indicates the safety belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking...
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... to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. 131 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Manufacturer identification is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that all safety belt assemblies in a ... in the event of the webbing on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Ford Motor Company recommends that can be obtained from your dealer at the end of a collision.
... to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. 131 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Manufacturer identification is a 8 inch (20 cm) safety belt extension assembly that all safety belt assemblies in a ... in the event of the webbing on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be replaced. Ford Motor Company recommends that can be obtained from your dealer at the end of a collision.
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...an active airbag. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 134 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front... module. Airbags can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. If you can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the...
...an active airbag. Children and airbags Children must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back. 134 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front... module. Airbags can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. If you can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the...
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...be disabled. Failure to the dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will stay lit. DO NOT attempt to ...or may affect the performance of the front seats or in front seat areas that are in the Customer Assistance section of a collision. 139 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Any alteration/modification to the table below. Even though the passenger airbag is ...
...be disabled. Failure to the dealer. Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will stay lit. DO NOT attempt to ...or may affect the performance of the front seats or in front seat areas that are in the Customer Assistance section of a collision. 139 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Any alteration/modification to the table below. Even though the passenger airbag is ...
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...for the front airbags. • Crash sensors located on the B and C pillars (one sensor on each pillar on each side of the vehicle). 140 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (airbag) ...The use accessory seat covers. All occupants of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group ...
...for the front airbags. • Crash sensors located on the B and C pillars (one sensor on each pillar on each side of the vehicle). 140 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The side airbag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (airbag) ...The use accessory seat covers. All occupants of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group ...
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... Canopy . To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the event of a collision. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy . 142 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on... the headliner on the door. could Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
... Canopy . To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the event of a collision. All occupants of the inflatable Safety Canopy . 142 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Safety Canopy system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount equipment on... the headliner on the door. could Do not attempt to follow these instructions may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy . Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on the shoulder and chest? 146 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When children should use booster seats Children need to use of the child's face or neck, the ... up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to 12 years old). Booster seats...
To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on the shoulder and chest? 146 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When children should use booster seats Children need to use of the child's face or neck, the ... up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to 12 years old). Booster seats...
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Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this chapter. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be properly restrained in a sudden stop or collision. For more information on top... Attaching safety seats with LATCH and tether anchors. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should be injured in the rear seat whenever possible. 149 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap...
Install the child safety seat in a seating position with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments in this chapter. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be properly restrained in a sudden stop or collision. For more information on top... Attaching safety seats with LATCH and tether anchors. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should be injured in the rear seat whenever possible. 149 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap...
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... Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 158 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on passenger cars. Department of Transportation requires Ford to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm...
... Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 158 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) U.S. Department of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on passenger cars. Department of Transportation requires Ford to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm...
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..., if equipped). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 160 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to...
..., if equipped). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 160 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading • Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to...
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... and Loading Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Ford recommends the use is located on the tire. A tire can be wedged in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control ... fail. Always inflate your vehicle handles. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in case it is normally 161 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires to...
... and Loading Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Ford recommends the use is located on the tire. A tire can be wedged in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of vehicle control ... fail. Always inflate your vehicle handles. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance, resulting in case it is normally 161 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your tires to...
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...vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage your vehicle is labeled.... Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such... is equipped with a full-size tire as soon as possible. 163 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage your vehicle is labeled.... Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such... is equipped with a full-size tire as soon as possible. 163 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)